Sweeping, soaring melodies from Mendelssohn and Brahms always make for an uplifting pairing, and coupled with a new piece by the revered composer John Rutter, this is set to be a fanfare performance fitting of the Oxford Philharmonic’s Silver Jubilee.

After making their debut at the Barbican back in November 1998, the Oxford Philharmonic have become known for bringing new and engaging interpretations to well-known works where no two performances are the same. Founder Marios Papadopoulos conducts this evening’s performance with Grammy Award-winning violinist Maxim Vengerov, a longstanding guest friend of the Oxford Philharmonic and its most regular guest artist.

https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2023/event/maxim-vengerov-and-the-oxford-philharmonic

Programme

John Rutter A birthday greeting to celebrate the OPO's 25th Anniversary

Felix Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor

Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 2

Performers

Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra

Marios Papadopoulos conductor

Maxim Vengerov violin