Steven Osborne live in Oxford

Experience Steven Osborne live on July 26th

Steven Osborne will perform a solo piano concert on July 26, 2026, at the Jacqueline du Pré Music Building in Oxford. Osborne is a Scottish pianist renowned for his insightful interpretations and technical command, particularly noted for his performances of composers such as Beethoven, Schubert, and Messiaen. His playing is frequently described as possessing both intellectual rigour and emotional depth, avoiding superficial display in favour of nuanced phrasing and clarity of texture. He has received numerous awards including a Gramophone Award and a Royal Philharmonic Society Award for piano.

The Jacqueline du Pré Music Building forms part of the University of Oxford’s Faculty of Music. Opened in 2009, the building is named in honour of Jacqueline du Pré, the celebrated cellist who studied at St Anne's College, Oxford. Designed by architects Rick Mather Architects, the building incorporates a 400-seat concert hall with a distinctive curved wooden roof structure intended to optimize acoustics. The hall also features adjustable acoustic banners to tailor the sound for different ensembles and performances. Beyond the main hall, the building houses practice rooms, teaching spaces, a music library and administrative offices serving the University’s music department.