Oxford Philomusica

Oxfords Professional Symphony Orchestra

Oxford Philomusica
In Residence at the University of Oxford

Concerts
January - December 2013

Concerts January - December 2013

Diary January - December 2013

January
Saturday 26 January Sheldonian Theatre Symphonic Schubert Sunday 27 January Merton College Chamber Series 4

Priority booking for Friends & Patrons opens on 7 January (01865 980 980 only) Subscription booking - 4 or more concerts - opens on 14 January (01865 980 980 only) Tickets are available to buy on general sale from 21 January

April
Monday 1 April Sheldonian Theatre Valery Gergiev Tuesday 9 April Sheldonian Theatre Vengerov Masterclass Wednesday 10 April Sheldonian Theatre Maxim Vengerov 5 Saturday 20 April Sheldonian Theatre Youth Concerto Competition Final 7

Thursday 23 May The Anvil, Basingstoke Nicola Benedetti 11 Friday 24 May Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Nicola Benedetti 11 Saturday 25 May Sheldonian Theatre Nicola Benedetti

July
Saturday 6 July Sheldonian Theatre Acis and Galatea Thursday 11 July Sheldonian Theatre Mahan Esfahani 14

August
Thursday 1 August Sheldonian Theatre Federico Colli and OP 16 Friday 2 August Holywell Music Room Hseyin Sermet 17 Saturday 3 August University Church of St Mary the Virgin Mahan Esfahani and OP 17 Sunday 4 August Jacqueline du Pr Music Building Participants Recital 17 Monday 5 August Sheldonian Theatre Winterreise

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February
Saturday 9 February * Sheldonian Theatre Post Romanticism Saturday 23 February Sheldonian Theatre Mozart and Bruckner

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June
Thursday 13 June Sheldonian Theatre Nigel Kennedy 12

Saturday 13 July Holywell Music Room Baroque Trio 15 Saturday 20 July Sheldonian Theatre Vivaldi Gloria

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March
Thursday 7 March Sheldonian Theatre Russian Greats 6

Sunday 21 April Oxford Town Hall FUNomusica 9 Saturday 27 April * Sheldonian Theatre Young Apollo

Tuesday 18 June The North Wall Theatre Chamber Series 13 Thursday 20 June Cheltenham Town Hall The Eight Seasons 13 Friday 21 June St Georges Bristol The Eight Seasons

Saturday 27 July Christ Church Cathedral Trumpet Soloists 15 Sunday 28 July Christ Church Cathedral Andrs Schiff 16 Monday 29 July Holywell Music Room Peter Frankl 16 Tuesday 30 July Christ Church Cathedral Stephen Kovacevich 16

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Sunday 24 March The North Wall Theatre Chamber Series 6 Thursday 28 March Sheldonian Theatre B minor Mass

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May
Friday 17 May * Sheldonian Theatre English Strings 10

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Saturday 29 June Sheldonian Theatre Bach and Stravinsky

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Welcome from Marios Papadopoulos, Music Director

October
Thursday 10 October Sheldonian Theatre The Eight Seasons 18

November
Saturday 2 November # Sheldonian Theatre Beethoven II 20 Saturday 9 November St Georges Bristol Beethoven in Bristol 21 Sunday 10 November# Sheldonian Theatre Beethoven III 21 Saturday 16 November# Sheldonian Theatre Beethoven IV 22 Saturday 23 November# Sheldonian Theatre Beethoven V 22 Thursday 28 November Cheltenham Town Hall Beethoven in Cheltenham 23 Saturday 30 November Sheldonian Theatre Beethoven VI 23

Welcome to a new year and to what is certainly going to be Oxford Philomusicas most exciting yet. Oxford Philomusica is now well established as one of the UKs leading orchestras attracting some of the worlds greatest artists. Our stellar lineup for 2013 includes artists such as Valery Gergiev, Maxim Vengerov, Nicola Benedetti, Nigel Kennedy and Anne-Sophie Mutter, to name just a few. The versatility of the Philomusicas magnificent musicians allows us to embrace all musical genres and present a wide range of repertoire spanning four centuries of great music: from the baroque to the contemporary. Beethoven is featured prominently in the autumn as we celebrate our 15th anniversary. As always, we nurture new talent and encourage young audiences through our Youth Concerto Competition, the Young Artists Platform of pre-concert performances and our muchloved FUNomusica concerts for those from 4 years. I hope you will join us for a thrilling musical journey.

Saturday 12 October Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Beethoven in Aylesbury 18 Friday 18 October Kings Place, London Bach Unwrapped Saturday 26 October# Sheldonian Theatre Beethoven I Sunday 27 October Oxford Town Hall FUNomusica

December
Wednesday 4 December Sheldonian Theatre Anne-Sophie Mutter 24 Saturday 14 December Sheldonian Theatre Christmas Oratorio 25

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* Pre-concert Event: Young Artists Platform # Pre-concert Recital: Beethoven Violin and Piano Sonatas

Saturday 26 January Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Sunday 27 January TS Eliot Theatre, Merton College, 3pm

Symphonic Schubert
Schubert Symphony No. 8 in B minor, D. 759, The Unfinished Symphony No. 9 in C major, D. 944, The Great Marios Papadopoulosconductor The Philomusica celebrates the genius of Franz Schubert with a performance of two of the composers best known symphonies: the aptly-titled Great, and the magnificent Unfinished. The reason for Schuberts abandonment of his eighth symphony six years before his death remains a hotly debated topic, not least because the completed movements include some of the most glorious of all the composers music.
Tickets 37 26 17.50 10

Chamber Series
scriabin Piano Sonata No. 4 in F sharp major, Op. 30 Borodin String Quartet No. 2 in D major Shostakovich Piano Quintet in G minor, Op. 57 The Soloists of Oxford Philomusica David Malusapiano The Orchestras principal players present an afternoon of Russian chamber music: Shostakovichs only quintet an emotionally charged masterpiece composed during the Second World War and Borodins enchantingly beautiful second String Quartet, written by the composer as a love-letter to his wife. The Soloists are joined by pianist David Malusa who will also perform Scriabins curiously mystical Sonata No. 4.
Tickets 20

(includes interval tea and biscuits) Sponsored by Elizabeth and David Ure and Celia and Andrew Curran

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Saturday 9 February Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Pre-concert Event
Saturday 9 February Sheldonian Theatre, 7pm

