Monday Motivation with Strauss's Don Juan! 💃🎶 Enjoy this clip from our 25/26 season-closing concert, with Principal Conductor Santtu leading the Orchestra in this treasured tone poem. Want more? We have two bumper Strauss concerts coming up this November: 📆 Wed 11 & Thu 12 Nov: Principal Conductor Designate Manfred Honeck conducts his own arrangement of Strauss's Elektra Suite in Leicester and London 📆 Sun 29 Nov: Soprano Diana Damrau performs some of her favourite songs by Strauss, including Das Rosenband and Zueignung in London. 🎟️ Get your tickets now: 🔗 philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/ #Strauss #Opera #ClassicalMusic #Orchestra

What are the hottest tickets for our February – June 2027 London Concerts? 👀🎟️🔥 The results are in! Here are our best-selling concerts so far from Beethoven 200: What Makes a Classic?, featuring Beethoven's Symphonies Nos. 1, 3, 8 and 9! 🎶 This Spring, join us at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall for an unmissable season of music, featuring Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali, Principal Guest Conductor Marin Alsop, Featured Artists Nobuyuki Tsujii and Sol Gabetta, and many more! 🎟️ Don't miss out! Explore the season and book your tickets today: 🔗 philharmonia.co.uk/seasons/2… #Philharmonia #Beethoven200 #Orchestra #ClassicalMusic

A sold-out Royal Festival Hall for Tchaikovsky’s piano masterpiece with @SeongJinCho! 🎹🤩 Last night, we welcomed star pianist Seong-Jin Cho for a performance of one of the pinnacles of the piano repertoire: Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1! Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali also led the Orchestra in Borodin’s In the Steppes of Central Asia and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 11. Were you there? Let us know! 🎶🎻 🎟️ Discover what’s coming up next in our 2026/27 season: 🔗 philharmonia.co.uk/seasons/2… 📸 Marc Gascoigne

"Because they know, I know, and I know they know that I know" 🥁😉 We put our Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali against the clock for a round of quickfire questions from our President James Buckle! ⏱️🎶 Symphony or Concerto? Which section is the cheekiest? 🤔 Find out what Santtu had to say! 👀 You can watch their full conversation on our YouTube channel, as they discuss our 2026/27 season. 🎶 📺 Watch here: 🔗 youtu.be/5zM9ws2gp8c #QuickFire #Questions #Orchestra #BehindtheScenes #Percussion

Beethoven 200: What Makes a Classic?… with Tom Service! 🎙️🎶 What are the key ingredients that make a piece of music ‘a classic’? And which works written in the last 50 years will still be performed, admired and loved 200 years from now? 🤔 Across nine concerts, nine conductors have each paired a Beethoven symphony with a contemporary work they believe has the power to stand the test of time. The result? A chance to hear Beethoven anew: not as an isolated genius, but as part of a living tradition of musical innovation, influence and ambition. Joining us throughout the series is broadcaster and writer Tom Service, who will be your guide to the music, exploring the connections between Beethoven’s symphonies and the contemporary works alongside them, while unpacking the big question at the heart of the series: what makes a classic? 🎟️ Book now for Beethoven 200, part of our February–June 2027 London Concerts: 🔗 philharmonia.co.uk/series/be… #SouthbankCentre #Philharmonia #Orchestra #ClassicalMusic

Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No.1, with Seong-Jin Cho 🤩🎹 There are only two concerts left of our residency tour with star pianist Seong-Jin Cho, performing Tchaikovsky's fiery classic, alongside Principal Conductor Santtu. 🔥 Want to hear more? Our London concert is now sold out, but for our classical music fans in Leicester, there are a few tickets left! 📍De Montfort Hall, Leicester | Wed 21 Oct, 7pm 🎟️ Grab yours before they're gone: 🔗 philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/… #Virtuosic #Orchestra #Performance #Borodin #Shostakovich

