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Baroque-Classical Orchestra

The University Baroque-Classical Orchestra offer a sneak peek into the world of the 2027 Barber Opera.
    • Date
      Sunday, 22 February 2026 (15:00 - 16:30) (UK)
    • Location
      Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT
Three students in the Baroque Classical Orchestra standing and playing the violin
  • Andrew Kirkman conductor

The University Baroque-Classical Orchestra offer a sneak peek into the world of the 2027 Barber Opera, a double-bill featuring one of Haydn’s twelve puppet operas, Philemon and Baucis. The students explore Haydn’s writing, whilst performing on period instruments, with extracts from the opera and a performance of La Passione, his Symphony No.49 in F minor.

  • Haydn Philemon and Baucis (selections and extracts)
  • Haydn Symphony No.49 in F minor, ‘La Passione’

£5

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Conductor

  • Andrew Kirkman

    Peyton and Barber Professor of Music

    Department of Music

    Biographical and contact information for Professor Andrew Kirkman, Head of the Department of Music at the University of Birmingham.

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Elgar Concert HallBramall Music BuildingUniversity of BirminghamEdgbastonBirminghamB15 2TT
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