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1 87241 COO Ox Orchestra Events 2018.qxp_COO 05/09/ :28 Page 1 Oxford s Professional Orchestra 2018 into 2019 Christmas New Year and Spring

2 87241 COO Ox Orchestra Events 2018.qxp_COO 05/09/ :28 Page 2 The Orchestra City of Oxford Orchestra Welcome to our 2018 into 2019 season, which features not only our ever-popular trio of Christmas and New Year celebrations but also two surprises for The Traditional Christmas Carol Concert brings a superb selection of musical favourites and gives you the chance to join in and sing in the fantastic Sheldonian Theatre. The Christmas Concerto by Candlelight is a truly magical musical experience in the superb acoustics of Exeter College Chapel. To welcome 2019, the exuberant Stephen Bell presents his unmissable Viennese New Year Concert featuring the superb tenor, Joshua Ellicott. Then we have a special treat for Valentine s Day with a Salute to Love recital from our Artist in Residence, Tom Poster, and violinist Elena Urioste, and March sees the joyful return of Springtime Baroque in a fundraising Dogs for Good concert. We look forward to welcoming old friends and lots of new faces! Lindsay Sandison Telephone info@cityofoxfordorchestra.co.uk Registered Charity No

Carol Concert Zadok the Priest Handel Sleigh

Cinderella Coates Christmas Cracker Onyx

Gretel Overture Humperdinck In the Bleak

for Choir and Audience Cantores and Chapel

3 87241 COO Ox Orchestra Events 2018.qxp_COO 05/09/ :28 Page 3 Sunday 9 December 7pm Saturday 26 September 8pm Sheldonian Theatre Traditional Christmas Carol Concert Zadok the Priest Handel Sleigh Ride Leroy Anderson Jacques Cohen Conductor Cinderella Coates Christmas Cracker Onyx Brass Shepherds Farewell Berlioz Hansel & Gretel Overture Humperdinck In the Bleak Midwinter Darke Onyx Brass Christmas Carols for Choir and Audience Cantores and Chapel Choir of St. Helen and St. Katharine School Oxford City Choir Sofie Elyse Tickets

College Chapel Christmas Concerto by Candlelight Vivaldi Winter

Christmas Concerto Pachelbel Canon Ian Clarke Harpsichord/Organ

Oboe Owen Dennis Oboe The perfect way to start Christmas: sublime

4 87241 COO Ox Orchestra Events 2018.qxp_COO 05/09/ :28 Page 4 Sunday 16 December 5pm & 8pm Exeter College Chapel Christmas Concerto by Candlelight Vivaldi Winter Handel Concerto Grosso Roland Roberts Director/Violin Corelli Christmas Concerto Pachelbel Canon Ian Clarke Harpsichord/Organ Albinoni Oboe Concerto Bach Air on the G string Morricone Gabriel s Oboe Owen Dennis Oboe The perfect way to start Christmas: sublime music, an enchanting chapel and the magic of candlelight. Cantabile Tickets 25 Available only from:

Suppé Morning Noon and Night in Vienna Lehár You Are My Heart s Delight Strauss Pizzicato Polka Emperor Waltzes Operetta extracts Blue Danube Waltzes We are delighted to celebrate not only our 46th

5 87241 COO Ox Orchestra Events 2018.qxp_COO 05/09/ :28 Page 5 Saturday 19 January 8pm Sheldonian Theatre 46th Annual Traditional Viennese New Year Concert Mozart Marriage of Figaro Joshua Ellicott Tenor Stephen Bell Conductor Suppé Morning Noon and Night in Vienna Lehár You Are My Heart s Delight Strauss Pizzicato Polka Emperor Waltzes Operetta extracts Blue Danube Waltzes We are delighted to celebrate not only our 46th Viennese New Year Concert but also ten years since our remarkable Artistic Director, Stephen Bell, first conducted this concert for us in Stephen will whirl the orchestra through his usual sparkling programme of Strauss favourites, which this year features the most romantic waltzes, thrilling polkas and exciting marches. Some beautiful Viennese songs performed by the renowned tenor, Joshua Ellicott, guarantee you some delightful memories to treasure for the rest of the year. Tickets

