Philharmonia debates…
Throughout our 80th birthday season, we explore some big questions around music and identity – come and have your say.
Music isn’t just something we perform or something we listen to. It reflects our tastes, our personality and our very identity. So how do composers, performers, listeners, and orchestras forge their own identities through music? Which forces have defined us, and which new concepts will influence our future?
Experts from the music world and beyond give their take on each topic, and then encourage discussion in small groups.
These sessions are free, but you need to book a ticket.


Philharmonia debates... Music & Identity
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General booking opens 10am Tuesday 29 April. Join the Friends to book today.

Philharmonia debates... Music & Politics
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General booking opens 10am Tuesday 29 April. Join the Friends to book today.

Philharmonia debates... Music & Gender
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General booking opens 10am Tuesday 29 April. Join the Friends to book today.

Philharmonia debates... Music & Exile
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Philharmonia debates... Composing across Cultures
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General booking opens 10am Tuesday 29 April. Join the Friends to book today.

Philharmonia debates... Music & Belief
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General booking opens 10am Tuesday 29 April. Join the Friends to book today.

Philharmonia debates... Music & Sexuality
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General booking opens 10am Tuesday 29 April. Join the Friends to book today.

Philharmonia debates... Music & Mentoring
Speakers to be announced
General booking opens 10am Tuesday 29 April. Join the Friends to book today.