Orchestra

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) is a British symphony orchestra based in London.

The RPO was established by Thomas Beecham in 1946. In its early days, the orchestra secured profitable recording contracts and important engagements including the Glyndebourne Festival Opera and the concerts of the Royal Philharmonic Society. After Beecham's death in 1961, the RPO's fortunes declined steeply. T…

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Artist details

Type
Orchestra
Area
United Kingdom
Founded
1946
Genres
Labels
Rhino
Inside Out Music
Atlantic
Varèse Sarabande
Warner Bros. Records
Last updated: January 24th, 2024

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