If you’ve never been to a London Philharmonic Orchestra concert before and are unsure about what to book for or what to expect here’s a quick guide.
Introduction to the London Philharmonic Orchestra The London Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the world’s leading orchestras. You can hear them at Southbank Centre (near Waterloo/ Embankment stations) where they perform around forty concerts between September and June each year. They have also recorded hundreds of albums – pop as well as classical – in addition to film scores such as Lord of the Rings.
Evening Concerts: What to expect Most of the Orchestra’s evening concerts start at 7.30pm and finish around 9.30pm with a 20 minute interval.
If you are late, you will be asked to wait outside the auditorium until a suitable break in the music.
It is usual to clap as the conductor walks onto the stage and after a piece has finished - if in doubt, wait until everyone else starts to applaud!
Here’s a short video of part of a recent concert:
Which concert should I go to?
Each concert has a different programme. You can listen to some of the pieces from each concert on our website in advance, to help you choose.
Introduction to the season An overview of all concerts in the season. More information >
Frequently asked questions More information >
If we haven't answered your questions, please e-mail admin@lpo.org.uk and we'll do our best to help.
