CONCERTS
Music Director Marios Papadopoulos
A Viennese New Year
Sunday 4 January 2026
Oxford Town Hall, 16:30
Strauss II Overture to Die Fledermaus
Glazunov Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 82
Strauss II Tritsch-Tratsch Polka
Strauss II Kaiser Waltz
Strauss II Unter Donner und Blitz
Strauss II Frühlingsstimmen 'Voices of Spring'
Strauss II Pizzicato Polka
Strauss II The Blue Danube
Strauss I Radetsky March, Op. 228
Paloma So violin
Marios Papadopoulos conductor
Glazunov’s Violin Concerto is one of the best-kept secrets of the romantic repertoire, a score whose sensuous, rhapsodic solo line weaves sweetness and melancholia. The sensational prodigy Paloma So plays it here but for the rest of this concert, prepare to party like its 1899 as the Oxford Philharmonic masquerades as its Vienna counterpart to bring in the New Year with the stirring marches, pointed polkas and elegant waltzes of Austrian tradition. Marios Papadopoulos takes charge of music bounding with joie de vivre that’s also all about detail and style. There’s no better way to drive away the January blues than be swept away by some of the most embracing music ever written.
Tickets £48
£38
£28
£15 (students from £5)
Chamber Music at Merton
Sunday 18 January 2026
TS Eliot Theatre, Merton College, 15:00 (Rose Lane entrance)
Dvořák Terzetto in C major, Op. 74
Suk Meditation on the old Czech Hymn ‘St Wenceslas’, Op. 35a
Janáček String Quartet No. 1, ‘Kreutzer Sonata‘ JW VII/8
Fauré Piano Quintet No. 1 in D minor, Op. 89
Anna-Liisa Bezrodny violin
Evgenia Epshtein violin
Jon Thorne viola
Mats Lidström cello
Kausikan Rajeshkumar piano
A captivating programme unfolds with the soloists of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, showcasing a rich blend of Czech and French musical traditions.
Dvořák’s Terzetto in C major brings a lively, spirited trio to life, followed by Suk’s deeply emotional Meditation on the old Czech Hymn ‘St Wenceslas’, a tribute to Czech heritage. Janáček’s String Quartet No. 1, ‘Kreutzer Sonata’ sears with intensity, capturing the drama of Tolstoy’s novella. The concert concludes with Fauré’s lush Piano Quintet No. 1, a work of sweeping lyricism and passionate contrasts.
Tickets £30 (students £5) (including interval tea and biscuits)
Supported by Elizabeth & David Ure and Celia & Andrew Curran
Family Film Favourites
FUNomusica Family Concert
Sunday 18 January 2026
Oxford Town Hall, 16:00
Alasdair Malloy presenter/conductor
Alasdair Malloy and the Oxford Philharmonic proudly present another bold, brilliant, blockbusting programme, this time celebrating all your Family Film Favourites! Join us for the most wonderful time in the concert hall where the music of Harry Potter, Star Wars, Frozen, Coco, Encanto and a Disney Quiz will transport you to a world of fantasy and adventure. Don’t forget to come dressed up in your most creative costumes for the occasion!
Tickets adults £10 children £4
Supported by The Boutell Bequest
Pre-concert Arts & Crafts start at 3pm Most suitable for ages 4−8
In partnership with
Haydn Nelson Mass
Thursday 22 January 2026
Sheldonian Theatre, 19:30
MacKinnon-Botti King of Kings* world premiere
Schoenberg Ode to Napoleon Buonaparte, Op. 41
Haydn Mass No. 11 in D minor, 'Nelson Mass', Hob. XXII:11
Annie Dutoit-Argerich narrator
Alessandro MacKinnon-Botti beatboxer*
Cédric Pescia piano
Oxford Philharmonic Choir
Marios Papadopoulos conductor
The evening begins with a world premiere by MacKinnon-Botti, a contemporary composition that promises to challenge and inspire, featuring the composer himself as beatboxing soloist. This is followed by Schoenberg’s Ode to Napoleon Buonaparte, delivering a dramatic exploration of political power, brought to life through a vivid orchestral and vocal arrangement. The concert concludes with Haydn’s Nelson Mass, a monumental work combining magnificence and emotional depth, showcasing the brilliance of both the orchestra and choir.
Tickets £48 £38 £28 £15 (students from £5)
Pre-concert talk given by Sir Nicholas Kenyon at 18:30 Music in time of war
Lord Byron’s text denouncing Napoleon was set by Schoenberg during the second world war; Haydn’s powerful Mass was written as Napoleon’s French navy was defeated by the British under Lord Nelson. Sir Nicholas Kenyon explores the varied fortunes of music during times of conflict.
Ein Heldenleben
Thursday 29 January 2026
Oxford Town Hall, 19:30
Dvořák Carnival Overture, Op. 92* Side-by-Side
Alexey Shor Violin Concerto No. 7
Strauss Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40
Giuseppe Gibboni violin
Cayenna Ponchione-Bailey conductor*
Marios Papadopoulos conductor
Richard Strauss spent the first half of his career producing a string of opulent, proto-cinematic tone poems that redefined orchestral virtuosity. The most epic of them is also the consummate musical autobiography. Ein Heldenleben is a picture of ambition, bravery and resilience which combines music of unprecedented richness, excitement and tenderness. Strauss’s bold orchestration might scatter its adversaries with panache but it concludes with a humbling glimpse of life’s spiritual journey. Before it, Giuseppe Gibboni is the soloist for the spirited momentum and tender repose of OPO Composer-in-Residence Alexey Shor’s Violin Concerto No. 7.
Tickets £48 £38 £28 £15 (students from £5)
Maxim Vengerov
Monday 2 February 2026
Sheldonian Theatre, 19:30
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35
Brahms Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68
Maxim Vengerov violin
Marios Papadopoulos conductor
Violin virtuoso Maxim Vengerov joins Marios Papadopoulos and the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra for a stunning evening of intensity and grandeur.
Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D major, with its heartfelt and romantic lyricism, provides the perfect showcase for Vengerov’s extraordinary technique and emotional depth. Following, Brahms’s First Symphony unleashes a tidal wave of tension and triumph, with Papadopoulos leading the orchestra through its stirring passages, culminating in a glorious, heroic conclusion.
