Mozart Symphony Orchestra: The Snowman in Concert

About Mozart Symphony Orchestra: The Snowman in Concert

A new Christmas tradition started in Oxford last year – the Mozart Symphony Orchestra gave it’s first Oxford performance of the timeless classic, The Snowman, for which the film is shown on the big screen with live symphony orchestra providing the soundtrack, which famously includes the song made so famous by Aled Jones: ‘Walking in the air’.

After three sell-out performances, they are back for 2026.

The concert will also feature Britain’s favourite bear in Paddington Bear’s first concert – a charming piece for narrator and orchestra that sees the lovable scamp rescued from Paddington station by the Brown family and taken to a concert – at the Royal Albert Hall!

Programme

Blake: The Snowman (projected onto the large screen with live orchestral accompaniment)
Chappell: Paddington Bear’s first concert

Performers

Alice Mackenzie soprano
Philip Mackenzie narrator and conductor
Mozart Symphony Orchestra
Malcolm Forbes-Peckham conductor

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Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

£12.00 – £34.00

Babes in arms (children up to 2 years of age) are permitted to share a seat with each full-paying adult; children aged two years or more will require a paid ticket and seat.

Dates & times:

Monday 21 December 2026 at 1:30 pm, 3.30pm and 5.30pm

Doors open 30 minutes prior to start time.

Running time:

1 hour, without an interval

Age guidance: 

Suitable for all but most recommended for ages 5+

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