Step into a world of magic, mischief, and memory as the Market Harborough Orchestra, conducted by Stephen Bell, brings timeless tales to life. Humperdinck’s glorious Hansel and Gretel Overture opens the evening in true Brothers Grimm style, full of wonder — and a hint of adventure. Ravel’s shimmering Mother Goose Suite whisks us into a […]

Step into a world of vivid imagination and sweeping landscapes with the Market Harborough Orchestra’s Symphonic Stories, conducted by the charismatic Stephen Bell on Saturday 4th July 2026. From the delicate brushstrokes of Respighi’s Three Botticelli Pictures to the sun-drenched vistas of Grofé’s Mississippi Suite, each piece paints a striking musical scene. The journey culminates […]

The Symphonic Cinema launches the MHO’s new season with a thrilling celebration of film music at its very best. This programme brings some of the most iconic scores ever written to Market Harborough, performed in their full symphonic glory. From the awe and wonder of Jurassic Park and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial to the unforgettable themes […]

Call of the Wild is a programme inspired by nature, movement and the elemental forces that shape both landscape and human imagination. Delibes’ Sylvia opens the evening with music rooted in woodland myth and pastoral colour, full of grace, energy and rhythmic vitality. Hamilton Harty’s With the Wild Geese follows, evoking the pull of migration […]

River of Red and Gold closes the season with a richly coloured programme that celebrates warmth, lyricism and heroic spirit. Glazunov’s Autumn from The Seasons sets the tone with glowing textures and a sense of mellow, shifting light. Strauss’ elegant Oboe Concerto brings intimacy and refinement, its transparent scoring allowing every line to shine. The […]