Tickets £60 £42 £32 £20 (students from £5)
Spanish Nights
Thursday 26 February 2026
Sheldonian Theatre, 19:30
Massenet Suite de Le Cid
Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez
Bizet Carmen Suite No. 1
de Falla Three Cornered Hat Suite No. 2
Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34
Plínio Fernandes guitar
Antonio Méndez conductor
Young Artists' Platform
Pre-concert recital 18:30
Spanish music has an atmosphere of its own which Manuel de Falla captured in concert works better than anyone else. His music for Serge Diaghilev’s ballet The Three Cornered Hat thrusts bright colours, crisp rhythms and harmonic panache up against one another and here sets up an evening of Spain-inspired works to include red-hot music by Falla, Rodrigo’s fragrant guitar concerto and pieces by French composers Bizet and Massenet who couldn’t resist the allures of the impassioned dances and folk songs south of the border. Guest conductor from Spain
Antonio Méndez leads the orchestra with guitarist Plínio Fernandes for company.
Tickets £54 £40 £30 £18 (students from £5)
Ravel Introduction and Allegro
Saturday 28 February 2026
Holywell Music Room, 19:30
Mozart Clarinet Quintet in A major, K. 581
Ravel Sonatine, M. 40 (arr. Kanga)
Debussy Sonata for flute, viola and harp, L. 137
Ravel Introduction et allegro, M. 46
Anthony Robb flute
Andrew Marriner clarinet
Jonathan Barritt viola
Lucy Wakeford harp
Principal woodwinds of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra take centre stage in a concert welding classical poise to unadulterated beauty. ‘Eight days of strenuous work and three sleepless nights have permitted me to complete it the best I could’ – so wrote the student Maurice Ravel of his Introduction and Allegro, a harp concerto in miniature and a bijou piece of exquisite sensuality. Before it comes three works lined with the melancholy of a creative life nearing its end: Debussy's eerie but cuttingly direct Sonata for flute, viola and harp, Mozart's glowingly introspective Clarinet Quintet and Kanga's radiant arrangement of Ravel's Sonatine.
Tickets £30 (students £5)
Brahms German Requiem
Sunday 8 March 2026
Sheldonian Theatre, 18:00
Brahms Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45
Fflur Wyn soprano
James Atkinson baritone
Crouch End Festival Chorus
Marios Papadopoulos conductor
Please note: this concert will have no interval
In 1857, grieving his late mother, Johannes Brahms began work on his choral masterpiece Ein deutsches Requiem. Brahms’s colleague Schumann believed Brahms would deliver ‘wonderful glimpses of the spirit world’. Brahms obliged with a Requiem unlike any other: a piece that carries the gift of spiritual comfort rather than the threat of impending judgment – a glowing message of brotherhood and consolation, a work of its time and place but with universal resonance. Two outstanding soloists and the Crouch End Festival Chorus join the orchestra and Music Director Marios Papadopoulos for Brahms’s consolatory masterpiece.
Tickets £54 £40 £30 £18 (students from £5)
Maisky and Eschenbach
Thursday 12 March 2026
Sheldonian Theatre, 19:30
Mendelssohn Overture Ruy Blas, Op. 95
Tchaikovsky Nocturne No. 4 for cello and orchestra, Op. 19
Bruch Kol Nidrei, Op. 47
Respighi Adagio con variazione, P. 133
Schumann Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 61
Mischa Maisky cello
Christoph Eschenbach conductor
World class cellist Mischa Maisky joins Christoph Eschenbach as he returns to the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra for an evening of captivating Romantic works. Mendelssohn’s Ruy Blas Overture sets a dramatic tone, followed by Tchaikovsky’s Nocturne for Cello and Orchestra, where Maisky’s emotive playing brings the lyrical beauty to the forefront. Bruch’s Kol Nidrei showcases the cello’s rich, mournful voice, before Respighi’s Adagio con variazione offers a moment of reflective tranquillity. The concert culminates with Schumann’s Symphony No. 2, a powerful work full of warmth and energy.
Tickets £60 £42 £32 £20 (students from £5)
Nicola Benedetti
Wednesday 15 April 2026
Sheldonian Theatre, 19:30
Elgar Violin Concerto in B minor, Op. 61
Elgar Enigma Variations, Op. 36
Nicola Benedetti violin
Marios Papadopoulos conductor
The great violinist Fritz Kreisler rated Edward Elgar alongside Beethoven and Brahms. When Kreisler said as much in a 1905 newspaper interview, Elgar picked up the threads of a concerto he’d begun nearly two decades earlier. The piece he finished five years later, performed in this concert by the exceptional Nicola Benedetti, is as epic and emotive as it is personal and elusive, ‘enshrining the soul’ of an unknown person. A more famous enigma is found in Elgar’s dazzlingly virtuosic set of variations for orchestra. His Enigma Variations are portraits of friends and celebrations of orchestral panache. But they also offer glimpses into the soul of an artist who might have been careful not to reveal his secrets but was never afraid to show his emotions.
Tickets
£60
£42
£32
£20 (students from £5)
Pre-concert talk given by Sir Nicholas Kenyon at 18:30 Elgar the ‘great English progressivist’ Edward Elgar is often thought of as a conservative, but Richard Strauss hailed him as adventurous and forward-looking. Sir Nicholas Kenyon explores Elgar as he created pioneering 20th century music and became a composer of unforgettable masterpieces.
Mozart Requiem
Thursday 30 April 2026
Olivier Hall, St Edward's School, 19:00
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488
Mozart Requiem in D minor, K. 626
Sarah Dufresne soprano
Claire Barnett-Jones mezzo-soprano
Joshua Ellicott tenor
Jonathan Lemalu bass
Oxford Philharmonic Choir
Rainer Küchl guest concertmaster
Marios Papadopoulos piano/conductor
Marios Papadopoulos conducts and performs in an evening devoted to the genius of Mozart. The programme opens with Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23, where Papadopoulos’s delicate yet dynamic piano playing brings this lyrical masterpiece to life. The second half of the concert features Mozart’s Requiem, a profound and dramatic work, performed by exceptional soloists alongside the Oxford Philharmonic Choir, capturing both the composer’s deep spirituality and his unparalleled gift for orchestral and choral texture.
