A soaring solo violin, a gentle harp, the warmth of a string orchestra… Schoenberg’s atmospheric Notturno for Strings and Harp, composed when he was just 17, is an underperformed delight. Join us to discover this gorgeous work alongside beautiful pieces by Wolf Ferrari, Debussy and Suk, performed with the wonderful Keziah Thomas.
A soaring solo violin, a gentle harp, the warmth of a string orchestra… Schoenberg’s atmospheric Notturno for Strings and Harp, composed when he was just 17, is an underperformed delight. Join us to discover this gorgeous work alongside beautiful pieces by Wolf Ferrari, Debussy and Suk, performed with the wonderful Keziah Thomas.
“He brings the songs to life with warmth and wit.“ — The Times
If you’re a lover of song you’re in for a real treat this October. Join Julien van Mellaerts and Orchestra of St John’s for the world premiere of Schumann’s transfixing Dichterliebe, newly orchestrated by conductor John Lubbock, and enjoy gems from the choral repertoire by Bruckner, Stanford and Liszt, performed by the OSJ Oxford Voices
New Zealand baritone Julien van Mellaerts joins us for only the second performance of John Lubbock’s orchestration of Schumann’s gripping Dichterliebe, alongside Brahms Variations on a theme of Haydn
Join us for wonderful evening of sublime French choral favourites, from Fauré’s serene Cantique de Jean Racine to Saint-Saëns’ Calme des nuits. Plus Schubert Symphony no 5
A lively evening of music perfect for warding off the winter chill! We present Schubert’s romping Fifth Symphony alongside songs by Fauré and Saint-Saëns with star soloists Frazer Scott and Hannah Fraser Mackenzie.