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University of Oxford Faculty of Music New Theatre
Tickets: The Oxford Playhouse 01865 305305

Oxford University Sinfonietta
Wednesday 3rd: Featuring Joe Davies’ Winning entry of OU Sinfonietta composition competition, Robert Saxton’s Psalm a Song ofAscents (Simon Desbruslais, trumpet), Carter’s Brass Quintet, and Stravinsky’s Dumbarton Oaks. Performance: 8pm. Venue: Holywell Music Room. Tickets: £5.00 - £10.00......

For further details and to read The Faculty of Music's review click here
   

 
     
 
City of Oxford Orchestra
Tel: 01865 744457.
Email: info@cityofoxfordorchestra.co.uk
Web: www.cityofoxfordorchestra.co.uk
 
 
 
Glorious Baroque Theatre Oxford
Saturday 25th: The City of Oxford Orchestra open their Summer Season 2009 with Vivaldi's ever popular Four Seasons played and directed by virtouoso violinist Roland Roberts. The renowned oboist, Owen Dennis, will perform Albinoni's exquisite Oboe Concerto and the programme also includes Pachelbel's Canon and Handel's Concerto Grosso No. 1. 'This highly proficient orchestra created plenty of sunshine with a programme that positively shimmered from start to finish' Oxford Times.
Venue: Sheldonian Theatre. Performance: 8.00pm. Tickets: £12- £27.
   
 
 
New Theatre Oxford
George Street, Oxford OX1 2AG
Tel: 0844 847 1585 or visiting our box offices situated on George Street, Oxford.
Web: www.newtheatreoxford.org.uk
 
 
 
Bryan Adams - Special Acoustic Show Theatre Oxford
Monday 6th: Bryan Adams will bring his critically acclaimed solo-acoustic concert tour to the UK this July. Bryan's outstanding live concerts have established him as one of the world's best rock singers, performing over 120 concerts a year. These very special acoustic shows will provide a rare opportunity for fans to see Adams as they've not seen him before.
Performance: Doors 7pm. Tickets: £60.
   
 
 
Jake & Elwood – The Best Blues Brothers Show Ever Theatre Oxford
Tuesday 14th: Calling all soul brothers & sisters everywhere!! Jake & Elwood are legendary characters around the world and are two of the greatest connoisseurs of blues and soul music. Featuring timeless classics, including 'Everybody Needs Somebody' 'Gimme Some Lovin' 'Sweet Home Chicago' and many more. So get ready to party with Jake and Elwood!
Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: £21.50.
   
 
 
Oxford Philomusica
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, Egrove Park, Oxford OX1 5NY
Tel: 020 8450 1060, 01865 305 305 Web: www.oxfordphil.com
 
 
 
Hendel/Mendelssohn Acis and Galatea

Friday 3rd: Jeni Bern Galetea, James Oxley Acis, Nathan Vale Damon, Giles Underwood Polyphemus. Featuring Christ Church Cathedral Choir with Stephen Darlington conductor.
Venue: Sheldonian Theatre. Performance: 8pm.

 
 
 
Alison Balsom, trumpet Music In Oxford

Wednesday 8th: Pleyel Symphonie Periodique in D minor, Haydn Trumpet Concerto in E flat, Cramer Piano Concerto No. 2, Haydn Symphony No. 92 ‘Oxford. Mario Papadopoulos piano/conductor.
Venue: Sheldonian Theatre. Performance: 8pm.

   
 
 
Oxford Philomusica International Piano Festival and Summer Academy Music In Oxford

Monday 27th: Schumann Arabesque in C major, Op. 18; Schumann Fantasie, Op. 17;
Albeniz Three pieces from "Songs of Spain": Danse Espagnole, Cordoba and Seguidi las Mompou Variations on a theme by Chopin; Ginastera Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 53. Alexis Golovine, piano. Venue: Holywell Music Room. Performance: 8pm. Tickets: £20, concessions available.

Tuesday 28th: Haydn Sonate in D major HOBXVI:33, Sonate in B minor HOBXVI:32, Sonate in E flat major HOBXVI:49, Sonate in A flat major HOBXVI:46, Variations in F minor HOBXVII:6, Sonate in C major HOBXVI:50. Fou Ts’ong, piano. Described as the greatest living Chinese-born pianist by Time Magazine and as one of the great pianists of our time by artists such as Martha Argerich and Radu Lupu, Fou Ts’ong visits Oxford to perform a recital of Haydn’s keyboard works in the Holywell Music Room, where Haydn himself has performed. Venue: Holywell Music Room. Performance: 8pm. Tickets: £20, concessions available.

