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Ein Heldenleben
29 Jan 2026 – 19:30
Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben is a picture of ambition, bravery and resilience and that combines music of unprecedented richness, excitement and tenderness.
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Maxim Vengerov
02 Feb 2026 – 19:30
Violin virtuoso Maxim Vengerov joins Marios Papadopoulos and the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra for Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto.
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Oxfordshire Junior Concerto Festival
07 Feb 2026 – 18:30
Prepare to be astounded by three exceptional young soloists as they join the Oxfordshire County Youth Orchestra to perform a concerto movement of their choice. The players will receive individual feedback from a panel of distinguished adjudicators.
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Piano Masterclass with Marios Papadopoulos
16 Feb 2026 – 11:00
Join Marios Papadopoulos, Founder and Music Director of the Oxford Philharmonic, as he shares his artistry and insight in a piano masterclass.
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Spanish Nights
26 Feb 2026 – 19:30
Guest conductor from Spain Antonio Méndez leads the orchestra with guitarist Plínio Fernandes for company.
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Ravel Introduction and Allegro
28 Feb 2026 – 19:30
Principal woodwinds of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra take centre stage in a concert welding classical poise to unadulterated beauty.
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Brahms German Requiem
08 Mar 2026 – 18:00
Two outstanding soloists and the Crouch End Festival Chorus join the orchestra and Music Director Marios Papadopoulos for Brahms’s masterpiece.
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Maisky and Eschenbach
12 Mar 2026 – 19:30
World class cellist Mischa Maisky joins Christoph Eschenbach as he returns to the Oxford Philharmonic for an evening of captivating Romantic works.
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String Quartet Masterclass with members of the Carducci Quartet
14 Mar 2026 – 13:00
Join members of the Carducci Quartet, violinist Matthew Denton and cellist Emma Denton for a String Quartet Masterclass.
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Ein Heldenleben
Jan 29 2026 – 19:30
Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben is a picture of ambition, bravery and resilience and that combines music of unprecedented richness, excitement and tenderness.
Learn More
Maxim Vengerov
Feb 02 2026 – 19:30
Violin virtuoso Maxim Vengerov joins Marios Papadopoulos and the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra for Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto.
Learn More
Oxfordshire Junior Concerto Festival
Feb 07 2026 – 18:30
Prepare to be astounded by three exceptional young soloists as they join the Oxfordshire County Youth Orchestra to perform a concerto movement of their choice. The players will receive individual feedback from a panel of distinguished adjud
Learn More
Piano Masterclass with Marios Papadopoulos
Feb 16 2026 – 11:00
Join Marios Papadopoulos, Founder and Music Director of the Oxford Philharmonic, as he shares his artistry and insight in a piano masterclass.
Learn More
Spanish Nights
Feb 26 2026 – 19:30
Guest conductor from Spain Antonio Méndez leads the orchestra with guitarist Plínio Fernandes for company.
Learn More
Ravel Introduction and Allegro
Feb 28 2026 – 19:30
Principal woodwinds of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra take centre stage in a concert welding classical poise to unadulterated beauty.
Learn More
Brahms German Requiem
Mar 08 2026 – 18:00
Two outstanding soloists and the Crouch End Festival Chorus join the orchestra and Music Director Marios Papadopoulos for Brahms’s masterpiece.
Learn More
Maisky and Eschenbach
Mar 12 2026 – 19:30
World class cellist Mischa Maisky joins Christoph Eschenbach as he returns to the Oxford Philharmonic for an evening of captivating Romantic works.
Learn More
String Quartet Masterclass with members of the Carducci Quartet
Mar 14 2026 – 13:00
Join members of the Carducci Quartet, violinist Matthew Denton and cellist Emma Denton for a String Quartet Masterclass.
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.
Help us to continue to share our passion for good music and excellence in performance with our audiences and young people in our education programmes.
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
Paul Lewis and Elisabeth Leonskaja.
Sharing our passion with the next generation
Education & Community
With a top team of talented musicians and star soloists from across the globe, our education and community programme caters for budding musicians and music lovers of all ages.
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Featured Education
‘Around the World’ at Wood Farm School
In October 2025, we ran our most recent school project, three workshop days at Wood Farm Primary School in Headington, Oxford.
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.