Saturday 23 February Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Post Romanticism
Schoenberg Verklrte Nacht, Op. 4 Mahler Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (Songs of a Wayfarer) Wagner Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde Ivan Ludlowbaritone Marios Papadopoulosconductor A concert of passionate late 19th century Austro-German works. The Philomusicas impressive string players will be showcased in Schoenbergs Verklrte Nacht, before Mahlers first song cycle is performed by Ivan Ludlow, a regular guest at some of Europes most prestigious opera houses. Both Schoenberg and Mahler were profoundly influenced by Wagner, and so one of the latters most significant works will provide the perfect close to the evening.
Tickets 37 26 17.50 10

Mozart and Bruckner

Mozart Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466 bruckner Symphony No. 4 in E flat major, Romantic Marios Papadopoulos piano/conductor Oxford Philomusicas founder and music director, Marios Papadopoulos, makes a welcome return to the keyboard to perform Mozarts Piano Concerto No. 20 a work dramatic and delicate in turn, with a gloriously romantic second movement. The programme continues with Bruckners Fourth Symphony, which the composer himself christened Romantic. It was his first great success, and has endured as one of the most popular of all symphonies. This rich and majestic work will give full reign to the Orchestras talent and guarantees to enthral the audience.
Tickets 37 26 17.50 10

Young Artists Platform Oxfordshire County Music Service Award

Programme to include works by: Svendsen, Vivaldi, brahms Lucy Fosterviolin Bethan Emily Roseviolin
A chance to hear two of Oxfordshires most talented young musicians perform a programme of chamber music.
Free admission

Sponsored by Celia and Andrew Curran

Thursday 7 March Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Russian Greats
Christopher Garrard Broken Thumbs (world premiere) Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35 Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47 Natalia Lomeikoviolin Marios Papadopoulosconductor

Oxford Philomusica Concertmaster Natalia Lomeiko takes centre stage in Tchaikovskys sumptuous Violin Concerto, the perfect showcase for her combination of technical mastery and enchanting musicianship. The Orchestra will also perform one of the most magnificent 20th century orchestral works: Shostakovichs profoundly moving and politically-charged Fifth Symphony, written during the height of Stalins regime. Oxford Philomusica is pleased to champion once again the musical talent produced by Oxford University by giving the world premiere of a work by Christopher Garrard selected from its 2012 Composers Workshop.
Tickets 37 26 17.50 10

Sunday 24 March The North Wall Theatre, 3pm

Thursday 28 March Sheldonian Theatre, 7.30pm

Chamber Series
Mozart Divertimento in D major, K. 136 Beethoven String Quartet in C minor, Op. 18, No. 4 Ravel String Quartet in F major The Soloists of Oxford Philomusica Three invigorating string quartets highlight the outstanding interpretive skills of our principal string players. Though grounded in classical tradition, Beethovens String Quartet No. 4 looks forward to a new musical era and Ravels ever-popular String Quartet, awash with sensual melodies, exotic flair, and rhythms of a compelling vibrancy, is often considered his first masterpiece. Tripping along in a bright and carefree manner, Mozarts Divertimento in D major provides the perfect start to the concert.
Tickets 20

B minor Mass
Bach B minor Mass Mhairi Lawson soprano Diana Moore alto Joshua Ellicott tenor Simon Kirkbride bass Echoris choir Peter Schreier conductor Join us for a performance of Bachs awe-inspiring choral masterpiece, one of the most celebrated of all time. A starry line-up of singers will be directed by the highly-esteemed German conductor Peter Schreier, who will draw upon his own long and distinguished career as one of the worlds leading tenors to make this an unmissable concert.
Tickets 37 26 17.50 10

Sponsored by George and Aspasia Leventis

(includes interval tea and biscuits)

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Valery Gergiev and Oxford Philomusica

Monday 1 April Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Strauss Metamorphosen Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56, Scottish Valery Gergievconductor Valery Gergiev is one of the greatest conductors alive today. Acclaimed by The Guardian for his truly inspirational music making, the legendary maestro has conducted all of the worlds major orchestras. This evening he will focus his exceptional creative force on the Philomusica, directing them in Strauss tragic Metamorphosen a poignant lament borne from the composers despair at the destruction of German music and Mendelssohns evocative impression of Scotland.
Tickets 50 35 25 15

Monday 1 April Sheldonian Theatre, 12 - 12.45pm

University Residency Programme 2013

Masterclass with Valery Gergiev

An unmissable opportunity to watch the maestro work with two conducting students on Tchaikovskys Serenade for Strings.
Tickets 15 10

Sponsored by Margarita Louis-Dreyfus

Maxim Vengerov and Oxford Philomusica

Wednesday 10 April Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Britten Violin Concerto in D minor Op. 15 Dvok Violin Concerto in A minor Op. 53 Maxim Vengerovviolin Marios Papadopoulosconductor Hot on the heels of Maestro Gergievs visit comes another supreme Russian artist: the virtuoso violinist Maxim Vengerov. Vengerov recently reclaimed his position as one of the worlds leading soloists following a four year absence caused by injury, when he focussed on his conducting career. Here, though, he will be showcasing his remarkable skill as a player when he joins the Orchestra for a stunning double bill which will turn the spotlight on two often-overlooked violin concerti: Brittens abstract prelude to WW2, and Dvoraks beguiling and brilliantly romantic work.
Tickets 50 35 25 15

Tuesday 9 April Sheldonian Theatre, 11am - 12.30pm

University Residency Programme 2013

Masterclass with Maxim Vengerov

Witness a masterclass by one of the worlds most acclaimed musicians.
Tickets 15 10

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Sunday 21 April Oxford Town Hall, 3pm

Clowning Around
FUNomusica Family Concert
Alasdair Malloy presenter Roll up, roll up and join Alasdair Malloy and his cavalcade of Philomusica clowns for an afternoon of circus-inspired shenanigans. Come dressed in your best circus gear we hope to see lots of red noses!
Pre-concert craft activities at 2pm Concert most suitable for ages 4-8 Concert ends 4pm