87241 COO Ox Orchestra Events 2018.qxp_COO 05/09/2018 11:28 Page 6 Thursday 14 February 7pm St.

Their recent and upcoming concert appearances together have included the Carnegie and Wigmore Halls, numerous festivals, including Cadiz, Cheltenham, Hatfield House, Ischia, Queille and

6 87241 COO Ox Orchestra Events 2018.qxp_COO 05/09/ :28 Page 6 Thursday 14 February 7pm St. John The Evangelist Salute to Love Elena Urioste and Tom Poster have been working together since 2013, when they met as fellow members of the BBC s New Generation Artists scheme. Their recent and upcoming concert appearances together have included the Carnegie and Wigmore Halls, numerous festivals, including Cadiz, Cheltenham, Hatfield House, Ischia, Queille and Oxford Lieder, as well as Elena s own festival, Chamber Music by the Sea (Maryland, USA). Tom and Elena have recently founded Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective, an ensemble with a flexible line-up and an ardent commitment to diversity. Note earlier starting time to allow for romantic dinners!

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My Mother Taught Me Tom Poster Piano Gershwin/Heifetz Porgy and Bess And Great American Songbook favourites arranged by Tom Poster To celebrate

violinist Elena Urioste for this beautiful Valentine Concert. Given that the CD was recorded here in the wonderful acoustic of St.

7 87241 COO Ox Orchestra Events 2018.qxp_COO 05/09/ :28 Page 7 Thursday 14 February 7pm St. John The Evangelist Salute to Love Strauss Violin Sonata Elgar Salut d amour Elena Urioste Violin Clara Schumann Romance Dvorak/Kreisler Songs My Mother Taught Me Tom Poster Piano Gershwin/Heifetz Porgy and Bess And Great American Songbook favourites arranged by Tom Poster To celebrate the release of their new duo album, Estrellita, on BIS Records, we are delighted to present COO s Artist in Residence, Tom Poster and brilliant violinist Elena Urioste for this beautiful Valentine Concert. Given that the CD was recorded here in the wonderful acoustic of St. John the Evangelist, it is very special and entirely fitting to have its première tonight in this magnificent venue. SJE Arts, St. John The Evangelist Church, 109A Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1EH. Tickets 25 15

8 87241 COO Ox Orchestra Events 2018.qxp_COO 05/09/ :28 Page 8 Friday 22 March 8pm Sheldonian Theatre Dogs for Good Dogs for Good (formerly Dogs for the Disabled), was founded in 1988 by Frances Hay, herself disabled, and a lifelong animal lover and dog owner. Frances recognised that the strong bond she enjoyed with her own dog helped to maintain her independence, and also that her dog was able to carry out small but vitally important tasks such as picking up dropped items and steadying her while she stood up and walked. Since then, Dogs for Good has transformed the lives of thousands of adults and children with disabilities, by partnering them with dogs that offer both physical and emotional support. In 2004, Dogs for Good introduced the UK s first assistance dogs for children with physical disabilities. Shortly afterwards the charity developed their service for children with autism and, most recently, have worked with Alzheimer Scotland to train dementia assistance dogs. The charity also now trains activity and therapy dogs to work with specialist handlers in hospitals, schools and social care settings, supporting people with a wide range of conditions including learning disabilities, dementia, physical disabilities and autism. Telephone: info@dogsforgood.org

Roland Roberts Director/Violin Albinoni Concerto for Two Oboes Bach Concerto for Oboe and Violin Tim Watts Oboe Vivaldi Concerto for Violin and

wonderful, uplifting, happy music with fundraising for a wonderful, uplifting, happy charity. What s not to like!

