Friday 3 October 2025, 7.30pm
- Saffron Hall
- Good availability
- Tiered seating
Wild Arts Ensemble
Wild Arts EnsemblePresented by Saffron Hall
Beethoven’s concerto harnesses the talents of star soloists Tom Poster, Elena Urioste & Laura van der Heijden, who join the Roman River Festival's ensemble in an ingenious, exuberant work that melds bravura display with fine spun chamber music delicacy.
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Colchester's Roman River Festival, we invite the festival's orchestra, the Wild Arts Ensemble, to make their debut at Saffron Hall. Intricacy and intimacy define Iain Farrington’s arrangement of Mahler’s first symphony. A typically all-embracing symphonic journey, it is alive with the sounds of nature, revelling in rustic dances and darkly twisted folk tunes. Like restoring a grand master painting, this chamber orchestra version adds even more vibrancy to the orchestral colours and a razor-sharp definition to the interlocking instrumental lines whilst losing nothing of the ebullient, unstoppable life force.
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
Discounts
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
Programme and performers
Programme
- Beethoven Triple Concerto
- Mahler (arr. Iain Farrington) Symphony No.1
Performers
- Wild Arts Ensemble
- Orlando Jopling conductor
- Tom Poster piano
- Elena Urioste violin
- Laura van der Heijden cello
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Information for your visit
Friday 3 October 2025, 7.30pm
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
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
When to arrive
6.30pm - 7.15pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.
Foyer opens
6.30pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.
Auditorium opens
7pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.
Show starts
7.30pm
Show ends
9.35pm (approx)
Post-show shuttle bus
9.35pm – 10.35pm
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
Transport
Shuttle bus
Additional information
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