Saturday 20 April Sheldonian Theatre, 7.30pm

Youth Concerto Competition Final

John Traillconductor Three talented finalists of the Oxford Philomusica and Oxfordshire County Music Service Youth Concerto Competition each perform a concerto of their choice in a concert to showcase and reward the outstanding young musical talent that flourishes in Oxfordshire. The panel of distinguished adjudicators will announce the winner the same evening. The prize will be an invitation to play a concerto with Oxford Philomusica in their Sheldonian Series the following season.
Tickets 30 22 15 10 Sponsored by Mike and Heather Dalgleish and Robin Stainer Co-sponsored by David and Sue Jackson

Tickets adults 8 children 2

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Saturday 27 April Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Friday 17 May Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Pre-concert Event
Friday 17 May Sheldonian Theatre, 7pm

Young Apollo
Haydn Symphony No. 43 in E flat major, Mercury Britten Young Apollo, Op. 16 Mozart Symphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551, Jupiter Mark Vinerpiano Marios Papadopoulosconductor Three works inspired by ancient gods come together in this concert of contrasts. Two well-loved symphonies by towering classical composers frame Brittens expressive work for strings and piano, performed on this occasion by the impressive young pianist Mark Viner - a regular attendee of Oxford Philomusicas annual Piano Festival.
Tickets 37 26 17.50 10

English Strings
Elgar Introduction and Allegro, Op. 47 Tippett Fantasia Concertante on a Theme of Corelli Britten Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, Op. 10 Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings, Op. 31

Young Artists Platform Oxford University Award

Programme to include works by: Schumann, Bloch, Milhaud Anna Hughes viola A chance to hear another wonderfully talented student from the Music Faculty in recital.
Free admission

Pre-concert Event
Saturday 27 April Sheldonian Theatre, 7pm

John Mark Ainsley tenor Richard Dilley horn John Traill conductor The Philomusica presents four 20th century English string compositions, beginning with Elgars exhilarating Introduction and Allegro and ending with two of Brittens works for string orchestra: the first paying homage to his mentor Frank Bridge, and the second setting six poems by British authors to music. The Serenade will be performed, appropriately, by two outstanding British musicians, including Oxford Philomusicas own principal horn, Richard Dilley.
Tickets 37 26 17.50 10

Young Artists Platform Oxford University Award

Ravel Piano Trio Cameron Millar violin James Donaldson cello William Green piano An outstanding trio of students feature in this recital which showcases young performers from the Music Faculty.
Free admission

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Nicola Benedetti and Oxford Philomusica

Prokofiev Lieutenant Kij Suite, Op. 60 Shostakovich Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 77/99 Stravinsky The Firebird Suite (1919) Nicola Benedettiviolin Marios Papadopoulosconductor Following her spellbinding performance at the Last Night of the 2012 BBC Proms, violinist Nicola Benedetti needs absolutely no introduction. Were delighted that she is joining Oxford Philomusica to perform Shostakovichs Violin Concerto in Basingstoke, Aylesbury and Oxford. The Orchestra will also showcase symphonic suites by two other great Russian composers: Prokofievs Lieutenant Kij and Stravinskys thrilling Firebird the work that made the composer a star when he wrote it for the legendary Ballet Russes Company in 1910.

Thursday 23 May The Anvil, 7.45pm

Friday 24 May Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, 7.30pm

Saturday 25 May Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Basingstoke
Tickets 32 25 18 10 Full-time students and under 16s 7

Aylesbury
Tickets 28.50 24 20 15 12

Oxford
Tickets 37 26 17.50 10

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Nigel Kennedy and Oxford Philomusica

Thursday 13 June Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Programme to include: Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis britten Simple Symphony, Op. 4 Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending And other works for Violin and Orchestra Nigel Kennedy violin Marios Papadopoulos conductor One of the worlds leading violin virtuosos and the best selling classical violinist of all time will join the Orchestra to present Vaughan Williams exquisite portrait of the flight of the lark, alongside a selection of other works for violin and orchestra. Before he takes to the stage, the Philomusica will enthral us with another masterpiece from the great English composer - his hauntingly poetic Fantasia and Brittens charming Simple Symphony.
Tickets 40 30 20 12

He plays like an angel... - John L Walters, The Guardian

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Tuesday 18 June The North Wall Theatre, 7pm

Summer Baroque
The Eight Seasons
Vivaldi The Four Seasons Piazzolla The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires The Soloists of Oxford Philomusica Two concerts in Cheltenham and Bristol on consecutive nights feature The Soloists in a fascinating double bill of Vivaldis and Piazzollas Four Seasons. Vivaldis enchanting quartet of concertos are presented in tandem with the colourful evocations of stor Piazzolla, the Argentinian master of the new tango. The notion that at any given moment on our planet there exist opposite seasons in each hemisphere is the inspiration for this thrilling combination of works.
Friday 21 June St Georges Bristol, 7.30pm
Tickets 26 20 15 10 The ticket price includes a suggested voluntary donation of 1 to help secure the future of St Georges Bristol.

Chamber Series
Programme to include: Barber Summer Music for Wind Quintet Britten Excerpts from Six Metamorphoses after Ovid Debussy Syrinx Ibert Cinq pices en trio The Soloists of Oxford Philomusica The Orchestras wind soloists take centre stage in the third concert of our Chamber Series featuring Barbers evocation of a perfect lazy summer day, a selection of intriguing Excerpts from Brittens Six Metamorphoses after Ovid, Debussys beguiling and fantastical Syrinx and Iberts charming set of miniatures for oboe, clarinet and bassoon - a delightful antithesis to Syrinxs bold statement.
Tickets 20

Thursday 20 June Cheltenham Town Hall, 7.30pm

Tickets 25 20 15 12.50 10

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(includes pre-concert glass of wine at 6.30pm)

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Saturday 29 June Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm Saturday 6 July Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm Thursday 11 July Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Bach and Stravinsky

Stravinsky Three Pieces for String Quartet Arranged for String Orchestra by Karin Ben-Josef C.P.E. Bach Sinfonia in E minor, Wq. 177/H. 652 Dorman Concerto for Mandolin J.S. Bach Concerto for Harpsichord No. 1 in D minor Arranged for Mandolin by Avi Avital Stravinsky Concerto for Strings in D major Avi Avital mandolin Karin Ben-Josef conductor Grammy nominated mandolin virtuoso Avi Avital acclaimed for his exquisitely sensitive playing by the New York Times showcases the unfamiliar sounds of his instrument as he offers a wonderfully fresh perspective on Bachs music in this intriguing programme of music old and new.
Tickets 37 26 17.50 10

