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Oxford’s Professional Orchestra
2017into
2018
Christmas and New Year Concerts
The Orchestra
City of Oxford Orchestra
Telephone 01865 744457 [email protected] www.cityofoxfordorchestra.co.ukRegistered Charity No. 1084701
Ticket Hotline 01865 744457
Welcome to our ever-popular trio ofChristmas and New Year celebrations.
The Traditional Christmas Carol Concert notonly brings you a wonderful selection of seasonalfavourites but also gives you the chance to join inand sing in the marvellous Sheldonian Theatre.
The Christmas Concerto by Candlelight is a trulymagical musical experience in the superb acousticsof Exeter College Chapel. Finally, the exuberantStephen Bell presents his unmissable VienneseNew Year Concert which features two brilliantconcertos alongside his exciting Strauss selection.
We look forward to welcoming old friends andnew faces.
Lindsay Sandison
Ticket Hotline 01865 744457
Traditional Christmas Carol Concert
Zadok the PriestHandel
Sleigh RideLeroy Anderson
PavaneFauré
Christmas CrackerOnyx Brass
Shepherds’ FarewellBerlioz
The Snow MaidenRimsky Korsakov
In the Bleak MidwinterDarke
Christmas Carolsfor Choir and Audience
Cantores and Chapel Choirof St. Helen and St. Katharine School
Oxford City ChoirJamie Lonsdale & Alexandra Kennedy
Sofie Elyse
Onyx Brass
Jacques CohenConductor
Tickets £35 £25 £17 £10
Saturday 26 September 8pmSunday 10 December 7pm
Sheldonian Theatre
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Christmas Concerto by Candlelight
VivaldiWinter
HandelConcerto Grosso
CorelliChristmas Concerto
PachelbelCanon
MarcelloOboe Concerto
BachAir on the G string
MorriconeGabriel’s Oboe
Roland RobertsDirector/Violin
Martin HumbeyViola
‘The perfect way to start Christmas:sublime music, an enchanting chapeland the magic of candlelight.’
Cantabile
Tickets £25Available only from: 01865 744457
Sunday 17 December 5pm & 8pmExeter College Chapel
Tim Watts Oboe
45th Annual Traditional Viennese New Year Concert
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MozartThe Marriage of Figaro
HaydnCello Concerto No. 1 in C
StraussWaltzes, Polkas and Marches
HaydnTrumpet Concerto in E flat
We are delighted to celebrate not onlyour 45th Viennese New Year Concert butalso ten years since our remarkableArtistic Director, Stephen Bell joined theCity of Oxford Orchestra. This concert isalso a tribute to Stephen’s predecessor, andthe founder of our annual Viennese NewYear concerts - Roger Payne. Rogerjoined COO as Principal Trumpet in thelate sixties and conducted our New Yearconcerts for 35 years. Tonight we playtwo concertos from one of his favouritecomposers. Virtuoso cellist Peter Adamsperforms Haydn’s lyrical Cello Concertoin the first half. Then, in Roger’s honour,one of his dear friends, the renownedJohn Wallace plays Haydn’s brilliantTrumpet Concerto before Stephen whirlsthe orchestra through his usual sparklingprogramme of Strauss favourites.
Peter AdamsCello
John WallaceTrumpet
Stephen BellConductor
Tickets £35 £25 £17 £10
Friday 19 January 8pm Sheldonian Theatre
TelephoneCity of Oxford Orchestra 01865 744457The Oxford Playhouse 01865 305305Online: www.ticketsoxford.com
In person The Oxford PlayhouseBeaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LW
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Chairs and Row A £35Reserved, numbered. Available only from 01865 744457
Lower Gallery £25Cushioned, backed benches, reserved, numbered.Front two rows available only from 01865 744457
Back Row Semi-Circle Row F £25Cushioned, backed benches, numbered. Call 01865 744457
Semi-Circle £17Cushioned benches, no backs. Reserved, numbered.
Row B available only from 01865 744457
Upper Gallery £10Wooden benches, unnumbered
VenuesExeter College ChapelChristmas Reserved Seats £25Available only from: 01865 744457
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Booking Information
Information correct at time of going to press: September 2017. The management reserves the right to refuse admission.
City of Oxford Orchestra reserves the right to change the date, time, artists, programme and venue of any concert.
Concessions£2 off each ticket price for every venueOver 65s, Students, Unwaged, 6 to 18 year olds,Disabled and Carers. For other offers, call 01865 744457
PostageWe charge 65p per transaction for postage charges.There are no other booking charges.
Wheelchair AccessAll venues are accessible to wheelchairs. Please book through the Orchestra 01865 744457
Free Mailing ListTelephone or email the City of Oxford Orchestra withyour name, address and daytime telephone number.
Conditions of SaleTickets cannot be refunded or exchanged except in thecase of a sold out or cancelled concert.
Friends of theCity of Oxford Orchestra
❚ Priority Booking❚ Advance Information❚ Receptions at concerts❚ Annual Friends’ Concert
For further details please contact:Lindsay Sandison 01367 [email protected]
Enjoy many exciting benefits including:
Booking Information
2017 into 2018
[email protected] www.cityofoxfordorchestra.co.uk
City of Oxford Orchestra 01865 744457The Oxford Playhouse 01865 305305
Jilly Cooper OBEPeter Bennett Jones
Lady GoodhartCharles Hart
Earl of Buckinghamshire
OxfordOrchestra @OxfordOrchestra
Artistic Director Stephen BellPrincipal Conductor Levon ParikianLeader Julian TearGuest Director Roland RobertsArtist in Residence Tom Poster
Board of Trustees Mike MaloneDr William BishopStephen Robinson
Directors Lindsay SandisonDr Sandra Clarke
Administration
10 December
17 December
19 January
Carol Concert
Concerto by Candlelight
Viennese New Year
Advisory Board