Titled artists

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

Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali conducting the Philharmonia

Santtu-Matias Rouvali

Principal Conductor

Finnish conductor Santtu is the sixth Principal Conductor in our history.

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Santtu-Matias Rouvali
Marin Alsop conducting the Philharmonia Orchestra

Marin Alsop

Principal Guest Conductor

Trailblazer Marin Alsop is an exceptional conductor, committed to music education and broadening the repertoire of the orchestras she works with.

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Marin Alsop
Headshot of Vidya Patel looking into the camera, with the London Eye in the background

Vidya Patel

Artist in Residence

Dance artist, choreographer, performer and collaborator Vidya Patel is the Philharmonia’s Artist in Residence for 2024/25.

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Vidya Patel
Nemanja Radulovic holding violin and looking into the camera smiling, in the outdoors

Nemanja Radulović

Featured Artist

Violinist Nemanja Radulović features throughout the 2024/25 season.

Esa-Pekka Salonen sitting on a chair

Esa-Pekka Salonen

Conductor Laureate

Since 2008, Esa-Pekka has shaped the Philharmonia’s playing and programme, from immersive series to digital innovation.

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Esa-Pekka Salonen
Christoph von Dohnányi conducting

Christoph von Dohnányi

Honorary Conductor for Life

Christoph von Dohnányi was appointed Honorary Conductor for Life in 2008.

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Christoph von Dohnányi