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Recent Masterclasses: Violin, Clarinet, Conducting and More

17 March 2023 — Education, Masterclass

A recap of the fantastic masterclasses we have presented so far in our 2022/23 season, as part of our Residency programme.

A Conversation with Two Student Composers

07 November 2022 — Composers, Interview, Education

Two pieces were chosen from our 2022 Composers’ Workshop to be premiered in our 2022/23 season – we caught up with Kevin and Jieun ahead of their premieres about their interest in composition and their creative process.

Oxford Piano Festival 2022

12 August 2022 — Concert, Education, Piano Festival, Masterclass

Last week we held our annual Oxford Piano Festival – a jam-packed week of masterclasses, concerts and recitals around Oxford.

Carnegie Hall Debut

30 July 2022 — Concert, Orchestra, OPO on Tour

In early June 2022, the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra had its Carnegie Hall debut: a landmark event in our calendar and hugely exciting.

What’s on in Oxford this summer

28 June 2022 — Concert, Orchestra

Our 2021/22 season may be drawing to a close, but we sure are going out with a bang! We have a busy few weeks ahead, so read on to find out what’s on in Oxford this summer…

6 LGBTQ+ Classical Composers

22 June 2022 — Composers, Education, Pride Month

Throughout history, queer composers have been at the heart of the classical music scene. This Pride Month we celebrate 6 LGBTQ+ classical composers, from prolific composers to those lesser known, who have been great contributors to classical music history.

Side-by-Side the Oxford Phil

15 June 2022 — Concert, Orchestra, Education

Launched in 2019, our Side-by-Side scheme is well underway, despite a hiatus of concerts during the height of the pandemic. Now nearing the conclusion of our second season featuring Side-by-Side, we have welcomed many young musicians from in and around Oxford to play alongside our professional orchestra members, experiencing music at the highest level.

FUNomusica: Classical Music for Kids

25 May 2022 — Concert, Orchestra, Education, Primary Education

Earlier this month we held our third and final FUNomusica Family Concert of our 2021/22 season. After a long hiatus during the pandemic, it…

Puccini Fantasy world premiere: A Conversation with Mats Lidström

13 May 2022 — Composers, Concert, Interview, World Premiere

On Thursday 19 May, the Oxford Phil will perform the world premiere of Puccini Fantasy for Cello and Orchestra, written by our very own Solo…

OPO Outreach schools’ Project: Stringmasters!

18 March 2022 — Orchestra, Outreach, Education, Primary Education

On 8 March 2022, the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra welcomed 80 pupils – of whom 60 were from seven state primary schools in the Oxford area…

OPO have rebranded: looking to the future

04 February 2022 — Composers, Concert, Interview, Orchestra

The Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra now have an exciting new visual identity. This includes a new logo, OPO colour palette, website, and conce…

RPS / ABO Salomon Prize awarded to Oxford Philharmonic violinist Jamie Hutchinson

13 December 2021 — Composers, Concert, Interview, Orchestra

Launched in 2012, the Salomon Prize is a joint annual award from the Royal Philharmonic Society and the Association of British Orchestras th…

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