RPO concert series - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Experience the thrill of live orchestral music with the RPO

Discover the concerts with Vasily Petrenko at the Royal Albert Hall, Southbank Centre and Cadogan Hall: www.rpo.co.uk/tickets-memb...

We're turning 80 years old in 2026, and you're invited to the party.

In our 2026–27 Season, we're making music that celebrates music, the musicians who make it, and you, our audience – the people who make the music complete.

Watch John Roberts and our Principal Cor Anglais Patrick Flanaghan recall their close friendship with Tim Watts and explain why he was such a beloved member of the Orchestra: www.rpo.co.uk/news-and-pre...

A wide shot from the Gallery of Steven Osborne, John Rutter and the RPO on stage at Cadogan Hall

Steven Osborne playing the piano in front of the Orchestra

As well as music by Bernstein and Copland, we gave the London premiere of John's piano concerto 'Reflections', which was originally written for the RPO back in 1979, for which we performed with soloist Steven Osborne.

Thanks to all who joined us!

John Rutter stretching his arms out on the podium as he and the Orchestra face the audience to receive applause at Cadogan Hall

John Roberts standing in front of the Orchestra playing the Oboe as John Rutter conducts

John Rutter clasping his hands together and smiling as he stands on stage

We spent a beautiful evening @cadoganhall.bsky.social yesterday with @johnrutter.bsky.social for the world premiere of his Shakespeare Sketchbook, performed by our Principal Oboe John Roberts. It was a fitting tribute to late oboist Tim Watts, who played with us for many years.

📷 Frances Marshall

A woman holding a painting of herself playing the violin

Last month we were at the Charis Centre in delivering one of our Relaxed Performances with Creative Crawley.

We were especially delighted that audience member Lonny Chauhan created a beautiful portrait of First Violin Judith Templeman during the performance! It was an inspiring afternoon for all 🎼❤

Flautist Jo Marsh performing in front of children at a school hall

80 schools for 80 years 🎶

To celebrate the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s 80th anniversary, our Sub-Principal Flute Jo Marsh has set herself the challenge of performing at 80 schools and youth clubs this year.

Read more: www.rpo.co.uk/news-and-pre...

We look forward to welcoming you back to Cadogan Hall next Thursday when Sir John Rutter will conduct the London premiere of his piano concerto, Reflections, with soloist Steven Osborne.

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The Orchestra playing at Cadogan Hall with a stage extension and piano out front, taken from up in the gallery behind the audience. The RPO's logo is projected above and behind the Orchestra.

Nil Venditti conducting the Orchestra as Mark Bebbington plays the piano

Thank you to everyone who joined us at @cadoganhall.bsky.social last night 🎶✨

Conducted by Nil Venditti, the programme featured Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No.1, Rossini’s The Barber of Seville Overture, and Rubbra’s Piano Concerto with pianist Mark Bebbington.

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Conductor Nil Venditti wielding her baton and tossing her flower-emblazoned hair

Nil Venditti will take up the conductor's baton when @royalphilorchestra.bsky.social return to The Hexagon on 27 March, for a programme boasting Rossini's Barber of Seville Overture, Rachmaninoff's Symphony No.1 and Dvořák's Cello Concerto with soloist Andrew Byun
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Two violinists backstage and looking at a violin one of them is holding

Trumpeter Kaitlin Wild backstage

Double bass Martin Ludenbach walking onto stage

The third and final of our series of Mahler symphonies at the Hall this 2025–26 Season concludes with the Fifth on Tuesday 12 May, which will also feature Ray Chen's performing Korngold's Violin concerto. Find out more: www.rpo.co.uk/whats-on/eventdetail/2702/275/mahler-x-korngold

A wide shot of the Orchestra on the stage

The Orchestra and Vasily performing on stage. The organ behind them is lit in blue.

A shot from just in front and below Vasily Petrenko and the Orchestra as they stand for applause on stage. Vasily is spreading his arms out.

Principal Percussion Stephen Quigley holding the Mahler 6 hammer.

'Not one of his works came as directly from his inmost heart as this.' wrote Alma Mahler on Gustav Mahler's Sixth Symphony.

It was a joy to bring this music to you at the Royal Albert Hall yesterday with our Music Director Vasily Petrenko. Thank you for being there to hear it.

📷 Frances Marshall

The RPO cello section in concert at Cadogan Hall. Overlaid is a blue gradient and the text 'We're looking for a Tutti Cello'

We're looking for a Tutti Cello 🎶

Do you think that you or someone you know is up to the job? Find out more about applying: www.rpo.co.uk/about/work-with-us/1067-tutti-cello

We'll see you back here on Tuesday 31 March with conductor Nil Venditti for Rachmaninoff's Symphony No.1! www.rpo.co.uk/whats-on/eve...

