Philharmonia Orchestra
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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2024/25 London season
Discover our 2024/25 season at the Southbank Centre.
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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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Garsington Opera: Un giorno di regno
Chris Hopkins conducts the Philharmonia and Garsington Opera Chorus in Verdi’s comedic Un giorno di regno.
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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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Mikkeli Music Festival 2024
We return to Mikkeli Music Festival for four fantastic concerts featuring many highlights of the orchestral repertoire, plus an afternoon chamber music recital.
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Three Choirs Festival – get to know Marta Fontanals-Simmons
Ahead of the opening weekend of the Three Choirs Festival 2024, we caught up with mezzo-soprano Marta Fontanals-Simmons.
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Artist in Residence 2024/25: Vidya Patel
The Philharmonia Orchestra is pleased to announce Vidya Patel as its Artist in Residence for the 2024/25 season.
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Richard Birchall - Labyrinth
Philharmonia’s Richard Birchall unveils his latest orchestral record, “Labyrinth,” a concerto for cello and chamber orchestra.
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