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RPO perform Mahler at Royal Albert Hall - 27 April 2023
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Composer Laurence Osborn
  • Fri 16 Oct 2026

An interview with the composer ahead of the premiere of Sun Sundered Head

Katherine Lacy playing her clarinet in concert attire
  • Mon 28 Sept 2026
People walking along a platform with bullet trains
  • Fri 25 Sept 2026
Vasily Petrenko and the Orchestra receiving applause on stage
  • Thu 17 Sept 2026
Jeremy Houghton posing by paintings of the Orchestra in his studio gallery
  • Thu 10 Sept 2026

'This body of work has constantly thrown up new challenges for me, which, as an…

A portrait photo of composer Errollyn Wallen
  • Tue 8 Sept 2026

The composer on creating a piece for our 80th Anniversary

Julia Fischer in a blue top and holding her violin looking away from the camera
  • Thu 3 Sept 2026

In conversation with Julia Fischer

Collage of album covers made from some of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's most notable recordings
  • Fri 28 Aug 2026

A look back on our incredible and wide-ranging recording history.

James Brown performing into a microphone.
  • Fri 21 Aug 2026
Artist Jeremy Houghton sketching violinist Andrew Klee in the upper stalls of the Royal Festival Hall with the Orchestra and a choir getting ready to rehearse on stage in the background
  • Wed 19 Aug 2026

In conversation with RPO Visual Artist-in-Residence Jeremy Houghton

A wide shot of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performing in the Royal Albert Hall
  • Tue 18 Aug 2026
Artist Jeremy Houghton seated and sketching in pencil Vasily Petrenko, also seated
  • Thu 6 Aug 2026

Visual-Artist-in-Residence Jeremy Houghton talks with Music Director Vasily…

  • Wed 15 Jul 2026

You're invited to the Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 23 September to celebrate…

The RPO wind section performing in the Royal Albert Hall
  • Tue 7 Jul 2026

Hear performances captured at the Royal Albert Hall and the Royal Festival…

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performing to a sold out audience at The Glasshouse in Gateshead. Image shot from the gallery above.
  • Tue 23 Jun 2026

We are proud to announce our residency and partner venue concerts for our…

Black and white photograph of Gloria Onitiri smiling
  • Thu 18 Jun 2026

The RPO is delighted to be joined by Gloria Onitiri in Symphonic Groove: a…

Vasily Petrenko conducting the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on stage at the Royal Festival Hall, with three horn player soloists at the front of the stage
  • Sun 14 Jun 2026
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Philharmonia Chorus performing on stage
  • Fri 5 Jun 2026
Joanna Marsh holding flute in front of seated students in school hall
  • Thu 4 Jun 2026

Joanna Marsh shares her stories from visiting schools across the country to…

  • Fri 22 May 2026

Music Director Vasily Petrenko discusses the vivid programme of our upcoming…

Ray Chen playing on stage in front of the Orchestra
  • Wed 20 May 2026
ABBAphonic vocalist sings into microphone wearing glittery purple flaires
  • Sat 16 May 2026

Ever since the very first ABBAphonic took place at the Royal Albert Hall in May…

A graphic with a pink background, a yellow paintbrush, and an image of Taneyev playing the piano that repeats and fades
  • Fri 15 May 2026

The musical force of nature known as ‘the Russian Bach’

Sound Sanctuary participants playing percussive instruments in a circle together with an RPO trombonist
  • Wed 13 May 2026

Making music at Ashford Place in Brent

  • Fri 8 May 2026

Music Director Vasily Petrenko discuss the stories behind Taneyev's John of…

Participants in a Resound workshop play an instrument together
  • Thu 7 May 2026

Ritesh Nigam shares his experience attending an RPO Resound workshop at the…

Vasily Petrenko stands ion stage in front of the Orchestra, speaking about the repertoire to the audience
  • Wed 29 Apr 2026

Following the launch of our 2026–27 Season, we spoke to Tom Philpott, the…

The RPO performing on stage at the Royal Festival Hall. The screen behind the Orchestra has colourful circles with the Orchestra's name
  • Wed 29 Apr 2026

Read the critics' reactions and see more photos from our concert at Southbank…

Vasily Petrenko smiling as he and the Orchestra receive applause at the Royal Albert Hall
  • Fri 17 Apr 2026
Vasily Petrenko conducting the RPO
  • Fri 17 Apr 2026
Flautist Joanna Marsh playing with Sound Sanctuary participants.
  • Mon 13 Apr 2026

To celebrate the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s 80th anniversary, RPO…

Tim Watts in rehearsal inspecting a reed
  • Wed 8 Apr 2026