Acis and Galatea

Handel arr. Mendelssohn Acis and Galatea Christ Church Cathedral Choir Stephen Darlingtonconductor Following their critically acclaimed recording of Mendelssohns arrangement of Handels enchanting pastoral, the Philomusica and the Choir of Christ Church Cathedral take this true Oxford project to the stage just a stones throw away from where Mendelssohns original score lies in the Bodleian Library - 270 years after Handel conducted his work in the Great Hall in Christ Church.
Tickets 37 26 17.50 10

Mahan Esfahani
J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major Concerto for Harpsichord No. 1 in D minor W.F. Bach Adagio and Fugue for 2 Flutes and Strings in D minor C.P.E. Bach Concerto for Flute in D minor Mahan Esfahaniharpsichord/director Harpsichord virtuoso and guest director Mahan Esfahani a former Radio 3 New Generation Artist who has been hailed by Opera Today as the leading harpsichordist of his generation joins Oxford Philomusica for a glorious programme that explores the influence of J.S. Bach.
Tickets 37 26 17.50 10

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Saturday 13 July Holywell Music Room, 8pm

Saturday 20 July Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Saturday 27 July Christ Church Cathedral, 8pm

Baroque Trio
Handel Concerto Quattro in D minor Geminiani Cello Sonata in D minor, Op. 5, No. 2 Marais Les Folies dEspagne J.S. Bach Violin Sonata in C minor Arne Harpsichord Sonata in G major Telemann Trio Sonata in G minor Tams Andrs violin Tim Wattsoboe Peter Adamscello Adrienne Blackharpsichord Selected by our principal players, this exquisite feast of baroque gems from the finest composers of the era casts some lesser known works into the spotlight.
Tickets 20

Vivaldi Gloria
Vivaldi Concerto for Violin, 2 Oboes and 2 Horns in D major Concerto for Violin, Solo Oboe, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes and Bassoon in G minor Concerto for Violin, Cello, 2 Oboes, 2 Horns and Bassoon in F major Gloria The Soloists of Oxford Philomusica Echorischoir Marios Papadopoulosdirector The magnificence of Vivaldis choral writing shines through his best-loved masterpiece, Gloria a work that provides a majestic finale to this celebration of the great Venetian master. His reputation within the realm of instrumental composition is confirmed by the brilliance of the opening trio of concerti.
Tickets 37 26 17.50 10

Trumpet Soloists
Programme to include: Clarke The Prince of Denmarks March Diabelli Four Processional Fanfares for Clarino and Timpani Lully Suite for Trumpets and Timpani Stravinsky Fanfare for a New Theatre Handel Sonata No. 2 for 3 Trumpets and Organ J.S. Bach Selections from the Christmas Oratorio The Soloists of Oxford Philomusica Oxford Philomusicas virtuoso trumpeters ensure the series ends on a triumphant note with an exploration of the rich baroque legacy of music for trumpet, organ and timpani, seasoned with an intriguing blend of contemporary sounds.
Tickets 20 10 (unsighted)

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Piano Festival
Sunday 28 July Christ Church Cathedral, 8pm Monday 29 July Holywell Music Room, 8pm Tuesday 30 July Christ Church Cathedral, 8pm Thursday 1 August Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Andrs Schiff
Piano Recital
Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 4 in E flat major, Op. 7, Grand Sonata Schubert Piano Sonata in B flat major, D. 960
Tickets 20 10 (unsighted)
Please note there is no interval in this recital.

Peter Frankl
Piano Recital
Brahms Rhapsodies, Op. 79 Schumann Faschingsschwank aus Wien, Op. 26 Debussy Images, Book 1 and 2 Estampes
Tickets 20

Stephen Kovacevich
Piano Recital
Bach Prelude and Fugue No. 4 in C sharp minor BWV 849 Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 5 in C minor, Op. 10, No. 1 Piano Sonata No. 30 in E major, Op. 109 And a selection of works by schubert and brahms
Tickets 20 10 (unsighted)

Federico Colli

and Oxford Philomusica

Schumann Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54 Brahms Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73 Federico Collipiano Winner of the 2012 Leeds International Piano Competition Marios Papadopoulosconductor
Tickets 37 26 17.50 10

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Friday 2 August Holywell Music Room, 8pm

Saturday 3 August University Church of St Mary the Virgin, 8pm

Sunday 4 August Jacqueline du Pr Music Building, 8pm

Monday 5 August Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Hseyin Sermet
Piano Recital
Tickets 20

Mahan Esfahani

and Oxford Philomusica

TELEMANN Concerto for Violin, Flute, Cello and Strings in A major from Tafelmusik C.P.E. BACH Keyboard Sonata No. 1 in A minor, Wrttemberg J.S. BACH Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in A major Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D minor GOLDBERG Trio Sonata for Flute, Violin and Harpsichord in C major Mahan Esfahaniharpsichord/director
Tickets 30 20 10 (unsighted)

Participants Recital
This Participants Recital offers a unique opportunity to hear the rising stars of the piano world at the start of their careers.
Tickets 12

Winterreise
Schubert Winterreise D. 911 Christoph Prgardientenor Menahem Presslerpiano
Tickets 30 20 15 10

Programme to be announced

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Thursday 10 October Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Saturday 12 October Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, 7.30pm

Friday 18 October Kings Place, London, 7.30pm

The Eight Seasons

Vivaldi The Four Seasons Piazzolla The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires The Soloists of Oxford Philomusica With two concerts in Cheltenham and Bristol under their belts, The Soloists bring their captivating double bill of seasonal representations to the Sheldonian Theatre. Vivaldis best-loved quartet of concertos so accurate in their musical interpretations that the audience, with just a little imagination, can feel the light showers of spring, the lazy summer heat, the exertions of the autumn harvest, and the snap of the winter cold - appear alongside the impassioned interpretations of stor Piazzolla, the Argentinian master of the new tango.
Tickets 40 28 18 10

Beethoven in Aylesbury
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15 Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 55, Eroica Marios Papadopoulospiano/conductor We are delighted to offer our patrons at the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre the first chance to hear the programme that launches our Beethoven Festival in Oxford on 26 October. The composers early piano concerto contrasts well with his Eroica Symphony, a revolutionary work regarded as a turning point in musical history.
Tickets 28.50 24 20 15 12

