Philharmonia Orchestra
The Philharmonia is a world-class symphony orchestra for the 21st century, led by Principal Conductor & Artistic Advisor Esa-Pekka Salonen.
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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Salonen: the finale
Watch on demand: enjoy Esa-Pekka Salonen’s landmark final concerts as Principal Conductor, wherever you are in the world.
Featured event
House of Absolute: June Weekender
The Philharmonia’s Artists in Residence present a weekend of talks, workshops and live performance together with Philharmonia musicians and key figures from across the Arts industry.
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From Fizz to Fireworks
Join members of the Philharmonia’s wind and brass sections as the Orchestra’s musicians make their eagerly-anticipated return to their Bedford residency in a cheerful programme filled with joy and optimism.
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A tribute to Esa-Pekka Salonen
Cashmere sweaters or gin and tonics? President of the Philharmonia Kira Doherty writes about Esa-Pekka Salonen’s tenure with the orchestra, ahead of the first instalment of his farewell concerts, coming up Friday 4 June.
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