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The Philharmonia Orchestra presents three days of free activity in Bedford in March.

Esther Yoo answers our questions about her upcoming residency concerts in Basingstoke, Leicester and Canterbury.

Frank Dupree makes his exciting debut with the Philharmonia, and his enthusiasm transcends the page when it comes to championing Nikolai Kapustin’s works ahead of the UK premiere of his Piano Concerto No. 5.

Alice Sara Ott introduces Bryce Dessner’s Piano Concerto ahead of its UK premiere in London.

Read Vadim Gluzman’s memories of his unexpected Philharmonia debut, and what he’s looking forward to about playing the Shostakovich with us, in this Q&A.

The Philharmonia Orchestra tours to China in December 2023.

We spoke to Robin Totterdell, No. 2 Trumpet with the Philharmonia, ahead of our Brass at Christmas concerts in Canterbury and Basingstoke.

We recap our series Let Freedom Ring: Sounds of America which ended in November.

Hear from Julia Bullock, one of the Philharmonia’s Featured Artists in the 2023/24 season.

Who was Margaret Bonds? Read about the composer’s life and music, and navigating a 1930s America as an African American woman.

Philharmonia Orchestra’s Journey to Mauritius in 2024

Vocalist esperanza spalding and conductor Clark Rundell were both close collaborators with jazz legend Wayne Shorter. They talk about what it was like to know him and to work with him, and discuss the music in their forthcoming concert with the Philharmonia Orchestra.

The Philharmonia’s Featured Artist Nicola Benedetti speaks about her experience working with Wynton Marsalis, his Violin Concerto, and the diversity of American music.

Music lovers have reason to celebrate as the Philharmonia Orchestra has joined forces with Apple Music Classical.