Bach Unwrapped
Bach Harpsichord Concerto No. 4 in A major Cantata, Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich, BWV 150 Magnificat in D major Mahan Esfahani harpsichord Choir of New College, Oxford Edward Higginbottom conductor Joined again by exceptional harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani, the Philomusica presents Bachs delightful Harpsichord Concerto No. 4 as part of the Bach Unwrapped series. A performance of the composers sublime Cantata 150 will illustrate why the worldfamous Choir of New College, Oxford, are rightly renowned for their Baroque expertise. Both choir and orchestra will bring the concert to a memorable conclusion with Bachs jubilant and enthralling Magnificat in D.
Tickets 39.50 29.50 24.50 19.50 Online Savers 9.50

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15th Anniversary Season

Beethoven Festival
To celebrate 15 years of Oxford Philomusica, founder and music director Marios Papadopoulos takes us on a musical journey devoted to Beethovens nine symphonies and five piano concertos. To complement the symphonies and piano concertos, the Philomusicas Concertmasters present Beethovens violin and piano sonatas in a series of five pre-concert recitals.
Saturday 26 October Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Beethoven I
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15 Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 55, Eroica Marios Papadopoulospiano/conductor Infused with the quintessential qualities of the classical concerto, Beethoven draws upon his Viennese predecessors in his Piano Concerto No. 1. The Haydnesque finale, brimming with infectious energy and humour, paired with the revolutionary weight of Beethovens game changing Eroica symphony ensure the Beethoven Festival begins with a bang.

Papadopoulos believes that Beethoven came in like a lion with his early music, and the playing makes no attempt to impose 18th-century good manners on these products of 1796. [He] has a full range of dynamics and tone colours to lead to the climaxes, and his performances are full of personality and intelligence... the performances command attention - Brian Hunt, Daily Telegraph

Tickets 40 28 18 10

Pre-concert Recital, 7pm Available to concert ticket holders Beethoven violin and piano sonatas performed by the Philomusicas Concertmasters.

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Sunday 27 October Oxford Town Hall, 3pm

Beethoven Festival
Saturday 2 November Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Magic and Mystery

FUNomusica Family Concert
Alasdair Malloy presenter Join Alasdair Malloy and the Philomusicas bewitching musicians as they lead us on an enchanting tour of a magical and mysterious world of ghosts and ghouls, witches and wizards, and all things that go bump in the afternoon. Dont forget to dress in your most frightful fashions!
Pre-concert craft activities at 2pm Concert most suitable for ages 4-8 Concert ends 4pm

Beethoven II
Beethoven Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21 Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58 Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 Marios Papadopoulospiano/conductor Beethovens fateful 5th Symphony with its famous V for Victory motif and astonishing power provides a suitably triumphant finale to the second concert of the Beethoven Festival. Before that, the Orchestra treats us to the sparkling Symphony No. 1 and explores the sublime serenity of the 4th Piano Concerto.
Tickets 40 28 18 10

Tickets adults 8 children 2

In partnership with

Pre-concert Recital, 7pm Available to concert ticket holders Beethoven violin and piano sonatas performed by the Philomusicas Concertmasters.

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Beethoven Festival
Saturday 9 November St Georges Bristol, 7.30pm Sunday 10 November Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Beethoven in Bristol
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37 Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92 Marios Papadopoulospiano/conductor Oxford Philomusica makes a welcome return to St Georges with a compelling double bill also featuring as part of our Beethoven Festival in Oxford that casts the spotlight on Beethovens stylistic evolution.
Tickets 26 20 15 10 The ticket price includes a suggested voluntary donation of 1 to help secure the future of St Georges Bristol.

Beethoven III
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37 Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92 Marios Papadopoulospiano/conductor Although it displays a flavour of the spirit of Mozart and his classical comrades, Beethovens passionate and somewhat fiery Piano Concerto No. 3 offers glimpses of a new musical era. The pairing of this piece with a more mature work such as the brilliantly luminous Symphony No. 7 highlights just how far his style developed through his career.
Tickets 40 28 18 10

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Pre-concert Recital, 7pm Available to concert ticket holders Beethoven violin and piano sonatas performed by the Philomusicas Concertmasters.

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Beethoven Festival
Saturday 16 November Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm Saturday 23 November Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Beethoven IV
Beethoven Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93 Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 19 Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68, Pastoral Marios Papadopoulospiano/conductor Beethovens description of his little 8th Symphony belies its considerable power and energy, but distinguishes it from the more spacious and tranquil Pastoral Symphony which gently brings the concert to a close. Between symphonies Marios Papadopoulos plays the brilliant and compelling B flat Concerto.
Tickets 40 28 18 10

Beethoven V
Beethoven Symphony No. 4 in B flat major, Op. 60 Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 73, Emperor Marios Papadopoulospiano/conductor Sandwiched between Beethovens mighty 3rd and 5th symphonies, the 4th has a prevailing sunny disposition that serves as the foil to its neighbours forbidding power. The last piano concerto in his set imparts a unique blend of physical and spiritual energy that perfectly complements the relaxed symphony whilst epitomising humanitys capacity to triumph over adversity.
Tickets 40 28 18 10

Pre-concert Recital, 7pm Available to concert ticket holders Beethoven violin and piano sonatas performed by the Philomusicas Concertmasters.

Pre-concert Recital, 7pm Available to concert ticket holders Beethoven violin and piano sonatas performed by the Philomusicas Concertmasters.