Our February – June 2027 London Concerts are on sale now! 👀📢 Book now for our season at the @southbankcentre's Royal Festival Hall in London, as Beethoven’s nine symphonies meet essential works of our time. Full season highlights include: 💫 Featured Artists: Cellist Sol Gabetta and pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii perform Dvořák's Cello Concerto and Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No. 1 🎹 Hayato Sumino plays Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F 🎵 Cellist Steven Isserlis performs Tavener's The Protecting Veil 🎻 Violinist Clara-Jumi Kang performs Vaughan Williams's The Lark Ascending 🎶 Principal Guest Conductor Marin Alsop conducts Mahler's First Symphony 🔥 Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali conducts Carmina Burana Let us know what you are most looking forward to in the comments below.👇 🎟️ Book your tickets today: philharmonia.co.uk/seasons/2… #Philharmonia #Orchestra #SouthbankCentre #Beethoven

Borodin's sweeping tableau, In the Steppes of Central Asia 😍🎻 Tonight, we begin our residency tour with Principal Conductor Santtu and star pianist Seong-Jin Cho, with a programme of atmospheric and cinematic classics, including this panoramic symphonic poem by composer Alexander Borodin. Our concerts are now sold out in Bedford and London, with only a few tickets remaining for Leicester, so grab yourself a seat while you can! 📍Corn Exchange, Bedford | Mon 19 Oct, 7.30pm [SOLD OUT] 📍De Montfort Hall, Leicester | Wed 21 Oct, 7pm 📍Royal Festival Hall, London | Thu 22 Oct, 7.30pm [SOLD OUT] 🎟️ Final tickets remaining 🔗 philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/… #ClassicalMusic #Orchestra #Concert #Composer

Happy Birthday, Marin Alsop! 🎉🪐 On behalf of everyone at the Philharmonia, we wish our Principal Guest Conductor Marin Alsop the brightest of birthdays. May it be as magnificent as Holst's Jupiter! 🤩 #ThePlanets #ClassicalMusic #OnThisDay #Anniversary

The triumphant end of Dvořák's Symphony No. 8 🎺🤩 Tonight, we're making a grand return to the Berlin Philharmonie for a special concert in tribute to our former Principal Conductor Giuseppe Sinopoli, conducted by Robin Ticciati. 🎶 The programme includes beloved pieces from Wagner and Dvořák, plus Sinopoli's own composition, cherry-picked for their vitality, breadth, and energy, which Sinopoli’s performances were famous for. 📅 Berlin Philharmonie | Thu 15 Oct, 8pm (CEST) 🎟️ Limited tickets available: 🔗 philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/… #Orchestra #ClassicalMusic #Germany #Concert #Conductor

Happy Birthday, Leonard Bernstein! 🎉🙌 To celebrate, here is a clip from our performance of Bernstein's award-winning score for the 1954 film On the Waterfront, conducted by Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali. 🎥🎶 Did you know, Bernstein was born Louis Bernstein, and legally changed his name to Leonard when he was 16 years old, with his parents always called him Leonard or "Lenny". #MarlonBrando #Hollywood #OnThisDay #Orchestra #ClassicalMusic

Introducing our February-June 2027 London Concerts at the @southbankcentre's Royal Festival Hall! 👀📢 Beethoven’s nine symphonies meet essential works of our time, as we present Beethoven 200: What Makes a Classic? Across nine concerts, nine conductors each pair a Beethoven symphony with a contemporary work they believe has the power to stand the test of time. Which pieces of music written in the last 50 years will still be performed, admired and loved 200 years from now? What are the key ingredients that make a work ‘a classic’? Full season highlights include: 💫 Featured Artists: Cellist Sol Gabetta and pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii perform Dvořák's Cello Concerto and Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No. 1 🎹 Hayato Sumino plays Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F 🎵 Cellist Steven Isserlis performs Tavener's The Protecting Veil 🎻 Violinist Clara-Jumi Kang performs Vaughan Williams's The Lark Ascending 🎶 Principal Guest Conductor Marin Alsop conducts Mahler's First Symphony 🔥 Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali conducts Carmina Burana Booking opens as follows: Wednesday 14 October, 10am | Philharmonia Benefactors, Patrons and Chair Endowers Thursday 15 October, 10am | Philharmonia Friends Tuesday 20 October, 10am | General booking opens Find out more: philharmonia.co.uk/seasons/2… #Philharmonia #Orchestra #SouthbankCentre #Beethoven