This performance will contain the live premiere of Agnus Dei for the Mozart Requiem by Robert Saxton.
Tickets £54 £40 £30 £18 (students from £5)
Pre-concert talk given by Sir Nicholas Kenyon at 18:00 Mozart: Requiem but still no peace
Left incomplete on his death, Mozart’s setting of the Requiem Mass has been one of the most debated and argued-over works in the history of music. Sir Nicholas Kenyon explores the turbulent background to the piece and the many versions of it that exist today.
An Interstellar Odyssey
FUNomusica Family Concert
Sunday 10 May 2026
Oxford Town Hall, 16:00
Alasdair Malloy presenter/conductor
Calling all space rangers young and old to join Captain Alasdair Malloy and the brave crew of the Oxford Philharmonic on a musical voyage through the stars to infinity and beyond. Visit some of the planets, join a galactic gathering and do battle with the dastardly Darth Vader. Hear some out-of-this-world music by stellar superstars such as John Williams, Gustav Holst, Claude Debussy, Richard Wagner and others. Come along in your coolest cosmic costumes!
Tickets adults £10 children £4
Supported by The Boutell Bequest
Pre-concert Arts & Crafts start at 3pm Most suitable for ages 4−8
In partnership with
Encounters with Gershwin
Sunday 10 May 2026
Zankel Hall, Carnegie Hall, 15:00
Piazzolla Escualo (arr. James Pearson)
Layton ‘After You've Gone’ (arr. Andrew Cottee)
Gershwin ‘The Man I Love’ from Strike Up the Band (arr. James Pearson)
Kreisler Praeludium and Allegro
Dvořák Humoresque No. 7, Op. 101
Gershwin 'Bess, You is My Woman' from Porgy and Bess (arr. Heifetz/Pearson)
Gershwin Medley (arr. James Pearson)
Copland El salón México (arr. James Pearson)
Gershwin Piano Preludes Nos 1 and 2 (arr. James Pearson)
Gershwin/Porter/Heywood/Cook/Ellington Selections of songs
M. Ponce ‘Estrellita’ (arr. Heifetz)
Gershwin ‘Fascinating Rhythm’ (arr. James Pearson)
Gershwin An American in Paris (arr. James Pearson)
Lizzie Ball violin and vocals
James Pearson piano
Soloists of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra
A captivating exploration of the musical and personal connections between George Gershwin and some of the most iconic composers and performers of the 20th century. Through music and storytelling, this unique programme brings to life the vibrant artistic worlds of New York, Paris, and London, where Gershwin moved in creative circles alongside the likes of Heifetz, Kreisler and Copland. Whether you’re a lifelong Gershwin fan or new to his music, this performance promises an afternoon of inspiration, nostalgia, and discovery. This event forms part of Carnegie Hall’s United in Sound: America at 250 Festival, a citywide festival highlighting the extraordinary musical riches that have evolved and flourished in the U.S. since the signing of the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago.
Artwork: “Jazz Quintet” © Patt Scrivener
This performance is produced and presented by MidAmerica Productions, Inc in partnership with the AFOPO.
Sir John Rutter Birthday Celebration
Thursday 14 May 2026
Sheldonian Theatre, 19:00
Grieg Holberg Suite, Op. 40
Bach Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C minor, BWV 1060R
Rutter Suite for Strings
Rutter Suite Antique
Delius Two Aquarelles
Elgar Introduction and Allegro for Strings, Op. 47
Anthony Robb flute
Gordon Hunt oboe
Tamás András violin
Sir John Rutter conductor
Join the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra for a joyful evening celebrating a significant birthday of one of Britain’s most beloved composers and conductors, Sir John Rutter. A cherished friend of the Orchestra, John returns to the podium to lead a programme featuring some of his celebrated works.
Tickets £54 £40 £30 £18 (students from £5)
Brahms and Tchaikovsky
Saturday 16 May 2026
Holywell Music Room, 19:30
Tchaikovsky Souvenir de Florence, Op. 70
Brahms String Sextet No. 1 in B flat major, Op. 18
Soloists of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra
Members of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra come together for an exhilarating evening of supersized chamber music, guaranteed to set the pulse racing. Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence is a work of turbulent anguish masquerading as one of utter joie de vivre, in which a thickset ensemble dances its way around a tune the composer noted down during an otherwise fruitless trip to the Tuscan capital. Brahms’s own sextet for strings is an early work that combines Mozart’s charm, Beethoven’s exuberance, Mendelssohn’s momentum and Brahms’s own luxuriance –and to quite magnificent effect.
Tickets £30 (students £5)
In conversation with Anne-Sophie Mutter
Sunday 17 May 2026
Debating Chamber, Oxford Union, 19:30
Brahms Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108
Anne-Sophie Mutter violin
Marios Papadopoulos piano
In the second of our Oxford Union series, Anne-Sophie Mutter takes centre stage in a conversation with Marios Papadopoulos followed by a performance of Brahms’s Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor in the Union’s Debating Chamber.
Tickets £40 £15 (students from £5)
Please note: this event will have no interval
Sibelius Symphony No. 2
Thursday 21 May 2026
Sheldonian Theatre, 19:00
Ravel Le tombeau de Couperin
Saint-Saëns Violin Concerto No. 3 in B minor, Op. 61
Sibelius Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43
Alexandra Conunova violin
Andreas Ottensamer conductor
After writing two light but entertaining violin concertos, Saint-Saëns upped his game in 1880. In his Violin Concerto No. 3, he delivered a deliciously scored masterpiece characterised by its brilliant solo part, building intensity, room-stilling slow movement and finale inspired by the music of the country it was written in: Spain.
Alexandra Conunova plays perhaps the greatest French violin concerto in between music that finds hope from grief: Ravel’s etched memorials to fallen comrades and the symphony in which Sibelius wrestles the most inspiring optimism from music born of tragedy.
