Philharmonia online

Behind every piece of music and every musician lies a story. The Philharmonia Orchestra leads the field in telling those stories online, producing high-quality content praised for its distinctiveness, depth and accessibility.

Filming with Principal Oboe Tom Blomfield

Filmed content

Our thriving YouTube channel features dozens of releases each year, created by our skilled in-house team. Our focus on storytelling opens up the world of orchestral music to current and future audiences. We film on location to uncover the contexts in which music is created; performers, conductors and composers share their insights into the music they love; and our players present in-depth guides to the instruments of the orchestra.

Our channel gets over 4 million views a year and fosters an active community of music enthusiasts, now numbering over 155,000 subscribers.

You can view all of our films on our YouTube channel.

For further information and enquiries, please contact the Digital Team at digital@philharmonia.co.uk

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Apps

Our apps offer rich multimedia experiences for audiences and music lovers who want to take a deeper dive into the Philharmonia.

The Orchestra app

The Orchestra app for iPhone and iPad is an introduction to orchestral music, with our Principal Conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen. Highlights include multi-camera, multi-track performances of eight pieces with synchronised score; a synchronised BeatMap highlighting every note played on a graphical representation of the orchestra; and a full guide to the instruments.

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Podcasts

Our audio podcasts feature a variety of different speakers and performances. Many of our pre-concert talks with conductors, soloists and cultural experts are available as podcasts.

All episodes are available on SoundCloud, iTunes and Spotify  – from an interview with Avengers: Age of Ultron composer Brian Tyler and a conversation with our Principal Conductor Designate Santtu-Matias Rouvali, to coverage of Henley Festival featuring singers Gregory Porter and Laura Mvula.

Santtu-Mattias Rouvali speaking at a pre-concert talk

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