Our recent Rhapsody for a Rascal concert at West Road Concert Hall on Saturday 7 November was a sell out success, reviewed by two Cambridge publications, and we’re delighted to share what they had to say. Under the baton of Harry Sever, the programme took in Stravinsky’s Petrushka, Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with soloist Junyan …
Cambridge Philharmonic are thrilled to appoint Jorge Jiménez as Associate Orchestra Leader for the season. Jorge will be performing with us at our opening choral concert Handel: Dixit Dominus – Saturday 14 November 2026, 3pm. He will be joined by our full chorus, the Cambridge Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra and Up-and-coming vocal soloists from the Royal …
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We are delighted to share that our Music Director, Harry Sever, has been named one of Bachtrack’s Rising Stars: Ten to Watch in 2026–27. Selected by Bachtrack editor Mark Pullinger, the list highlights the most exciting young talents on the classical and operatic scenes as the new season begins. Harry appears alongside an international line-up …
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Handel’s Dixit Dominus completes a Baroque afternoon at St Paul’s Church on Saturday 14 November Cambridge Philharmonic is delighted to welcome back violinist Jorge Jimenez, our new principal guest leader, for an afternoon of Baroque music at St Paul’s Church, Hills Road. Jorge is one of the most sought-after violinists of our day, known for …
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Wednesday 28 October 2026, Ely Cathedral We are delighted to announce that the Cambridge Philharmonic Chorus will perform with Britten Sinfonia at Ely Cathedral on Wednesday 28 October 2026, as part of Surround Sound Playlist, the orchestra’s immersive cathedral concert experience. Conceived by Britten Sinfonia’s CEO and Artistic Director, Meurig Bowen, Surround Sound Playlist was …
Cambridge Philharmonic is delighted to welcome internationally acclaimed young pianist Junyan Chen for its opening concert of the season, Rhapsody for a Rascal, at West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge, on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 4.00pm. Chen will take centre stage in the first half to perform Gershwin’s ever-popular Rhapsody in Blue, a timeless …
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Are you highly organised and self-motivated? Do you love making connections and supporting people to make things happen? We are looking for a freelance Operations Coordinator to support our brilliant volunteer Trustees and Committee members, and take a central role in the day-to-day running of Cambridge Philharmonic. This is a paid position with a time …
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Cambridge Philharmonic is recruiting two new Trustees to help shape our future development and strengthen the sustainability and ambition of our community music‑making and exceptional concerts. We want to broaden our capability in income generation, sponsorship, membership engagement, and strategic development. We are also mindful of our responsibility to demonstrate public benefit and of our …
We are delighted to welcome Simon Hewitt Jones as Orchestra Leader for the Cambridge Philharmonic’s 2026–27 season. An English violinist with a remarkable breadth of artistic experience, Simon brings a dynamic blend of classical excellence, cross‑disciplinary creativity, and deep commitment to musical education. Simon performs extensively across the UK with London Concertante, often as leader or soloist, …
As we look ahead to our performance of ‘A Sea Symphony’ on 5 July, we also prepare to bid a heartfelt farewell to our wonderful Chorus Master, Tom Primrose. This season finale will mark Tom’s final engagement with Cambridge Philharmonic as he departs to take up an exciting new position as a conductor on the …