Béla Bartók: In New York, with Esa-Pekka SalonenPhilharmonia Orchestra2026-09-25 | Béla Bartók: In New York, with Esa-Pekka SalonenEver wondered how clarinets are repaired? 🎼 #classicalmusic #instruments #shortsPhilharmonia Orchestra2024-05-17 | FULL FILM: youtu.be/5TI_j0raqcw
Mark van de Wiel, the Philharmonia's Joint Principal Clarinet, brings his instrument to Graham de Vere White at Prozone Music. At the workshop, they look back at their 40 year relationship whilst Graham expertly works on the clarinet's maintenance. Mark is also joined by Lyndon Chapman from Buffet Wind Instruments to talk about the 50 years with his clarinet and the Philharmonia Orchestra.
Our series, Maintaining Music highlights the relationships between Philharmonia musicians and the craftspeople who build and maintain their instruments.
As members of a world-class orchestra performing across the globe, Philharmonia musicians are no stranger to a faulty instrument. Talented and trusted craftspeople ensure that our players feel confident and comfortable with their valuable instruments.
Through this series we discover how human connections are key to a customised, working instrument.NEW SERIES - Maintaining Music: Episode 2 - Clarinet (Mark van de Wiel & Graham de Vere White)Philharmonia Orchestra2024-05-15 | Mark van de Wiel, the Philharmonia's Joint Principal Clarinet, brings his instrument to Graham de Vere White at Prozone Music. At the workshop, they look back at their 40 year relationship whilst Graham expertly works on the clarinet's maintenance. Mark is also joined by Lyndon Chapman from Buffet Wind Instruments to talk about the 50 years with his clarinet, and the Philharmonia Orchestra.
Our series, Maintaining Music highlights the relationships between Philharmonia musicians and the craftspeople who build and maintain their instruments.
As members of a world-class orchestra performing across the globe, Philharmonia musicians are no stranger to a faulty instrument. Talented and trusted craftspeople ensure that our players feel confident and comfortable with their valuable instruments.
Through this series we discover how human connections are key to a customised, working instrument.Upcoming Concert with Soumik Datta: Debut Performance of Borderlands #shorts #indianmusicPhilharmonia Orchestra2024-05-08 | We invite you to join Soumik Datta and the Philharmonia Orchestra for the culminating performance of his residency program at Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 7:30 PM: philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/soumik-datta-borderlands
Don't miss our latest Instrument Guide video where our Artist in Residence Soumik Datta talks us through the sarod and its history. Joined by his friend Gurdain Rayatt on the tabla, they demonstrate the sound of the instrument.
You can watch more of our instrument films on our channel: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqR22EoucCyccs5J639SCefaM7mD9dMSzInstrument: SarodPhilharmonia Orchestra2024-05-02 | In this film our Artist in Residence, Soumik Datta, introduces us to his instrument - the Sarod. Joined by his friend Gurdain Rayatt on the Tabla, they demonstrate the sound of the instrument.
We invite you to join Soumik Datta and the Philharmonia Orchestra for the culminating performance of his residency program at Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 7:30 PM: philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/soumik-datta-borderlands
00:00 - Opening playing 00:41 - Introduction to The Sarod 03:34 - The features of the Sarod 08:43 - What is a Raga 09:58 - The history of the Sarod sound 16:20 - Sounds & Techniques 23:51 - Posture & Practice 27:10 - End credits and playingBehind the scenes at our Artist in Residence workshop #classicalmusic #shorts #indianmusicPhilharmonia Orchestra2024-04-24 | The renowned sarod player and composer, Soumik Datta, reflects on his experiences collaborating with musicians from the Philharmonia Orchestra as his year-long Artist in Residence program nears its conclusion.
We invite you to join Soumik Datta and the Philharmonia Orchestra for the culminating performance of his residency program at Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 7:30 PM: https://philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/s...
Learn more about supporting the Philharmonia: philharmonia.co.uk/join-supportA glimpse behind the scenes of our Artist in Residence Soumik Dattas workshop #musicians #shortsPhilharmonia Orchestra2024-04-19 | The renowned sarod player and composer, Soumik Datta, reflects on his experiences collaborating with musicians from the Philharmonia Orchestra as his year-long Artist in Residence program nears its conclusion.
We invite you to join Soumik Datta and the Philharmonia Orchestra for the culminating performance of his residency program at Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 7:30 PM: https://philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/s...
Learn more about supporting the Philharmonia: philharmonia.co.uk/join-supportSol Gabetta on what drives her as an artist #shorts #classicalmusic #cellistPhilharmonia Orchestra2024-04-18 | Ahead of our concert on Thursday 6 June, renowned cellist Sol Gabetta talks to us about what drives her as an artist and how she achieves the highest level of a performance.
