“Seasons of Sound”
2025 - 2026 Concert Season
at a glance…
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Epic Horizons
Season Opener | Huddersfield Town Hall
We open our new season with Epic Horizons – a bold and dramatic concert that sets the tone for an exciting year ahead. Join the Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra as we launch into sweeping soundscapes, heroic tales, and richly Romantic music.
✨ Programme includes:
🎭 Berlioz – Overture: Benvenuto Cellini
An exuberant and fiery overture full of flair, colour and operatic drama from one of classical music’s most imaginative storytellers.
⚔️ Khachaturian – Spartacus: Suite No. 2
Full of passion, nobility, and unforgettable melodies – including the stirring Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia, famously used as the theme to the 1970s TV series The Onedin Line.
🎼 Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 3 (“Polish”)
Elegant, expansive and deeply expressive – the only Tchaikovsky symphony in a major key and the only one in five movements. We perform it almost exactly 150 years after its Moscow premiere, celebrating its historic significance and enduring power.
🎫 Tickets: Coming soon
🎶 Start the season in spectacular style with a programme of orchestral brilliance and dramatic horizons.
From Baroque to Bing: A festive journey.
🎄 Holy Trinity Church
Join the Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra for From Baroque to Bing: A Festive Journey – a warm and wonderfully varied Christmas concert that brings together classical elegance, seasonal sparkle, and timeless holiday favourites.
Set in the atmospheric surroundings of Holy Trinity Church, this programme has something for everyone – from ballet to carols, from Handel to holiday singalongs, all topped off with the golden-era charm of Bing Crosby.
🎶 Programme highlights include:
🎭 Delibes – Ballet Suite from Coppélia (“The Girl with Enamel Eyes”)
A playful and enchanting score – let the orchestra do the dancing!
🎼 Boyce – Symphony No. 4
❄️ Prokofiev – Troika – a brisk sleigh ride through snowy scenes
🎤 Berlin – White Christmas – classic holiday nostalgia
❤️ *Saint-Saëns – Mon cœur s’ouvre à ta voix
🔥 Bizet – Habanera
🎄 And more… including carols and songs for all to join in!
Featuring the return of the brilliant Rowena Burton, whose elegant vocals are sure to enchant once again, this concert is the perfect way to celebrate the season.
🎫 Tickets: Ticket link coming soon!
🎁 A festive evening of joy, tradition, and musical magic – from Baroque brilliance to Bing’s beloved classics.
Feathers, Beasts and Fairy Tales
A Magical Family Concert at Huddersfield Town Hall
Step into a world of musical creatures, heroic tales, and cinematic magic in "Feathers, Beasts and Fairy Tales" – a fun-filled family concert perfect for all ages!
Join conductor Katherine Stonham and lively narrator Tom Meredith for an unforgettable afternoon of animal-themed classical favourites and movie music that will spark imaginations and set tails wagging.
🎶 Featuring:
🦊 Prokofiev – Peter and the Wolf
🐎 Rossini – William Tell Overture
🐔 Powell & Gregson-Williams – Theme from Chicken Run
…plus more wild and whimsical music inspired by the animal kingdom!
From noble steeds to cheeky chickens and enchanting fairy tale creatures, this concert brings stories to life through the sounds of a full orchestra – all in the stunning setting of Huddersfield Town Hall.
🎟️ Perfect for children and grown-ups alike, this is a wonderful introduction to classical music in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
Let the music tell the story – join us for an afternoon of feathers, fur, and fun!
Ticket link coming soon.
Symphonic Icons: The Royalty of Pop
Huddersfield Town Hall
A celebration of the legends who changed music forever!
Get ready for a spectacular evening as we pay tribute to the giants of pop with "Symphonic Icons: The Royalty of Pop" – a powerful and moving concert blending orchestral grandeur with iconic hits from Elvis, ABBA, The Beatles, the Bee Gees, and the one and only Queen.