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15th Anniversary Season

Thursday 28 November Cheltenham Town Hall, 7.30pm

Beethoven Festival
Saturday 30 November Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Beethoven in Cheltenham
Beethoven Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36 Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, Choral Julia Kogansoprano Diana Moore mezzo soprano tenor tba Roderick Williamsbaritone Marios Papadopoulosconductor Appearing again as part of the Cheltenham Concert Series, the Orchestra brings Beethovens magnificent Choral Symphony to Cheltenham Town Hall. Paired with the composers dynamic 2nd Symphony, this feast of mighty works promises an unmissable experience.
Tickets 30 25 12.50 10

Beethoven VI
Beethoven Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36 Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, Choral Julia Kogansoprano Diana Moore mezzo soprano tenor tba Roderick Williamsbaritone Marios Papadopoulos conductor The Philomusicas 15th Anniversary Beethoven Festival ends with a symphonic double bill. The energetic 2nd Symphony provides a robust prelude to the great Choral Symphony a work of awesome grandeur whose message of hope for a future of universal brotherhood remains relevant to this day.
Tickets 40 28 18 10

Box Office 0844 576 2210 www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk

Part of the Cheltenham Concert Series

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Anne-Sophie Mutter and Oxford Philomusica

Wednesday 4 December Sheldonian Theatre, 8pm

Schubert Symphony No. 5 in B flat major, D. 485 Dvok Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 53 Anne-Sophie Mutterviolin Marios Papadopoulosconductor In the galaxy of international violin stars Anne-Sophie Mutter represents a rare comet. The opportunity to see her play locally is something like a celestial event exclaims the LA Times. And so we are thrilled that she is joining Oxford Philomusica to perform Dvoks Violin Concerto a wonderfully spirited but rarely heard work that often falls into the shadow of its companion for cello. Schuberts gloriously radiant Mozartian symphony will open the concert, setting the tone for what promises to be a dazzling evening.
Tickets 50 35 25 15

Wednesday 4 December Sheldonian Theatre, 11am - 12.30pm

University Residency Programme 2013

A fantastic opportunity to witness a masterclass with the celebrated virtuoso violinist.
Tickets 15 10

Masterclass with Anne-Sophie Mutter

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Venues
The Anvil Churchill Way, Basingstoke RG21 7QR Box Office 01256 844 244 Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Exchange Street, Aylesbury HP20 1UG Box Office 0844 871 7607
Saturday 14 December Sheldonian Theatre, 7.30pm

Kings Place 90 York Way, London N1 9AG Box Office 020 7520 1490 Oxford Town Hall St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1BX Box Office 01865 980 980 Sheldonian Theatre Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ Box Office 01865 980 980 St Georges Bristol Great George Street, off Park Street, Bristol BS1 5RR Box Office 0845 402 4001 The North Wall Theatre South Parade, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7JN Box Office 01865 319 450 TS Eliot Theatre, Merton College Rose Lane, Oxford OX1 4DT Box Office 01865 980 980 University Church of St Mary the Virgin High Street, Oxford OX1 4BJ Box Office 01865 980 980 25

Christmas Oratorio
Bach Christmas Oratorio: Cantata I: On the First Day of the Festival of Christmas Cantata II: On the Second Day of the Festival of Christmas Cantata III: On the Third Day of the Festival of Christmas Merton College Choir Benjamin Nicholasconductor With its jubilant choruses and enchanting solos, Bachs timeless masterpiece the Christmas Oratorio is the perfect way to welcome the festive season. The brilliant voices of Merton College Choir will join the Orchestra under the baton of their director Benjamin Nicholas to present three glowing cantatas from this glorious celebratory work.
Tickets 40 28 18 10

Cheltenham Town Hall Imperial Square, Cheltenham GL50 1QA Box Office 0844 576 2210 Christ Church Cathedral Christ Church, St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DP Box Office 01865 980 980 Holywell Music Room Holywell Street, Oxford OX1 3SU Box Office 01865 980 980 Jacqueline du Pr Music Building St Hildas College, Cowley Place, Oxford OX4 1DY Box Office 01865 980 980

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How to Book
Oxford Philomusica Box Office Telephone: 01865 980 980 (Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, free postage) E-mail: kirsten@oxfordphil.com Online: www.oxfordphil.com Tickets Oxford/Oxford Playhouse Telephone: 01865 305 305 (Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, 60p postage fee) In person: The Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LW Online: www.ticketsoxford.com Refunds Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged except in the case of a sold out or cancelled concert.We reserve the right to change artists and programmes where unavoidable. Data Protection Any information stored by Oxford Philomusica will not be passed on to third parties. Booking Dates For recently announced concerts (see pages 2 & 3) Priority booking for Friends & Patrons opens on 7 January. Subscription booking opens on 14 January. Tickets are available to buy on general sale from 21 January.

Oxford Venue Information

Box Office The Box Office at each venue opens for door sales and ticket collection two hours before each concert. Opening Times Doors open half an hour before the advertised concert start time. Disabled Access All our venues have disabled access and facilities. Please contact us on 01865 980 980 to discuss your requirements and to book your tickets.

Pay What You Can* A number of concert tickets are available for those who find cost a barrier. Call 01865 980 980 within the week prior to a concert. Concessions Full-time students, unemployment benefit claimants and those whose sole source of income is a DSS state retirement pension save 5 on full price tickets. Under 18s, registered disabled and wheelchair users with one companion save 50%. Children for 1* Child-friendly performance on 27 April (see page 10). Tickets 1 in the Upper Gallery, subject to availability. Most suitable for children aged 6+. Join us for childrens activities half an hour before the concert starts.

How to Save
Subscription Bookings* Must be booked in one transaction Book 4 7 concerts and save 10% Book 8 11 concerts and save 20% Book 12+ concerts and save 30% Group Bookings* Book 10 24 tickets for one concert and save 15% Book 25 or more tickets for one concert and save 25% Friends Discount* Join our Friends Scheme and save at least 15%

* Only available through Oxford Philomusica Box Office on 01865 980 980 and on Oxford Philomusicas concerts in Oxford. Subject to availability. Discounts cannot be combined.