Book tickets: philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/santtu-conducts-elgars-enigma-variationsArtist in Residence Soumik Datta: WorkshopPhilharmonia Orchestra2024-04-15 | The renowned sarod player and composer, Soumik Datta, reflects on his experiences collaborating with musicians from the Philharmonia Orchestra as his year-long Artist in Residence program nears its conclusion.
Learn more about supporting the Philharmonia: philharmonia.co.uk/join-supportPhilharmonia ON TOUR: Brussels Bozar 🚈Philharmonia Orchestra2024-04-13 | On day 2 of our European tour travel with us to Brussels and see a glimpse behind the scenes of the beautiful Bozar concert hall.Philharmonia ON TOUR: Amsterdams ConcertgebouwPhilharmonia Orchestra2024-04-11 | Come with us to Amsterdam and see what happens behind the scenes as we travel, set up and perform at one of Europe's most legendary concert venues.Sol Gabetta introduces Shostakovichs Cello Concerto No. 1 #shorts #classicalmusicPhilharmonia Orchestra2024-04-08 | Renowned cellist Sol Gabetta talks to us about her performance ahead of our concert on Thursday 6 June. Hear Sol 's own words on why Shostakovich's First Cello Concerto is the 'perfect concerto'.
Ahead of his performances in London and across Europe on tour with the Philharmonia, learn more about the story behind Rachmaninov’s groundbreaking composition, Bruce’s personal relationship with the concerto, and his memories of working with Santtu and the Orchestra in the past.Bruce Liu on Rachmaninovs bold Piano Concerto No. 2 #shorts #classicalmusic #rachmaninovPhilharmonia Orchestra2024-04-02 | We are thrilled to share the stage with Bruce Liu over the coming weeks; we kick off this Friday 5 April at The Glasshouse in Gateshead, marking our first return since 2011.
Ahead of this, we spoke with Liu, who breaks down Rachmaninov's captivating Piano Concerto No. 2.
Learn more: philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/?date=2024-04&location=all&type=all&event-group=allWhat Bruce Liu Enjoys About Working with the Philharmonia Orchestra #shorts #worldpianodayPhilharmonia Orchestra2024-03-29 | With only one week to go till we share the stage with Bruce Liu, we sit down with the pianist to discuss his Philharmonia debut and his close friendship with our Principal Conductor, Santtu-Matias Rouvali.
We are performing alongside Liu in the UK (Gateshead, Leicester, and London) and have eight stops across Europe.
#WorldPianoDayPlaying Pictures at an Exhibition with REAL bells for the first time 🔔 #shorts #classicalmusicPhilharmonia Orchestra2024-03-28 | We made history by playing Mussorgsky’s 'Pictures at an Exhibition' (arr. Stokowski) with real bells!🔔
With the heaviest bell weighing 255 kg, we thank the Liverpool Philharmonic for lending us these legendary bells for last week's concert. One of those bells is the Graham C. Johns A-flat, making its first concert appearance, and played by the man himself!Bruce Liu Introduces his Europe Tour with the Philharmonia Orchestra #shorts #tour #classicalmusicPhilharmonia Orchestra2024-03-27 | We catch up with Bruce Liu ahead of our performances across the UK & Europe as he breaks down the tour and Rachmaninov's captivating Piano Concerto No. 2 before we hit the stage!
Rachmaninov's difficult Piano Concerto No. 2. is paired with Sibelius's Symphony No. 5 and Neilsen's Helios Overture.
We kick off with a return to the Sage Gateshead for the first time since 2011, led by our Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali.
Frank Dupree stays for an electrifying encore as he swaps between the piano and bongo drums , joined by our percussion section and Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali on the cowbell.
Find out what else we're up to: www.philharmonia.co.uk/whats-onOn stage #tchaikovsky #rehearsals #philharmoniaorchestra #classicalmusicPhilharmonia Orchestra2024-03-21 | Join us tonight at Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre in the heart of London for a night of Tchaikovsky and Mozart, plus Spin-Flip by Texu Kim, a piece for orchestra featuring a huge range of percussion instruments, inspired by the sounds and patterns of a game of table tennis.
Enjoy this clip of Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony from inside the orchestra this morning during the general rehearsal.The Jussen brothers on Mozarts famous Concerto for Two PianosPhilharmonia Orchestra2024-03-20 | We are thrilled to join the phenomenal Jussen brothers for a dazzling night at the Royal Festival Hall this Thursday.
