An exciting mix of classic orchestral chamber music, featuring Handel, Vivaldi, Barber and CPE Bach. Programme is Handel's Concerto Grosso Op 3, no 2, Vivaldi's concerto in G minor RV157, Finzi's Romance, Beethoven's Symphony no.1 (arr. wind decet, 2nd and 4th movements), Dvorak's Czech suite (arr. wind decet), Barber's Adagio and ending with CPE Bach's Symphony No 1.
On 28 Sept, we welcome the return of Joe Davies to conduct our 40th Anniversary concert. And in celebration, Joe has arranged Tallis' iconic 40-part 'Spem in alium', with players occupying all corners of the church. It will be memorable.
We will also play Elgar’s fabulous Introduction and Allegro for strings, Stravinsky’s Concerto for Piano and Winds and end with Dvorak’s Symphony no. 6 in D.
Following a memorable concert featuring Jennifer Pike 2 years ago, Robert Weaver returns to conduct us in the Sheldonian on 1 Feb 25. We are joined by the internationally-renowned soprano Rachel Nicholls, who sings Richard Strauss' incomparable Four Last Songs. To set the scene we open with the Prelude and Liebestod from Wagner's Tristan and Isolde. We conclude with Dvorak's ever popular New World Symphony.
We are joining Oxford Orpheus in their annual 'Come and Sing' fund-raining event: we are performing the dramatic Verdi Requiem in the Town Hall at 19.30 on Sat 22 Feb.
We are delighted to welcome back George Caird to conduct us in a programme featuring Gerard Flotats playing Dvorak's Cello Concerto No1. We start with Smetana's Overture The Bartered Bride and conclude with Beethoven's Symphony No 6 ‘Pastoral’.
Concert is on 28 Jun at St Mary’s Church, High Street, Oxford. Tickets on sale soon
