CHORAL CONCERT
J S Bach, Cantata No 148 (Bring to the Lord the glory of his name) G F Handel, Te Deum for the Victory of Dettingen (1743) Conductor: Alexander Walker. |
Presented By: Abingdon and District Musical Society
Venue: Trinity Church,
Conduit Rd
Date & Time: Sat 8th
7:30pm
Tickets: £10 advance purchase,
£1 children
From Frugal Food or
01865 735182 |
SONIC DYNAMICS
Presentation of new
compositions by
members of
Oxford Improvisers
Oxford improvisers will present an evening of new
compositions and improvisations. Members come from
varied musical backgrounds, Jazz classical folk, rock and pop. There will be premieres of compositions by Chris Brown (guitar), Chris Stubbs (percussion), Dominic Lash (bass) and others. Come with open ears for an evening of stimulation and surprise.
www.oxfordimprovisers.com |
 Presented By: Oxford Improvisers
Venue: Saint Helen's Church
Date & Time: Sat 8th
7:30pm
Tickets: £6
£4 concessions
(OAP / Children)
Chris Brown
01865 392184 |
A FEAST OF BRASS
Abbey Brass presents a feast of the best in brass: music from the light classical repertoire, original works for brass band and timeless hits from the world of popular song. |
 Presented By: Abbey Brass
Venue: Amey Theatre,
Abingdon School
Date & Time: Sat 8th
7:30pm
Tickets: £7.00
(Concessions £5.00) from Tony Bush
on 07868 660420 (mobile) |
“MESSIAH” BY G F HANDEL
WITH THE ADDITIONAL ACCOMPANIMENTS
BY W A MOZART
Mozart admired Handel's magnificent oratorio so much that he composed an additional accompaniment in order that its performance should not be limited to those venues with an organ available. It is this seldom heard version that the All Saints Singers and Orchestra are performing for Patrick Salisbury's retiring concert. |
Presented By: The All Saints Singers, Sutton Courtenay
Venue: All Saints Church,
Sutton Courtenay
Date & Time: Sun 9th
7:30pm
Tickets: £12.00
Concessions £10.00
Family £20.00
from 01235 848205 or 01235 847903 |
'AN ENGLISH SERENADE'
CHAMBER MUSIC FOR FLUTE, OBOE & PIANO
Flautist Christopher Britton, oboist Carolyn King and pianist Malcolm Pearce perform delightful woodwind and piano chamber works by Frederic Delius, Madeleine Dring and Gordon Jacob in the historic twelfth century setting of St. Nicolas’ Church.
The recital will also include the not-to-be-missed world premiere of a new chamber work composed for first performance in the festival by Malcolm Pearce. |
 Presented By: Abbey Chamber Recitals
Venue: St Nicolas' Church
Date & Time: Sun 9th
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tickets: £9.00 adults, £8.00 concessions, £4.00 aged 12 – 18, accompanied children under 12 free
from Frugal Food, 01235 522239, by reservation on 01367 718420 or email: DJPedderDPA@aol.com
or at the door
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JULIE FELIX
plus Support
Julie Felix was one of the original protest singers of the 60’s/70’s alongside the likes of Joan Baez and Bob Dylan. In the late 60’s she had her own television series on the BBC and who can forget the songs “El Condor Pasa” and “Daddy’s Taking Us to the Zoo”. Julie is returning to the Unicorn after her successful
initial visit in 2006 and fell in love with the
theatre. This concert will sell out so get your tickets early!! Visit our Website at
www.music-at-the-unicorn.com for other
concerts during the year. |
 Presented By: Music at the Unicorn
Venue: Unicorn Theatre
Date & Time: Sat 15th
7:00pm doors open
Tickets: £15
from Pam Aird
on 01235 553956
or email
tickets@music-at-the-unicorn.com
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FESTIVAL DANCE
An informal Dance with 17 piece dance orchestra ‘SWINGTIME’ playing the big band music of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Count Basie and many more. Waltz, foxtrot, quickstep – or just jump and jive to trumpets, trombones, saxophones and vocalists in the grand tradition. PLUS great cabaret spot by LADY DAZE Licensed bar and extensive selection of delicious food available to order. |
 Presented By: Swingtime
Venue: Abbey Hall Guild Hall
Date & Time: Sat 15th
8:00pm – 11:30pm
Tickets: £10
from George Haslam 01235 529012.
Also at Frugal Food,
01235 522239 and Jennifer Gerard Gallery, 01235 527508. |
POSTCARDS FROM FRANCE
France has always attracted creative artists from abroad. Tonight we play music inspired by France from mainly English and American composers, our wide-ranging programme covering light, popular and classical selections. Gershwin's 'An American in Paris' and Ellerby's 'Paris Sketches' are framed by shorter pieces - a selection of French postcards from the last century and more! Oo la la! |
 Presented By: Abingdon Concert Band
Venue: The Baptist Church,
35 Ock Street
Date & Time: Sat 15th
7:30pm
Tickets: £7 (£5 concession) Tickets available from Frugal Food, The Newbury Building Society (Abingdon) or 01235 520145. |
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