Tickets £48 £38 £28 £15 (students from £5)
Young Artists' Platform
Pre-concert recital 18:00
Hough plays Hough
Thursday 4 June 2026
Sheldonian Theatre, 19:30
Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis
Stephen Hough Piano Concerto, 'The World of Yesterday' Brahms Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73
Sir Stephen Hough piano
Marios Papadopoulos conductor
Johannes Brahms looked out over an Austrian lake as he worked on his Symphony No. 2. The music captures the menacing yet mellifluous view of nature he saw, as the passing clouds of day gave way to the infinite beauty of the sunset, the dark stillness of night and a glorious awakening to a new day. Before this, Sir Stephen Hough joins Marios Papadopoulos and the orchestra for a performance of his own piano concerto, a work ‘of jaw-dropping complexity and finger-crunching virtuosity’ for orchestra and pianist, in the words of one critic. The concert opens with purifying music by Ralph Vaughan Williams: his serene and somehow wholly English Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis.
Tickets £60 £42 £32 £20 (students from £5)
Rainer Küchl
Saturday 6 June 2026
Holywell Music Room, 19:30
Vivaldi Violin Sonata No. 2 in A major, RV 31
Beethoven Violin Sonata No. 10 in G major, Op. 96
Dvořák Romance in F minor, Op. 11
Saint-Säens Havanaise, Op. 83
Strauss Der Rosenkavalier Waltz (arr. V. Príhoda)
Rainer Küchl violin
Irina Lyakhovskaya piano
The Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra is delighted to welcome Rainer Küchl for this recital at the Holywell Music Room. Professor Küchl was appointed Concertmaster of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in 1971 aged just 20 and remained at the heart of one of the most important orchestras in the world for nearly half a century. His appearance is part of his 75th birthday celebrations and we look forward to working with such a distinguished artist, not only in presenting him in a recital but also in welcoming him as Guest Concertmaster in two of our concerts this season. Featuring a programme that spans from Vivaldi to Richard Strauss, this recital promises to showcase the violin’s emotional depth and remarkable versatility.
Tickets £30 (students £5)
Beethoven Nine
Monday 8 June 2026
Cadogan Hall, 19:30
Beethoven Choral Fantasy in C minor, Op. 80
Beethoven Symphony No. 9 in D minor, ‘Choral’, Op. 125
Anna Avramidou piano
Zoe Nicolaidou soprano
Shakira Tsindos mezzo-soprano
Sotiris Charalampous tenor
Yiorgo Ioannou baritone
Crouch End Festival Chorus
Rainer Küchl guest concertmaster
Marios Papadopoulos conductor
An evening of majestic, joy-filled Beethoven to celebrate Cyprus's Presidency of the European Union. Young virtuoso Anna Avramidou takes centre stage in the uplifting Choral Fantasy, then Marios Papadopoulos leads the orchestra, exceptional vocal soloists and Crouch End Festival Chorus in a triumphant performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.
Tickets £60 £48 £38 £28 £18
The Cultural Section of the Cyprus High Commission is proud to support this flagship concert, presented as part of the official celebrations of Cyprus’s Presidency of the European Union.
Daniel Harding conducts
Thursday 11 June 2026
Sheldonian Theatre, 19:00
Rossini William Tell Overture Side-by-Side
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23
Dvořák Symphony No. 8 in G major, Op. 88
Tony Siqi Yun piano
Daniel Harding conductor
Join us for an unforgettable performance as the acclaimed conductor Daniel Harding leads the Orchestra in a programme that promises to blend musical depth with dramatic flair. Harding, known for his dynamic interpretations, brings fresh energy to this prestigious ensemble, creating a perfect fusion of talent and tradition. ‘First-rate talent’ (Cadenza NYC) Tony Siqi Yun takes to the stage for Tchaikovsky’s iconic first piano concerto, followed by the joyful and triumphant Symphony No. 8 by Dvořák.
Tickets £60 £42 £32 £20 (students from £5)
Gidon Kremer
Thursday 18 June 2026
Sheldonian Theatre, 19:30
Mozart Divertimento for Strings in D major, K. 136
Schnittke Violin Concerto No. 3
Gubaidulina Impromptu
Mozart Symphony No. 35 in D major, 'Haffner', K. 385
Gidon Kremer violin
Stathis Karapanos flute
Marios Papadopoulos conductor
Violin virtuoso Gidon Kremer joins the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra alongside conductor and Music Director Marios Papadopoulos, for an evening of exceptional music. The programme will include music by Gubaidulina and Schnittke, both of whom composed for Kremer and are an integral part of his musical universe. Known for his passionate playing, Kremer brings his brilliance to the stage in a performance full of intensity and emotional depth.
Tickets £60 £42 £32 £20 (students from £5)
Mahan Esfahani: Baroque Masterpieces
Thursday 9 July 2026
St Martin-in-the-Fields, 19:30
Tickets £35 £30 £25 £16 £10
Friday 10 July 2026
Sheldonian Theatre, 19:30
Tickets £38 £28 £22 £15 (students from £5)
Handel Concerto Grosso in G major, HWV 319
Vivaldi Concerto for 2 Celli in G minor, RV 531
J.C. Bach Harpsichord Concerto in E flat major, Op. 7 No. 5
Handel Trio Sonata in B minor, HWV 386b
Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050
Mahan Esfahani harpsichord
Soloists of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra
An evening of Baroque mastery awaits as the Oxford Philharmonic welcomes celebrated harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani. From the lyrical warmth of Handel’s Trio Sonata to the spirited finale of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, this concert features rhythmic drive, dialogue, and elegance. A perfect concert for both Baroque enthusiasts and new listeners alike.
The Art of Baroque Concerto
Friday 17 July 2026
Sheldonian Theatre, 19:30
Tickets £38 £28 £22 £15 (students from £5)
Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048
Pachelbel Canon in D major
Telemann Ouverture-Suite, TWV 55:G10, 'Burlesque de Quixotte'
Vivaldi The Four Seasons, Op. 8
Saturday 18 July 2026
St Martin-in-the-Fields, 19:30
Tickets £35 £30 £25 £16 £10
Bach Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV 1043
Vivaldi Concerto for 2 Violins in A minor, RV 522, Op. 3 No. 8
Vivaldi Concerto for 4 Violins in B minor, RV 580, Op. 3 No. 10
Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048
Telemann Ouverture-Suite, TWV 55:G10, 'Burlesque de Quixotte'
Mira Marton violin
Deniz Şensoy violin
Zofia Olesik violin
Maria Gîlicel violin
Marios Papadopoulos director
Celebrating the Art of Baroque Concerto, director Marios Papadopoulos steers the Oxford Philharmonic through a programme of youthful energy and dazzling virtuosity. Led by the orchestra’s rising stars, this concert highlights concerto masterpieces by Baroque greats Bach, Vivaldi and Telemann. Full of colour, conversation, and exuberance, this concert is a chance to experience Baroque music at its most exhilarating.
