During the pandemic we recorded behind-closed-doors performances in Cadogan Hall, the Royal Albert Hall and Henry Wood Hall, many of which are available to watch free of charge on our YouTube channel via the playlist below.
Read on for some highlights from our streaming catalogue!
Great Traditions with Ustad Wajahat Khan
Explore a unique fusion of Western and Indian traditions of music with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and legendary maestro of the sarod and composer, Ustad Wajahat Khan. This special streamed performance was premiered in honour of Wajahat Khan's birthday on 11 May, and is available to watch on our YouTube channel below.
Vasily Petrenko conducts Stravinsky from the Royal Albert Hall
In our latest series of free streaming concerts from the Royal Albert Hall, Music Director Vasily Petrenko conducts three performances of works by one of the twentieth century’s most influential composers: Igor Stravinsky.
Watch Stravinsky's Symphony in C
Watch Stravinsky's Symphonies of Wind Instruments
Watch Stravinsky's Symphony in Three Movements
The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
Following its online premiere in August 2020, enjoy our grand and glorious finale of Benjamin Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, narrated and conducted by Alexander Shelley, Principal Associate Conductor of the RPO.
This special performance of Britten’s lively fugue and variations introducing the instruments of the orchestra, based on a memorable theme by Henry Purcell, features a brand new narration and the full Royal Philharmonic Orchestra coming together digitally from their own homes. Watch the full performance here and find out more about the sections in the Orchestra with our series of Variation videos on our dedicated page.