West Road Concert Hall, 7 Nov 2026
At the heart of this fiery programme is a trio of notorious pranksters: the Russian puppet Petrushka, the Spanish libertine Don Juan, and the German folk hero Till Eulenspiegel. Set to some of the 20th century's most lavish and brilliant music by Richard Strauss and Igor Stravinsky, this promises to be a musical tour-de-force, showcasing our virtuosic orchestral musicians, led by our new concertmaster Simon Hewitt-Jones.
In the first half, we are delighted to welcome internationally acclaimed young pianist Junyan Chen to perform Gershwin's ever-popular piano concerto Rhapsody in Blue, a timeless evocation of 1920's America.
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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