9 87241 COO Ox Orchestra Events 2018.qxp_COO 05/09/ :28 Page 9 Friday 22 March 8pm Sheldonian Theatre Springtime Baroque Handel Arrival of the Queen of Sheba Vivaldi Spring Roland Roberts Director/Violin Albinoni Concerto for Two Oboes Bach Concerto for Oboe and Violin Tim Watts Oboe Vivaldi Concerto for Violin and Cello Peter Adams Cello COO s Springtime Baroque concert was an annual favourite for decades, and by popular demand, is now back to combine wonderful, uplifting, happy music with fundraising for a wonderful, uplifting, happy charity. What s not to like! The City of Oxford Orchestra is delighted to help Dogs for Good celebrate their 30th anniversary year. This concert has been underwritten by an anonymous dog-lover, which means that every penny you give, either in ticket purchases, bucket collections or donations, goes directly to the charity.

10 87241 COO Ox Orchestra Events 2018.qxp_COO 05/09/ :28 Page 10 Booking Information Telephone City of Oxford Orchestra The Oxford Playhouse Online: In person The Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LW Venues Exeter College Chapel Christmas Reserved Seats 25 Available only from: St John The Evangelist Reserved Areas: Centre 25 Side 15 Sheldonian Theatre GALLERY UPPER LOWER SEMI CHAIRS CIRCLE CHAIRS GALLERY L K J H G F E D C B A A B C D E F G H J K L CHAIRS L K J H G Orchestra Chairs and Row A 35 Reserved, numbered. Available only from Lower Gallery 25 Cushioned, backed benches, reserved, numbered. Front two rows available only from Back Row Semi-Circle Row F 25 Cushioned, backed benches, numbered. Call Semi-Circle 17 Cushioned benches, no backs. Reserved, numbered. Row B available only from Upper Gallery 10 Wooden benches, unnumbered. G H J K L

87241 COO Ox Orchestra Events 2018.qxp_COO 05/09/2018 11:28 Page 11 Booking Information Concessions 2 off each ticket price for every venue Students, Unwaged, 6 to 18 year olds, Disabled and Carers.

11 87241 COO Ox Orchestra Events 2018.qxp_COO 05/09/ :28 Page 11 Booking Information Concessions 2 off each ticket price for every venue Students, Unwaged, 6 to 18 year olds, Disabled and Carers. For other offers, call Postage We charge 65p per transaction for postage charges. There are no other booking charges. Wheelchair Access All venues are accessible to wheelchairs. Please book through the Orchestra Free Mailing List Telephone or the City of Oxford Orchestra with your name, address and daytime telephone number. Conditions of Sale Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged except in the case of a sold out or cancelled concert. Friends of the City of Oxford Orchestra Enjoy many exciting benefits including: Priority Booking Advance Information Receptions at concerts Annual Friends Concert For further details please contact: Lindsay Sandison lindsay@cityofoxfordorchestra.co.uk Information correct at time of going to press: September 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.

12 87241 COO Ox Orchestra Events 2018.qxp_COO 05/09/ :28 Page into December 16 December 19 January 14 February 22 March Carol Concert Concerto by Candlelight Viennese New Year Salute to Love Springtime Baroque Advisory Board Jilly Cooper OBE Peter Bennett Jones Lady Goodhart Charles Hart Earl of Buckinghamshire Administration Artistic Director Stephen Bell Principal Conductor Levon Parikian Leader Julian Tear Guest Director Roland Roberts Artist in Residence Tom Poster Board of Trustees Dr William Bishop Stephen Robinson Directors Lindsay Sandison Dr Sandra Clarke info@cityofoxfordorchestra.co.uk City of Oxford Orchestra The Oxford Playhouse

Oxford s Professional Orchestra. into. Concerts. Christmas and New Year

Oxford s Professional Orchestra 2017 into 2018 Christmas and New Year Concerts The Orchestra City of Oxford Orchestra Welcome to our ever-popular trio of Christmas and New Year celebrations. The Traditional