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Get to know Jess Gillam

Saxophonist Jess Gillam speaks to us ahead of her three concerts in London, Bedford and Leicester.

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Get to know Jason Evans

Ahead of this year’s Philharmonia Brass at Christmas concerts, we caught up with our Principal Trumpet Jason Evans on his journey as a musician, his memorable moments with the orchestra, and his favourite Christmas carols.

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Get to know Scott Dickinson

We talk to the Philharmonia’s new Principal Viola, Scott Dickinson to find out a bit more about his career and love of Rossini and whisky…

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The Guest List: an introduction into live classical music

Learn more about The Guest List, an initiative designed to open the doors of live orchestral concerts to individuals and community groups who have never attended a classical music performance. 

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Future Brass: building the next generation of brass players

Find out more about Future Brass, a collaborative project between the Philharmonia and Sutton Music Trust.

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Looking back on Nordic Soundscapes

We look back on our Nordic Soundscapes series which explored the relationship between music, nature and the climate crisis from a Nordic perpsective.

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Get to know Lawrence Power

Violist Lawrence Power joins us to talk about his love for the viola, and performing the UK premiere of Magnus Lindberg’s Viola Concerto in London on Sunday 10 November.

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Halloween Playlist

Listen to our playlist of some of some suitably spine-tingling music that’s just perfect for Halloween…

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Get to know Maria Dueñas

Maria Dueñas talks to us about her start in music, her inspirations, and taking on Sibelius’s iconic Violin Concerto.

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Get to know Joakim Odelberg

We speak to film and photojournalist Joakim Odelberg about our Nordic Soundscapes series.

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2024/25 Philharmonia Instrumental Fellowship and Composers’ Academy

The Philharmonia is delighted to announce its new cohort of Instrumental Fellows and Composers’ Academy Fellows for 2024/25.

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Philharmonia Orchestra announces second half of 2024/25 London season

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The Philharmonia announces it is the first orchestra to collaborate with Bloomberg Connects to create a new guide for audiences

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Get to know Andrew Manze

Get to know conductor Andrew Manze ahead of our concert on Sunday 6 October featuring Haydn, Schubert and Mozart.

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Get to know Sir Stephen Hough

Get to know the wise and wonderful Sir Stephen Hough, before he plays with us in London and Canterbury this September.

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