Friday 9 October 2026
7:30pm – approximately 9:10pm

Our journey begins in 1792 with Haydn's much-loved "Surprise" Symphony, introducing one of music's most enduring ideas: taking a simple tune and transforming it into something extraordinary.

Across the evening, four master composers demonstrate how the art of variation can be witty, lyrical, dazzlingly virtuosic and strikingly modern.

We're delighted to welcome back Tim Horton following his acclaimed performance of Grieg with the orchestra last season.

Programme

• Joseph Haydn – Symphony No. 94 in G major, "Surprise"

• Witold Lutosławski – Paganini Variations for Piano and Orchestra

Interval

• Sergei Rachmaninov – Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

• Johannes Brahms – Variations on a Theme of Haydn

Piano: Tim Horton
Conductor: Quentin Clare

Book your tickets now and begin an unforgettable musical journey through time with The Brigantes Orchestra.

Licensed bar available, will close 5 minutes before the start of the performance