Sunday 5 July 2026, 4pm
- Saffron Hall
- Good availability
- Tiered seating
A Sea Symphony
Presented by Cambridge Philharmonic
The Cambridge Philharmonic season closes with a monumental choral-orchestral programme. Join Chorus Master & Conductor Tom Primrose, our full philharmonic orchestra, chorus and renowned guest soloists for a journey through three dramatic & exceptionally powerful musical landscapes.
Debussy’s languid ‘Prélude’ conjures a sun-drenched reverie, while John Ireland’s choral epic ‘These Things Shall Be’ offers a utopian vision of peace and progress.
Vaughan Williams’ ‘A Sea Symphony’, set to Walt Whitman’s stirring verse, is a glorious voyage into the vastness of the ocean – and the soul – in one of the repertoire’s most exhilarating choral symphonies.
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
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Programme and performers
Programme
- Claude Debussy Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune 10 mins
- John Ireland These Things Shall Be 22 mins
- Ralph Vaughan Williams A Sea Symphony 70 mins
Performers
- Cambridge Philharmonic Chorus
- Cambridge Philharmonic Orchestra
- Tom Primrose conductor
- Jenny Stafford soprano
- Armand Rabot baritone
Information for your visit
Sunday 5 July 2026, 4pm
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
3pm - 4pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
When to arrive
3pm - 3.45pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.
Foyer opens
3pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.
Auditorium opens
3.30pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.
Show starts
4pm
Interval
Interval (20 mins)
Show ends
6pm (approx)
Post-show shuttle bus
6pm – 7pm
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
Drinks
Cloakroom
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