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 […]
Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis Stephen Hough Piano Concerto, ‘The World of Yesterday’ Brahms Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73 Sir Stephen Hough piano Marios Papadopoulos conductor Johannes Brahms looked out over an Austrian lake as he worked on his Symphony No. 2. The music captures the menacing yet mellifluous view of nature he […]
Join us for an unforgettable performance with acclaimed conductor Daniel Harding Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23 Dvořák Symphony No. 8 in G major, Op. 88 Tony Siqi Yun piano Daniel Harding conductor Join us for an unforgettable performance as the acclaimed conductor Daniel Harding leads the Orchestra in a programme that promises to […]
