About Pete Harrison
Pete Harrison is a busy freelance conductor and presenter. He is a regular guest conductor with many orchestras including the BBC Concert Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, The Ulster Orchestra, The Philharmonia, the Russian State Symphony Orchestra (Novaya Rossiya) (not since Russia invaded Ukraine) and for Raymond Gubbay Ltd with the London Concert Orchestra, the Manchester Concert Orchestra & the Scottish Concert Orchestra.
He has recently been appointed as the Musical Director of the Klassik Radio Pops Orchestra for their annual tour throughout Germany and Austria for the German based classical radio station, Klassik Radio.
Pete studied at the Royal College of Music going on to be a busy freelance player, including work in the West End where he started his conducting career.
Pete is the Musical Director for the BSO Voices Choir in Southampton partnered with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra who give 3 main concerts a year, all sung from memory. He is also the Musical Director of the Brent Youth Concert Pops Orchestra in partnership with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Studio work includes regular sessions for film, television and library sessions including visits to Prague to work with the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra at Smecky Music Studios.
Education work includes the National Schools Symphony Orchestra (conducting their top Philharmonic Orchestra), the Orchestra and Wind Ensemble at Wells Cathedral School in Somerset, the National Youth Wind Orchestra of Wales and various guest sessions with schools and orchestras throughout the UK, including Kent Youth Orchestra, Berkshire Youth Symphony Orchestra and the West of England Youth Symphony Orchestra.
Upcoming Events
Battersea Park in Concert – Pop Symphonic with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
Get ready to dance the night away with Pete Harrison the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra to pop classics
Everybody get up as the world-class Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra goes pop for one night only, presenting a jam-packed show of all our favourite hits reimagined. Let the fizz flow and don your dancing shoes as the acclaimed orchestra takes us on a trip through some of the most feel-good, singalong anthems from down the ages, accompanied by a full band and a phenomenal ensemble of incredible singers.
Getting the party started will be heavy hitters from Britney Spears to Beyoncé, Bruno Mars to the Backstreet Boys and many more. We’ll be taking things back to the classics with the likes of ABBA, Elton John and the Spice Girls to name but a few, all ready to add some sparkle to a glorious summer’s evening in Battersea Park.
BRITNEY SPEARS · ABBA · ELTON JOHN · SPICE GIRLS · TAKE THAT · SHANIA TWAIN · BEYONCÉ · BACKSTREET BOYS · MADONNA · BRUNO MARS
Battersea Park in Concert – Movies and Musicals with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
Be swept away by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra conducted by Pete Harrison taking you on a journey of silver screen and stage soundtracks.
Unpack your picnics and settle in with family or friends for a night of musical majesty, epic movie moments, and singalong classics as the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra transports you to Hollywood by way of the West End.
Accompanied by a cast of top West End singers, the world-class orchestra will sweep us into the worlds of Hamilton, Jesus Christ Superstar, Guys & Dolls, Les Misérables and Little Shop of Horrors to name but a few. Be whisked away to the silver screen with sweeping scores from Gladiator and Studio Ghibli, before diving into huge fun moments from Back to the Future,Grease and The Greatest Showman.
Finishing with a spectacular fireworks finale lighting up the summer night sky above the stage, this will be an evening of pure movies and musicals majesty.