The Royal Philharmonic
2 upcoming events across the UK
About The Royal Philharmonic
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) is a British orchestra based in London. It tours widely, and is sometimes called "Britain's national orchestra". The RPO was founded in 1946 by Thomas Beecham and played its first concert in Croydon on September 15, 1946. Beecham was principal conductor until his death in 1961. He was followed by then assistant conductor Rudolf Kempe, who was given the title of Conductor for Life in 1970. Subsequent musical directors and principal conductors have been Antal Doráti (1975-78)
Biography compiled automatically from publicly available sources.
2 Upcoming Shows
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The Royal Philharmonic: Pop Goes Classical
📍 St Andrews Hall
£16.96 - £60.29
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Christmas with the Royal Philharmonic
📍 Salisbury Cathedral
£16.63 - £59.41
Past Performances
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 6 Jun 2026 | The Royal Philharmonic: Pop Goes Classical |
| 2 May 2026 | The Royal Philharmonic: Pop Goes Classical by Candlelight |
| 24 Apr 2026 | The Royal Philharmonic: Pop Goes Classical by Candlelight |
| 24 Apr 2026 | The Royal Philharmonic: Pop Goes Classical by Candlelight |