Evgeny Kissin
Giant of the Russian piano school Evgeny Kissin joins Marios Papadopoulos for Prokofiev’s rhythmically audacious Piano Concerto No. 1.
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Piano Trios
10 Jun 2023 – 19:30
Musicians from the Oxford Philharmonic present fresh-faced trios by Brahms and Shostakovich in the intimate surroundings of the Holywell Music Room.
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The Orchestral Music of Afghanistan
15 Jun 2023 – 19:30
A concert celebrating the rich history of traditional Afghan music at a time when making music in Afghanistan is forbidden.
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Bruckner Seven
29 Jun 2023 – 19:30
For the culmination of our season at the Sheldonian Theatre, Marios Papadopoulos conducts Bruckner’s pride and joy, his seventh symphony.
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Shakespeare in Music
07 Jul 2023 – 19:30
Interspersed with readings by Shakespearian actors from the bard’s most beloved plays, we trace Shakespeare’s influence across 400 years of music history.
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Shakespeare in Music
08 Jul 2023 – 19:30
Shakespeare in Music Saturday 8 July 2023St Martin-in-the-Fields, London, 19:30 Purcell Excerpts from Timon of Athens and Suite from The Fairy QueenWalton Two Pieces from Henry V SuiteLe Gendre Suite from Richard IIIHandel Water Music Suites Nos 2 & 3 Simon Trinder actorCayenna
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Serenade for Strings
14 Jul 2023 – 19:30
Former Christ Church Oxford organist Stephen Darlington joins the Orchestra and conductor John Lubbock for Poulenc’s piquant concerto.
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Serenade for Strings
15 Jul 2023 – 19:30
Former Christ Church Oxford organist Stephen Darlington joins the Orchestra and conductor John Lubbock for Poulenc’s piquant concerto.
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MUSIC FROM AMADEUS
22 Jul 2023 – 19:30
The Orchestra plays music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his colleagues, inspired by Milos Forman’s 1984 movie.
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Music from Amadeus
23 Jul 2023 – 19:30
The Orchestra plays music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his colleagues, inspired by Milos Forman’s 1984 movie.
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Piano Trios
Jun 10 2023 – 19:30
Musicians from the Oxford Philharmonic present fresh-faced trios by Brahms and Shostakovich in the intimate surroundings of the Holywell Music Room.
Learn More
The Orchestral Music of Afghanistan
Jun 15 2023 – 19:30
A concert celebrating the rich history of traditional Afghan music at a time when making music in Afghanistan is forbidden.
Learn More
Bruckner Seven
Jun 29 2023 – 19:30
For the culmination of our season at the Sheldonian Theatre, Marios Papadopoulos conducts Bruckner’s pride and joy, his seventh symphony.
Learn More
Shakespeare in Music
Jul 07 2023 – 19:30
Interspersed with readings by Shakespearian actors from the bard’s most beloved plays, we trace Shakespeare’s influence across 400 years of music history.
Learn More
Shakespeare in Music
Jul 08 2023 – 19:30
Shakespeare in Music Saturday 8 July 2023St Martin-in-the-Fields, London, 19:30 Purcell Excerpts from Timon of Athens and Suite from The Fairy QueenWalton Two Pieces from Henry V SuiteLe Gendre Suite from Richa
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Serenade for Strings
Jul 14 2023 – 19:30
Former Christ Church Oxford organist Stephen Darlington joins the Orchestra and conductor John Lubbock for Poulenc’s piquant concerto.
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Serenade for Strings
Jul 15 2023 – 19:30
Former Christ Church Oxford organist Stephen Darlington joins the Orchestra and conductor John Lubbock for Poulenc’s piquant concerto.
Learn More
MUSIC FROM AMADEUS
Jul 22 2023 – 19:30
The Orchestra plays music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his colleagues, inspired by Milos Forman’s 1984 movie.
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Music from Amadeus
Jul 23 2023 – 19:30
The Orchestra plays music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his colleagues, inspired by Milos Forman’s 1984 movie.
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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Featured Outreach
OPO Outreach: ‘Noah’s Flood’ at Wood Farm Primary
Over the course of three days in March 2023, the Oxford Philharmonic held a project called ‘Opera in a Week: Noah’s Flood’ at Wood Farm Primary School in Headington.
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.