Maisky and Eschenbach
Mendelssohn Ruy Blas, Op. 95
Tchaikovsky Nocturne No. 4 for cello and orchestra, Op. 19
Bruch Kol Nidrei, Op. 47
Respighi Adagio con variazione, P. 133
Schumann Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 61
Mischa Maisky cello
Christoph Eschenbach conductor
World class cellist Mischa Maisky joins Christoph Eschenbach as he returns to the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra for an evening of captivating Romantic works. Mendelssohn’s Ruy Blas Overture sets a dramatic tone, followed by Tchaikovsky’s Nocturne for Cello and Orchestra, where Maisky’s emotive playing brings the lyrical beauty to the forefront. Bruch’s Kol Nidrei showcases the cello’s rich, mournful voice, before Respighi’s Adagio con variazione offers a moment of reflective tranquillity. The concert culminates with Schumann’s Symphony No. 2, a powerful work full of warmth and energy.
12 Mar 2026
Tickets: £20, £32, £42, £60
(Students from £5)
Duration: 120 min
Venue: Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street