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A symphony orchestra for the 21st century. At home in London and creating thrilling performances for a global audience. Find out more at www.philharmonia.co.uk
"I have to feel the music from the inside and give every note life." 😍

Turkish pianist-composer Fazıl Say talks about his powerful Piano Concerto 'Mother Earth' - a work inspired by the climate crisis and the urgent need to protect our planet.

🎟️ Book now:
philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/san...
November 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We’re hiring: Digital Media Editor and Coordinator 🎥✍️

This new role will play a key part in the orchestra’s digital-first strategy, supporting the creation, editing, and distribution of engaging content.

🕘 Closing date: Sun 7 Dec 2025
👉 Find out more and apply: philharmonia.co.uk/vacancies/
November 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
✨ Ravel’s 'Pavane pour une infante défunte' at the Wimbledon International Music Festival, tomorrow night!

Join us for Britten, Dowland, Poulenc, and Ravel’s serene masterpiece. Our Principal Bassoon Robin O’Neill conducts, with violist Timothy Ridout.

book now:
philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/wim...
November 21, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The full-orchestra world premiere of Laura Karpman’s 'Balls' 🎾✨

A few highlights from last night’s performance led by Principal Guest Conductor Marin Alsop, with mezzo-soprano Nikola Printz, tenor Nicky Spence, and composer Laura Karpman herself in the audience.

📸: Marc Gascoigne
#Philharmonia80
November 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Tomorrow night, we’re serving opera. 🎾🎶

It’s time for the Battle of the Sexes! Final preparations are underway for the full-orchestra world premiere of Laura Karpman’s 'Balls', conducted by Principal Guest Conductor Marin Alsop.

Tickets from £12 – book now:
philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/bal...
November 19, 2025 at 5:47 PM
🔥 Shostakovich’s thrilling Symphony No. 5 with Santtu! 🎶

Santtu Matias Rouvali is back on Sun 30 Nov for Dvořák, De Falla and Fazıl Say, performing the UK premiere of his piano concerto 'Mother Earth'. 🌍✨

🎟️ See what’s coming up & book now:
philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/
November 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
A message from tennis icon Billie Jean King, ahead of the full orchestra world premiere of 'Balls' - this Thursday! 🎾🎶

Join us at the Royal Festival Hall this Thu 20 Nov at 7.30pm.

Tickets from £12 - book now:
philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/bal...
November 18, 2025 at 10:54 AM
🎂 Happy Birthday to our Patron, His Majesty The King – with warmest wishes from us all at the Philharmonia. 👑🎶
November 14, 2025 at 10:37 AM
🎶 Final preparations are underway for Mahler’s Symphony No. 7 – tonight! 🙌

Here’s a glimpse from yesterday’s rehearsals ahead of this evening's performance at the Royal Festival Hall, conducted by Jakub Hrůša.

🎟️ Book now:
philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/jakub-hrusa-conducts-mahler-7
November 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
🎻 A special treat from Alena Baeva at Sunday’s concert!

After her performance of Bruch’s Violin Concerto with Paavo Järvi, Alena treated us to a special encore - Grażyna Bacewicz’s 'Polish Caprice'. Enjoy! ✨

#AlenaBaeva #PaavoJärvi #Bruch #Bacewicz #ViolinConcerto #PolishCaprice
November 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We’re Hiring: Tours & Projects Manager 🌍

Are you passionate about orchestral music and delivering exceptional performances worldwide? This is an exciting opportunity to lead on the planning and delivery of key elements of our performance programme.

👉 Apply now: philharmonia.co.uk/vacancies
November 12, 2025 at 11:23 AM
“This piece feels more timely now than it did in 1973.” 👀🎶

Marin Alsop talks 'Balls' - Karpman’s opera about the legendary Battle of the Sexes tennis match. Don’t miss the world premiere of the full orchestral version on Thu 20 Nov at the Royal Festival Hall.

🔗 philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/bal...
November 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
This Monday, we’re celebrating Mahler! 🎶

Enjoy this extract from his Symphony No. 3, conducted by our Conductor Laureate Esa-Pekka Salonen. Join us on Thu 13 Nov as Jakub Hrůša conducts the Seventh Symphony.

🎟️ Book your tickets today:
philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/jakub-hrusa-conducts-mahler-7
November 10, 2025 at 5:51 PM
In focus: Honorary Conductor Christoph von Dohnányi 🎶

Earlier this year, we had the privilege of visiting Dohnányi at his home in Munich to reflect on his deep and enduring relationship with the Philharmonia.

🎥 Watch the full interview now on our YouTube channel.
November 6, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Strauss’s Four Last Songs & the Philharmonia 🌅🎶

From the world premiere in 1950, to Renée Fleming’s BBC Proms debut, we reflect on our historic connection with the work - ahead of our performance tomorrow night!

🎟️ Book now:
philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/wagner-strauss-and-tchaikovsky-last-songs
November 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Wishing our Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali a very happy birthday! 🥳🎂

📸: Marco Borggreve
November 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Music lovers of Mauritius... we’re coming back in 2026! 🎶🇲🇺

Next February, we return to the island with an expanded Festival – featuring double the concerts, double the music, and double the number of musicians.

🎟️ Find out more and book now:
philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/phi...
November 4, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Tchaikovsky’s 'Pathétique' Symphony No. 6 🎶

Join us for two concert performances this week with conductor Thomas Søndergård in Basingstoke and London. To set the mood, revisit our 2022 performance of the piece with Santtu-Matias Rouvali.

🎟️ Book your tickets now:
🔗 philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on
November 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
A surprise treat from Christian Lindberg at the Royal Festival Hall yesterday! 🎺✨

Having performed his trombone concerto 'Golden Eagle', Lindberg returned to the stage for a special encore - his arrangement of 'My Funny Valentine' for trombone. Enjoy this short clip! 🙌
November 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
What a way to finish our US Tour - at Carnegie Hall! 🇺🇸✨

We closed our 10-date coast-to-coast journey with two performances in New York, celebrating our 80th birthday with Santtu-Matias Rouvali, Marin Alsop, Víkingur Ólafsson, and Alexandre Kantorow.

📸: Fadi Kheir & Stephanie Berger
#Philharmonia80
October 31, 2025 at 4:12 PM
🎃 Happy Halloween! 👻

We’re marking the spookiest day of the year with Berlioz’s “Dream of a Witches’ Sabbath” from Symphonie fantastique, conducted by Myung-Whun Chung in 1995.

Experience Berlioz’s masterpiece live:
philharmonia.co.uk/series/symph...
October 31, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Who is Santtu’s favourite composer? 👀!

Santtu Matias Rouvali reflects on first experience conducting the orchestra - "I told to my agent, hey, please, I want to go back." 🤩

🎥 Watch the full interview now on our YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/@philharmoni...
October 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM
It’s our birthday! 🎉🎶

Today marks the 80th anniversary our first ever concert back in 1945… and what an incredible journey it’s been!

Thank you to all the amazing artists, audiences and friends who have helped shape the Philharmonia story so far. 🙌

#Philharmonia80
October 27, 2025 at 5:23 PM
🎉 Out now - Santtu conducts Strauss: Ein Heldenleben! 💿

In celebration of our 80th birthday season, we release our limited edition sixth album on Philharmonia Records, conducted by Santtu-Matias Rouvali.

🎧Available on CD and all digital streaming platforms:
🔗 lnk.to/SanttuConductsStrauss
October 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🎶 Say hello to our 2025/26 Instrumental Fellows and Composer Academy Fellows! 🎉

Read more:
philharmonia.co.uk/2025-26-phil...
October 23, 2025 at 4:20 PM