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Oxford Philomusica is Oxford's professional symphony orchestra, whose year-round programme of classical concerts and ever-increasing touring programme has attracted consistent critical praise and loyal and growing public support. This rapid rise in the Orchestra's standing is founded on uncompromising artistic standards, maintained by some of the very best orchestral musicians in London, Oxford and the Thames Valley.
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The Eight Seasons`
Oxford Philomusica's dazzling principal string players feature in a fascinating double bill. Vivaldi's enchanting quartet of concertos are presented alongside the colourful evocations of stor Piazzolla, the Argentinian master of the 'new tango'. The notion that at any given moment there exist opposite seasons in each hemisphere is the inspiration for this thrilling combination of works. [more…]
The Eight Seasons
Oxford's acclaimed Orchestra returns to Cheltenham Town Hall to present the talented Soloists of Oxford Philomusica the Orchestra's dazzling principal players in a fascinating double bill. Vivaldi's enchanting quartet of concertos takes us on a vivid journey through the four seasons. So accurate are his musical interpretations of the cycle of life that the audience, with just a little imagination, can feel the light showers of spring, the lazy summer heat, the exertions of the autumn harve [more…]
Bach and Stravinsky
STRAVINSKY Three Pieces for String Quartet - Arranged for String Orchestra by Karin Ben-Josef C.P.E BACH Sinfonia in E minor, Wq. 177/H. 652 DORMAN Concerto for Mandolin J.S. BACH Concerto for Harpsichord No. 1 in D minor - Arranged for Mandolin by Avi Avital STRAVINSKY Concerto for Strings in D major Avi Avital - mandolin Karin Ben-Josef - conductor Grammy nominated mandolin virtuoso Avi Avital acclaimed for his 'exquisitely sensitive playing' by the New York Times showcases the un [more…]
Acis and Galatea
HANDEL arr. MENDELSSOHN Acis and Galatea Christ Church Cathedral Choir Stephen Darlington - conductor Following their critically acclaimed recording of Mendelssohn's arrangement of Handel's enchanting pastoral, the Philomusica and the Choir of Christ Church Cathedral take this true Oxford project to the stage - just a stone's throw away from where Mendelssohn's original score lies in the Bodleian Library - 270 years after Handel conducted his work in the Great Hall in Christ Church. [more…]
Mahan Esfahani
J.S. BACH Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major J.S. BACH Concerto for Harpsichord No. 1 in D minor W.F. BACH Adagio and Fugue for 2 Flutes and Strings in D minor C.P.E. BACH Concerto for Flute in D minor Mahan Esfahani - harpsichord/director Harpsichord virtuoso and guest director Mahan Esfahani a former Radio 3 New Generation Artist who has been hailed by Opera Today as 'the leading harpsichordist of his generation' joins Oxford Philomusica for a glorious programme that explores the [more…]
Baroque Trio
HANDEL Concerto a Quattro in D minor GEMINIANI Cello Sonata in D minor, Op. 5, No. 2 MARAIS Les Folies d'Espagne J.S. BACH Violin Sonata in C minor ARNE Harpsichord Sonata in G major TELEMANN Trio Sonata in G minor Tams Andrs - violin Tim Watts - oboe Peter Adams - cello Adrienne Black - harpsichord Selected by our principal players, this exquisite feast of baroque gems from the finest composers of the era casts some lesser known works into the spotlight. Tickets £20 [more…]
Vivaldi Gloria
VIVALDI Concerto for Violin, 2 Oboes and 2 Horns in D major VIVALDI Concerto for Violin, Solo Oboe, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes and Bassoon in G minor VIVALDI Concerto for Violin, Cello, 2 Oboes, 2 Horns and Bassoon in F major VIVALDI Gloria The Soloists of Oxford Philomusica Echoris - choir Marios Papadopoulos - director The magnificence of Vivaldi's choral writing shines through his best-loved masterpiece, Gloria a work that provides a majestic finale to this celebration of the great Venetia [more…]
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Andrs Schiff Piano Recital
BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata No. 4 in E flat major, Op. 7, 'Grand Sonata' SCHUBERT Piano Sonata in B flat major, D. 960 Andrs Schiff - piano Andrs Schiff is one of the most universally admired pianists of his generation. He will demonstrate his exceptional interpretive artistry as he opens our annual Piano Festival's series of evening recitals and concerts with Beethoven's little-heard Piano Sonata No. 4 a work, though of relative obscurity, is abound with a brilliant boldness and energy. Schu [more…]
Nicola Benedetti and Oxford Philomusica
Shostakovich Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op 77/99 Prokofiev Lieutenant Kije Suite, Op. 60 Stravinsky The Firebird Suite Nicola Benedetti - violin Marios Papadopoulous - conductor Following her spellbinding performance at the Last Night of the 2012 BBC Proms, violinist Nicola Benedetti needs absolutely no introduction. We're delighted that she is joining Oxford Philomusica to perform Shostakovich's Violin Concerto in Basingstoke, Aylesbury and Oxford. The Orchestra will al [more…]
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