Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Formed in 1946 by Sir Thomas Beecham, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) has enjoyed more than 65 years of success, giving first-class performances of a wide range of musical repertoire all over the world with artists of the highest calibre. Under the inspired leadership of artistic director and principal conductor Charles Dutoit, the orchestra maintains and builds on a demanding schedule of performances, tours, community and education work, and recordings. Throughout its history, the orchestra has been directed by distinguished conductors including Rudolf Kempe, Antal Doráti, André Previn, Vladimir Ashkenazy and Daniele Gatti. Today the orchestra continues to enjoy the support of high-ranking conductors such as Pinchas Zukerman, Grzegorz Nowak and Daniele Gatti. Central to the RPO’s thriving concert schedule is its prestigious annual series at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall. At the orchestra’s London home, Cadogan Hall, the intimate and luxurious surroundings provide the perfect concert atmosphere in an idyllic location. Completing the orchestra’s London programme of concerts, the iconic Royal Albert Hall provides the ideal setting for a varied series of monumental performances, ranging from large-scale choral and orchestral works to themed evenings of familiar repertoire. The orchestra offers a comprehensive regional touring programme, with established residencies in Croydon, Northampton, Lowestoft, Reading, Crawley, Ipswich, High Wycombe, Aylesbury and Dartford. Internationally the orchestra is in high demand, undertaking several major tours each season. Recent tours have included performances in the United States, Canada, China, Russia, Azerbaijan, Spain, Italy, Germany and Japan.

For more information, please visit www.rpo.co.uk.