Stéphane Degout, Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, Véronique Gens & Danielle de Niese Lead London Philharmonic’s 2025-26 Season

The London Philharmonic has announced its 2025-26 season. Edward Gardner conducts Mahler’s Fourth Symphony with Jennifer France. The program also includes Hans Abrahamsen’s “Let me tell you.” Performance Date: Oct. 3, 2025 Karina Canellakis conducts Stravinsky and L. Boulanger with soloists Véronique Gens, Andrew Staples, and Jean-Sébastien Bou. Performance Date: Oct. 22, 2025 Mark Elder teams up with Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha {…}

Apr 2, 2025

London Philharmonic Appoints New Artistic Director

The London Philharmonic has appointed Jesús Herrera as the new Artistic Director. In a statement, the orchestra said, Jesús brings fresh ideas and forward-thinking vision, joining us from Intermusica, where he has been Director, Creative Partnerships & Projects. Prior to this, he played a huge role in shaping the artistic vision of the Orquesta Sinfónica de Castilla y León, where {…}

Sep 20, 2024

London Philharmonic Extends Contract with Edward Gardner

The London Philharmonic Orchestra has announced that Chief Conductor Edward Gardner has extended his contract with the orchestra for two years. In a statement Gardner said, “My relationship with the incredible musicians within the Orchestra is a very special one, growing with each project, and I feel so privileged to be able to tap into their huge passion and commitment, {…}

Feb 21, 2024

London Philharmonic Orchestra Extends Principal Guest Conductor Karina Canellakis’ Contract

The London Philharmonic Orchestra has extended Principal Guest Conductor Karina Canellakis for another three years. In a statement, the orchestra said, “Karina will continue to regularly perform with the Orchestra both in the UK and on tour. We’re looking forward to celebrating with her in person this week as she joins us for a performance at the Southbank Centre on {…}

Feb 2, 2023

London Philharmonic Announces Cast Change for ‘La Damnation de Faust’

The London Philharmonic has announced a cast change for its production of “La Damnation de Faust.” The London Philharmonic said, “unfortunately the advertised tenor, David Junghoon Kim, is indisposed and unable to perform. We are very grateful to John Irvin for stepping in at short notice to sing the role of Faust.” Irvin is a tenor who has performed at {…}

Nov 21, 2022

Tan Dun to Lead London Philharmonic in his ‘Buddha Passion’

The London Philharmonic is set to perform Tan Dun’s “Buddha Passion” on Jan. 22, 2023 at the Southbank Centre. The composer himself will conduct the performance, which will feature soprano Sen Guo, mezzo-soprano Huiling Zhu, tenor Kang Wang, and bass-baritone Shenyang. There will also be two indigenous singers who will be announced at a later date. They will be joined {…}

Apr 12, 2022

Karen Cargill, Simon Keenlyside, Danielle De Niese & Ludovic Tézier Lead London Philharmonic’s 2022-23 Season

The London Philharmonic has announced its 2022-23 season. Here is a look at the vocal highlights. Edward Gardner conducts Schoenberg’s Gurrelieder with Lise Lindstrom, Karen Cargill, David Butt Philip, Robert Murray, and James Creswell. Performance Date: Sept. 24, 2022 Edward Gardner and soprano Jennifer France team up for Tchaikovsky, Dutilleux, Walker, and Dvořák. Performance Date: Sept. 28, 2022 Vaughan Williams’s {…}

Oct 18, 2021

Renée Fleming, Bryn Terfel, Roderick Williams, Shenyang, Sophie Bevan Headline London Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2021-22 Season

The London Philharmonic Orchestra has unveiled its 2021-22 London season. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be on vocal and operatic works. The season kicked off with Tippett’s “The Midsummer Marriage” starring Robert Murray, Sophie Bevan, Ashley Riches, Jennifer France, Toby Spence. Edward Gardner conducted. Performance Date: Sept. 25, 2021 Next up is “In Bluebeard’s Castle.” The {…}

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