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Oxford Piano Festival

The Oxford Piano Festival welcomes piano players and pedagogues, experts and enthusiasits to some of Oxford’s most historic venues. Immerse yourself in nine days of masterclasses and eight evening performances by renowned pianists such as Víkingur Ólafsson and
Sir Stephen Hough

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Tchaikovsky Pathétique

06 Jun 2025 – 19:30

Andrew Litton conducts Tchaikovsky’s pivotal Pathetique symphony, and is joined by the Orchestra’s Solo Cello Mats Lidström in the performance of his own concerto.

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Haydn ‘Oxford’ Symphony

12 Jun 2025 – 19:30

One of Britain’s genuine musical heroes, John Lubbock leads the OPO in a celebration of the genius composer with close links to the city and university, Joseph Haydn.

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Angela Gheorghiu

19 Jun 2025 – 19:30

Angela Gheorghiu, one of the most glamorous and gifted opera singers of our time, returns to perform with the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra to close the season.

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Fire and Water, By Candlelight

11 Jul 2025 – 19:30

Experience the sounds of Baroque in a concert in London featuring Handel’s lively Water Music and the grand Music from the Royal Fireworks performed by the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra.

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Fire and Water

12 Jul 2025 – 19:30

Experience the sounds of Baroque in a concert featuring Handel’s lively Water Music and the grand Music from the Royal Fireworks performed by the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra.

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Vivaldi’s Venice

18 Jul 2025 – 19:30

Join the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra for an enchanting evening of Baroque brilliance, featuring iconic works that highlight the era’s expressive beauty.

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Vivaldi’s Venice, By Candlelight

19 Jul 2025 – 19:00

Join the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra in London for an enchanting evening of Baroque brilliance, featuring iconic works that highlight the era’s expressive beauty.

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Isata Kanneh-Mason

26 Jul 2025 – 19:30

To kick start the Oxford Piano Festival 2025, we have a thrilling concert full of dynamic and exciting works alongside Isata Kanneh-Mason.

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Kathryn Stott Masterclass

26 Jul 2025 – 14:30

The remarkably talented participants of the Oxford Piano Festival receive masterclasses from some of the world’s leading authorities on piano.

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Tchaikovsky Pathétique

Jun 06 2025 – 19:30

Andrew Litton conducts Tchaikovsky’s pivotal Pathetique symphony, and is joined by the Orchestra’s Solo Cello Mats Lidström in the performance of his own concerto.

Learn More

Haydn ‘Oxford’ Symphony

Jun 12 2025 – 19:30

One of Britain’s genuine musical heroes, John Lubbock leads the OPO in a celebration of the genius composer with close links to the city and university, Joseph Haydn.

Learn More

Angela Gheorghiu

Jun 19 2025 – 19:30

Angela Gheorghiu, one of the most glamorous and gifted opera singers of our time, returns to perform with the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra to close the season.

Learn More

Fire and Water, By Candlelight

Jul 11 2025 – 19:30

Experience the sounds of Baroque in a concert in London featuring Handel’s lively Water Music and the grand Music from the Royal Fireworks performed by the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra.

Learn More

Fire and Water

Jul 12 2025 – 19:30

Experience the sounds of Baroque in a concert featuring Handel’s lively Water Music and the grand Music from the Royal Fireworks performed by the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra.

Learn More

Vivaldi’s Venice

Jul 18 2025 – 19:30

Join the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra for an enchanting evening of Baroque brilliance, featuring iconic works that highlight the era’s expressive beauty.

Learn More

Vivaldi’s Venice, By Candlelight

Jul 19 2025 – 19:00

Join the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra in London for an enchanting evening of Baroque brilliance, featuring iconic works that highlight the era’s expressive beauty.

Learn More

Isata Kanneh-Mason

Jul 26 2025 – 19:30

To kick start the Oxford Piano Festival 2025, we have a thrilling concert full of dynamic and exciting works alongside Isata Kanneh-Mason.

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Kathryn Stott Masterclass

Jul 26 2025 – 14:30

The remarkably talented participants of the Oxford Piano Festival receive masterclasses from some of the world’s leading authorities on piano.

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The Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the leading orchestras in the UK. The Orchestra’s reputation is based on the uncompromising artistic standards of its founder and music director, Marios Papadopoulos, and maintained by some of the finest musicians in the UK.


Help us to continue to share our passion for good music and excellence in performance with our audiences and young people in our education programmes. 

Education – 02 May 2025

Composers’ Workshop 2025

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Composers’ Workshop 2025

Concert – 20 Nov 2024

The Firebird

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The Firebird

Concert – 23 Sep 2024

Bach Mendelssohn Festival

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Bach Mendelssohn Festival

OPO on Tour – 21 Jun 2024

OPO Tour to Japan 2024!

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OPO Tour to Japan 2024!

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