
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.
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Vivaldi’s Venice, By Candlelight
Jul 19 2025 – 19:00
Join the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra in London for an enchanting evening of Baroque brilliance, featuring iconic works that highlight the era’s expressive beauty.
Learn MoreIsata Kanneh-Mason
Jul 26 2025 – 19:30
To kick start the Oxford Piano Festival 2025, we have a thrilling concert full of dynamic and exciting works alongside Isata Kanneh-Mason.
Learn MoreKathryn Stott Masterclass
Jul 26 2025 – 14:30
The remarkably talented participants of the Oxford Piano Festival receive masterclasses from some of the world’s leading authorities on piano.
Learn MoreSophie Pacini
Jul 27 2025 – 19:30
‘Combining fearless virtuosity with a wonderful gift for cantabile’, Sophie Pacini presents a captivating programme.
Learn MoreRustem Hayroudinoff Masterclass
Jul 27 2025 – 14:30
The remarkably talented participants of the Oxford Piano Festival receive masterclasses from some of the world’s leading authorities on piano.
Learn MoreVíkingur Ólafsson
Jul 28 2025 – 19:30
Join Víkingur Ólafsson, ‘the new superstar of classical piano’ (the Telegraph), as he returns to the Oxford Piano Festival.
Learn MoreStephen Kovacevich Masterclass
Jul 28 2025 – 14:30
The remarkably talented participants of the Oxford Piano Festival receive masterclasses from some of the world’s leading authorities on piano.
Learn More‘What’s it all about?’ with Lydia Connolly
Jul 29 2025 – 14:00
Lydia Connolly leads a workshop which will address some of the most important questions facing young musicians on the brink of a career in classical music. What are the opportunities available within a complex ecosystem, how can they prepar
Learn MoreSir Stephen Hough Masterclass
Jul 29 2025 – 15:50
The remarkably talented participants of the Oxford Piano Festival receive masterclasses from some of the world’s leading authorities on piano.
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.