Steven Osborne
Saturday 25 July 2026
Christ Church Cathedral, 19:30
Schubert Sonata No. 21 in B flat major, D. 960
Beethoven 33 Variations in C major on a Waltz by Diabelli, Op. 120
Steven Osborne piano
Tickets £32 £12 unsighted (students from £5)
Ingrid Fliter
Sunday 26 July 2026
Holywell Music Room, 19:30
An all-Chopin programme
Ingrid Fliter piano
Tickets £32 (students £5)
Paul Lewis
Monday 27 July 2026
Sheldonian Theatre, 19:30
Mozart Sonata No. 10 in C major, K. 330
Poulenc Improvisations Nos 7-12
Debussy L’Isle joyeuse
Poulenc Improvisations Nos 1-6 & 13-15
Mozart Sonata No. 14 in C minor, K. 457
Paul Lewis piano
Tickets £38 £32 £22 £15 (students from £5)
Isata Kanneh-Mason
Tuesday 28 July 2026
Merton College Chapel, 19:30
Beethoven Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2, ‘Moonlight’
Ravel Gaspard de la nuit, M. 55
Dobrinka Tabakova Nocturne
Dobrinka Tabakova Halo
Beethoven Sonata No. 21 in C major, Op. 53, ‘Waldstein’
Isata Kanneh-Mason piano
Tickets £32 £12 unsighted (students from £5)
Elisabeth Leonskaja
Wednesday 29 July 2026
Sheldonian Theatre, 19:30
Schubert Sonata No. 9 in B major, D. 575
Schubert 4 Impromptus, D. 935
Schubert Sonata No. 20 in A major, D. 959
Elisabeth Leonskaja piano
Tickets £38 £32 £22 £15 (students from £5)
Grieg Piano Concerto
Thursday 30 July 2026
Sheldonian Theatre, 19:30
Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16
Rachmaninov Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27
Theodosia Ntokou piano
Marios Papadopoulos conductor
Tickets £48 £38 £28 £15 (students from £5)
Supported by an anonymous donor
Richard Goode
Friday 31 July 2026
Holywell Music Room, 19:30
Beethoven Sonata No. 27 in E minor, Op. 90
Schoenberg 6 kleine Klavierstücke, Op. 19
Brahms 6 Klavierstücke, Op. 118
Schumann Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6
Richard Goode piano
Tickets £32 £12 unsighted (students from £5)
Participants’ Recital
Saturday 1 August 2026
JdP Music Building, 19:30
The Festival’s participants take to the stage with fresh guidance from the world’s most esteemed pianists echoing in their ears.
Be sure not to miss this showcase of outstanding talent from rising stars of the piano world.
Tickets £12 (students £5)
Academy Programme Masterclasses
We are proud to host some of the world’s most eminent artists in our concert season, many of whom will also be giving public masterclasses. They, in addition to the Orchestra’s own exceptional musicians, will impart their vast knowledge and experience to outstanding young musicians from the UK and abroad.
Flute Masterclass with Anthony Robb
Monday 26 January 2026, 2pm
Jacqueline du Pré Music Building, St Hilda’s College
Piano Masterclass with Marios Papadopoulos
Monday 16 February 2026, 11am
Jacqueline du Pré Music Building, St Hilda’s College
String Quartet Masterclass with members of the Carducci Quartet
Saturday 14 March 2026, 1pm
Recital Room, St Edward’s School
Choral Conducting Masterclass with Sir John Rutter
Saturday 16 May 2026, 2pm
Queen’s College Chapel
Violin Masterclass with Anne-Sophie Mutter
Sunday 17 May 2026, 2.30pm
Debating Chamber, Oxford Union
All masterclasses are free to attend but must be pre-booked online or by calling the OPO Box Office.
Opera lovers, save these dates for an exciting project ahead!
24 & 26 SEPTEMBER 2026
Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra
Since 1998, the Oxford Philharmonic has brought inspirational performances to Oxford and beyond. The Orchestra prides itself on creating unique musical experiences, bringing new and engaging interpretations to well-loved works in the classical repertoire. Its continual search for excellence is underpinned by the uncompromising standards of its Founder and Music Director Marios Papadopoulos, who with some of the UK’s and Europe’s finest instrumental musicians has shaped the Orchestra’s distinctive sound.
The Oxford Philharmonic works regularly with some of the world’s greatest classical artists, among them Maxim Vengerov, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Martha Argerich, Sir András Schiff, Evgeny Kissin and Sir Bryn Terfel.
Violinist Maxim Vengerov became the Oxford Philharmonic’s first ever Artist-in-Residence in 2013 for an unprecedented four seasons. Since then, Vengerov has performed with the Orchestra across the UK and recorded the violin concertos of Brahms and Sibelius, as well as leading an ensemble of OPO Principals in a recording of Mendelssohn’s Octet.
In addition to its annual concert season in Oxford, performances across the UK, family concerts and annual Piano Festival and Chamber Music Series, the Oxford Philharmonic is in growing demand internationally. It appeared at the Tivoli Festival in Copenhagen in June 2019 and, in June 2022, made its critically acclaimed US debut at Carnegie Hall. In the 2023/24 season, the Orchestra returned to Dubai in February for six concerts at Dubai Opera and made a debut tour of Japan in May, performing nine sold-out concerts across four cities, including Tokyo. The 2024/25 season saw the Orchestra return to Carnegie Hall.
In February 2023, the Orchestra celebrated its 25th anniversary with a gala concert at the Barbican, in which Maxim Vengerov played Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. Other engagements during the Orchestra’s Silver Jubilee year included concerts in Dubai in February 2023 and a tour of Germany and Austria, where the Orchestra made its debut at Musikverein, Vienna and at Isarphilharmonie, Munich with soloist Martha Argerich.
In December 2020, the Orchestra filmed a concert in a tribute to all those working on developing a vaccine for Covid-19 at the University of Oxford, including the world premiere of John Rutter’s Joseph’s Carol, commissioned for the occasion.