Under the baton of Katherine Stonham, this unique event brings together three exceptional local musical forces:
🎶 The Yorkshire Philharmonic Choir
🎶 Mirfield Musica Choir
🎶 A full symphony orchestra and special guests
✨ Featuring:
🎸 Elvis, ABBA, The Beatles & the Bee Gees – timeless classics reimagined for the concert stage
👑 Tolga Kashif – Queen Symphony – a rare live performance of this epic symphonic tribute to Freddie Mercury and Queen’s legendary sound
From “Bohemian Rhapsody” to “Hey Jude”, “Dancing Queen” to “How Deep Is Your Love”, this concert promises an electrifying fusion of nostalgia, power, and musical brilliance. Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering these icons anew, this is an evening not to be missed.
🎵 Three local musical organisations. One unforgettable night. Join us for this once-in-a-generation celebration of pop royalty.
Echoes of the Romantic North
A Symphonic Celebration at Holy Trinity Church
We close our concert season with an evening of sweeping melodies, folk-inspired rhythms, and atmospheric storytelling in "Echoes of the Romantic North" – a richly textured programme capturing the spirit of northern Europe’s Romantic tradition.
Conducted by Katherine Stonham, this classic symphonic concert showcases some of the 19th century’s most evocative and beloved works, performed in the beautiful surroundings of Holy Trinity Church.
🎻 Programme includes:
🌿 Mendelssohn – Overture: A Midsummer Night’s Dream – sparkling, magical, and full of Shakespearean charm
🌊 Dvořák – The Water Goblin – a chilling and dramatic symphonic poem from Bohemia’s master of folklore
🕺 Grieg – Norwegian Dances – lively folk rhythms and Nordic colour from Norway’s most famous composer
🎼 Brahms – Symphony No. 3 – lyrical, noble, and deeply moving, a true Romantic masterpiece
Join the Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra as we mark the end of another successful season with a celebration of rich orchestral storytelling and timeless music from the heart of the Romantic era.
🎫 Tickets: Coming soon!
🎶 Celebrate the close of our season with music that echoes through time.
Let’s get this party started!
The Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra kick off the Prom Season with a joyous, fun filled, "last night of the Prom's style" concert for all.
🌟 World Premiere!
Peter Thompson – Stress: Prelude for Orchestra
🪄 Dukas – The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
🔥 Bizet – Carmen Suite No. 1
🌌 Holst – Jupiter
🥁 Ravel – Boléro
🎇 Elgar – Pomp and Circumstance
⚓ Wood – Fantasia on British Sea Songs
🏞️ Parry – Jerusalem
...and more!
Conductor: Katherine Stonham | Leader: Eileen Butterworth
European Excursion
Join us for an inspiring afternoon of live music as we take you on a European Excursion — a journey through the rich and vibrant sounds of France, Finland, and Bohemia.
Our exciting programme features:
🎺 Dukas’ Fanfare to La Péri – A bold and regal opener that sets a majestic tone.
🎻 Sibelius’ Violin Concerto – Performed by the exceptional Xander Croft, this hauntingly beautiful and technically dazzling piece is sure to captivate.
🎶 Dvořák’s Symphony No. 6 – Overflowing with warmth, folk-inspired melodies, and Bohemian charm.
Lights, Camera, Action!
The Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra with Compere & Soloist - Adam Smith, presents their annual family friendly concert. Over the past few years, this has gained in popularity with our audience of all ages, so advance booking is recommended. This year, they will transport you to a Hollywood set, with tunes from the movies! They encourage you to don your cowboy hat, space boots, or evening dress and join in the fun! Tickets start at £5. Group discounts available for parties of 10+
SPACE ODYSSEY | MAGNIFICENT SEVEN | JAMES BOND | GLADIATOR | THE DAMBUSTERS | THE GREAT ESCAPE | THE PINK PANTHER | BEAUTY & THE BEAST | WONKA & MORE!
