Welcome to Kensington Philharmonic Orchestra

The orchestra, conducted by Claudio Di Meo, is a part of London’s thriving cultural scene and enjoys a loyal following.  We perform with some of the UK’s most talented soloists at our regular venue, the magnificent Chelsea Old Town Hall.
Our players come from all across the London region and from many walks of life. Be they professional musicians or gifted amateurs, the one thing they all have in common is a deep passion for classical music.
We rely on player subscriptions, ticket sales, patrons and fundraising to host our concert seasons and to bring talented soloists to the KPO. Donations – large or small – are very welcome and help us to continue to keep classical music alive and accessible in central London.

SUMMER CONCERT

Sunday 30 JUNE 2024

at 7.00 pm, Chelsea Old Town Hall

News, views and what is coming up

KPO Winter Concert

Saturday 10th February 2024 – 7.00pm – St Gabriel’s Church, Pimlico Shock horror - KPO is giving a concert on a Saturday and at a different venue, namely at...

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Strike a chord with… David King.

Philip Rham meets up with David King, the organ soloist at our forthcoming concert at St. Gabriel’s Church Philip Here I am with David King, organist at St. Gabriel’s,...

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Strike a chord with… Lucilla Rose Mariotti & Marion Portelance

Philip Rham meets up with our two soloists in a break from rehearsal at the Royal College of Music . They will perform the Brahms Double Concerto with KPO...

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New conductor Claudio Di Meo

New conductor Claudio Di Meo Kensington Philharmonic Orchestra starts a new chapter with new conductor Claudio Di Meo. The KPO, founded in 1965, is one of London’s leading amateur...

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LATEST REVIEWS

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A concert notable for its consistently high standard of musicianship from all concerned
(Classical Source)
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A concert notable for its consistently high standard of musicianship from all concerned
(Classical Source)
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I found myself totally absorbed within the music
(Robert Matthew-Walker)
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The KPO played with total conviction and the result would surely have delighted the composer and all true lovers of his music
(Robert Matthew-Walker)

Kensington Philharmonic Orchestra is a registered charity with number 283674.