Sunday 29 November 2026, 3pm
- Saffron Hall
- Good availability
- Tiered seating
Saffron Walden Symphony Orchestra
Saffron Walden Symphony OrchestraPresented by Saffron Walden Symphony Orchestra
This whale-inspired concert opens with Hovhaness’ awe-inspiring work for recorded whale-song and orchestra.
This is followed by the premiere of Tahlequah,a new piece for piano and orchestra by local composer Geoff Page, inspired by the story of an orca that carried her dead calf for seventeen days. Saffron Walden Symphony Orchestra welcome brilliant young pianist Markus Sadler in his Saffron Hall debut. They conclude with Sinfonia Antartica which Vaughan Williams developed from his 1948 score to the film Scott of the Antarctic. Snow, ice and penguins all feature in this epic piece.
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
- Hovhaness And God Created Great Whales
- Geoff Page Tahlequah (world premiere)
- Vaughan Williams Sinfonia Antartica
Performers
- Saffron Waalden Symphony Orchestra
- Richard Hull conductor
- Markus Sadler piano
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Information for your visit
Sunday 29 November 2026, 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
Interval
Interval (20 mins)
Show ends
5pm (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
Cloakroom
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