Community Rehearsal: Mozart's Last Symphonies - Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

A free preview of the Orchestra preparing to perform an all-Mozart concert.

Join us for the final rehearsal for our Mozart’s World: The Last Symphonies concert with conductor Robin Ticciati.

The concert features three symphonies that Mozart wrote in an incredible burst of inspiration during the summer of 1788. They also turned out to be the last he would compose. On the surface the three pieces are very different: No. 39 is majestic, No. 40 is dark and stormy, whilst No. 41 earned the nickname ‘Jupiter’ by virtue of its sheer size and magnificence.

This programme will be performed at The Anvil in Basingstoke on Wednesday 25 February and the Southbank Centre in London on Thursday 26 February.

Our Community Rehearsals are open to everyone. They take place at Acland Burghley School in Tufnell Park, where the OAE is based – the nearest tube station is Tufnell Park on the Northern Line (usually less than 10 minutes from Euston or King’s Cross). We’d like anyone to feel able and comfortable to attend these events. We’re always happy to answer any questions you have – please email us if we can help.

It’s free to attend – but please register so we know how much tea to make!

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Community Rehearsal: Mozart’s Last Symphonies

Tufnell Park, Acland Burghley School Assembly Hall

Tuesday 24 February 2026, 16:00

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A free preview of the Orchestra preparing to perform an all-Mozart concert.

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