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Sponsors and Benefactors

Oxford Philomusica acknowledges with deep gratitude the financial contribution made over the last twelve months by the following:
Platinum Benefactors Mr & Mrs Peter Earl, Douglas & Geoffrey de Jager, A G Leventis Foundation, Zvi & Ofra Meitar Family Fund, Abdullah Saleh, Garfield Weston Foundation Gold Benefactors Alpenglow Trust, The Sir Victor Blank Charitable Settlement, Andrew & Celia Curran, Mr & Mrs Urs Schwarzenbach, Mary Weston Principal Benefactors Raymond Blanc OBE, Mike & Heather Dalgleish, John & Ruth Deech, Prof & Mrs Raymond Dwek, George & Aspasia Leventis, Michael Marks Charitable Trust, Reed Foundation via The Big Give, The David Ross Foundation, Robin Saunders, Mr & Dr James Sherwood, Tolkien Trust Benefactors Sue Ashtiany, Baring Foundation, Leonard Blavatnik Foundation, John S Cohen Foundation, The Lord Faringdon Charitable Trust, Dr Peter & Mrs Jessica Frankopan, Sir Ronald Grierson, David Haenlein, Paul and Cerys Hopkirk, IKOS, Sir David Keene, Sir David and Lady Kinloch, The Kohn Foundation, Patricia Lambrecht, Paul & Amanda Maher, Sir Michael & Lady Parkinson, Dr Michael Peagram, Christopher Riley, Sad Business School, Staples Trust, Robin & Jeanne Stainer, Nick Stewart & Camilla Carr, Patsy Wood Trust, George Tsavliris Principal Donors The Sirdar Aly Aziz, David & Marie-Jane Barnett, John & Roseann Beddington, Natalia Bondarenko, Harry Broumides, Mr & Mrs Alistair Buchanan, John & Chris Caunt, The Coutts Charitable Trust, Yianis Christodoulou, Mr & Mrs Maurice Cresswell, Sir Crispin Davis, Dorset Foundation, Dragon School Sale, Lord & Lady Goodhart, Peggotty Graham, Headley Trust, Mr & Mrs Jeff Hewitt, Lady Horton, Terry Hughes, The Countess Howe, David & Sue Jackson, Robert & Caroline Jackson, Mr & Mrs Dimitris Kallitsantis, Cecilia Akerman Kressner, Pierre Lagrange, John & Margaret Leighfield, Prue Leith, Michael & Patricia Levin, Caroline Silver Lewis, Mr & Mrs Mark Loveday, Scott & Claire McGlashan, Mr & Mrs Acis Montanios, Amanda Nicholson, Oxfordshire Community Foundation, Oxford City Council, Oxfordshire County Council, Karl 28 & Holly Peterson, Mr & Mrs Mark Pellew, Alun & Hilary Reid Evans, Mr & Mrs Richard Rothwell, The Rothschild Foundation, Roubi LRoubi, Anthony Rosenfelder, Simon & Alison Ryde, Mr & Mrs Sevket Sabanci, Theresa Sackler, Islee Oliver Salinas, Mr & Mrs Peter de Savary, Charles Shaw, David Shirley, Milly Soames, Gillie & Elliot Stevenson-Smith, Sir Adrian and Lady Judith Swire, Truett & Dorthe Tate, Mr & Mrs Bernard Taylor, Elizabeth & David Ure, Vitabiotics Foundation, Simon & Charlotte Warshaw, Colin & Suzy Webster, Pierre & Dr Yvonne Winkler, Sir Philip Wroughton Corporate Members Bang & Olufsen of Oxford, Blake Lapthorn, Four Pillars Hotels, Lewis Building Technology, Olamalu Web Development College Support All Souls, Trinity Donors & Patrons George Anson, Lord Archer, Mr & Mrs John Bach, John Bateson, Chris Beetles, Tom Birch Reynardson, Lady Bischoff, Dr & Mrs Paul Brankin, Mr & Mrs Rodolfo Bogni, Matthew Burt Furniture, Prof Dame Averil Cameron, HH Quentin & HH Ann Campbell, Alan & Rosemary Caunt, Sian Coombs, Anthony Cooper, Charles & Gisela Cooper, Sir Frederick & Lady Crawford, Mr & Mrs Shamus Donald, Dr and Mrs Christopher Donovan, James & Vanessa Emmett, Mr & Mrs Stephen Ferguson, Lord Foley, Sir Jeremy & Lady Greenstock, Verne & Andrea Grinstead, Mr & Mrs Norman Grundon, Lord & Lady Hollenden, Lord Hurd, Mrs F A M Ruck Keene, Prof Martin Kemp, Sir Anthony & Lady Kenny, Mr & Mrs Tony de Keyser, Dr Craig Evan Klafter, James & Jan Lawrie, Harry Lee, Ian Lenagan, Sir Jeremy Lever, Kenneth Levy, Phyllida Lloyd CBE, Mr & Mrs Anthony Loehnis, Olga Makharinsky, Mr & Mrs Bjorn Malmstroem, Kenneth Miles, Caroline Miller, Nick and Roz Parkinson, Louis Perlman, Lord & Lady Phillimore, Muriel Pilkington, Vince Power, Reuben Foundation, Sir Ivor & Lady Roberts, Blake R Samuels, Maria Shammas, Florence Sibourd, Mr & Mrs Sinclair, Dr & Mrs James Smith, Julie Shmueli, Lord Stevenson of Coddenham, Anne Stoddart, Prof Reinhard Strohm, Roger & Cheryl Trafford, Pyrros Vardinoyannis, Richard & Angela Wade, Edgar & Judith Wallner, Nicola Walton, Prof Sir David & Lady Weatherall, Suzanne Webber, Philip & Roswitha Wetton, Roger Witcomb, Sir David and Lady Yardley, Lord & Lady Younger, Mr & Mrs Zaphiriou-Zarifi, and other anonymous donors

How to Support
Without our supporters we could never sustain the worldclass music making that we promote in Oxford, across the Thames Valley and beyond. The Orchestra relies entirely on its own fundraising efforts to maintain not only its concert programme but also its education and community work. Oxford Philomusica is a registered UK charity (number 1084256) so all donations attract Gift Aid where applicable. Be part of the musical world of a great orchestra and help secure its future. Concerts A top-quality concert in the splendour of Oxfords finest venues with a post-concert dinner in a University College provides the ideal ambience to entertain friends and family, clients and staff, and excellent networking opportunities. You can also sponsor our concerts on tour. Academy and Community Our work in local and special schools, the university, and in hospitals, offers opportunities and benefits both to talented students and to the disadvantaged. Please ask about projects to support and our scholarship schemes. Friends and Patrons Join a like-minded group inspired by the work of the Orchestra and be invited to termly events. Contact John Caunt, Friends and Patrons Secretary on 01865 452 265 or john@johncaunt.com. Tax-efficient methods of giving A legacy is one of the simplest and most flexible ways of making a gift. Tax-exempt gifts from the US can be made through the 501(c)3 charity, Americans for Oxford. Gifts of shares are currently exempt from Capital Gains Tax in addition to the usual tax deductions. Gift Aid adds 25% to the value of your gift; higher-rate taxpayers can claim a tax rebate. Please contact Simon Payne, Development Manager on 07775 904 626 or simon@oxfordphil.com.

