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Titled artists

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

Esa-Pekka Salonen talking to Philharmonia players
Esa-Pekka Salonen sitting on a chair

Esa-Pekka Salonen

Principal Conductor & Artistic Advisor

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
Portrait of Santtu-Matias Rouvali

Santtu-Matias Rouvali

Principal Conductor Designate

The Philharmonia’s next Principal Conductor, from the 2021/22 season, is Finnish conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali.

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Santtu-Matias Rouvali
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
House of Absolute, the Philharmonia's Artist in Residence 2021

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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House of Absolute