Dorchester Abbey

A spirited homage to Zoltán Kodály's childhood memories, Dances of Galánta (1933) is a vibrant orchestral showpiece based on 18th-century Hungarian folk music.
The Brahms Double Concerto for Violin and Cello in A minor of 1887, was an olive branch offered to his estranged friend, the great violinist Joseph Joachim, with the cello part written for Joachim's quartet cellist, Robert Hausmann.
Beethoven's Eroica Symphony, originally dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte, whom Beethoven admired as a champion of freedom, the "Heroic" Symphony was renamed in fury when Napoleon crowned himself Emperor in 1804.

The OSJ is joined by Jeneba Kanneh-Mason for her keenly-anticipated debut as Artist in Residence sees her exploring the brilliant soundworld of Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue in a programme steeped in jazz and dance.

An evening that explores the very best of J S Bach's unique genius, including perhaps his most popular Brandenburg Concerto, No. 3, and two peerless Double Concertos, for two Violins, and for Violin and Oboe.

Ding, dong, merrily on high! OSJ Voices will raise the roof in this festive evening of wide-ranging music celebrating Christmas.

From the quiet beauty of the opening to the triumphant “Hallelujah” chorus, Handel’s much-loved masterpiece is filled with moments of drama, joy and sublime beauty. John Lubbock and the orchestra are joined by the OSJ Voices and a stellar line-up of soloists for a very special festive evening of live music.

Ring in the New Year with a joyous evening of waltzes, marches and irresistible dance music guaranteed to raise the Abbey roof.