Saffron Walden Symphony Orchestra

SWSO - Saffron Walden Symphony Orchestra is a community orchestra formed of both professional and amateur musicians based in and around Saffron Walden, Uttlesford, Essex

The orchestra is commonly known as SWSO and has been performing for over 70 years.

Our next concert…

Sunday 4th October 2026, 3pm, Saffron Hall

James Mayhew - Family Concert

Prokofiev - Peter and the Wolf

Ravel - Mother Goose

Will Peter catch the wolf? Discover Prokofiev’s classic orchestral tale, together with Ravel’s magical Mother Goose Suite.

The music will be brought to life by James Mayhew and Toto Martinez who will tell the enchanting stories and illustrate them live on stage. Featuring the Saffron Walden Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Richard Hull, this concert is the perfect introduction to the sounds of the orchestra for children! The paintings created during the performance will be raffled for charity. James Mayhew will be signing his new book of Peter And The Wolf after the performance.

Tickets available here

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