Oxford Philomusica
Since it was founded in 1998 Oxfords professional symphony orchestra has become one of the leading orchestras in the UK. Praised as excellent by Gramophone Magazine and thoroughly impressive by BBC Music Magazine, Oxford Philomusicas reputation is based on the uncompromising artistic standards of its founder and music director, Marios Papadopoulos, and maintained by some of the very best orchestral musicians in London, Oxford and the Thames Valley. In October 2002 the Philomusica was appointed the first-ever Orchestra in Residence at the University of Oxford, a Residency which has recently been extended for a further five years. From the start Oxford Philomusica has enjoyed endorsement of its mission from a remarkable roster of distinguished artists, including Vladimir Ashkenazy, Andrs Schiff, Hlne Grimaud, John Lill, Stephen Kovacevich and Lang Lang. The Orchestras achievements include its year-round programme of concerts at the Sheldonian Theatre, which attract consistent critical praise and loyal public support; outstanding recordings of Haydns Creation with New College Choir - CD of the Month in BBC Music Magazine - and of the Handel/Mendelssohn Acis and Galatea with Christ Church Cathedral Choir; major celebrations of Mozart, Beethoven and Haydn; and its annual Piano Festival and Summer Academy. To these successes should be added the establishment of the hugely popular FUNomusica Family Concerts, and the Orchestras annual Summer Baroque Season. 2012 saw the introduction of the Orchestras acclaimed Chamber Music Series, showcasing what The Times recognised as the Orchestras glorious individual players. The Soloists of Oxford Philomusica have become a tight-knit family of like-minded musicians, enjoying the exceptional rapport which lies at the heart of fine chamber music-making. Oxford Philomusica has been firmly committed to education and community work from its earliest days, bringing music to the widest possible range of audiences often outside the traditional concert venue to schools, hospitals, community centres and retirement homes. As part of its University Residency, the Orchestra collaborates with the Faculty of Music in educational programmes for the student community. The Orchestras partnerships with Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council provide performance opportunities and tuition to hundreds of talented young musicians and an annual Youth Concerto Competition. As it approaches its 15th anniversary, Oxford Philomusica enthusiastically embraces its role of filling what Arts Council England defined as an identifiable regional need for a professional symphony orchestra based in the area between Birmingham and Bournemouth. The Philomusica has been appointed Orchestra in Association at the new Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, and its Thames Valley presence is being further consolidated by new ventures in Reading, Bristol, Cheltenham, Basingstoke, Bath and Malvern. Beyond its home region, the Orchestra is rapidly developing a national and international profile with regular appearances in London and an international touring programme with appearances in France, Switzerland, Greece, Denmark, Belgium and Sweden.

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Royal Patron HRH Princess Alexandra Life Presidents Harry Leventis Zvi Meitar Mary Weston Honorary President The Rt Hon Lord Patten CH Vice President Sir Victor Blank Patron Vladimir Ashkenazy Piano Festival Patron Alfred Brendel KBE Piano Festival President Andrs Schiff Piano Festival Vice President Prof Malcolm Troup Patron for New Music Marina, Lady Marks Music Director Marios Papadopoulos Oxford Philomusica Trust Registered Charity Number 1084256 Peter Earl (Chairman) George Tsavliris (Deputy Chairman) Elena Ambrosiadou Sue Ashtiany Raymond Blanc OBE Geoffrey de Jager Prof Michael Earl Sir Ronald Grierson David Haenlein Paul Idzik Sir David Keene Sir Michael Parkinson CBE Sir Curtis Price David Ross James Sherwood Richard Smethurst Bruno Wang Oxford Philomusica Advisory Council Sue Ashtiany (Chair) Prof Roger Ainsworth Baroness Deech Prof Raymond Dwek Prof Michael Earl Joanna Foster CBE Peggotty Graham Jeff Hewitt Robert Jackson Lady Kenny Lord Krebs Felicity Lusk Lady North Dr Jill Pellew Sir Ivor Roberts Suzy Webster Finance and General Purposes Committee Prof Michael Earl (Chairman) Geoffrey de Jager Jeff Hewitt Richard Smethurst Honorary Members Lord Butler of Brockwell Sir Jeremy Greenstock Lady Heseltine John Leighfield CBE Aspasia Leventis Gilly Leventis Dr Michael Peagram Anthony Smith CBE Prof Reinhard Strohm Oxford Philomusica Productions Ltd Company Number 3592323 Directors Peter Earl David Haenlein Anthi Papadopoulos Marios Papadopoulos Corporate Affairs and Education/Community David Haenlein Development Manager Simon Payne Events/Marketing Anthi Papadopoulos Design/Office Supervisor Larisa Blackwood Orchestral Personnel Officer Rachel Lockwood Marketing Officer Rachel Murphy Planning Officer Georgia Morrison Box Office Coordinator Kirsten Dunn Press and PR Julie Peacock Planning Consultant John King Development Consultant Carmen Zgouras Librarian Martin Sargeson Friends & Patrons Secretary John Caunt Stage Manager Max Howard Oxford Philomusica is a full member of the Association of British Orchestras. This brochure is published by Oxford Philomusica Productions Ltd. Information is correct at time of going to press (Jan 2013). Oxford Philomusica Productions Ltd reserves the right to change the date, time, programme or venue of any event where unavoidable. Brochure design byLarisa Blackwood. Front and back cover image by Brendon Fraser. Photography credits: Brendon Fraser, Maya Medic, Decca/ Ben Ealovega, Mat Hennek, Marco Borggreve, Sirio Serugetti, Helge B Johnnysen, Douglas Vernimmen, Greg Smolonski/Photovibe, ETRES.ES, Tina Tahir. The University of Oxford logo is the registered trade mark of the University of Oxford. Oxford Philomusica is licensed to use the mark in the branding of events in the United Kingdom. Oxford Philomusica Trust is a registered charity which is not part of the University of Oxford. Contact us at Sad Business School, University of Oxford, Egrove Park, Oxford OX1 5NY Tel 01865 987 222 e-mail: info@oxfordphil.com

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Yuri Zhislin

Thomas Martin

Natalia Lomeiko

Anna-Liisa Bezrodny

Tams Andrs

Peter Adams Tristan Fry Richard Dilley

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Oxford Philomusica

Oxfords Professional Symphony Orchestra

Oxford Philomusica
Oxfords Professional Symphony Orchestra

Concerts January - December 2013

Box Office: 01865 980 980

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