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Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 2d

RPS Composer @robertlaidlow.bsky.social's cosmic tone poem 'Exoplanets' will receive its first performance by the @lporchestra.bsky.social on 29 November at @southbankcentre.bsky.social. A collaboration with astrophysicists, Robert translates their inspiring research into musical ideas.

Robert Laidlow @robertlaidlow.bsky.social · Apr 22

My new 25 minute piece, "Exoplanets", just announced for the @lporchestra.bsky.social season - can't wait to hear it! Expect some cosmic experiments with the orchestra 🪐

29 Nov - conducted by Edward Gardner, sharing a programme with Sheku Kanneh-Mason/Bloch and Rachmaninov.

London Philharmonic Orchestra @lporchestra.bsky.social · Apr 22

Hello 2025/26! 🤩

Our new season of concerts in London, Brighton and Eastbourne is here for you to explore ✨ lpo.org.uk/the-london-p...

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London Philharmonic Orchestra @lporchestra.bsky.social · Sep 5

We are very sorry to hear of the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent.

Her dedication and love of music was and will continue to be an inspiration to us. Our thoughts are with our Patron, His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent, and her loved ones at this sad time.

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London Philharmonic Orchestra @lporchestra.bsky.social · Aug 29

We’re so excited to hear that our Tippett recording with Steven Osborne and Edward Gardner has been nominated for a Gramophone Award in the Concerto category 🎉

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London Philharmonic Orchestra @lporchestra.bsky.social · Aug 11

It’s always good to be back at the BBC Proms ✨

We had a blast performing at the Royal Albert Hall last night with our Principal Conductor Edward Gardner and mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina, who made a stunning BBC Proms debut!

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theartsdesk.com @theartsdesk.bsky.social · Aug 11

★★★★★ #BBCProms #AigulAkhmetshina @lporchestra.bsky.social #EdwardGardner - Liquid luxuries, and first-class service on an ocean-going programme - @boydtonkin.bsky.social on 'an almost overloaded voyage into luscious colour and texture' www.theartsdesk.com/classical-mu...

BBC Proms: Akhmetshina, LPO, Gardner review - liquid luxuries

Water surged through this Prom from first spray to last drop. But there was nothing damp or diluted about Edward Gardner’s helmsmanship as he steered the London Philharmonic Orchestra through a succes...

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London Philharmonic Orchestra @lporchestra.bsky.social · Jun 27

Welcome to the Second Violins Coco 🤩

Coco Inman was a member of our Foyle Future First programme, which bridges the transition between education and the professional platform. We’re delighted to say that she’s now our Second Violin (No. 4) 🙌 Congrats Coco! 💖

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London Philharmonic Orchestra @lporchestra.bsky.social · Jun 20

2025 applications for Recruiting Classical close on 27 June!

If you identify as Black, Asian or Ethnically Diverse, head to the Black Lives in Music website to find out more about auditions for Extra Work Lists and Professional Development Workshops with some of the UK’s top orchestras.

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London Philharmonic Orchestra @lporchestra.bsky.social · May 19

Tickets on-sale this Wednesday from 10am 🎟️

In collaboration with the Southbank Centre and the National Poetry Library.

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London Philharmonic Orchestra @lporchestra.bsky.social · May 19

With music performed by the rising stars of the LPO Foyle Future Firsts programme alongside LPO players, and conducted by LPO Fellow Conductor Juya Shin, this is a night of celebrating rising talent and cutting-edge creativity that you won't want to miss!

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London Philharmonic Orchestra @lporchestra.bsky.social · May 19

Debut Sounds is back & this year groundbreaking new music meets the power of spoken word! ✨

Mentored by Composer-in-Residence Tania León, LPO Young Composers have collaborated with poets from the Southbank Centre's New Poets Collective, with each artist creating a new work inspired by memory.

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London Philharmonic Orchestra @lporchestra.bsky.social · May 19

With music performed by the rising stars of the LPO Foyle Future Firsts programme alongside LPO players, and conducted by LPO Fellow Conductor Juya Shin, this is a night of celebrating rising talent and cutting-edge creativity that you won't want to miss!

