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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Let Freedom Ring: Celebrating the Sounds of America
Our series celebrates the dazzling diversity of American music, and the crosscurrents between classical music and jazz.
2023/24 London Season
Discover our September 2023 – January 2024 London concerts
including our series Let Freedom Ring: Celebrating the Sounds of America.
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Featured concert
Italian Cultural Institute: Britten, Elgar and Respighi with Alessandro Crudele
Alessandro Crudele conducts music by British and Italian composers in a concert presented by the Italian Cultural Institute.
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Let Freedom Ring: Celebrating the Sounds of America
Our series Let Freedom Ring celebrates the dazzling diversity of American music, the creative crosscurrents between classical music and jazz, and the musicians whose distinctive sounds have shaped their country’s identity.
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Marin Alsop conducts Rhapsody in Blue
The Philharmonia Orchestra’s Principal Guest Conductor, Marin Alsop, conducts a high-octane all-American programme featuring the Marcus Roberts Trio – opening our series Let Freedom Ring: Celebrating the Sounds of America.
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Philharmonia Orchestra announces further six year partnership with Three Choirs Festival
The Philharmonia Orchestra is excited to announce a further six-year partnership with the Three Choirs Festival. Beginning in 2024 and running through 2029.
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Artist in Residence 23/24 Announcement: Soumik Datta
The Philharmonia Orchestra is pleased to announce that Soumik Datta will be its Artist in Residence for the 2023/24 Season.
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Spotlight on Leia Zhu
We spoke to Leia Zhu about the violin, The Lark Ascending, and her favourite subjects at school, ahead of her solo debut with the Philharmonia in Leicester and Canterbury.
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