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 20th June 2026, Sheldonian
Britten's Four Sea Interludes focus on different scenes of the sea and the inhabitants of a fishing village. Then follows Bridge's Oration, in which the cello soloist is Tim Posner. We finish with Elgar's symphonic study portraying Falstaff.
Saturday 14th November 2026, Oxford Town Hall
Prokofiev's popular, sparkling piano concerto no.3 with soloist Enoch Wong is complemented by the magnificence of Bruckner's ‘Romantic’ Symphony.
Tuesday 1st December 2026
Do you study music in Oxfordshire at university, college or sixth-form level? Would you like to apply for this opportunity to develop or improve your conducting skills?
Robert Max will be giving a conducting masterclass (for under 25 yr olds) on Tuesday 1st December, in Oxford.
Saturday 13 March 2027, Oxford Town Hall
An evening of exhilaration and reflection with Elgar's joyous response to a holiday in Italy and Mahler's bittersweet late orchestral masterpiece in which he shares his deepest thoughts in song.
Saturday 19th June 2027, Sheldonian Theatre
Tchaikovsky's emotionally wrought fifth symphony famously reflects his own tangled feelings. The wit and sparkle of Berlioz plus an exciting new commission complete the programme.
