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Martha Argerich
Feb 23 2025 – 19:30
The great Martha Argerich returns to the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra as soloist, in Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2.
Learn MoreMartha Argerich
Feb 24 2025 – 19:30
The great Martha Argerich returns to the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra as soloist, in Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2.
Learn MoreBach Cello Suites Part I
Feb 28 2025 – 19:30
Peter Adams, Solo Cello of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra comes to the Holywell Music Room for this traversal of the odd-numbered suites.
Learn MoreMark Williams Organ Recital
Mar 01 2025 – 12:00
At the new stunning Herman Eule organ, Madgalen College’s Informator Choristarum presents a recital exploring the music of J.S. Bach.
Learn MoreBach Cello Suites Part II
Mar 01 2025 – 19:30
Mats Lidström, Solo Cello of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, picks up the mantle from his colleague Peter Adams at the Holywell Music Room.
Learn MoreSt Matthew Passion
Mar 02 2025 – 18:00
The choir of The Queen’s College, Oxford and the boy choristers of Radley College join the Orchestra for the Everest of Bach’s output, the St Matthew Passion.
Learn MoreMendelssohn Octet
Mar 03 2025 – 19:30
Soloists of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra join distinguished alumni from the Morningside Music Bridge Festival for this performance of Mendelssohn Octet.
Learn MoreLuke Mitchell Organ Recital
Mar 05 2025 – 13:10
Recent organ scholar at the Queen’s College and one of the instrument’s fast-rising talents, Luke Mitchell wraps up our organ recital series with an all Bach programme.
Learn MoreSir András Schiff
Mar 05 2025 – 19:30
Sir András Schiff has made the music of Bach his own and will perform Die Kunst der Fuge in this evening at the Sheldonian Theatre.
Learn MoreThe 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.
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Education & Community
With a top team of talented musicians, star soloists from across the globe, and as Orchestra in Residence at the University of Oxford, our education and community programme caters for budding musicians and music lovers of all ages.
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Meet Our Music Director
Marios Papadopoulos
Having begun his career as a concert pianist, Marios Papadopoulos founded the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra in 1998 and continues to this day as its Music Director and conductor.