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.
Browse concertsNordic 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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Featured concert
Marin Alsop conducts Mahler's Fifth Symphony
Marin Alsop, our Principal Guest Conductor, and singer Sasha Cooke delve into the rich emotional world of Gustav and Alma Mahler.
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Sibelius & Grieg: In the Land of the Mountain King
Our series Nordic Soundscapes, exploring Nordic composers’ relationship with the landscapes of their birth, would not be complete without Sibelius’s and Grieg’s most popular works.
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Nordic Soundscapes: an introduction by Andrew Mellor
Journalist Andrew Mellor delves into the world of Sibelius, Grieg, Nielsen, and the Nordic composers of today.
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Behind the scenes: Nordic Soundscapes filming
Senior Producer Marina Vidor takes us behind the scenes as the team filmed on location in Finland, ahead of the Nordic Landscapes series.
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Apple Music Classical
Classical streaming comes of age as the Philharmonia Orchestra gives fans new reasons to go digital.
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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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