Since its founding, the Oxford Philharmonic has been firmly committed to outreach work, with projects taking music to areas of social and economic disadvantage, hospitals, Special Educational Needs schools, and partnerships with Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council. In December 2021, the Orchestra’s SubPrincipal Violin Jamie Hutchinson was awarded the prestigious Salomon Prize, a joint prize between the Royal Philharmonic Society and Association of British Orchestras, in recognition of the educational initiatives she spearheaded with the Orchestra during the pandemic.
The Oxford Philharmonic was appointed Orchestra in Residence at the University of Oxford in 2002, the first relationship of its kind between a symphony orchestra and a higher education institution. Through our Academy Programme, which has now been expanded nationally and internationally, we continue to offer students
unparalleled training opportunities and a platform for their work.
The Oxford Philharmonic has appeared on several recordings including albums of cello concertos by Shostakovich and Solo Cello Mats Lidström on BIS Records, conducted by Vladimir Ashkenazy; A Merton Christmas with the Choir of Merton College; Haydn’s The Creation with the Choir of New College; the Handel/Mendelssohn Acis and Galatea with Christ Church Cathedral Choir; and works by Nimrod Borenstein for Chandos. The Enlightened Trumpet, a CD by the Orchestra with soloist Paul Merkelo, was released on Sony Classical. Then in 2023, the Oxford Philharmonic signed a recording contract with the label Platoon and recorded a selection of Mozart’s symphonies.
The Orchestra and its Music Director were awarded the City of Oxford’s Certificate of Honour in 2013, in recognition of their contribution to education and performance in Oxford.
Booking Information for Concerts in Oxford
Box Office
Online: oxfordphil.com
Telephone: 01865 980 980 (Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00)
Email: boxoffice@oxfordphil.com
The box office at the Sheldonian Theatre opens 4 hours before each concert.
The box office at all other venues opens 1 hour before each concert.
Opening Times
Doors open 30 minutes before the advertised concert start time and 10 minutes before a pre-concert event.
Booking Dates for Newly Announced Concerts in June, July & August 2026
Monday 12 January 2026, 12:00 noon – Priority booking for Patrons and multi-buy purchases of 12+ concerts
Thursday 15 January 2026, 12:00 noon – Priority booking for Friends and multi-buy purchases of 8+ concerts
Monday 19 January 2026, 12:00 noon – General booking
*Priority booking for multi-buy purchases by telephone only
Multi-buy and Group Bookings
Book 10-13 concerts and save 10%.
Book 14+ concerts and save 15%.
Book 7+ piano festival events and save 10%.
Book 10+ tickets for one concert and save 10%.
Discounts cannot be combined and must be booked in one transaction. Multi-buy tickets cannot be refunded and can only be exchanged for events within the same season.
Fees
There are no transaction fees.
Postage fee of £2 per order.
Concessions
Under 18s and full-time students receive £5 tickets in the lowest price band or a £5 discount for all other price bands through generous contributions to our Ticket Access Fund for Students.
Special Requirements
All our venues have disabled access and facilities. If you require a wheelchair space or have specific access or seating requirements, please call the box office so that we can advise you on the best seating arrangement for your needs.
The Sheldonian Theatre was constructed between 1664 and 1669, and is a Grade I listed building. Please note that there are no lift facilities and that the majority of the seats are benches, some without backrests. If you require a wheelchair space, have any access requirements or questions about seating, please contact the box office on 01865 980980.
Latecomers
We will do our best to admit latecomers whenever possible at an appropriate point in the performance. Latecomers will be seated in a designated area until the interval, when they can take their allocated seat.
Unreserved Seating
Unreserved seating entitles you to a seat within your chosen area rather than a specific seat. Patrons, sponsors and those with disabilities are entitled to reserved seating in these areas, allocated at the Orchestra’s discretion.
Refunds and Conditions of Sale
Tickets may be exchanged for another concert or a credit voucher (valid for six months) if returned at least two weeks before the concert. An administration fee of £2 per order will apply.
For sold out concerts only, we can accept returned tickets and attempt to re-sell them for you. This is not a guarantee, but if the ticket is sold then a refund will be given minus a £2 admin fee per ticket.
Please note that children under the age of 6 cannot be admitted to OPO concerts, with the exception of FUNomusica family concerts. Children over the age of 2 years require a ticket for family concerts.
We reserve the right to refuse admission and to change the date, time, artist, programme or venue of any event where unavoidable.
Please see our website for full T&Cs and FAQs.
Privacy Policy
The Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra is committed to ensuring that your personal data is protected. We use the information that we collect about you in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003. This privacy policy sets out how we use and protect any information that you share with us.
Venue Information
Cadogan Hall
5 Sloane Terrace, London, SW1X 9DQ
Christ Church Cathedral
St Aldate's, Oxford, OX1 1DP
Holywell Music Room
Holywell Street, Oxford, OX1 3SD
Jacqueline du Pré Music Building
St Hilda's College, Cowley Pl, Oxford, OX4 1DY
Merton College Chapel
4 Merton Street, Oxford, OX1 4JD
Olivier Hall, St Edward's School
Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 7BG
Oxford Town Hall
St Aldate’s, Oxford, OX1 1BX
Oxford Union
Frewin Court, Oxford, OX1 3HZ
Sheldonian Theatre
Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AZ
St Martin-in-the-Fields
Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 4JJ
TS Eliot Theatre, Merton College
Rose Lane, Oxford, OX1 4JD
Zankel Hall, Carnegie Hall
881 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019
Sheldonian Theatre Seating Plan
Chairs (unreserved, cushioned chair with cushioned backrest)
Row A (cushioned bench with wooden backrest)
Lower Gallery (cushioned bench with cushioned backrest)
Semi-Circle (cushioned bench with no backrest)
Upper Gallery (unreserved, cushioned bench with wooden backrest)
Area Balcony (unreserved, cushioned bench with no backrest)
Stewards Gallery (unsighted & unreserved, cushioned bench with cushioned backrest)
The Sheldonian Theatre was constructed between 1664 and 1669, and is a Grade I listed building. Please note that there are no lift facilities and that the majority of seats are benches, some without backrests. If you require a wheelchair space, have any access requirements or questions about seating, please contact the box office on 01865 980 980.
