What's On

Sunday 28 September 2025, 7pm

London Philharmonic Orchestra

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Presented by Saffron Hall

Tickets from £27

Price includes a commission of £1.00

Music has never seemed so alive as in these three nineteenth-century masterpieces.

Tchaikovsky’s flamboyant concerto is swept along on a tide of impassioned melodies and scintillating piano fireworks. Brahms’ symphony sings and dances to a different tune, propelled by a lyrical charm, panache and sunny high spirits; “the melodies fly so thick here that you have to be careful not to step on one” deadpanned Brahms whilst writing it at an idyllic lakeside retreat. Beethoven distils the essence of his only opera Fidelio into the standalone overture, from the claustrophobia and despair of imprisonment to a jubilant celebration of love and freedom.

Supporters

This concert is made possible by an anonymous donor

Performance information

Running time

2 hours 10 minutes

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Booking information

Seating style

This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating

Discounts

Under 25s can purchase half price tickets for this show.

Transport

Shuttle bus

Pre-show shuttle bus will be operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance

More info

Programme and performers

Programme

  • Beethoven Leonore Overture
  • Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.1
  • Brahms Symphony No.2

Performers

  • London Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Edward Gardner conductor
  • Yeol Eum Son piano

Become a member

Your generosity helps us to inspire people through our international-standard performances and innovative participatory activities. Here’s how you can support us.

Courtney Pine and Jane Richardson

Information for your visit

Sunday 28 September 2025, 7pm

Schedule

All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.

Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.

Pre-show shuttle bus

6pm - 7pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.

When to arrive

6pm - 6.45pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.

Foyer opens

6pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.

Auditorium opens

6.30pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.

Show starts

7pm

Show ends

9.10pm (approx)

Post-show shuttle bus

9.10pm – 10.10pm
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Location

Saffron Hall

Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH

Transport

Shuttle bus

Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
More info

Additional information

Drinks

For this event, you're welcome to bring drinks purchased from our bar into the event with you.

Cloakroom

We are unable to allow any bags into the performance space which are larger than a hand bag or small backpack. Unfortunately our cloakroom will not be in operation.

Can't find your e-tickets?

Log in here to download your e-ticket from our website

Exterior of Saffron Hall showing the Saffron Walden County High School and Saffron Hall signs next to each other

Plan Your Visit

Everything you need to know about visiting Saffron Hall including getting here, parking, the shuttle bus and more
Light floods through the windows of the auditorium on to the blue theatre seats

Accessibility

Find out about our accessible seating and how to book either online, via email or over the phone
Saffron Hall car park full of cars

Parking

We have over 400 free parking spaces on site for our visitors

Make a donation

You may not know that Saffron Hall Trust is a registered charity. In order to sustain our work we really need your support.

A woman dressed in a harlequin style costume in red, white and black gestures towards the camera animatedly

Related shows

See all

Wild Arts Ensemble

Friday 3 October 2025, 7.30pm
A masterful arrangement of Mahler’s first symphony is paired with Beethoven’s ingenious concerto for chamber ensemble and orchestra

Tenebrae

Sunday 19 October 2025, 3.30pm
Tenebrae bring their emotional depth and pinpoint precision to a choral anthology of music offering reflections on rest

Paul Lewis

Sunday 18 January 2026, 3.30pm
Featuring works by Mozart, Poulenc and Debussy