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Music at Oxford @musicatoxford.bsky.social · 2d

Chamber music, mechanical sound and stop-motion animation all feature in our next concert, combining in 'Living Ghosts', a world premiere by composer Kenneth Hesketh, a haunting meditation on life’s passing cycles.

Full details: www.musicatoxford.com/whats-on/ken...

Music at Oxford @musicatoxford.bsky.social · 12d

The Christ Church 500 festival kicks off next week with @englishconcert.bsky.social performing Haydn’s Creation

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Haydn: The Creation | Music at Oxford

Haydn's The Creation performed in Christ Church Cathedral Oxford with The English Concert, Christ Church Cathedral Choir and the Frideswide Voices.

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Music at Oxford @musicatoxford.bsky.social · 18d

This Monday, with @elliechan.bsky.social and @drkkennedy.bsky.social

Details: www.musicatoxford.com/whats-on/boo...

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Music at Oxford @musicatoxford.bsky.social · 22d

Just announced!

To celebrate the launch of her book ‘Duet’ Dr Eleanor Chan will be in conversation with Dr Kate Kennedy (author of 'Cello') on Monday 22 September.

Tickets are just £6.50.

Details: www.musicatoxford.com/whats-on/boo...

Book Launch: Dr Eleanor Chan's 'Duet' | Music at Oxford

To celebrate the launch of her book ‘Duet’ Dr Eleanor Chan will be in conversation with Dr Kate Kennedy.

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Music at Oxford @musicatoxford.bsky.social · 26d

We're partnering with Christ Church Cathedral, providing box office services for their forthcoming Christ Church 500 Music Festival. Events include the Phantasm Viol Consort, music by John Taverner and Haydn’s Creation. Browse all concerts on the link:
www.musicatoxford.com/partner-events

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Music at Oxford @musicatoxford.bsky.social · 27d

🎂 Happy Birthday Arvo Pärt!

Today the Estonian composer Arvo Pärt celebrates his 90th birthday.

We're honouring this landmark with our forthcoming festival of his music, but for the time being please join all of us at Music at Oxford in wishing him a wonderful day!

Music at Oxford @musicatoxford.bsky.social · Sep 4

The brilliant Australian String Quartet join us this Saturday for a concert that includes Korngold's String Quartet No.2 Preview it here.

Concert details: www.musicatoxford.com/.../australi...

Music at Oxford @musicatoxford.bsky.social · Aug 21

Our Learning & Participation Manager Felicity recently brought fresh life to the music room at New Marston Primary School – helping teachers to feel confident and inspired to teach music.

Felicity began her maternity leave a few weeks ago & we want to say a big thank you for everything she’s done!

Music at Oxford @musicatoxford.bsky.social · Aug 4

“a refuge from noise, a space for reflection, a sonic form of grace"

With our Festival of the music of Arvo Pärt coming up this November, here's an insightful piece in The Guardian about the composer and his music.

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The god of small things: celebrating Arvo Pärt at 90

The Estonian composer’s music of simplicity, spirituality – and silence – is universally appealing and enduringly rewarding. We pay tribute ahead of his milestone birthday

www.theguardian.com

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Music at Oxford @musicatoxford.bsky.social · Jul 10

Thanks to everyone who came along to the New Zealand Youth Choir last night! They packed out the Sheldonian Theatre and closed our season in real style, bringing the audience to their feet at the end!

Music at Oxford @musicatoxford.bsky.social · Jul 8

We’ve fewer than 100 tickets left for tomorrow’s concert with the New Zealand Youth Choir, who are fresh from winning the Grand Prix of Nations at the European Choir Games in Denmark - the 'Olympic Games' of Choral Music!

Book here: www.musicatoxford.com/whats-on/new...

New Zealand Youth Choir | Music at Oxford

From classics of Western European music to the dynamism of Māori action songs, from emotive spirituals through to music from Samoa be prepared for the incredible vocal skill and unmatched energy of th...

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Music at Oxford @musicatoxford.bsky.social · Jun 29

Tickets are selling fast for our last concert of the season with the inspiring New Zealand Youth Choir - listen to them in action below and secure your seats soon if you want to catch them live!

Book Now: www.musicatoxford.com/.../new-zeal...

