COVID-19 update: We have made the difficult decision to cancel or postpone all Philharmonia Orchestra concerts and performances up to the end of June 2020.
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Who we are

Founded in 1945, the Philharmonia is a world-class symphony orchestra for the 21st century. Find out more about our players, titled artists and history.

Philharmonia on stage at Royal Festival Hall
Philharmonia Orchestra first violins on state

Our players

The Philharmonia is a self-governing orchestra. Our world-class players own the Orchestra and are at the centre of its creativity.

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Our players
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Titled artists

Meet Esa-Pekka Salonen, Santtu-Matias Rouvali and the artists who shape the Philharmonia’s programme and performances.

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Titled artists
Philharmonia cello section on stage at Royal Festival Hall

About us

We work around the world, giving concerts, making recordings, reaching new audiences and pushing the boundaries of digital technology.

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About us
Wilhelm Furtwängler conducts Philharmonia in world premiere of Strauss' Four Last Songs, Royal Albert Hall, 1947_medium res

Our history

Founded in 1945, the Philharmonia has worked with a who’s who of twentieth century music.

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Our history
Blue Planet live in concert at Royal Festival Hall (2015)

Hire the Philharmonia

We undertake a wide range of projects with commercial partners.

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Hire the Philharmonia