Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Concert History

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) is a British orchestra based in London. It tours widely, and is sometimes referred to as "Britain's national orchestra". The RPO was founded in 1946 by Sir 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...

Date Concert Venue Location
Jun 29, 2016
Heart / FM / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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Royal Albert Hall London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 24, 2016
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Robert Ziegler

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Robert Ziegler at Royal Albert Hall

Royal Albert Hall London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 17, 2016
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Royal Hospital Chelsea London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 11, 2016
"Hampton Court Palace Festival" / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Hampton Court Palace Festival

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Hampton Court Palace Surrey, United Kingdom
May 27, 2016
"Space Spectacular" / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Space Spectacular

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Royal Albert Hall London, England, United Kingdom
May 14, 2016
"Film Music Gala" / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Nick Davies / Tommy Pearson

Film Music Gala

Royal Albert Hall London, England, United Kingdom
May 06, 2016
"Symphonic Queen" / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Matthew Freeman / Metro Voices

Symphonic Queen

Royal Albert Hall London, England, United Kingdom
Apr 03, 2016
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Natasha Paremski Royal Albert Hall London, England, United Kingdom
Mar 25, 2016
Royal Choral Society / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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Royal Albert Hall London, England, United Kingdom
Mar 22, 2016
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Royal Albert Hall London, England, United Kingdom
Jan 18, 2016
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra McCallum Theatre Palm Desert, California, United States
Jan 17, 2016
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra The Smith Center / Reynolds Hall Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Jan 16, 2016
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Scottsdale Ctr. For The Perf. Arts Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Jan 12, 2016
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Whitney Hall Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Jan 08, 2016
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Prudential Hall, New Jersey Performing Arts Center Newark, New Jersey, United States
Nov 04, 2015
"Golden Age Of Hollywood" / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Golden Age Of Hollywood

Royal Albert Hall London, England, United Kingdom
Oct 30, 2015
Karl Jenkins / London Philharmonic Choir / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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Royal Albert Hall London, England, United Kingdom
Aug 19, 2015
"BBC Proms" / Charles Dutoit (Conductor) / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Elisabeth Leonskaja

BBC Proms

Royal Albert Hall London, England, United Kingdom
Aug 09, 2015
"BBC Proms" / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Eric Whitacre

BBC Proms

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Royal Albert Hall London, England, United Kingdom
Jul 05, 2015
"Pete Townshend's Classic Quadrophenia" / Pete Townshend / Alfie Boe / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Pete Townshend's Classic Quadrophenia

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Royal Albert Hall London, England, United Kingdom
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The Making of the first show at the 2009 O2 Arena Concert


Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Dirk Brossé / Anthony Daniels, Narrator
Apr 10, 2009
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Classical Spectacular, Royal Albert Hall, 20th Nov, 2009, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Royal Choral Society / London Philharmonic Choir / Band of the Welsh Guards on Nov 20, 2009 [702-small]

Classical Spectacular, Royal Albert Hall, 20th Nov, 2009


Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Royal Choral Society / London Philharmonic Choir / Band of the Welsh Guards
Nov 20, 2009
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Classical Spectacular, Royal Albert Hall, 20th Nov, 2009


Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Royal Choral Society / London Philharmonic Choir / Band of the Welsh Guards
Nov 20, 2009
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Classical Spectacular, Royal Albert Hall, 20th Nov, 2009


Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Royal Choral Society / London Philharmonic Choir / Band of the Welsh Guards
Nov 20, 2009
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Classical Spectacular, Royal Albert Hall, 20th Nov, 2009


Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Royal Choral Society / London Philharmonic Choir / Band of the Welsh Guards
Nov 20, 2009
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Classical Spectacular, Royal Albert Hall, 20th Nov, 2009


Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Royal Choral Society / London Philharmonic Choir / Band of the Welsh Guards
Nov 20, 2009
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Classical Spectacular, Royal Albert Hall, 20th Nov, 2009


Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Royal Choral Society / London Philharmonic Choir / Band of the Welsh Guards
Nov 20, 2009
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / James Morgan
Dec 8, 2019
 Brighton, England, United Kingdom
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / James Morgan
Dec 8, 2019
 Brighton, England, United Kingdom
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Arnie Roth on Jan 11, 2024 [618-small]

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Arnie Roth
Jan 11, 2024
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on Mar 13, 2024 [106-small]

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Mar 13, 2024
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / The Crouch End Festival Chorus on Apr 28, 2024 [644-small]

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / The Crouch End Festival Chorus
Apr 28, 2024
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Royal Philharmonic Orchestra had?

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has had 226 concerts.

What genre is Royal Philharmonic Orchestra?

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is most often considered to be Instrumental, Classical, Orchestra, Symphonic Rock, British Orchestra, Orchestral Performance, Orchestral, and Symphony Orchestra.

When is the next Royal Philharmonic Orchestra concert?

The next Royal Philharmonic Orchestra concert is on June 28, 2024 at Hyde Park in London, England, United Kingdom. The bands performing are: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Myleene Klass.

When was the last Royal Philharmonic Orchestra concert?

The last Royal Philharmonic Orchestra concert was on April 28, 2024 at Royal Albert Hall in London, England, United Kingdom. The bands that performed were: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / The Crouch End Festival Chorus.

What setlist does Royal Philharmonic Orchestra play live?

The songs that Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the October 31, 2023 concert at The O2 in London, England, United Kingdom:

  1. If I Can Dream
  2. Burning Love
  3. Welcome To My World
  4. Steamroller
  5. Fever
  6. You Gave Me a Mountain
  7. You Don't Have to Say You Love Me
  8. I Just Can't Help Believing
  9. Just Pretend
  10. You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling
  11. Amazing Grace
  12. Can't Help Falling in Love
  13. In the Ghetto
  14. How Great Thou Art
  15. Bridge Over Troubled Water
  16. Trouble / Guitar Man
  17. That's All Right
  18. Hound Dog
  19. Don't Be Cruel
  20. Heartbreak Hotel
  21. Are You Lonesome Tonight?
  22. All Shook Up
  23. Blue Suede Shoes
  24. Memories
  25. Love Me Tender
  26. The Wonder of You
  27. Suspicious Minds
  28. What Now My Love
  29. A Big Hunk o' Love
  30. An American Trilogy
  31. If I Can Dream
  32. If I Can Dream

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