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The Cloths of Heaven - A Cantores Concert

03/03/2012 19:30
03/03/2012 22:30

ENGLAND’S 20TH CENTURY MUSICAL RENAISSANCE We spread our cloths under your feet – ‘but tread softly because you tread on our dreams…’ For our forthcoming 2012 Spring concert season, Cantores are thrilled to be performing some of the most inspiring works from England’s magnificent 20th century musical renaissance, what’s more doing so in the splendour of two of the country’st most beautiful Parish Churches – the Church of the Holy Innocents in Highnam, just outside Gloucester, and John the Baptist in Cirencester.

Oxford Chamber Music Presents The Wihan string Quartet

04/03/2012 15:00
04/03/2012 17:00

'consummate instrumentalists in the great Czech tradition', the Wihan Quartet make a welcome return to our Oxford concerts. Their Beethoven and Dvorak recordings have been acclaimed.

The Cloths of Heaven - A Cantores Cirencester Concert

10/03/2012 19:30
10/03/2012 22:30

ENGLAND’S 20TH CENTURY MUSICAL RENAISSANCE We spread our cloths under your feet – ‘but tread softly because you tread on our dreams…’ For our forthcoming 2012 Spring concert season, Cantores are thrilled to be performing some of the most inspiring works from England’s magnificent 20th century musical renaissance, what’s more doing so in the splendour of two of the country’st most beautiful Parish Churches – the Church of the Holy Innocents in Highnam, just outside Gloucester, and John the Baptist in Cirencester.

Oxford Chamber Music Presents Britten Oboe Quartet

22/04/2012 15:00
22/04/2012 17:00

Nicholas Daniel, oboe… 'a formidable virtuoso'...'one of the greatest oboists in the world' performs with principals from the Britten Sinfonia a delightful mix of tuneful and engaging music – a real treat.

La traviata at the New Theatre in Oxford

03/05/2012 19:30
03/05/2012 22:00

La traviata is Verdi's outstanding interpretation of one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century, La Dame aux Camelias. Highlights include the Brindisi, the best known drinking song in opera, the duet Un Di Felice and Violetta's haunting aria Addio Del Passato.

Derek Block & Blackburn International proudly present this Ellen Kent Production featuring the internationally acclaimed Ukrainian National Opera of Kharkiv  with handpicked soloists, a highly-praised chorus, and full orchestra.

Madama Butterfly at the New Theatre in Oxford

04/05/2012 19:30
05/05/2012 19:30

This award winning Opera returns with exquisite sets and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. Highlights include the melodic Humming Chorus, the moving aria One Fine Day and the unforgettable Love Duet.

This production will be sung in Italian with English surtitles.