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Hough plays Hough

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Date & Time

Thu, 4 Jun 2026

19:30

Venue

Sheldonian Theatre

Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ

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About this event

Sir Stephen Hough joins the orchestra for a performance of his own piano concerto, a work 'of jaw-dropping complexity and finger-crunching virtuosity'. A composer-performer showcasing his own creation.

Why you should come

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• Watch Sir Stephen Hough perform his own 'jaw-droppingly complex' piano concerto

• Experience Brahms's Symphony No. 2 in the unique acoustics of the Sheldonian Theatre

• Hear Marios Papadopoulos lead the orchestra in Vaughan Williams's serene Fantasia

Event Highlights

  • Performance of Sir Stephen Hough's own piano concerto 'The World of Yesterday'
  • Conducted by Marios Papadopoulos at the historic Sheldonian Theatre
  • Program featuring masterpieces by Brahms and Vaughan Williams
  • Experience 'finger-crunching virtuosity' in a unique architectural setting

Speakers

Sir Stephen Hough

Piano

Marios Papadopoulos

Conductor

Programme

19:30

Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis

Serene and wholly English opening piece.

Stephen Hough: Piano Concerto, ‘The World of Yesterday’

A work of jaw-dropping complexity and finger-crunching virtuosity performed by the composer.

Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73

A symphonic work capturing the menacing yet mellifluous view of nature.

Organized by: Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra

Contact: info@oxfordphil.com, 01865 987 222

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