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An Evening of Tchaikovsky
10 Oct 2025 – 19:30
For our season-opening, Tchaikovsky brings us the passion and pain of the doomed lovers Romeo and Juliet and excerpts from The Nutcracker.
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Cello masterclass with Alexander Chaushian
11 Oct 2025 – 11:00
We are delighted to be welcoming cellist Alexander Chaushian to lead the Oxford Philharmonic’s first masterclass of the academic year.
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The Voice of Greece
14 Oct 2025 – 19:30
The Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, presents a special concert celebrating the centenary of iconic Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis.
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Dvořák Seven
23 Oct 2025 – 19:30
Music Director of the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Tomáš Netopil, conducts Dvořák’s Seventh Symphony.
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Bassoon masterclass with Bence Bogányi
24 Oct 2025 – 10:00
We are delighted to be welcoming bassoonist Bence Bogányi to lead the Oxford Philharmonic’s second masterclass of the academic year.
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Pictures at an Exhibition
06 Nov 2025 – 19:30
In the splendid surroundings of Oxford Town Hall, Marios Papadopoulos leads a performance of the most adventurous and thrilling gallery visit of all time.
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Shostakovich Celebration
08 Nov 2025 – 19:30
The Carducci Quartet continue their acclaimed journey through Shostakovich’s quartets at the Holywell Music Room.
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FUNomusica Family Concert: It’s About Time
09 Nov 2025 – 16:00
From first thing in the morning to last thing at night, the Oxford Philharmonic takes us through the day with music to match!
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Paul Lewis
20 Nov 2025 – 19:30
Britain’s Beethoven pianist par-excellence, Paul Lewis, joins the orchestra in the perfect surroundings of the Sheldonian Theatre.
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An Evening of Tchaikovsky
Oct 10 2025 – 19:30
For our season-opening, Tchaikovsky brings us the passion and pain of the doomed lovers Romeo and Juliet and excerpts from The Nutcracker.
Learn More
Cello masterclass with Alexander Chaushian
Oct 11 2025 – 11:00
We are delighted to be welcoming cellist Alexander Chaushian to lead the Oxford Philharmonic’s first masterclass of the academic year.
Learn More
The Voice of Greece
Oct 14 2025 – 19:30
The Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, presents a special concert celebrating the centenary of iconic Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis.
Learn More
Dvořák Seven
Oct 23 2025 – 19:30
Music Director of the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Tomáš Netopil, conducts Dvořák’s Seventh Symphony.
Learn More
Bassoon masterclass with Bence Bogányi
Oct 24 2025 – 10:00
We are delighted to be welcoming bassoonist Bence Bogányi to lead the Oxford Philharmonic’s second masterclass of the academic year.
Learn More
Pictures at an Exhibition
Nov 06 2025 – 19:30
In the splendid surroundings of Oxford Town Hall, Marios Papadopoulos leads a performance of the most adventurous and thrilling gallery visit of all time.
Learn More
Shostakovich Celebration
Nov 08 2025 – 19:30
The Carducci Quartet continue their acclaimed journey through Shostakovich’s quartets at the Holywell Music Room.
Learn More
FUNomusica Family Concert: It’s About Time
Nov 09 2025 – 16:00
From first thing in the morning to last thing at night, the Oxford Philharmonic takes us through the day with music to match!
Learn More
Paul Lewis
Nov 20 2025 – 19:30
Britain’s Beethoven pianist par-excellence, Paul Lewis, joins the orchestra in the perfect surroundings of the Sheldonian Theatre.
Learn More
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.
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.
Sharing our passion with the next generation
Education & Community
With a top team of talented musicians and star soloists from across the globe, our education and community programme caters for budding musicians and music lovers of all ages.
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Featured Concert
RFK Cello Concerto: In Conversation with Mats Lidström
On Friday 6 June, the OPO will be performing the world premiere of the RFK Cello Concerto composed by OPO Solo Cello Mats Lidström.
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.