Orchestra of St John's - Masterpieces of the Romantic Orchestra

First of two unforgettable evenings with the remarkable Orchestra of St John'sFor over half a century, Orchestra of St John's (OSJ) has earned a reputation for performances of exceptional warmth, intimacy and expressive power under the direction of John Lubbock OBE. Alongside its acclaimed concerts, the orchestra has become equally renowned for its leading outreach work, particularly its pioneering Music for Autism programme, which brings professional live music into specialist schools across the UK, reaching thousands of autistic children and young people every year.These two concerts celebrate both aspects of this remarkable orchestra: an evening devoted to the great Romantic repertoire, followed by a unique collaboration with the extraordinary pianist Derek Paravicini, whose long association with OSJ has become an inspiring symbol of music's power to communicate and connect.First concert: Masterpieces of the Romantic Orchestra Saturday 23 January 2027 | 7.30pmThe opening concert showcases the repertoire that has come to characterise OSJs hugely popular series at Dorchester Abbey. From the heroic splendour of Wagner's Siegfried to the sweeping lyricism of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2, this is music of passion, beauty and intensity. Tchaikovsky's unforgettable Letter Scene from Eugene Onegin is paired with Mozart's radiant concert aria Ch'io mi scordi di te?, before the evening concludes with Brahms' magnificent Variations on a Theme by Haydn, one of the composer's finest orchestral works.ProgrammeWagner Siegfried (extract)
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2, second movement
Tchaikovsky Eugene Onegin: Letter Scene
Mozart Ch'io mi scordi di te?
Brahms Variations on a Theme by HaydnTickets
70 (admits one person to both concerts), including a complimentary glass of prosecco on arrival at each concert.Otherwise its 40 per person per concertProceeds help to support Orchestra of St John's Music for Autism programme, providing professional concerts and interactive workshops for autistic children and young people in specialist schools across the UK.