Royal Patron
HRH Princess Alexandra
Life Presidents
Geoffrey de Jager
Harry Leventis
Honorary President
The Rt Hon the Lord Patten of Barnes, CH
Vice President
Sir Victor Blank
Fellow
Alex Gorsky
Patrons
Vladimir Ashkenazy
Raymond Blanc OBE
Piano Festival Patron
Murray Perahia KBE
Piano Festival President
Sir András Schiff
Patron for New Music
Marina, Lady Marks
Music Director
Marios Papadopoulos MBE
Conducting Fellow
Cayenna Ponchione-Bailey
Composer in Residence
Alexey Shor
Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Trust
Registered Charity No. 1084256
Sir Ivor Roberts KCMG (Chair)
Geoffrey de Jager (Deputy Chair)
Prince Etienne d'Arenburg
Dr Saphié Ashtiany
Marco Assetto
David Haenlein
Lord Hall
Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra
Dr Russell Hirshfield
Colin Maund
Dr Marios Papadopoulos MBE
Sir Jonathan Phillips
Prof. Sir Andrew Pollard
Lord Stewart
Natalie Stoneham
Per Wimmer (Trustee Elect)
Prof. Christopher Wood
Advisory Council
Dr Saphié Ashtiany (Chair)
John Caunt
Prof. Michael Earl
Joanna Foster CBE
Peggotty Graham
Jeff Hewitt
Robert Jackson
Lord Krebs
Dr Jill Pellew
Sir Jonathan Phillips
Bob Price
Hilary Reid-Evans
Lady Stewart
Prof. Sir John Vickers
Angela Wade
David Whelton
Finance & Risk Committee
Colin Maund (Chair)
Prof. Michael Earl
David Haenlein
Jeff Hewitt
Tom Purves
Honorary Members
Lord Butler of Brockwell
Sir Jeremy Greenstock
Lady Heseltine
John Leighfield CBE
Margarita Louis-Dreyfus
Dr Michael Peagram
Prof. Reinhard Strohm
Francesca Schwarzenbach
George Tsavliris
Bruno Wang
Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Productions Ltd
Company No. 03592323
VAT No. 208 4077 20
Directors
Dr Saphié Ashtiany
Marco Assetto
David Haenlein
Anthi Papadopoulos
Dr Marios Papadopoulos MBE
Board Members,
American Friends of the Oxford
Philharmonic
Joshua M Berman
Dr Russell Hirshfield
Dr Marios Papadopoulos MBE
Christopher Wright
Advisory Council, American Friends of the Oxford Philharmonic
Alex Gorsky
Hon. Kerry Murphy Healey
Sir John Hood
Leila Larijani
Aviad Meitar
James Sherwood†, Chairman Emeritus
Executive Management
Music Director
Dr Marios Papadopoulos MBE
Chief Operating Officer
Anthi Papadopoulos
General Manager
Stephen Carpenter
Education & Community Director
David Haenlein
Administration
Artistic Planning Manager
Olivia Lyndon-Jones
Planning & Logistics Officer
Orlando Grant
Concerts Officer
Maria Liu
Orchestra Personnel Officer
Tom Allen
Head of Philanthropy
Ruth Ellul
Philanthropy Liaison
Fiachra Kelleher
Philanthropy Officer
Carolina Abeledo Vilariño
Graphic Designer
Sam Woodland
Marketing & Digital Coordinator
Maja Persson
Ticketing & Events Officer
Meg Robinson
Education Officer
Lydia Bennett
Librarian
Marcello Palazzo
Recordings & Marketing Consultant
Mark Wilkinson
Media Relations
Karen Pitchford
Friends & Patrons Liaison
John Caunt
Stage Manager
Max Howard
Donors and Benefactors
Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Trust (charity No. 1084256) acknowledges with deep gratitude the financial contributions made over the last twelve months by the following:
Individuals
Diamond Benefactors
Alex & Elena Gerko
Platinum Benefactors
Anonymous, Marco & Francesca Assetto, Geoffrey & Caroline de Jager, Prof. Raymond Dwek CBE & Mrs Sandra Dwek, Colin & Rosemary Maund, Simon & Alison Ryde, Prof. Christopher Wood
Gold Benefactors
Jon & Julia Aisbitt, Prof. Paul Davies & Dr Saphié Ashtiany, Sir Victor & Lady Blank, David Haenlein, Michele Kang
Silver Benefactors
Raymond Blanc OBE, Leo Tong Chen, Dr John & Baroness Ruth Deech, Lord Laidlaw, Mr & Mrs John Leighfield CBE, Lady Lipworth CBE, Dr Michael Peagram, Earl & Countess of Stockton, David & Elizabeth Ure, Per Wimmer
Benefactors
Henry & Ruth Amar, Anonymous, Robert Brewer Young, Lady Colin Campbell, John & Chris Caunt, Lynde Coit, Dr Peter Collins, Eric Coutts, Andrew & Celia Curran, Michael & Heather Dalgleish, Deborah & Antony Elliott OBE, Anita Higham OBE, Alun Evans & Hilary Reid Evans, Peggotty & Andrew Graham, Lady Horton, Robert Jackson, Prince Amyn Muhammad Aga Khan, Peter & Lorna Klimt, Konstantin Kosovan, Latifa Kosta, Jeroen Kwist, Mark Le Page, Mike Lester, Jenny Loehnis, John & Jacki Lowry, William & Sarah Macpherson, Juan Enrique Manosalva Brun, Olga Peros, Sir Ivor & Lady Roberts KCMG, Faanya Rose, Edward & Anne-Francoise Schneider, David Shrier, Hans & Cynthia So, Dickon Stainer, Lord & Lady Stewart, Andrea Vögeli
Members
Aeonian Circle
Prof. Paul Davies & Dr Saphié Ashtiany, Maggie Copus, Hellios Information Ltd, Anita Higham OBE, David & Elizabeth Ure
Patrons
Anonymous, Sue & Don Anderson, John & Hilary Bach, Angela Beatson Wood, Mary Beattie, Dr Karen & Dr Eric Caines, Jane Campbell, Katherine Carpenter, Brian & Jean Carroll, Emma Chamberlain OBE, Prof. David Coleman, Peter Coleman, Dr Robert F Coles, Charles & Gisela Cooper, Stephen & Jane Cotton, Dame Kay Davies, N Dimsdale, Shamus & Anne Donald, John Faux, Christopher & Marian French, David & Elizabeth French, Frank & Alice Gargent, David Golding, Annette Gower, Dr Ailsa Granne,
