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The Orchestra

The world’s most versatile symphony orchestra, reaching a live and online audience of more than 70 million people each year.

Vasily Petrenko and the RPO standing for applause on stage at the Royal Albert Hall

Credit: Andy Paradise

About

The world’s most versatile symphony orchestra

At the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, we believe music should be a part of everyone’s life. It’s our mission to make that happen by bringing the thrill of live orchestral performance to as many people as possible, wherever and whoever they are.

View from upstage of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performing at the Royal Festival Hall. In the centre, the conductor raises his hands, and behind them, a full audience.

Our musicians

A force of musical nature

Where we play

Bringing orchestral music to every corner

We are lucky enough to call many places home: from our Resident Home at Cadogan Hall in London to venues around the UK and the world where we are welcomed by audiences from all backgrounds.

A photo taken from behind the Orchestra looking out into Cadogan Hall with conductor Kevin John Edusei shown at the front of the stage, slightly crouched with both hands in front of him, looking out at the musicians

What to expect

Your first visit, made unforgettable

You may think orchestral concerts are stuffy, boring or formal. At our concerts, we want you to be moved and entertained by passionate and vibrant orchestral music, whether or not you already know about it. 

Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra

Meet the RPCO: Music without boundaries

The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra (RPCO) is a dynamic and versatile ensemble that performs a wide range of styles and genres of music in shows across the UK and around the world. 

RPCO double bass players on an outdoor stage in Hyde Park

Stories about the orchestra

Moments that shaped the orchestra