Conductor: Katherine Stonham | Leader: Eileen Butterworth | Compere: Adam Smith
About Adam Smith…
Adam is an actor, singer, after dinner speaker and teacher. His extensive theatre credits include: The Full Monty (National Tour), Of Mice and Men (Torch Theatre), Billy Elliott (Italian Tour), The Snow Queen (UAE Tour), Santa’s Missing Trousers (Torch Theatre), Seaside Special (Openwide International), Bridlington Summer Season, Cinderella (Mark Andrews Productions) and A Midsummer Nights Dream (Made Up North Theatre). His television credits include: Gladiators Epic Prank (CBBC), Player Prank (Sky), Micheal McIntyres Big Show (BBC) and Only Here for the Pier (Yorkshire TV).
He regularly tours all over the UK as an after dinner speaker with his shows “May Your Days be Merry and Bright” and “From West End to Broadway” and delivers one to one singing and vocal coaching lessons through his business Calderdalesingingteacher.co.uk
Instagram : Adam.portersmith
Facebook: Calderdale Singing Teacher
Mince Spies & Mozart
Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra invite you to join them as they welcome in the yuletide season, with their annual Christmas Concert, featuring a real mix of festive music. (Please note the change of venue from previous years)
Rimsky-Korsakov: Snow Maiden Suite
Killian: Mince Spies
Mozart: 3 German Dances
Tchaikovsky: December
+more!
Conductor: Katherine Stonham | Leader: Eileen Butterworth | Soloist: Rowena Burton
Kirklees Classics
Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Katherine Stonham, are back for their 2024-2025 “Cue Music!” Season, which once again starts with a concert packed with much loved Classics.
Brahms: Academic Overture
Dvorak: Serenade for Strings
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4
Conductor: Katherine Stonham | Leader Eileen Butterworth
Summer House
Our end of season summer concert is always packed with beautiful music to round off our season. This year is no exception. Our horn section introduce us to a work written by the horn player of the Dresden Royal Court Orchestra and inspired by a similarly-named work by Robert Schumann, which he had played in the presence of the composer.
Beethoven - Overture - Egmont
Fauré - Pavane
Hübler - Konzertstück for 4 horns and orchestra
Beethoven - Symphony No. 7
Conductor: Katherine Stonham
Soloists: Bob Shaw, John Page, Judith Stones and Nick Barber
Hummel in the House
Our Principal Trumpet takes centre stage in a performance of this concerto by a student of both Mozart and Salieri. We also feature Gustav Holst in the 150th anniversary of his birth, and a gem of a symphony by Brahms.
Holst - The Perfect Fool
Hummel - Trumpet Concerto
Brahms - Symphony No. 2
We Love More Musicals!
We are back again with even MORE classics from the Musicals, including:
My Fair Lady, Phantom of the Opera, South Pacific, Oliver, West Side Story, Shrek & of course…..
The Little Mermaid
This is a concert suitable for young and old, with favourites from every generation included, so why not make it a family or group occasion (group tickets are available on request from the ticket secretary). This concert is not in the tradition of a formal concert and younger members of the audience will be especially welcome.
Christmas at home with the HPO
Christmas music galore, old and new, songs from Rowena and carols for you to sing too.
Hall of Fame 2023
We return with another Hall of Fame as the first concert of our 2023-2024 series, but the final performance as part of Kirklees Year of Music 2023 (#kyom23). We are delighted to perform former conductor Arthur Butterworth’s Mill Town almost 20 years to the day since the orchestra gave the debut performance here in the Town Hall. We also feature one of Dvořák’s best-loved symphonies.
Glinka: Overture - Ruslan and Lyudmilla
A Butterworth: Mill Town
Bizet: Jeux d’enfrants (Petite Suite d’Orchestre)
Dvořák: Symphony No. 8
Conductor: Katherine Stonham