London Philharmonic Orchestra @lporchestra.bsky.social · May 16

Find out how you can get involved: tinyurl.com/AnOrchestraI...

#AnOrchestraInEverySchool

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London Philharmonic Orchestra @lporchestra.bsky.social · May 16

We believe all young people should have access to music. Thats why we’re supporting the ABO’s campaign for #AnOrchestraInEverySchool, calling on the UK Government to ensure access to high-quality music education and creative subjects for all children and young people.

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London Philharmonic Orchestra @lporchestra.bsky.social · May 16

LPO Music Makers supports music-making in schools in London and the South Coast, working with children aged 7–11 and their teachers. The project brings world-class musicians to schools, aiming to build teacher confidence, spark children’s creativity, and help embed music into everyday school life.

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London Philharmonic Orchestra @lporchestra.bsky.social · May 1

A huge thank you to all the young musicians who joined us and made the events so special and our partners Create Music and West Sussex Music.

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London Philharmonic Orchestra @lporchestra.bsky.social · May 1

Smiles all round ✨

We had great fun at two LPO Junior Artist: Overture days last month! Talented musicians aged 10-15 from Worthing and Eastbourne joined the LPO for a day, playing side-by-side with some of our players and getting some top tips and advice 🎶

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Robert Laidlow @robertlaidlow.bsky.social · Apr 22

My new 25 minute piece, "Exoplanets", just announced for the @lporchestra.bsky.social season - can't wait to hear it! Expect some cosmic experiments with the orchestra 🪐

29 Nov - conducted by Edward Gardner, sharing a programme with Sheku Kanneh-Mason/Bloch and Rachmaninov.

London Philharmonic Orchestra @lporchestra.bsky.social · Apr 22

Hello 2025/26! 🤩

Our new season of concerts in London, Brighton and Eastbourne is here for you to explore ✨ lpo.org.uk/the-london-p...

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Caroline Potter @carolinefrmus.bsky.social · Apr 23

Daphnis et Chloé with @lpchoir.bsky.social @lporchestra.bsky.social and Circa was stunning: seeing it with incredible acrobatics brought out the profound humanity of Ravel’s music. Wow!

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Mark Pullinger @larkingrumple.bsky.social · Apr 23

Astonishingly acrobatics in the @lporchestra.bsky.social’s Daphnis and Chloé with Circa Ensemble. Never sensed an audience holding their collective breath so much!

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London Philharmonic Orchestra @lporchestra.bsky.social · Apr 22

In our year-long series Harmony with Nature, we’ll present music that celebrates the beauty of nature, whilst hearing from composers who explore our place in protecting the planet at a time when the climate crisis has never felt more urgent.

Find out more here: lpo.org.uk/whats-on/lon...

London

Welcome to our London season! Bursting with creativity, world-class talent and edge-of-your-seat excitement, there's a concert for everyone.

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London Philharmonic Orchestra @lporchestra.bsky.social · Apr 22

Happy Earth Day 🌏

Today we announced our brand new London season. At its centre is our beautiful planet 🌷 🌊 ⛰

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London Philharmonic Orchestra @lporchestra.bsky.social · Apr 22

⭐ Bookers of all six Eastbourne Congress Theatre concerts can secure their seats from Wednesday 23 April. General sale opens Tuesday 29 April.

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London Philharmonic Orchestra @lporchestra.bsky.social · Apr 22

⭐ Brighton Dome Members can book our Brighton concerts from Wednesday 23 April. General sale opens Tuesday 29 April.

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London Philharmonic Orchestra @lporchestra.bsky.social · Apr 22

⭐ LPO Members get first pick of the seats for our London concerts from Wednesday 23 April. General sale opens Tuesday 29 April.

Become a Member now: lpo.org.uk/support-us/m...

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London Philharmonic Orchestra @lporchestra.bsky.social · Apr 22

Hello 2025/26! 🤩

Our new season of concerts in London, Brighton and Eastbourne is here for you to explore ✨ lpo.org.uk/the-london-p...

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