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United Kingdom Mendelssohn, Elijah: Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha (soprano), Angharad Lyddon (mezzo-soprano), Belinda Gifford-Guy (treble), Trystan Llŷr-Griffiths (tenor), Sir Bryn Terfel (bass-baritone), Crouch End Festival Chorus, Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra / John Lubbock (conductor). Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, 1.12.2024. (CR)
Oxford International Song Festival
Cities of Song: People, Places, Music
11 to 26 October 2024
The UK’s largest song festival, now in its 23rd year, features 70 events over 16 days.
World premiere includes a unique reimagining of the Bhagavad Gita by Indian-American composer Reena Esmail.
A headline series of evening song recitals is complemented by a wide range of other events, including chamber and choral music, talks, tours, masterclasses, and more.
With tickets starting at £7, several free events, £10 tickets for under-35s at every event, and a choice of discounts and concessionary rates, the Festival is accessible to all.
United Kingdom New Chamber Opera – Haydn, La vera costanza: Soloists, The Band of Instruments / Steven Devine (conductor). New College, Oxford, 26.6.2024. (CR)
United Kingdom Berlioz and Brahms: Sophie Bevan (soprano), Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra / Ryan Wigglesworth (conductor). Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford 18.1.2024. (CR)
United Kingdom Palazzo, Mendelssohn, and Schubert: Alexandra Conunova (violin), Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra / Marios Papadopoulos and Marcello Palazzo (conductors). Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, 15.12.2023. (CR)
United Kingdom Gabriel Jackson, The Christmas Story: Girl Choristers of Merton College (conductor, Carys Lane), Owen Chan & François Cloete (organ), The Choir of Merton College, Kyan Quartet, Oxford Contemporary Sinfonia / Benjamin Nicholas (conductor). Chapel of Merton College, Oxford, 10.12.2023. (JQ)
United Kingdom Oxford International Song Festival 2023 [4] – Wolf: Thomas Oliemans (baritone), Hans Eijsackers (piano). Holywell Music Room, Oxford 24.10.2023. (CR)
United Kingdom Oxford International Song Festival 2023 [3] – Schubert, Vaughan Williams: Anna Cavaliero (soprano), Robin Tritschler (tenor), James Turnbull (oboe), Dame Janet Suzman (reader), Graham Johnson (piano). Holywell Music Room, Oxford, 22.10.2023. (CR)