These talented brothers are known for their incredible synchronicity, making their two pianos sound like one. They’ll be performing Mozart’s Concerto for Two Pianos, known for its lively and playful conversation, alongside a programme of Tchaikovsky and Texu Kim.
Book your tickets now: philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/tchaikovsky-mozart-with-the-jussen-brothersConductor Eun Sun Kim on her Philharmonia debut #classicalmusic #shortsPhilharmonia Orchestra2024-03-16 | Eun Sun Kim joins us in London for the first time, conducting a diverse and energetic programme; from a delightful ping-pong-inspired piece to a concerto for two pianos with the brilliant Jussen brothers.
Watch Eun Sun Kim introduce her programme ahead of the performance on Thursday 21 March at the Royal Festival Hall, London.
Book tickets: philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/tchaikovsky-mozart-with-the-jussen-brothersViolinist Nicola Benedetti on Bruchs Scottish Fantasy #classicalmusic #shorts #bruchPhilharmonia Orchestra2024-03-06 | Our Featured Artist Nicola Benedetti plays music close to her heart with Bruch's Scottish Fantasy. In this interview, Benedetti describes the romanticised Fantasy with its brooding beauty and raucous nature, whilst looking forward to playing the piece in March, a welcome homecoming since her early recordings.
The programme also features Beethoven's unparalleled Symphony No. 5, and French composer Louise Farrenc's dramatic Overture No. 1, conducted by Pablo Heras-Casado.
Maintaining Music is our new series highlighting the relationships between Philharmonia musicians and the craftspeople who build and maintain their instruments.
As members of a world-class orchestra performing across the globe, Philharmonia musicians are no stranger to a faulty instrument. Talented and trusted craftspeople ensure that our players feel confident and comfortable with their valuable instruments.
Through this series we discover how human connections are key to a customised, working instrument.
www.woodheadhorns.co.ukNEW SERIES - Maintaining Music: Episode 1 - French Horn (Kira Doherty & Woodhead Horns)Philharmonia Orchestra2024-03-04 | Kira Doherty, the Philharmonia's No. 2 Horn, brings her instrument to Woodhead Horns. Inside, Luke and Heidi Woodhead offer their expertise and specialised services to repair Kira's horn, and provide friendly chat.
Maintaining Music is our new series highlighting the relationships between Philharmonia musicians and the craftspeople who build and maintain their instruments.
As members of a world-class orchestra performing across the globe, Philharmonia musicians are no stranger to a faulty instrument. Talented and trusted craftspeople ensure that our players feel confident and comfortable with their valuable instruments.
Through this series we discover how human connections are key to a customised, working instrument.
www.woodheadhorns.co.ukFrank Dupree plays Kapustin #classicalmusic #shorts #philharmoniaorchestraPhilharmonia Orchestra2024-02-27 | Pianist Frank Dupree teases the energetic groove of Ukrainian composer Nikolai Kapustin’s Fifth Piano Concerto. As an enthusiastic champion of Kapustin’s music, Frank Dupree joins us on Thursday 7 March to give the first ever UK performance of this electrifying piece.
Book now: philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/santtu-and-frank-dupree-in-a-jazz-concertoFrank Dupree on Kapustins Piano Concerto No. 5Philharmonia Orchestra2024-02-26 | Get into the groove of Ukrainian composer Nikolai Kapustin's Fifth Piano Concerto - high-energy, percussion-driven music that sounds like improvised jazz but is written down note for note. Frank Dupree, an enthusiastic champion of Kapustin's music, joins us on Thursday 7 March to give the first ever UK performance of this electrifying piece. We're grateful for permission to use this trailer, created to accompany Dupree's recording of the concerto with the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin. Tickets from £15: philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/santtu-and-frank-dupree-in-a-jazz-concertoEmilia Hoving on conducting the Philharmonia #classicalmusic #orchestra #shortsPhilharmonia Orchestra2024-02-23 | Emilia Hoving, one of the most exciting young Finnish conductors of today, returns to the Philharmonia with three residency concerts in Basingstoke, Leicester and Canterbury. In this interview with us, she tells us what to look forward to in the upcoming concerts.
Canterbury, 25 February – Book now: philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/canterbury-tchaikovskys-symphony-no-5Nicola Benedetti on Bruchs Scottish FantasyPhilharmonia Orchestra2024-02-18 | Our Featured Artist Nicola Benedetti plays music close to her heart with Bruch's Scottish Fantasy. In this interview, Benedetti describes the romanticised Fantasy with its brooding beauty and raucous nature, whilst looking forward to playing the piece in March, a welcome homecoming since her early recordings.