Conductor Eun Sun Kim and violinist Alexandra Tirsu clasping hands as they receive applause on stage with the Orchestra at Cadogan Hall

Eun Sun Kim conducting the Orchestra on stage. Blue lighting and the RPO logo with the line Resident Orchestra at Cadogan Hall is projected above and behind the Orchestra

Yesterday we performed Rachmaninoff's radiant Symphony No.2 and Lili Boulanger's playful Marche gaie @cadoganhall.bsky.social with conductor Eun Sun Kim, and we welcomed soloist Alexandra Tirsu to the stage for a stunning rendition of Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No.1 🎻

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Renowned for capturing behind-the-scenes glimpses through exclusive residencies, Jeremy has been documenting extraordinary communities for more than two decades. He will go behind the scenes to observe, sketch and paint the RPO, creating a unique body of work that will reveal rarely seen moments.

Introducing our Visual Artist-in-Residence, Jeremy Houghton YouTube video by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Announcing Jeremy Houghton as our Visual Artist-in-Residence for our landmark 80th anniversary year 🎨

BRAVO

Sterling Elliott for a wonderful Elgar cello concerto with @royalphilorchestra.bsky.social

The joys of life and, perhaps, a good death: Beethoven and Strauss thrill at @cadoganhall.bsky.social with the @royalphilorchestra.bsky.social
✍️ Christopher Woodley
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VIER LETZTE LIEDER

Samy Moussa • Adgilis Deda
Richard Strauss • Vier letzte Lieder
L. v. Beethoven • Symphonie Nr. 7

Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha • Sopran
@masabane_cecilia_rangwanasha

#royalphilharmonicorchestra @royalphilorchestra.bsky.social #classical #music

Read more about it and see more photos in our latest blog: www.rpo.co.uk/news-and-pre...

📷 Jasmine Waterfield

An audience watching a Relaxed Performance. The screen behind the Orchestra says R-P-O!

An RPO player and participant stretching in a breakout session

RPO musicians at a breakout session smiling and interacting with the participants, with kids raising their hands

Aga Serugo-Lugo leaning down towards a child and pointing. Families and other audience members are mingling and watching the musicians

Orchestral music is for everyone ✨

Recently we welcomed audiences to Brent Civic Centre for a Relaxed Performance, an inclusive experience especially designed for those who find traditional concerts challenging. Led by Tim Steiner, we brought music to life with visual aids and breakout sessions.

10 Female Chief Executives of UK Orchestras — Alternative Classical An introduction to some of the women who are running British orchestras.

10 Female Chief Executives of UK Orchestras:

www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/fem...

Secure your spot for next year's Valentine's Day concert at Cadogan Hall at rpo.co.uk/valentines

The RPO performing in Cadogan Hall with red lighting behind them

This weekend we painted @cadoganhall.bsky.social and Northampton's @royalderngate.bsky.social pink with soprano Anne-Marie MacIntosh, tenor Nicky Spence and conductor Jordan de Souza for Valentine's Day, music from operas by Puccini, Massenet, Verdi and more that made our hearts burst 💝

Esther Yoo - Mahler: Adagietto from Symphony No. 5 (Arr. Iain Farrington) YouTube video by Deutsche Grammophon - DG

Watch Mahler's Adagietto as arranged for chamber orchestra by Iain Farrington: www.youtube.com/watch?v=itg1...

The cover of the album featuring Esther Yoo in white dress holding her violin in a side profile, the Deutsche Grammophon yellow label, and the text 'Esther Yoo, Long Yu, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra'

Want to feel a little classical love this Valentine's Day? 🎻❤️🤍

Esther Yoo's Love Symposium, an album featuring Bernstein's Serenade after Plato's Symposium, Mahler's Adagietto and Elgar's Salut d'amour, is out now!

💿 Listen: estheryoo.lnk.to/LoveSymposium

See more photos and reactions from the night in our latest blog: www.rpo.co.uk/news-and-pre...

Vasily Petrenko conducting the Orchestra in the Royal Festival Hall with baritoen Yuriy Yurchuk singing at the front of the stage

Benjamin Grosvenor playing the piano with the Orchestra

The RPO trumpet section

Vasily Petrenko conducting and facing the violins

🔥 'The RPO were on fire, with power and intensity combined with electric precision at pace.' @bachtrack.com

Read the review from our return to Southbank Centre with Shostakovich, Beethoven and Ustvolskaya: bachtrack.com/review-petre...

📷 Sarah Louise Bennett