Expect to hear the piano ‘sparkle’ with ‘moments of tender poetry’ in renowned pianist, composer and writer Sir Stephen Hough’s performance of three pieces by Cécile Chaminade, a composer for whom he describes himself as having a lifelong love (The Guardian). Hough crafts a compelling, varied programme, pairing Chaminade’s works…
From first thing in the morning to last thing at night, the Oxford Philharmonic takes us through the day with music to match!
The remarkably talented participants of the Oxford Piano Festival receive masterclasses from some of the world’s leading authorities on piano.
Maxim Vengerov is one of the world’s greatest violin virtuosos. Vengerov’s sound and technical command of his instrument are legendary, and he has undertaken to pass on what he has learned in 40 years of playing the violin at the highest level. In addition to…
In the late 1880s, Tchaikovsky felt himself suddenly free from the catastrophes that were haunting his private life and carving a tragic path through his career. That much is clear from the new symphony taking shape on the composer’s desk at the time. Light floods…
Guest conductor from Spain Antonio Méndez leads the orchestra with superstar guitarist Miloš for company.
We are delighted to be welcoming internationally renowned ‘pianist of style and breadth’ (Gramophone), Christoph Eschenbach, to lead the Oxford Philharmonic’s second masterclass of the new year.
Iconic violinist Nicola Benedetti joins the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra and Marios Papadopoulos in an evening of Elgar.
Mahler’s symphonies are his spiritual autobiographies, laying out his experiences and suffering for all to hear. His strikingly confident Symphony No. 1 of 1889 is cast in two parts: first the optimism and energy of youth; then the crisis of rejection and death. Yet Mahler’s symphony powers towards an exultant…
The remarkably talented participants of the Oxford Piano Festival receive masterclasses from some of the world’s leading authorities on piano. The repertoire list for the masterclasses will be available to view from 20 July 2024 on our website.