Join critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, Taskmaster champion, and award-winning broadcaster John Robins in conversation about alcohol addiction and the journey to sobriety What is an alcoholic? John will be heading out on tour to celebrate the publication of his beautifully written, moving and darkly funny forthcoming memoir, Thirst. He will tell the story of his […]
Following the success of our last concert featuring Shostakovich's Symphony No.5, OUPhil are delighted to return to the Sheldonian Theatre under the baton of conductor Joe Sollis. We will be bringing you a programme featuring Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F, and Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition. Our soloist is the spectacular Rufus Edwards. Join us […]
A gigantean celebration of nature, love, and life, the Symphony is the quintessential example of Mahler's Symphonic thesis: 'The Symphony must be like the World, it must embrace everything'. From […]
Brahms Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45 Soprano: Fflur Wyn Baritone: James Atkinson Crouch End Festival Chorus Conductor: Marios Papadopoulos In 1857, grieving his late mother, Johannes Brahms began work on his choral masterpiece Ein deutsches Requiem. Brahms’s colleague Schumann believed Brahms would deliver ‘wonderful glimpses of the spirit world’. Brahms obliged with a Requiem unlike any other: […]
World class cellist Mischa Maisky joins Christoph Eschenbach as he returns to the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra for an evening of captivating Romantic works Mendelssohn Ruy Blas, Op. 95 Tchaikovsky Nocturne No. 4 for cello and orchestra, Op. 19 Bruch Kol Nidrei, Op. 47 Respighi Adagio con variazione, P. 133 Schumann Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 61 Cello: Mischa Maisky […]
In this work Elgar continues his presentation of the narrative of the Apostles and the early Christian church. Oxford Bach choir is joined by The Bournemouth Symphony orchestra and soloists Sophie Bevan, Catherine Wyn-Rogers Benjamin Hulett and Gareth Brynmor. This work complements the choir’s performance of Elgar’s ‘The Apostles’ performed by the choir in March […]
Opus 48, together with the incredible talents of the Musical and Amicable Society orchestra and rising star soloists, brings this monumental score to the splendour of Oxford’s Sheldonian Theatre Johann Sebastian Bach’s Mass in B Minor stands as a pinnacle of the choral repertoire. Completed in the final years of his life, the Mass represents […]
The exceptional Nicola Benedetti joins Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra to perform Elgar's Violin Concerto in B minor and Enigma Variations in collaboration with Oxford Festival of the Arts Elgar Violin Concerto in B minor, Op. 61 Elgar Enigma Variations, Op. 36 Nicola Benedetti violin Marios Papadopoulos conductor The great violinist Fritz Kreisler rated Edward Elgar alongside Beethoven and Brahms. When […]
What is an alcoholic? John will be heading out on tour to celebrate the publication of his beautifully written, moving and darkly funny forthcoming memoir, Thirst. He will tell the story of his life through the lens of alcohol, the drinks that made him, and those that broke him. From his earliest drinking experiences – […]
Join us at the Sheldonian Theatre for an evening with Jackie Morris & Robert MacFarlane talking about their latest collaboration. The Book of Birds From the creators of the internationally bestselling, award-winning, multi-adapted phenomenon The Lost Words: a dazzling celebration of birdlife in Britain, re-imagining the classic field guide for a new generation of nature lovers […]
Celebrating the birthday of composer and conductor Sir John Rutter Grieg Holberg Suite, Op. 40 Bach Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C minor, BWV 1060R Rutter Suite for Strings Rutter Suite Antique Delius Two Aquarelles Elgar Introduction and Allegro for Strings, Op. 47 Sir John Rutter conductor Join the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra for a joyful evening celebrating a significant birthday of […]
Ravel Le tombeau de Couperin Saint-Saëns Violin Concerto No. 3 in B minor, Op. 61 Sibelius Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43 Alexandra Conunova violin Andreas Ottensamer conductor After writing two light but entertaining violin concertos, Saint-Saëns upped his game in 1880. In his Violin Concerto No. 3, he delivered a deliciously scored masterpiece characterised by its brilliant […]
