➞ What's on
West Road hosts a variety of different types of event, including classical concerts, talks, and comedy. Use the filters below to help your search, or browse the list to discover what's on!
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Saturday 21 December
Collegium Laureatum
A text for the season: parts 1 to 3 of JS Bach's Christmas Oratorio
Friday 3 January
ChamberStudio
Join renowned cellist David Waterman, of the Endellion Quartet, for “Techniques of Phrasing,” a fascinating masterclass delving into the art of musical expression. With decades of performance and teaching experience, Waterman offers unparalleled insights into the nuances of phrasing, tone, and interpretation.
Witness the immersive behind-the-scenes preparation of the great string quartet and piano trio repertoire in masterclasses and open rehearsals by the Hans Keller Forum ensembles and mentors.
Saturday 18 January
Cambridge Philharmonic
A glorious combination of one of Mozart’s best-loved works and the towering masterpiece that is Beethoven’s last symphony makes this a completely unmissable evening.
Tuesday 21 January
Cambridge University Lunchtime Concert
Fourth year medicine student Jess Folwell brings together singers from around the University to present an unconducted performance of Benjamin Britten’s ‘Ceremony of Carols’.
Saturday 25 January
East Anglia Chamber Orchestra
East Anglia Chamber Orchestra return to West Road under the baton of Jacques Cohen. They welcome back the wonderful international cellist Leonid Gorkhov to perform Schumann's Cello Concerto
Sunday 26 January
Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company
Flamenco Dance at the highest level, don't miss the opportunity to experience musicians and dancers at the very top of their game with this unforgettable flamenco show.
Friday 31 January
Join the BBC's World Affairs Editor and Magdalene Honorary Fellow and alumnus, John Simpson CBE (English, 1963) for an exclusive evening packed with unparalleled insights from one of the most distinguished foreign correspondents of our time.
Saturday 1 February
The Sampson Orchestra of Cambridge
Orchestral works by Gustav Mahler (Symphony No. 4) and Richard Strauss ("Don Juan" and "Four Last Songs")
Tuesday 4 February
3rd year music student Annabel Beniston performs a series of works on the double bass, centered around Mišek’s Double Bass Sonata No. 2.
Wednesday 5 February
Academy of Ancient Music
Swinging London meets Italian flair, 18th century style. AAM presents Georgian England in the company of Arne, Boyce, Geminiani and Bach. But not the Bach you’re expecting…
Thursday 6 February
Camerata Musica
Two young stars make their Camerata Musica debut in works for cello and piano by Chopin, Beethoven and Rachmaninov
Friday 7 February
Award-winning violinist Nikolay Madoyan showcases timeless masterpieces by Bach, Ysaye, Khachaturian and Paganini in a unique solo recital.
Saturday 8 February
City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra
A gigantic symphony, impossible to paraphrase or summarise. Join us for an evening in the company of a genius.
Thursday 13 Feb - Saturday 15 Feb
Cambridge University Gilbert and Sullivan Society
Patience is a frothy musical romp, combining a sparkling score, a delightful gallery of characters and the beautiful evocation of a bygone medieval neverland where damsels swooned and sighed for their sweethearts, and where love could turn the world upside-down!
Tuesday 18 February
2nd year music student Hebe Kan, Prize-winner of University Concerto Competition 2024, presents Handel’s Harp concerto with a string quartet, followed by an Instrumental Awards Scheme Piano Trio
Saturday 22 February
Cambridge University Orchestra
Cambridge musicians come together to celebrate the music of the great composer Shostakovich on the 50th anniversary of his death.
Sunday 23 February
Legendary pianist Dame Mitsuko Uchida performs some of the repertoire for which she is most renowned: sonatas by Beethoven and Schubert
Tuesday 4 March
Instrumental Awards for Chamber Music Scheme (IAS) holders perform music from Rachmaninov and Schubert.
Monday 10 March
Cambridge University Symphony Orchestra
Join Cambridge's premier student-run symphony orchestra for their Lent Concert, featuring works by Gershwin, Bernstein, and Brahms.
Tuesday 11 March
The University’s most talented classical instrumentalists compete for the opportunity to perform a concerto with one of the University orchestras, following a first-round selection process.
Wednesday 12 March
AAM rediscovers the glorious music of Brazilian composer Jose Mauricio Nunes Garcia – in the company of his heroes Mozart and Haydn.
Thursday 13 March
Cambridge University New Music Group
The University’s New Music Group presents recent works by composers from Finland and Iceland, including one of Kaija Saariaho’s final works, Semafor, written in 2020.
Friday 14 March
The multi-award-winning Quatuor Van Kuijk perform string quartets by Haydn, Mendelssohn and Beethoven
Saturday 15 March
Our Principal Guest Conductor Lucy Hollins presents a magical tale to enchant children of all ages, weaving a story of space travel and adventure through some of the greatest music ever written.
Tuesday 18 March
One of Cambridge’s finest brass ensembles, directed by Chris Lawrence, returns to West Road to perform a variety of works
Saturday 22 March
Cambridge University Jazz Orchestra
The Cambridge University Jazz Orchestra teams up with former National Youth Jazz Orchestra Artistic Director Mark Armstrong for a thrilling programme of Latin and Afro-Cuban Jazz.
Saturday 29 March
Two old friends, and a new acquaintance.
Tuesday 29 April
Christian Gerhaher and his long-time collaborator Gerold Huber return to Camerata Musica to perform song cycles by Schumann
Wednesday 14 May
Four actors, four musicians, one unparalleled musical genius. From the theatrical imagination of Bill Barclay, a completely new journey into Bach’s astonishing Art of Fugue.
Saturday 17 May
Dorothy Howell’s rarely heard Piano Concerto, and William Walton’s intense Symphony no. 1
Saturday 24 May
A trio of works exploring the theme of sanctuary in this special concert to celebrate Cambridge’s refugee community, featuring the world premiere of a new Concerto for Kamancheh and Orchestra by Iranian composer and virtuoso Rouzbeh Parsa.
Saturday 31 May
One of the world’s most revered pianists performs a programme of Fantasies, including Beethoven’s celebrated ‘Moonlight Sonata’
Friday 27 June
Down for the Count
Join the 30-piece Down for the Count Swing Orchestra for a celebration of one of the most iconic figures in show-business history – the incomparable Sammy Davis Jr. – in his centenary year
Saturday 28 June
CCSO’s season closes with three reflections on ultimate questions
