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Meet Santtu-Matias Rouvali and the artists who shape the Philharmonia’s programme and performances.
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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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Sir John Eliot Gardiner
Principal Guest Conductor Emeritus
Sir John Eliot Gardiner is one of the world’s most respected conductors, and a passionate advocate for the arts.
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Marin Alsop
Principal Guest Conductor
Trailblazing conductor Marin Alsop is an exceptional conductor, committed to music education and broadening the repertoire of the orchestras she works with.
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Soumik Datta
Artist in Residence
Virtuoso sarod player, Composer, Producer, bandleader, and TV presenter. Soumik Datta is the Philharmonia’s Artist in Residence for 2023/24.
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Nicola Benedetti
Featured Artist
Superstar violinist Nicola Benedetti features throughout the 2023/24 season.
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Julia Bullock
Featured Artist
Hear music from Gershwin to Mahler from our Featured Artist Julia Bullock throughout our 2023/24 season.
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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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