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Karina Canellakis conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Blog

Tue 29 Sep, 2026

Conductor Karina Canellakis on performing Beethoven

Karina Canellakis, our Principal Guest Conductor, tells us about her musical mentor Nikolaus Harnoncourt, why she chooses period timpani and brass ins...

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Mon 28 Sep, 2026

Backstage with Simon Estell – Principal Contrabassoon

Simon Estell has been Principal Contrabassoon of the London Philharmonic Orchestra since 2002. We chatted to him about his musical journey, life in th...

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Fri 25 Sep, 2026

Farewell – Thomas Eisner

At tomorrow's concert (26 September 2026), First Violinist Thomas Eisner will take his final bow as a member of the LPO, bringing to a close a remarka...

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A man walks past the Power of Listening sound gallery at Vinegar Yard. Blog

Mon 21 Sep, 2026

The Power of Listening Sound Gallery at Vinegar Yard

Today, we launched 'The Power of Listening' Sound Gallery at Vinegar Yard, London Bridge – bringing music, art and a little bit of pause to one of Lon...

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Black background, a black and white portrait of Beethoven inside a hand-drawn pink star. Blog

Thu 17 Sep, 2026

In Search of Purpose – with our Artistic Director Jesús Herrera

LPO Artistic Director Jesús Herrera reflects on why context matters, and how this season’s theme invites us to hear familiar masterpieces in a new lig...

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Cellist Kian Soltani, sitting with his cello and looking to his right. Grey shirt, white background. Blog

Thu 17 Sep, 2026

Dvořák’s Cello Concerto: Love, Longing and the Sublime

Dvořák’s Cello Concerto is a work full of emotion, drama and unforgettable melodies. This October, Kian Soltani joins the London Philharmonic Orchestr...

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Madeleine Venner conducts the London Philharmonic Choir in a rehearsal Blog

Tue 15 Sep, 2026

Madeleine Venner – a new season with the London Philharmonic Choir

As we look ahead to a new season of music-making together, we caught up with the London Philharmonic Choir’s Chorus Director Madeleine Venner to refle...

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Thu 3 Sep, 2026

Fragrant Notes: LPO X Penhaligon’s

The LPO recently teamed up with British luxury fragrance brand Penhaligon’s to explore the relationship between music and scent in a social media camp...

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Thu 20 Aug, 2026

Farewell – Gareth Mollison

This summer we said farewell to horn player Gareth Mollison, who retired at the end of July after an impressive 40 years with the LPO.

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