The programme also features Beethoven's unparalleled Symphony No. 5, and French composer Louise Farrenc's dramatic Overture No. 1, conducted by Pablo Heras-Casado.
Book tickets for Royal Festival Hall: philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/scheherazade-and-dessner-with-alice-sara-ottPianist Alice Sara Ott listens to The National, Nina Simone and more #classicalmusic #shortsPhilharmonia Orchestra2024-02-11 | Alice Sara Ott is coming to London for the UK premiere of Bryce Dessner's Piano Concerto. She shares her latest listens, including Bryce Dessner's own band - The National, and why she's particularly looking forward to working with the Philharmonia.
Watch live on Thursday 15 February at the Royal Festival Hall. Book tickets: philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/scheherazade-and-dessner-with-alice-sara-ottThe Nationals Bryce Dessners latest listens: Arooj Aftab and more #shorts #classicalmusicPhilharmonia Orchestra2024-02-09 | From France to Pakistan, and the world of classical music to jazz - hear composer Bryce Dessner recommend his latest listens. Bryce Dessner, guitarist and writer in The National, bursts into the world of classical music with his Piano Concerto, written for world-renowned pianist Alice Sara Ott.
Watch the UK premiere of his Piano Concerto, played by Alice Sara Ott, on Thursday 15 February at the Royal Festival Hall. Book tickets: philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/scheherazade-and-dessner-with-alice-sara-ottBryce Dessner breaks down his Piano ConcertoPhilharmonia Orchestra2024-02-06 | Composer Bryce Dessner introduces his Piano Concerto, highlighting its dance-like rhythms, meditative moments, and ferocious finale, ahead of its UK premiere on the 15 February.
Watch Alice Sara Ott perform the concerto live with the Philharmonia Orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall. Book tickets: philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/scheherazade-and-dessner-with-alice-sara-ottBehind the scenes at Royal Festival Hall with the Philharmonia Orchestra #shorts #rehearsalsPhilharmonia Orchestra2024-01-25 | We can't wait to see everyone at Royal Festival Hall tonight. See you at 7.30pm at Southbank Centre for a standing-room only concert featuring the great Mitsuko Uchida. Take a look behind the scenes this morning at the rehearsals!Singer Julia Bullock on Historys Persistent Voice #classicalmusic #shortsPhilharmonia Orchestra2024-01-24 | Julia Bullock takes part in 'contributing to the catalogue and canon of Black American spirituals' with her project, History's Persistent Voice. Find out how the project was conceived, her collaboration with Black American art and artists, and the brand new London commission by Cassie Kinoshi.
Book London tickets, Friday 2 February: philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/historys-persistent-voice-with-julia-bullockSinger Julia Bullock introduces Historys Persistent Voice #classicalmusic #shortsPhilharmonia Orchestra2024-01-12 | Julia Bullock takes part in 'contributing to the catalogue and canon of Black American spirituals' with her project, History's Persistent Voice. Find out how the project was conceived, her collaboration with Black American art and artists, and the brand new London commission by Cassie Kinoshi.
Book London tickets, Friday 2 February: philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/historys-persistent-voice-with-julia-bullockSinger Julia Bullock introduces Historys Persistent VoicePhilharmonia Orchestra2024-01-12 | Julia Bullock takes part in 'contributing to the catalogue and canon of Black American spirituals' with her project, History's Persistent Voice. Find out how the project was conceived, her collaboration with Black American art and artists, and the brand new London commission by Cassie Kinoshi.
Book London tickets, Friday 2 February: philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/historys-persistent-voice-with-julia-bullockClassical singer Julia Bullock on Berliozs Les nuits d’été #classicalmusic #berlioz #shortsPhilharmonia Orchestra2024-01-11 | Our Featured Artist Julia Bullock talks about Berlioz's Les nuits d’été, the piece that inspired her to start singing classical music 20 years ago.
We warmly welcome our new Joint-Principal Clarinet, Maura Marinucci!
Clarinets Maura Marinucci Mark van de Wiel Jennifer McLaren
Bass Clarinet Laurent Ben Slimane
Harp Heidi Krutzen
Arranged by Philharmonia cellist Richard Birchall
Discover The Nutcracker Suite in our new album, Santtu conducts The Nutcracker Suite. Stream here: lnk.to/PhilharmoniaNutcrackerChristmas Card 2023: Waltz of the Flowers (for Clarinets and Harp)Philharmonia Orchestra2023-12-19 | Season's greetings from all of us at the Philharmonia. Enjoy our recording of Waltz of the Flowers, from Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker, filmed at Asylum Chapel in London.