Wal & Christine Gray, Ron & Penny Gulliver, Robert Hart, Raymond Hartman, Paula Heath, Jeff & Pauline Hewitt, Valerie Hill, Chris & Nicola Hornby, Keith & Antoinette Jackson, Prof. Richard Jenkyns, Sir David & Lady Keene, Prof. Martin Kemp, Sir Anthony & Lady Kenny, Kaye & David Lillycrop, Alexander Lingas, Eric & Clare Lowry, Michael Lynes, Amanda & David Milne KC, Joy Morning, Stephen & Freda Oppenheimer, John & Margaret Orme, Richard Otten, Dominic Parr, Neil Pearson, Mark & Jill Pellew, Derek & Muriel Pilkington, Prof. Sir Andrew Pollard, John & Poppy Pool, Tom & Hilde Purves, Phil & Ann Roberts, Michael Rouse CBE, Sander Schakelaar, Ben & Emma Seymour, Barbara Shaylor, Alan Smith, William Smith, Gregory & Susan Spence, Kevin Thomas, John Ikenberry & Lidia Usami, Lucia Van Der Post, Angela Wade, Michael & Christine Warburton, Richard Warley, Dr Trudy Watt, Sam & Suzanne Webber, Liz Willmott, Robert Barclay Woods CBE, Lord Harry & Lady Marguerite Woolf
Trusts, Foundations, Institutions and Public Sector
Diamond Benefactors
A.G. Leventis Foundation, Anonymous
Platinum Benefactors
Arigato Trust, John Ellerman Foundation, H.K. Leventis Foundation, The James & Shirley Sherwood Foundation, The Thompson Family Charitable Trust
Gold Benefactors
Foyle Foundation, Bernard Morris Charitable Trust, The Michael Bishop Foundation
Silver Benefactors
Anonymous, Calleva Foundation, The Sir Jack Lyons Charitable Trust, The R & S Cohen Foundation, Michael Marks Charitable Trust, The Tolkien Trust
Benefactors
The Ammco Trust, The Boutell Bequest, The Coln Trust, Colwinston Charitable Trust, The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust, Dalgleish Trust, The Delius Trust, Doris Field Charitable Trust, The Garrick Charitable Trust, The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation, JFR Charitable Trust, Michael Watson Charitable Trust, The Nancy Bateman Charitable Trust, The John and Ruth Howard Charitable Trust, The John Thaw Foundation, The Patricia Routledge Foundation, The Radcliffe Trust, The Robert Turnbull Piano Foundation, The Souter Charitable Trust, David Ure 2013 Trust, The Thistle Trust, The Wavendon Foundation
Patrons
The Bartlett Taylor Charitable Trust, The N Smith Charitable Trust, Souldern Trust, The Stanton Ballard Charitable Trust
Corporates
Silver Benefactors
BMW UK, Cotswold Lodge Hotel, Hellios Information Ltd, IBM, Johnson & Johnson
Benefactors
All Souls College, John & Arthur Beare, Kawai UK Ltd., Oxford City Council, Oxfordshire County Council, Smart Work
American Supporters
Diamond Benefactors
Dr Russell Hirshfield & Leila Larijani, Rosenblatt Charitable Trust
Platinum Benefactors
The Alphadyne Foundation, Thomas A Barron, Ruth & Joshua M Berman, JPMorganChase, Faanya Rose, Kari Jonassen Tiedemann, Christopher Wright
Gold Benefactors
CeCe & Lee Black, Fondation Bogette, Mary Mochary Management Trust, Mr & Mrs Blake Samuels, Dee Schwab
Silver Benefactors
Samantha & Nabil Chartouni, Peter & Michelle Faulkner, Foundation for Hope & Prosperity, Francis Fraenkel, Lili Forouraghi Charitable Trust, Ruth Gjessing-Newman, Whitaker Irvin, Karen Mehra, Anne Popkin, Katharine Rayner, Katherine Richardson, Annie Totah
Benefactors
Greg & Monica Arnold, Birchtree Global, Donna D’Urso, Rick Donner, Eunice Foreman, Yolanda Gasalla, Monica Gerard Sharp, Susan Gutfreund, Mai Hallingby Harrison, Mary Jaharis, JCC Foundation, Michele Kang, MAI VILMS Charitable Foundation, Ambassador Bonnie McElveenHunter, John Oden, Plimpton Shattuck Fund, Dame Jillian Sackler, Barbara Tober, Richard Toledo, Alec Wang, Saundra Whitney, Adam Zoia
Patrons
Ambassador Dr Beresford Hill, The Boston Foundation, Lisa D’Urso, Gavin Garrett, Barbara Grewe, Geraldine Kunstadter, Lisa Rossi, Aniko Gaal Schott, Maureen Sheehan, Peter & Mary Jeanne Tufano, John Ikenberry & Lidia Usami
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Contact us
Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, 29a Teignmouth Road, London NW2 4EB 01865 987 222 (general) | 01865 980 980 (box office) | info@oxfordphil.com | oxfordphil.com
American Friends of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra (501(c)3 Charitable Organisation) 864 Lexington Avenue, 2nd floor, New York, NY 10065
Tel: + 212 729 0127 | Email: camillaghellman@gmail.com
The Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra is a full member of the Association of British Orchestras
This brochure is published by Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Productions Ltd. Information is correct at time of going to print (December 2025).
£5 Student tickets
The Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra has been committed to education and community outreach since its founding in 1998. We provide free, world-class opportunities to children and young people throughout Oxfordshire. In February 1999, we began offering £5 tickets to students. Despite over two decades of inflationary pressures, we have kept the ticket price for students at £5, and even expanded our Ticket Access Scheme to under-18s. Now, students and under-18s make up over a quarter of our audiences.
The Oxford Philharmonic is a superb ensemble, achieving a rich and deeply satisfying blend.
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