The London Philharmonic Orchestra

The London Philharmonic Orchestra is a central institution of the British classical concert scene, performing major repertory works, British standards, contemporary music, and more. Especially on recordings, the group has also engaged with music from beyond the classical sphere. The recording catalog of the London Philharmonic is among the largest of any ensemble in the world, numbering over 550 albums by the mid-2020s. The London Philharmonic Orchestra was formed in 1932 in response to a consensus that London's major orchestras, lacking strong artistic leadership, were infer...