Beethoven's fiery Fifth! 🔥🙌 We're just one day away from our big night at Soho Theatre Walthamstow, where three titan composers of the classical world are united for an evening of romance, passion, and drama. 🤩 Ending the programme is Beethoven's iconic Symphony No. 5, seen here in rehearsal with Delyana Lazarova. Make sure to grab your ticket today 🎟️ 🔗 philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/… #ClassicalMusic #Theatre #London #Tchaikovsky #Grieg

Happy Birthday, Camille Saint-Saëns! We always knew you were a rock star. 😉🎸 To celebrate, we’re turning up the volume with a clip from our Forged in Sound concert, featuring his iconic Organ Symphony like you've never heard it before... 🤘🎉 Fun fact: Hungarian composer Franz Liszt once described Saint-Saëns as "the greatest organist in the world". No wonder he was so good at composing for the organ, too! #OnThisDay #ClassicalMusic #HeavyMetal #ElectricGuitar #Orchestra

American theatre-maker Taylor Mac joins us for a genre-defying concert. 🤩💫 'A 24-Decade History of Popular Music' reimagines the American story as a dazzling, deeply musical experience. Joining forces with the Orchestra, this will be the largest-scale orchestral performance of this piece to date! 🎶💥 Spanning 240 years, Mac invites you for an unforgettable, glitter-soaked journey through the soul of America via popular song. Part concert, part performance art, Mac’s creation is as provocative as it is celebratory. 🙌 Watch the full video on our YouTube channel. 📅 Royal Festival Hall | Thu 26 Nov, 7.30pm Book your ticket today 🎟️ 🔗 philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/… #Drag #LondonTheatre #ClassicalMusic #PopMusic #ThanksGiving

In a galaxy far, far away... 🤩🚀 We are days away from our 'Out of this World' concert with Classic FM, featuring all the planetary classics, including John Williams's menacing Imperial March from Star Wars! 💫 Here's a clip from our concert earlier this year with Principal Guest Conductor Marin Alsop, to get you feeling the force. 😉🎺 Get your ticket now 🎟️ 🔗 philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/… #DarthVader #ClassicalMusic #FilmScore #GeorgeLucas #RoyalAlbertHall

Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto = Crisp like the Autumn breeze 🍂🎻 Tickets our flying out for our performance of Mendelssohn's masterpiece, performed here by Akiko Suwanai back in 2008. We can't wait to welcome back Nicola Benedetti for an incredible afternoon featuring this beloved classic, alongside conductor Jakub Hrůša leading the Orchestra in Schumann's Symphony No. 3, 'Rhenish'. 🙌🤩 Grab your tickets today 🎟️ 🔗 philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/… #ClassicalMusic #Violin #Piano #Soloist #Concert

Leif Ove Andsnes performs Sibelius Impromptu No. 5 😍🎹 Yesterday’s concert-goers were treated to the penultimate piece from Sibelius’s Six Impromptus, beautifully performed by the acclaimed Norwegian pianist following his captivating performance of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3. ✨🎶 Let us know if you were there! ⬇️ #Piano #SixImpromptus #ClassicalMusic #Orchestra #Soloist

Bruckner 4 with Conductor Laureate Esa-Pekka Salonen 🤩🙌 This Sunday, two titans of classical music take centre stage: Beethoven and Bruckner. 🎶 Join us as acclaimed Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes performs Beethoven, as conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen leads the Orchestra in Bruckner’s majestic Fourth Symphony. 🎟️ Book your tickets today: 🔗 philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/… #Orchestra #ClassicalMusic #Symphony #Concert

Happy 90th Birthday Steve Reich! 🥳🎶 Enjoy this clip of our percussion section with Principal Conductor Santtu performing Reich's 1973 minimalist composition 'Music for Pieces of Wood' written for five pairs of tuned claves. Interestingly, this piece is the loudest composition Reich has ever composed, yet uses no amplification whatsoever! 🤯 #Orchestra #OnThisDay #Instrument #Contemporary #Composition