Collection: ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: THE MUSICAL HERITAGE SOCIETY RECORDINGS

Founded in 1946 by the charismatic Sir Thomas Beecham, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) quickly established itself as one of the world's leading ensembles. Beecham envisioned an orchestra capable of thrilling audiences with dynamic performances across a wide repertoire, a mission the RPO continues to fulfill today.

Granted the prestigious ‘Royal’ title in 1966, the RPO enjoys a unique status as "Britain's national orchestra." Based in London with a residency at Cadogan Hall, it maintains a demanding schedule, performing around 200 concerts each season across the UK and internationally. Its versatility is a hallmark: alongside core classical repertoire, the RPO is renowned for its pioneering work in recording film soundtracks (including iconic James Bond scores), collaborating with pop and rock artists, and performing large-scale choral works and opera.

Under the current leadership of Music Director Vasily Petrenko, the RPO remains committed to artistic excellence and innovation. Its extensive community and education programme, RPO Resound, works to make orchestral music accessible to diverse audiences, fostering the next generation of musicians and listeners.

With a rich recording legacy encompassing hundreds of releases and a reputation for vibrant, high-quality music-making, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra continues to be a vital and adaptable force on the global orchestral scene, bringing the power of live orchestral music to the widest possible audience.