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Philharmonia Orchestra brings free performances and virtual reality installations to Bedford in March
The Philharmonia Orchestra presents three days of free activity in Bedford in March.

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

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Five things to know about Bryce Dessner
Ahead of the UK premiere of his Piano Concerto, read more about Bryce Dessner’s journey from rock band, The National, to the world of classical music.

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Meet Frank Dupree
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.

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

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Meet Vadim Gluzman
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.

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Philharmonia Orchestra tours to China this month
The Philharmonia Orchestra tours to China in December 2023.

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

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Let Freedom Ring – what a celebration!
We recap our series Let Freedom Ring: Sounds of America which ended in November.

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

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"I've Known Rivers" - Who was the composer Margaret Bonds?
Who was Margaret Bonds? Read about the composer’s life and music, and navigating a 1930s America as an African American woman.

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Philharmonia's Festival in Mauritius
Philharmonia Orchestra’s Journey to Mauritius in 2024

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Remembering Wayne Shorter – esperanza spalding and Clark Rundell in conversation
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.

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

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