
Oxford Symphony Orchestra
Open in outlook, friendly and welcoming in approach, Oxford Symphony Orchestra brings together committed local players and exceptional soloists. Under the professional direction of Robert Max the orchestra is growing in stature and reputation, enriching music in the city with enterprising programmes and exciting performances. Discover more

Saturday 14th June 2025, Sheldonian
Schumann's Genoveva Overture opens the concert with drama, which is then followed by Stefan Simonca-Oprita playing Bartók's second Violin Concerto. The concert finishes with Brahm's well-loved 4th Symphony.

Sunday 23rd November 2025, Oxford Town Hall
Stravinsky was a life-long card enthusiast and wrote his light-hearted Jeu de Cartes ballet depicting poker, in which the dancers would dress as cards. Thomas Kelly plays Rachmaninov's fourth and final piano concerto, with its lush orchestrations and expressive melodies. The concert concludes with Tchaikovsky's extraordinary 6th and final symphony, full of raw emotions.