Wednesday 29th: Scriabin Prelude in C sharp minor, Op. 9, No. 1, Nocturne in D flat major, Op. 9, No. 2; Scriabin/Jay Reise Etude in C sharp minor, Op. 2, No. 1; Reger Romanze, Praeludium and Fugue; Kirchner ‘For the Left Hand’; Bach/Brahms Chaconne; Korngold Suite For 2 Violins, Cello And Piano. Gary Graffman, piano. Venue: Jacqueline du Pré Music Building. Performance: 8pm. Tickets: £20, concessions available.

Friday 31st: Schubert Sonata in A major, D 959; Brahms Vier Klavierstucke, Op. 119; Bach Preludes and Fugues from Das Wohltempierte Klavier Volume 2 : No. 22 in B flat major, No. 14 in F sharp minor, No. 24 in B minor; Beethoven Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111. Peter Donohoe, piano. Venue: Christ Church Cathedral. Performance: 8pm. Tickets: £20.

   
 
 
The Oxford Sinfonia
Tickets from Oxford Playhouse 01865 305305.
Tel: 07775 904626.
Web: www.oxfordsinfonia.co.uk
 
 
 
Morwenna Del Mar, Cello soloist with conductor Ben Palmer

Saturday 13th:Morwenna Del Mar, Cello soloist with The Oxford Sinfonia, conductor Ben Palmer. Weber Overture Der Freischutz, Elgar Cello Concerto in E Minor, Brahms Symphony no 3 in F.
Performance: 8pm. Venue: University Church of St Mary, High Street, Oxford.

 
 
 
Janet Lince conducts The Oxford Sinfonia

Saturday 27th: Wagner Siegfried Idyll, Haydn Symphony no 94 ‘Surprise’, Strauss Horn concerto no 1 (soloist Rachel Grovenor), Mendelssohn 'Italian' Symphony.
Performance: 7.30pm. Venue: Parish Church, Deddington.

 
 
 
Music In Adderbury
Tickets: 07976 039385 or Oxford Playhouse (01865 305305) on-line: www.ticketsoxford.com
Web: www.adderburyensemble.co.uk
The Music in Adderbury series was founded in 1987 by Christopher Windass, a violinist with many of the country's ensembles, chamber and symphony orchestras, as well as having a lifelong passion for chamber music. The series takes place in the glorious settings of Adderbury Parish Church. This stunning venue has played host to concerts featuring many of the country's most brilliant musicians and chamber ensembles. Concerts are usually held on Sundays at 7.45pm. See website for forthcoming concerts this Spring.

 
 

Sheldonian Summer Series 2009

‘Exceptional . . sumptuous . . thunderous! Refinement matched with gusto and panache’ The Oxford Times.
Tuesday 21st July: David Lepage (solo violin). Bach Violin Concerto in E Major, Vivaldi Seasons (Autumn and Winter).
Tuesday 28th July: Pachelbel Canon, rest of programme TBA.
Friday 31st July: TBA.
Friday 31st July: TBA.
Tuesday 4th August:TBA.
Friday 7th August:TBA.
Venue: Sheldonian Theatre. Performances: TBA.

 
 
 
Oxford Coffee Concerts
The Holywell Music Room, Holywell Street, Oxford.
Tickets: Playhouse 01865 305305 or 07976 039385 or on the door.
Web:
 
 
 

Simon Crawford (piano) and Philip Moore (piano)

Sunday 12th: Simon Crawford (piano) and Philip Moore (piano).
Holst Quintet for Piano and Wind and Mozart Quintet for Piano and Wind
Time: 11.15am. Venue: Holywell Music Room.

 
 
 

Tom Poster (piano)

Sunday 19th: Tom Poster (piano)
Programme TBA.
Venue: Holywell Music Room. Performance: 11.15am.

 
 
 

Three Peters Piano Trio

Sunday 26th: Three Peters Piano Trio
with Peter Fisher (violin), Peter Adams (cello) and Peter Hewitt (piano). Beethoven piano trio op.1 No.2 in G major, Shostakovich piano trio op.67 in E minor.
Venue: Holywell Music Room. Performance: 11.15am.

 
 
 
Oxford Chamber Music Society
Tickets: Oxford Playhouse 01865 305305.
Web: www.ticketsoxford.com
Web: www.communigate.co.uk/oxford/oxfordchambermusic
 
 
 
London Concertante Music In Oxford

Sunday 18th October: London Concertante play Strauss’s Till Eulenspiegel Einmal Anders and Octets by Francaix and Schubert.
Performance: 3pm. Venue: Holywell Music Room. Tickets: £5.00 - £18.00.

   
 
 
O2 Academy Oxford
190 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UE
Web: www.o2academyoxford.co.uk

The O2 Academy is Oxford's leading live music and club venue. A much respected venue on the live music circuit, it hosts a wide range of music and club nights and has an outstanding reputation and musical heritage.
 
