West Road Concert Hall, 19 Dec 2026
On the weekend before Christmas, we bring you a concert performance of Humperdinck’s festive favourite Hansel and Gretel. For young audiences, we recommend the abridged matinée (45 minutes) – a perfect introduction to this sparkling score and a great Christmas day out for the family. And for the full opera, join us for the complete performance at 4pm.
From the enchanting Evening Prayer to the thrilling Witch’s Ride and the magical Dream Pantomime, this is the perfect operatic fairy tale, and promises to be Cambridge’s poshest panto alternative.
more about Cambridge Philharmonic
Cambridge Philharmonic, founded in 1887, is one of Britain’s oldest and most distinguished music societies. It comprises of both a full symphony orchestra and large chorus. Concerts are held throughout the region, in venues such as West Road Concert Hall, King’s College Chapel, Saffron Hall and Ely Cathedral.
The society’s auditioned members are drawn from in and around Cambridge, representing a wide range of ages and backgrounds. Under the direction of Music Director, Harry Sever, Cambridge Philharmonic performs a wide range of repertoire as part of its annual concert series, including an opera, family concert, classical and contemporary works. Many of these members generously volunteer their time to ensure the Cambridge Philharmonic remains successful; in this way the society is a very sociable and welcoming community organisation. Find out more here
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