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The Philharmonia is a world-class symphony orchestra for the 21st century, led by Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali.

Based in London at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, resident in cities and at festivals across England, and streaming online, the Philharmonia creates thrilling performances for a global audience.

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Marin Alsop conducting the Philharmonia Orchestra

2024/25 London season

Discover our 2024/25 season at the Southbank Centre.

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2024/25 London season

Nordic Soundscapes

Our autumn series explores the relationship between music and nature from a Nordic perspective, with music by Sibelius, Grieg, and 21st-century composers.

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Nordic Soundscapes

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Santtu-Matias Rouvali standing in the snow surrounded by bare trees, looking up towards the sky

Thursday 26 September 2024, 7pm

Santtu conducts Sibelius and Grieg

Our series Nordic Soundscapes gets off to a barnstorming start, with our Finnish Principal Conductor Santtu at the helm.

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Santtu conducts Sibelius and Grieg

Bomsory Kim looking into the camera and smiling

Sunday 29 September 2024, 3pm

Santtu conducts Sibelius and Nielsen

Masterpieces by Sibelius and Nielsen frame a new work by composer Miho Hazama, written to accompany underwater film footage of the Nordic coast.

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Santtu conducts Sibelius and Nielsen

Thursday 26 September – Sunday 29 September

Virtual Orchestra: Sibelius

Drop in throughout the opening weekend of the season, pop on a headset, and find out what it’s like to sit right in the middle of the Philharmonia Orchestra.

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Virtual Orchestra: Sibelius