Second Symphony
Second Symphony
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37
Beethoven Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36
Marios Papadopoulos conductor/piano
As Beethoven learned of his encroaching deafness, the cruellest of diagnoses for a composer, he made his first musical statements in defiance at the turn of the 18th century. The composer’s Symphony No. 2 launches amid dark clouds but obliterates them with resilience, humour and pure joie de vivre. Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 presents a series of audacious stand-offs between orchestra and soloist before looking instead to expressions of unprecedented depth and beauty. In every way, Beethoven knew the game was changing. These pieces show us exactly how.
Pre-concert recital at 18:30
Featuring a Beethoven violin sonata
09 Nov 2027
Tickets: £18, £30, £32, £42, £58
(Students from £5)
Duration: 120 min
Venue: Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street
(Students from £5)
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Soloists of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra come to the Holywell Music Room for flute-led chamber music that celebrates heritage while also reflecting on loss.
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Nov 21 2026 – 19:30
In the galleries of the Sheldonian Theatre, Marios Papadopoulos marshals the most majestic and timeless of sacred works.
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