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Dvořák Eight
13 Oct 2022 – 19:30
In the atmospheric surroundings of Oxford’s own Sheldonian Theatre, Marios Papadopoulos conducts Dvořák’s joyous Symphony No. 8.
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John Wilson Conducts Vaughan Williams
20 Oct 2022 – 19:30
A contrasting evening of enigma and impassion, sassiness and sophistication, John Wilson is joined at the piano by the inimitable Louis Schwizgebel.
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Scheherazade
09 Nov 2022 – 19:30
An enchanting orchestral story of an Arabian princess who can only delay her execution by telling captivating tales fills the Sheldonian.
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University Residency 20th Anniversary
17 Nov 2022 – 19:30
We celebrate 20 years as the Orchestra in Residence at the University of Oxford, joined by Oxford choirs and soloists.
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Top Scores!: FUNomusica Family Concert
27 Nov 2022 – 15:00
Alasdair Malloy presents the first of this season’s FUNomusica Family Concerts, with some Athletic Adventures celebrating sport and music.
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Bruckner Four
08 Dec 2022 – 19:30
Marios Papadopoulos conducts Bruckner’s best-loved symphony, as well as directing from the keyboard one of Mozart’s most exuberant piano concertos.
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Christmas with John Rutter
15 Dec 2022 – 19:30
John Rutter returns to Oxford for another Christmas celebration, featuring Christmas music old and new, including some of John’s own carols.
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Messiah
21 Dec 2022 – 19:00
A towering and inspired creation for soloists, chorus and orchestra, Messiah still brings audiences to their feet.
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Chamber Music at Merton
08 Jan 2023 – 15:00
An ensemble drawn from the Orchestra with our Music Director at the piano offers treats including Haydn’s bucolic Trio in G major.
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Dvořák Eight
Oct 13 2022 – 19:30
In the atmospheric surroundings of Oxford’s own Sheldonian Theatre, Marios Papadopoulos conducts Dvořák’s joyous Symphony No. 8.
Learn More
John Wilson Conducts Vaughan Williams
Oct 20 2022 – 19:30
A contrasting evening of enigma and impassion, sassiness and sophistication, John Wilson is joined at the piano by the inimitable Louis Schwizgebel.
Learn More
Scheherazade
Nov 09 2022 – 19:30
An enchanting orchestral story of an Arabian princess who can only delay her execution by telling captivating tales fills the Sheldonian.
Learn More
University Residency 20th Anniversary
Nov 17 2022 – 19:30
We celebrate 20 years as the Orchestra in Residence at the University of Oxford, joined by Oxford choirs and soloists.
Learn More
Top Scores!: FUNomusica Family Concert
Nov 27 2022 – 15:00
Alasdair Malloy presents the first of this season’s FUNomusica Family Concerts, with some Athletic Adventures celebrating sport and music.
Learn More
Bruckner Four
Dec 08 2022 – 19:30
Marios Papadopoulos conducts Bruckner’s best-loved symphony, as well as directing from the keyboard one of Mozart’s most exuberant piano concertos.
Learn More
Christmas with John Rutter
Dec 15 2022 – 19:30
John Rutter returns to Oxford for another Christmas celebration, featuring Christmas music old and new, including some of John’s own carols.
Learn More
Messiah
Dec 21 2022 – 19:00
A towering and inspired creation for soloists, chorus and orchestra, Messiah still brings audiences to their feet.
Learn More
Chamber Music at Merton
Jan 08 2023 – 15:00
An ensemble drawn from the Orchestra with our Music Director at the piano offers treats including Haydn’s bucolic Trio in G major.
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 Concert
Oxford Piano Festival 2022
Last week we held our annual Oxford Piano Festival – a jam-packed week of masterclasses, concerts and recitals around Oxford.
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.