Saturday 29th November 2025, 7.30pm (pre-concert talk at 6.30pm)
The Haffner's first concert of the 25/26 season is set to be a magical one and one that transports us to another world; one of hope and calm.
We are very pleased to announce that our soloist for the evening is Clara Orif. The first half of the concert will entertain and soothe you with a mix of beautiful music, from lullabies to poems and with themes of 'mute stillness of happiness' and even a speaking flower.
The second half is all about Mahler and his Fourth Symphony which is often seen as a beautiful and more approachable work for people who might not be familiar with classical music. It combines moments of joy, beauty, and mystery, and the ending (with its heavenly vision) leaves you with a sense of peace. Whether you are an expert in all things classical or don’t know much about the music, you can still feel the emotional journey this symphony takes you on.
In essence, it’s a story told entirely through music that goes from peaceful reflection to playful joy, then to intense drama, and finally to an almost dreamlike vision of heaven. We hope you can join us.
Mahler - Blumine
Strauss - Wiegenlied
Strauss - Ich wollt ein Sträußen binden
Strauss - Morgen
Mahler - Symphony no. 4
Soloist: Clara Orif
Show Times
- 29th November 2025 18:30
Cost
- Adults: £18
- 18yrs and under: Free
- Students and benefit claimants: £7 (please note proof of eligibility may be required on the door)
- Groups: Buy 8 tickets and get one free
- Essential carers of the disabled are free.
- Tickets are also available at the door (subject to availability).
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Address
- Great Hall, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YN
