Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

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The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra or RPO is a British orchestra based in London which is lead by Charles Dutoit, a Swiss conductor, particularly noted for his interpretations of French and Russian 20th century music. He became the principal conductor and artistic director since 2009. The RPO is Britain national treasure and also referred as the "Britain national orchestra". They are full a symphony orchestra with 82 member above. Their main objective is bringing the great music to a wide variety of audiences.

ROP playing Pirates of The Caribbean at the

2008 Filmharmonic concert at Royal Albert Hall in London

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra was established in 1946 by Sir Thomas Beecham, which played its first concert in Croydon on September 15 on that year. Sir Thomas Beecham was the first RPO's music director until his death in 1961.

Cover of ABBA's "Mamma Mia" performed by RPO