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Conductor Rory Macdonald writes about his love of Sibelius, a socially distanced opera and what opportunities restrictions can afford the music world.

Ahead of our performance of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.27, we spoke with Paul Lewis about what makes a good online concert, learning new repertoire in a pandemic, and the future of classical music.

Read the heart-warming story behind Malcolm and Joy’s legacy gift to the Philharmonia, the impact it has had on their family, and the difference you can make by leaving a bequest.

Julia Zilberman, Chair of the Development Board, shares her Lockdown Listening, from Rachmaninov to Beethoven, from Bernes to burlesque.

Explore the story behind our booklet for Southbank Centre’s Art by Post project.

Philharmonia Head of Innovation and Partnerships, Luke Ritchie, has been working on Dream, our new interactive digital experience, for over two years – read how it all came to life.

What is it like taking part in Hear and Now? De Montfort University student Molly shares her experience.

This month, Philharmonia Sessions presenter Lucy Drever shares music to inspire, motivate and de-stress.

Inspired by A Midsummer Night’s Dream, this new type of online live performance invites remote audiences to participate in a shared experience with actors from the Royal Shakespeare Company.

His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, Patron of the Philharmonia, joined players and supporters for a special online event in January, hosted by the Orchestra’s Chair, Lord King of Lothbury.

The multidisciplinary dance powerhouse joins the Orchestra as its inaugural Artists in Residence.

What can new applicants expect from the MMSF Instrumental Fellowship Programme? We spoke to our Director of Learning & Engagement Shani Crawford to find out.

The Philharmonia Orchestra’s Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor Esa-Pekka Salonen has been awarded an Honorary Knighthood (KBE) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, for services to music and UK-Finland relations.

This month, Claire Whittle interviewed our new Director of Artistic Planning Ben Larpent to find out more about our programme planning and his recent introduction to the Philharmonia.

This month, President of the Philharmonia Foundation Matthew Hurlock shares a listening list full of Philharmonia memories.