We warmly welcome our new Joint-Principal Clarinet, Maura Marinucci!
Clarinets Maura Marinucci Mark van de Wiel Jennifer McLaren
Bass Clarinet Laurent Ben Slimane
Harp Heidi Krutzen
Arranged by Philharmonia cellist Richard Birchall
Discover The Nutcracker Suite in our new album, Santtu conducts The Nutcracker Suite. Stream here: lnk.to/PhilharmoniaNutcrackerClassical singer Julia Bullock: Featured Artist 2023/24 SeasonPhilharmonia Orchestra2023-11-21 | 'When I was 8 years old and I saw Tina Turner in concert...' Julia Bullock shares her journey to becoming a classical singer, and introduces herself as the Philharmonia's 2023/24 Featured Artist. Hear her in our series finale of Let Freedom Ring on Thursday 23 November at the Royal Festival Hall in London.
Tickets: philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/dvoraks-new-world-symphony-2Philharmonia Orchestra debuts Big BandPhilharmonia Orchestra2023-11-20 | In November, the Royal Festival Hall hosted the inaugural after-hours performance of the Philharmonia's Big Band as part of Let Freedom Ring: Celebrating the Sounds of America.
Led by Bandleader Pete Long. The evening was brimming with dance and music featuring iconic tunes from Mary Lou Williams, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Sy Oliver, Lionel Hampton and Glen Miller.
As we enter the concluding week of our Let Freedom Ring series, we continue to explore the creative interplay between classical music and jazz as we perform two more times featuring the talented singer Julia Bullock.
Learn more: philharmonia.co.uk/series/let-freedom-ring-celebrating-the-sounds-of-americaNicola Benedetti introduces Wynton Marsaliss Violin ConcertoPhilharmonia Orchestra2023-11-01 | Violinist Nicola Benedetti, our Featured Artist for 2023/24, describes her experience learning and working alongside Wynton Marsalis as 'lifechanging'. Watch her play the Violin Concerto that was commissioned for her in 2015, as she takes part in our musical series Let Freedom Ring: Celebrating the Sounds of America ahead of her concerts in Leicester and London.
Book Tickets: Wednesday 8 November, 7.30pm, De Montfort Hall: philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/leicester-gershwin-and-marsalis-with-nicola-benedetti Thursday 9 November, 7.30pm, Royal Festival Hall: philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/gershwin-marsalis-with-nicola-benedettiSinger Julia Bullock on American music, and the songs of George Gershwin and Margaret BondsPhilharmonia Orchestra2023-10-29 | Classical singer Julia Bullock talks to us about the strengths and challenges of American music, and the incredible diversity of sound in her upcoming concerts - from the Black American roots of Dvořák's New World Symphony, to George Gershwin and Margaret Bonds's settings of poems by Langston Hughes.
Book tickets for Bedford and London: Wednesday 22 November, Bedford Corn Exchange: philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/bedford-music-from-a-new-world Thursday 23 November, Royal Festival Hall: philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/dvoraks-new-world-symphony-2American Conductor Ryan Bancroft on Composer Samuel Barber #classicalmusic #samuelbarber #orchestraPhilharmonia Orchestra2023-10-17 | 'Barber's Violin Concerto is a piece of extremes'. American conductor Ryan Bancroft highlights the moments to catch ahead of his concerts featuring our Featured Artist Nicola Benedetti. Watch live on Wednesday 25, and Thursday 26 October at the Bedford Corn Exchange and Royal Festival Hall.
Book tickets in London: philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/copland-barber-with-renaud-capuconWhat is American music? We ask Marin Alsop, Ryan Bancroft, Nicola Benedetti and Julia BullockPhilharmonia Orchestra2023-10-16 | What is American music? Hear from conductor Marin Alsop, violinist Nicola Benedetti, vocalist Julia Bullock and conductor Ryan Bancroft as they try to define the 'complex', 'contentious', 'casserole' that is American music.
Join us in our new series, Let Freedom Ring: Celebrating the Sounds of America as we explore the dazzling diversity of American music in October and November.
Watch live on Thursday 26 October at the Royal Festival Hall.
Tickets: philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/copland-barber-with-renaud-capuconJoin Us For A Musical Journey Tonight on Sky Arts! #classicalmusic #orchestra #mendelssohnPhilharmonia Orchestra2023-10-09 | Tonight at 8pm, the Philharmonia will be taking part in the Sky Arts show Musical Masterpieces. Hosted by musician and presenter Myleene Klass and leading British composer Errollyn Wallen, this series takes an enchanting exploration of classical music’s most beloved pieces.