Events

NEW! Partnership concert with the National Opera Studio

29 June 2013 - 5:45pm

Rachel Kelly

Gavan Ring

Berrak Dyer

National Opera Studio Trainees:

Rachel Kelly (mezzo-soprano)
Gavan Ring (baritone)
Berrak Dyer (piano)

Hugo Wolf; early songs & settings of Michelangelo

29 June 2013 - 8:00pm

Lydia Teuscher

Robert Holl

Sholto Kynoch

Robert Holl – bass-baritone
Lydia Teuscher - soprano
Sholto Kynoch – piano

(NB: Ticket holders to this concert are given a £5 discount to the 5.45pm concert given by the National Opera Studio in the Jacqueline du Pré Music Building)

Britten Folksong Masterclass

11 October 2013 - 2:30pm

Britten folksong masterclass with Iain Burnside

Renowned pianist, broadcaster and writer Iain Burnside works with talented students from the University of Oxford on Benjamin Britten’s wonderful arrangements of traditional folk songs.

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Festival Opening Concert - Schumann: Myrthen & Schubert songs

11 October 2013 - 8:00pm

Birgid Steinberger

John Mark Ainsley

Julius Drake

Birgid Steinberger (soprano)
John Mark Ainsley (tenor)
Julius Drake (piano)

Pre-concert talk at 7.00pm by Richard Stokes free to all ticket-holders

The first week of this year’s Festival features many settings of the great German poet and polymath Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Today’s study day examines his towering influence in all areas of culture and especially music. The two lectures and accompanying recital should be fascinating to all, both those familiar with Goethe’s work and those interested to find out more.

Schedule of the day:

11am – Coffee and welcome

Hugo Wolf - Goethe Lieder Part I

12 October 2013 - 8:00pm

Daniela Lehner

Neal Davies

Sholto Kynoch

Daniela Lehner (mezzo-soprano)
Neal Davies (baritone)
Sholto Kynoch (piano)

Preconcert talk at 7.00 by Natasha Loges free to all ticket-holders

Festival Chorus Concert

13 October 2013 - 3:00pm

The Festival Chorus was established at last year’s Lieder Festival and proved a popular success, with an extremely high-quality recital. This year, Jonathan Williams conducts a wonderful selection of part songs, open to all to hear free of charge. Singers of all abilities are welcome to join and will take part in a series of workshops and rehearsals with Jonathan Williams and soprano Fiona Dobie prior to today.

For more information on taking part in the Festival Chorus, email info@oxfordlieder.co.uk

Family Concert with Dominic Harlan

13 October 2013 - 4:00pm

Dominic Harlan

Philip Smith

Sarah Gabriel

Dominic Harlan’s interactive family concert in 2012 was a spectacular event, which opened the excitement and pleasure of the song repertoire to a Holywell packed with children, all completely captivated (not to mention their parents and grandparents!). Dominic has devised an entirely new programme for us this year and will give two performances: today and on Saturday 19^th. These concerts are completely free, but booking is essential. (Please don’t deprive others of the opportunity to come by booking if you’re not sure you will attend).