ABOUT US
The London Philanthropic Orchestra
The London Philanthropic Orchestra was founded in 2019 by conductor George Salmon, and its purpose is to bring together both professional and amateur musicians to raise money for charitable causes. The players come from all over London and generously give their time to support each chosen charity. The professional musicians include top London freelancers, members of the English National Opera Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the English National Ballet Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as soloists and session musicians. They see playing for the orchestra as both a delight and a privilege and look forward to doing these concerts, which have raised thousands of pounds for a range of different causes.
Following our concert on Sunday 19th October 2025, we are still collecting donations in aid of the incredible work of the Ravensbourne Project. If you would like to contribute, please follow this link to donate via GoFundMe. All funds go directly to the charity.
Upcoming Concerts
Concert in aid of St Christopher's HospiceSun 17 MayLondon
Musical Director
Founder and Musical Director George Salmon began playing music at the age of 3. He studied Music at the University of Birmingham and Conducting at the University of Surrey. He is also serving as Musical Director of the Sittingbourne Orpheus Choral Society, Phoenix Choir of Crawley and Chorus of Our Lady of Lourdes, Lee, as well as singing bass in the Sonare vocal quartet.
Previous concerts
Concert in aid of The Ravensbourne ProjectSun 19 OctLondon
Concert in Aid of Minds UpSun 29 JunLondon- Concert in Aid of ChildnetSun 17 NovLondon
- Concert in aid of GRACESun 02 JunLondon
Lewisham Food Bank ConcertSun 05 NovLondon
Mozart's Don Giovanni in aid of King's College HospitalSun 21 MayLondon
The London Philanthropic Orchestra: In Aid of ShelterSat 05 NovOur Lady of Lourdes
London Philanthropic Orchestra Concert for Brain Tumour ResearchSun 27 FebOur Lady of Lourdes Church