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“Kensington Symphony Orchestra once again scores over most professional orchestras”

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  • Mon30Jun2025

    Rachmaninov and Shostakovich at Cadogan Hall

    Cadogan Hall – 7.30pm

    KSO returns to Cadogan Hall for the final concert of the season, music by Lyadov, Shostakovich and Rachmaninov, with BBC Young Musician finalist Firoze Madon

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  • Mon6Oct2025

    Stravinsky's Firebird at Smith Square Hall

    Smith Square Hall – 7.30pm

    KSO opens its 70th season with a concert of Stravinsky, Martinů and Elizabeth Ogonek at Smith Square Hall

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Welcome to KSO

In almost 70 years of music-making, Kensington Symphony Orchestra has built an enviable reputation as one of the UK’s most accomplished and adventurous non-professional orchestras.

Established classics, neglected masterpieces and works by today’s leading composers are hallmarks of KSO’s repertoire, performed with a skill and panache that has garnered widespread praise.

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What’s on?

Take a look at our forthcoming concerts, with full details of the repertoire and directions to each venue

Next concerts
  • Mon30Jun2025

    Rachmaninov and Shostakovich at Cadogan Hall

    Cadogan Hall – 7.30pm

    KSO returns to Cadogan Hall for the final concert of the season, music by Lyadov, Shostakovich and Rachmaninov, with BBC Young Musician finalist Firoze Madon

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  • Mon6Oct2025

    Stravinsky's Firebird at Smith Square Hall

    Smith Square Hall – 7.30pm

    KSO opens its 70th season with a concert of Stravinsky, Martinů and Elizabeth Ogonek at Smith Square Hall

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  • Sun16Nov2025

    Doreen Carwithen, James MacMillan and Ruth Gipps at Smith Square Hall

    Smith Square Hall – 3.00pm

    KSO brings an all-British programme of music from the 20th Century to Smith Square Hall

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  • Mon16Mar2026

    Brahms 3 at Smith Square Hall

    Smith Square Hall – 7.30pm

    KSO continues the season at Smith Square Hall with a programme to include Brahms's Symphony No.3

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  • Tue12May2026

    Blacher, Barber and Nielsen at Cadogan Hall

    Cadogan Hall – 7.30pm

    KSO performs Blacher, Barber and Nielsen at Cadogan Hall

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  • Sat20Jun2026

    Concert at Fairfield Halls

    Fairfield Halls – 6.00pm

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Become a Friend of KSO

Support the orchestra by joining our popular Friends Scheme. There are three levels of membership, each with special benefits:

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Friend

£110

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Premium Friend

£210

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Patron

£310

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To find out more, contact David Baxendale on 020 8650 0393 or email friends@kso.org.uk