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Bach Flute Sonatas

Bach’s sonatas for flute are among his best kept secrets. Here we journey from the outright masterpiece that is his Sonata in B minor for flute and harpsichord − with its huge expressive range culminating in bold exuberance − to the experiments with musical fashion…

Sir András Schiff in Recital

As a prelude to the 25th Anniversary of the Oxford Piano Festival we present the Festival’s President Sir András Schiff in recital in the Sheldonian Theatre. Having collaborated with the world’s leading orchestras and conductors, Sir András Schiff now focuses primarily on solo recitals,…

Death and the Maiden

Soloists of the Oxford Philharmonic come together for Schubert’s most profound quartet and, in contrast, his unfailingly heartwarming ‘Trout’ quintet.

St Matthew Passion

We are joined by Oxfordshire choirs and front-rank soloists, conducted by The Queen’s College’s Owen Rees for this monumental performance.

Beethoven Three

Marios Papadopoulos conducts perhaps Beethoven’s own favourite symphony, as well as directing from the keyboard one of Mozart’s most exuberant piano concertos.

Vengerov Plays Brahms

Our season bursts into life with strong emotions. Maxim Vengerov joins us for Brahms's Violin Concerto.

Dvořák Eight

In the atmospheric surroundings of Oxford's own Sheldonian Theatre, Marios Papadopoulos conducts Dvořák's joyous Symphony No. 8.

The Orchestral Music of Afghanistan

A concert celebrating the rich history of traditional Afghan music at a time when making music in Afghanistan is forbidden.

The Creation

We are joined by soloists and the Choir of Merton College for Haydn’s transcendental oratorio, representing chaos and the creation of light.

Mission Earth: FUNomusica Family Concert

Mission Earth Tour Guide Alasdair Malloy leads a school trip from another galaxy to approach and orbit the Earth in our second FUNomusica Family Concert.