Music at Oxford @musicatoxford.bsky.social · Jun 25

📖 Find out more about our new events and have a browse of our shiny new digital brochure: www.musicatoxford.com/new-autumn-s...

New autumn season on sale, featuring Pärt at 90 | Music at Oxford

Our Autumn-Winter season of events has just gone on sale, a major feature of which is a festival celebrating the music of composer Arvo Pärt, a composer whose work connects with today’s audiences like...

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Music at Oxford @musicatoxford.bsky.social · Jun 12

🍂 We interrupt your enjoyment of summer to bring you news of autumn!

Yes, our brand new autumn/winter events programme has just gone on sale.

Full details on the link: www.musicatoxford.com/whats-on/

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Music at Oxford @musicatoxford.bsky.social · Jun 9

With National Volunteering Week just coming to a close we’re taking a moment to celebrate our wonderful volunteer stewards, easily spotted at our events with their red sashes!

Find out how to volunteer on this link, btm or linked page. f the foot of this link: www.musicatoxford.com/careers/

Music at Oxford @musicatoxford.bsky.social · Jun 7

Tonight!! www.musicatoxford.com/whats-on/fre...

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Music at Oxford @musicatoxford.bsky.social · Jun 3

🔜 We're recruiting for a Learning and Participation Manager (Maternity Cover) and the deadline is fast approaching...

Find our full details of this flexible role over on our website - remember to apply by Friday!

www.musicatoxford.com/careers/

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Music at Oxford @musicatoxford.bsky.social · May 31

🎷Jess Gillam takes a moment out from rehearsals to invite you to her concert with the London Mozart Players this Monday at the Sheldonian Theatre. See you there!

Tickets: www.musicatoxford.com/whats-on/lon...

Music at Oxford @musicatoxford.bsky.social · May 30

🎷 The brilliant Jess Gillam joins us on Monday as both soloist and presenter of a very special concert with the London Mozart Players which has folk music as its theme. Featuring Vaughan Williams, Tchaikovsky, James MacMillan and more.

Tickets: www.musicatoxford.com/whats-on/lon...

London Mozart Players with Jess Gillam | Music at Oxford

A concert full of memorable tunes and toe-tapping dances with the electrifying saxophonist Jess Gillam bringing this folk-inspired music for strings to life.

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Music at Oxford @musicatoxford.bsky.social · May 19

Our concert with Kroke tomorrow night, 20 May, is now sold out!
Please call the box office on 01865 244806 or e-mail [email protected] if you would like to be added to the waiting list.

Music at Oxford @musicatoxford.bsky.social · May 16

We’re down to our last few tickets for Kroke! Get them while you can…

Details: www.musicatoxford.com/whats-on/kro...

Music at Oxford @musicatoxford.bsky.social · May 14

A reminder that due to illness tomorrow's organ recital with Stephen Tharp is unfortunately cancelled. All existing ticket holders should have heard from us, but if you've any questions please call the box office on 01865 244806.

Music at Oxford @musicatoxford.bsky.social · Apr 23

"Simply stupendous ... a glorious, shifting collage of sound." - BBC Music Magazine

"Let's just call it social music" - BBC 6

Don't just take our word for it,
the press and radio are also big fans of Laura Jurd - who joins us tomorrow evening at SJE Arts.

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Laura Jurd | Music at Oxford

Enjoy brand new music that takes the listener on a journey of rites and rituals.

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Music at Oxford @musicatoxford.bsky.social · Apr 9

Just announced!
The renowned Sebastian Rochford will join Laura Jurd for her concert with us on 24 April.

The full line up is:
Cori Smith - viola
Tara Cunningham - guitar
Ruth Goller - bass
Sebastian Rochford - drums

Full details and booking: www.musicatoxford.com/whats-on/lau...

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Music at Oxford @musicatoxford.bsky.social · Mar 17

Coming up soon is 'Out of the Deep'

A musical meditation on Oscar Wilde’s letter from prison, it features music by Purcell, Bach and Zelenka and is performed by Vache Baroque and a superb line up of singers.

Full details on the link: www.musicatoxford.com/whats-on/vac...

Vache Baroque: Out of the Deep | Music at Oxford

Vache Baroque will explore themes of love, isolation, and redemption in an absorbing journey of words and music

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