The ultimate orchestral football match!
What happens when some of the best musicians in Europe come together... to play football? Players from the LSO, Gewandhaus Leipzig and Guildhall School of Music & Drama came together with the Philharmonia to play some serious football - and we've got all the photos.
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1. Team talk
The Philharmonia Orchestra have a pow wow to discuss tactics ahead of the big match.
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2. Philharmonia FC
Meet the team from the Philharmonia Orchestra!
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3. Gewandhaus Leipzig FC
Great coordination from Gewandhaus Leipzig FC.
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4. LSO vs Philharmonia
No aggressive tackles please - don't want you damaging yourselves ahead of concert season!
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5. LSO FC
Resplendent in yellow vests, the London Symphony Orchestra prepare for their match against Philharmonia FC.
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6. Guildhall FC
Players from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Where's your football strip, chaps?
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7. Guildhall vs Philharmonia
It's kick off time! Unfortunately for the Guildhall boys, the match ended Guildhall 3 - Philharmonia 7. Better luck next time, eh?
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8. Philharmonia v Gewandhaus
Come on you blues! Gewandhaus FC give the Philharmonia a run for their money.
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9. Cheerleaders
The all-important cheerleaders are out in force to support their fellow orchestral musicians.
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10. Orchestral celebrations
Philharmonia double bassist Gareth Sheppard celebrates after scoring an impressive goal.
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11. Orchestral scores
And the final scores? LSO 2 - Philharmonia 10, Guildhall 3 - Philharmonia 7, Philharmonia 5 - Gerwandhaus 2
