Past concerts
Wednesday 3 March 2010
St Catherine’s College, 8pm
College Series
- MozartPiano Quintet in E flat, K. 452Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550
- Marios Papadopoulos Piano/conductor
As part of our Oxford College Series and Educational Programme, Oxford Philomusica will collaborate with St Catz and a small group of exceptionally talented musicians from the College, to present one of the most revered chamber works, Mozart’s Piano Quintet, and the same composer’s perennial masterpiece, Symphony No. 40 in G minor. This concert is an early contribution to Catz50, a birthday celebration of the foundation of St Catherine’s College.
Saturday 6 February 2010
Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm
Baroque Masterworks II
- HandelWater Music Suite No. 3 in G, HWV 350
- TelemannWater Music Overture in C, TWV 55:C3
- MarcelloOboe Concerto in D minor
- BachBrandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F, BWV 1047
- Marios Papadopoulos Director
Oxford Philomusica’s virtuoso wind players step into the limelight for Handel’s elegant Flute Suite from The Water Music, a delightful Oboe Concerto by the Venetian Marcello, and a spectacular finale – Bach’s ‘high-wire’ Second Brandenburg Concerto. The programme, again directed by Marios Papadopoulos in his ‘first-amongst-equals’ Kapellmeister role, is completed by Telemann’s depiction of the ebb and flow
of the Elbe.
Saturday 6 February 2010
Sheldonian Theatre, 7pm
Oxfordshire County Music Service Award
Young Artists' Platform
- BrahmsSonata for Cello in E minor, Op. 38 (1st mov.)
- SchumannSonata for Violin in A minor, Op. 105 (1st mov.)
- Pablo de SarasateMalaguena
- Clifford Carr Violin
- Gilly McMullin Cello
Oxford Philomusica's Young Artists Platform continues with a recital from young Oxfordshire musicians. The recital begins at 7pm and is free to
all ticket holders attending the evening concert.
Sunday 24 January 2010
Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, 7.30pm
Baroque Masterworks I
- VivaldiConcerto No. 8 for 2 violins in A minor, RV 522
- BachSuite No. 3 in D, BWV 1068 ‘Air on the G String’
- TelemannDon Quixote Suite
- PachelbelCanon
- BachBrandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G, BWV 1048
- VivaldiConcerto No. 10 for 4 violins in B minor, RV 580
- Marios Papadopoulos Director
Competition: Win a pair of tickets to this concert (click here to enter)
In this first of two Baroque concerts, the string soloists of Oxford Philomusica play concertos by Vivaldi and Bach juxtaposed with Telemann’s suitably quirky portrayal of Don Quixote, Bach’s Air from the Third Orchestral Suite and Pachelbel’s famous Canon.
Saturday 23 January 2010
Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm
Baroque Masterworks I
- VivaldiConcerto No. 8 for 2 violins in A minor, RV 522
- BachSuite No. 3 in D, BWV 1068 ‘Air on the G String’
- TelemannDon Quixote Suite
- PachelbelCanon
- BachBrandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G, BWV 1048
- VivaldiConcerto No. 10 for 4 violins in B minor, RV 580
- Marios Papadopoulos Director
In this first of two Baroque concerts, the string soloists of Oxford Philomusica play concertos by Vivaldi and Bach juxtaposed with Telemann’s suitably quirky portrayal of Don Quixote, Bach’s Air from the Third Orchestral Suite and Pachelbel’s famous Canon.
Sunday 3 January 2010
Oxford Town Hall, 3.30pm
Traditional Viennese New Year’s Concert
- RossiniOverture to William Tell
- MozartSinfonia Concertante for Winds in E flat, K. 297b
- StraussWaltzes, Polkas & Marches
- John Georgiadis Conductor
Five cellists and four principal wind players – all drawn from the Orchestra’s own ranks – feature in Rossini’s most famous overture and Mozart’s elegantly genial concertante, before the familiar figure of John Georgiadis opens his New Year’s selection of Viennese bon-bons. A not-to-be-missed start to 2010!
Friday 18 December 2009
Sheldonian Theatre, 7.30pm
Christmas Concert
- Howard BlakeA Month in the Country Suite for stringsFlute Concerto for flute and stringsFour Songs of the NativitySuite from the Ballet of the Snowman
- Howard Blake Conductor
- Anthony Robb Flute
- Oxford Philomusica Chorus
This evening’s Christmas Concert is going ahead despite the adverse weather conditions.
This year’s Christmas Concert is a real cracker! Oxford Philomusica is delighted to welcome Howard Blake to direct a wide-ranging programme of his own music, including the unforgettable Walking in the Air.
Thursday 3 December 2009
Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm
Brahms Series
- BrahmsPiano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15Piano Concerto No. 2 in B♭ major, Op. 83
- Marios Papadopoulos Piano
- Lukas Karytinos Conductor
The opportunity to compare Brahms’ two Piano Concertos side by side in performance occurs only rarely – not least by virtue of the formidable challenge presented to the soloist. That challenge is met with characteristic courage by Oxford Philomusica’s tireless founder, Marios Papadopoulos, who, this evening, makes a remarkable 100th appearance at the Sheldonian Theatre as
the Orchestra’s Music Director.
Sponsored by Dr Michael Peagram, Bletchingdon Park
Thursday 26 November 2009
Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm
Brahms Series
- BrahmsViolin Concerto in D major, Op. 77Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98
- Alissa Margulis Violin
- Marios Papadopoulos Conductor
The Orchestra’s survey of the symphonies
of Brahms concludes with Brahms’ final thoughts in the medium, perhaps the most emotionally comprehensive of the four, by turns purposeful, tranquil, joyous and, ultimately, compellingly powerful. Alissa Margulis, endorsed by Mischa Maisky as ‘a brilliant young violinist’ plays Brahms’ Concerto, justly loved as much for its elegiac Adagio as its infectiously vital ‘Gypsy’ finale.
Sponsored by Sir Robert and Lady Horton
Wednesday 18 November 2009
MINI Plant Oxford, 7.45pm
'1959 – It was a very good year…'
- Ronnie Scott's Big Band
- Oxford Philomusica
- Pete Long Director
- Liane Carroll
- The London Voices
This concert sees the meeting of two great British icons, both celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. The Ronnie Scott Big Band will be coming to the MINI Plant Oxford to mark the birthday of the designer of the classic Mini, Sir Alec Issigonis.
For its third appearance at the car plant, Oxford Philomusica will team up with the jazz band to recreate a 1950s jazz club feel. It was a magical era when popular music was coloured by the sophisticated instrumentations of arrangers like Nelson Riddle, and delivered by a string of unforgettable artists like Frank Sinatra.
Programme to include:
Take Five, Got You Under My Skin, Mack The Knife, Lady Is A Tramp, From Russia With Love, Moon River, Bring Me Sunshine, Cheek To Cheek, I Could Have Danced All Night.
A limited number of free post-concert tours of MINI Plant Oxford will be available on a first come, first served basis through Oxford Philomusica on 020 8450 1060. Places will be confirmed by separate ticket. Not open to people with a heart pacemaker or children under the age of 14.