 
 
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The Cat Empire
White Denim
Transformation, Trashy & Room 101
Silversun Pickups
The Birthday Massacre
Failsafe
Glasslights
Transformation, Trashy & Room 101
Spinnerette
The Ghost Of A Thousnad
Athlete
Transformation, Trashy & Room 101
Joshua Radin
Cornershop
Transformation, Trashy & Room 101

   
 
 
University of Oxford Faculty of Music
Tickets: The Oxford Playhouse 01865 305305
Web: www.ticketsoxford.co.uk or on the door
Full listing of the Faculty of Music events on www.music.ox.ac.uk
 
 
 
North Wall Arts Centre
South Parade, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7NN. Box Office: 01865 319450.
Web: www.thenorthwall.com
 
 
 
North Wall Summer Festival Music In Oxford

Wednesday 1st - Saturday 11th: A UK and world premiere from Sir John Tavener, music and conversation from award winning composer George Fenton and his new band, plus acclaimed saxophonist Amy Dickson and more at Oxford's most exciting arts festival.
Performances and Tickets: Phone or visit website for more details..

   
 
 
Charivari Agréable
Tickets at the door or from The Playhouse: 01865 305305. Group concessions: 01865 751928.
Web: www.charivari.co.uk
 
 
 
Early Music by Candlelight" Summer Festival Music In Oxford

Thursday 2nd - Tuesday 28th July:The award-winning Charivari Agréable's famous Summer Festival of Tudor & Baroque Music by Candlelight.

Thursday 2nd July: The Fayrest Queene.
Sunday 5th July: My Heart's a Flutter.
Tuesday 7th July: The King's Own Musick.
Thursday 9th July: Music for Mad George.
Friday 10th July: Two Funerals & a Birthday.
Sunday 12th July: Hausmusik.
Thursday 16th July: My Heart's a Flutter.
Friday 17th July: The Fayrest Queene.
Sunday 19th July: Thy Word is a Lantern.
Tuesday 21st July: Music for Mad George.
Wednesday 22nd July: Hausmusik.
Sunday 26th July: The Fayrest Queene.
Tuesday 28th July: Two Funerals & a Birthday.

Performances: 8pm. Venue: Exeter College Chapel.

   
 
 
Orchestra of St John's
Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester On Thames. Box Office: 0845 680 1926.
Web: www.osj.org.uk
 
 
 
Osj Ensemble Music In Oxford

Friday 18th September: Mozart quintet, Mozart Eine Kleine Nactmusik, Finzi Bagatelles.
Time: 7.30pm. Tickets: £20 and £10.

Come and Sing Haydn's Creation
Saturday19thSeptember.Time: 10.30am

Karavai Balaiaka Quartet
Saturday 19th September.Time: 5.45pm

Vaugh Williams Fantasia on a theme of Thomas Tallis
Saturday 19th September: Elgar- Ellegy, Vaughan Williams - Rhosymedre, Elgar - Introduction and Allegro and Piazzola - Four Seasons with dancers. Time: 7.30pm

Haydn Creation
Sunday 20th September. Time: 7.30pm.

   
 
 
Moonrakers Celtic Music
For further information and musical examples, go to www.moonrakers.net
 
 
 
Charivari Agréable
Tickets at the door or from The Playhouse: 01865 305305. Group concessions: 01865 751928.
Web: www.charivari.co.uk
 
 
 
Oxford Contemporary Music
Tickets available through OCM 0870 750 0659
Web: www.ocmevents.org
 
 
 
The North Wall Arts Centre
South Parade, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7NN. Tel: 01865 319450.
Web: www.thenorthwall.com
 
 
 
Big Village
16b Cherwell Street, Oxford, OX4 1BG.
Tel: 01865 247714. Bookings: 01865 305305
Web: www.bigvillage.org
 
 
 
The Spin
The Wheatsheaf, 129 High Street, Oxford.
Tel: 01865 741909.
Web: www.spinjazz.com
 
 
 
Early Music by Candlelight
Tickets at the door or from The Playhouse: 01865 305305. Group concessions: 01865 751928.
Web: www.charivari.co.uk
 
 
 
Oxford Lieder
12 Windrush, Nr. Burford, Oxon, OX18 4TS. Tickets: 01865 305305.
Web: www.oxfordlieder.co.ukOnline booking: www.ticketsoxford.com
 
 
 
The Sixteen
Box Office: 01865 305 305
Web: www.the-sixteen.org.uk
Web: www.ticketsoxford.com
 
 
 
Oxford Chamber Music Festival
Information: www.oxfordfestival.com
Tickets: www.ticketsoxford.com or
Tel: 01865 305305
 
 
 
Oxford Chamber Orchestra
Tickets: Tel: 01865 305305 Oxford Playhouse or on the door.
Web: www.ouco.net
 
 
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