Saturday 11 April 2026, 7.30pm

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Presented by Saffron Hall

A trio of Romantic composers in a programme destined to appeal to the heart, the head – and the feet.

Dvořák sings and dances his way through a celebration of the Bohemian countryside he once called home, and a restless rhythmic vitality is the hallmark of Brahms’ bittersweet concerto and Schumann’s ingenious symphony. Brahms gives us turbulence and an athletic dance finale wrapped round a heart-rending song without words’ of a slow movement, whilst Schumann’s surging, soulful music contains coded messages of devotion to his wife Clara - a love-letter in symphonic form. Part of the LPO’s season Harmony with Nature, a programme proving that composers can be inspired by their natural surroundings, but also create craggy, imposing landscapes of their own.

Supporters

This concert is made possible by Two Anonymous Donors

Performance information

Running time

2 hours

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.

Programme and performers

Programme

  • Dvořák In Nature’s Realm 11 mins
  • Brahms Double Concerto 31 mins
  • R Schumann Symphony No. 4 29 mins

Performers

  • London Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Jonathon Heyward conductor
  • Pieter Schoeman violin
  • Kristina Blaumane cello

Information for your visit

Saturday 11 April 2026, 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

Interval

Interval (20 mins)

Show ends

9.30pm (approx)

Post-show shuttle bus

9.30pm – 10.30pm
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.
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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.

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Accessibility at Saffron Hall

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Parking

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