“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.
Celebrate the festive season with Britten’s vibrant Ceremony of Carols, alongside all your favourite festive songs.
Hallelujah, it’s time for Handel’s Messiah! Don’t miss this festive favourite, featuring the fabulous Hannah Fraser-Mackenzie, Charlie Tetley, Alex Haigh and Sam Hird as soloists