Play along: Virtual Orchestra – Philharmonia Orchestra

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Working closely with the Philharmonia through 2025 and 2026, Meta Camera have built ‘Play along: Virtual Orchestra’ which is being launched at the Southbank Centre. It’s an exciting, hands-on journey that invites you to pick up a virtual instrument and play alongside the full symphony orchestra. Designed with families in mind, this immersive experience welcomes curious kids, first-time concertgoers and seasoned music lovers alike.

The Play along: Virtual Orchestra trailer.

Renowned for pushing the boundaries of technology and performance, the Philharmonia has previously wowed audiences with its celebrated VR experiences of Mahler’s Symphony No. 3, The Lark Ascending with Nicola Benedetti, and Sibelius’s Symphony No. 5. Across two special days in London, they unveiled their most interactive experience yet.

Pop on a headset and find yourself at the heart of the orchestra. Explore, experiment and discover how it feels to be part of something extraordinary – no musical experience required. Whether you’re eight or eighty, this shared adventure might just spark a lifelong love of music… or reveal a hidden talent in someone you least expect.

The footage was shot on the Meta Three – of the Orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall and then of individual orchestra members and the presenter in studio in Wimbledon. The build was all done in Unity for the Meta Quest 3 headset.