Sunday 30 November 2025, 3pm
- Saffron Hall
- Good availability
- Tiered seating
Saffron Walden Symphony Orchestra
Saffron Walden Symphony OrchestraPresented by Saffron Walden Symphony Orchestra
Esteemed performer, educator and conductor Craig Patterson joins the SWSO for the first time in a rare performance of Alexandra Pakhmutova’s lyrical “Trumpet Concerto” and will also play in Aulis Sallinen’s beautiful “Sunrise Serenade”.
The concert opens with Wagner’s majestic “Mastersingers Overture”, possibly his best known and often-performed. The concert closes to the sound of Respighi’s tone poem “Pines of Rome” Completed in 1924, this most colourful of works is in four parts which concludes with his most well-known composition, “Pines of the Via Appia” depicting the return home of a victorious Roman army.
Performance information
Running time
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
Transport
Shuttle bus
The shuttle bus won't be running for this event
Programme and performers
Programme
- Wagner Mastersingers Overture 10 mins
- Pakhmutova Trumpet Concerto 15 mins
- Sallinen Sunrise Serenade 9 mins
- Respighi Pines of Rome 25 mins
Performers
- Saffron Walden Symphony Orchestra
- Craig Patterson trumpet
- Richard Hull conductor
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Information for your visit
Sunday 30 November 2025, 3pm
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.
When to arrive
2pm - 2.45pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.
Foyer opens
2pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.
Auditorium opens
2.30pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.
Show starts
3pm
Show ends
4.30pm (approx)
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
Transport
Shuttle bus
Additional information
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