Titled artists
Meet Santtu-Matias Rouvali, House of Absolute and the conductors who shape the Philharmonia’s programme and performances.


Santtu-Matias Rouvali
Principal Conductor
Finnish conductor Santtu is just the sixth Principal Conductor in our history, and one of the youngest ever to lead a major orchestra.
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House of Absolute
Artist in Residence
A multidisciplinary powerhouse of artists, dancers and musicians working across Hip Hop, theatre, live art and film.
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Pekka Kuusisto
Featured Artist
Charismatic and boundary-busting musician Pekka Kuusisto features throughout the 2021/22 season, as violinist, conductor and programmer.
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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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Christoph von Dohnányi
Honorary Conductor for Life
Christoph von Dohnányi was appointed Honorary Conductor for Life in 2008.
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