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 Christmas Carol Concert not only brings you a wonderful selection of seasonal favourites but also gives you the chance to join in and sing in the marvellous Sheldonian Theatre. The Christmas Concerto by Candlelight is a truly magical musical experience in the superb acoustics of Exeter College Chapel. Finally, the exuberant Stephen Bell presents his unmissable Viennese New Year Concert which features two brilliant concertos alongside his exciting Strauss selection. We look forward to welcoming old friends and new faces. Lindsay Sandison Telephone 01865 744457 info@cityofoxfordorchestra.co.uk www.cityofoxfordorchestra.co.uk Registered Charity No. 1084701 Ticket Hotline 01865 744457
Saturday 26 September 8pm Sunday 10 December 7pm Sheldonian Theatre Traditional Christmas Carol Concert Zadok the Priest Handel Sleigh Ride Leroy Anderson Jacques Cohen Conductor Pavane Fauré Christmas Cracker Ticket Hotline 01865 744457 Onyx Brass Shepherds Farewell Berlioz The Snow Maiden Rimsky Korsakov In the Bleak Midwinter Onyx Brass Darke Christmas Carols for Choir and Audience Cantores and Chapel Choir of St. Helen and St. Katharine School Oxford City Choir Jamie Lonsdale & Alexandra Kennedy Sofie Elyse Tickets 35 25 17 10
Sunday 17 December 5pm & 8pm Exeter College Chapel Christmas Concerto by Candlelight Vivaldi Winter Handel Concerto Grosso Corelli Roland Roberts Director/Violin Christmas Concerto Pachelbel Canon Marcello Oboe Concerto Martin Humbey Viola Bach Air on the G string Morricone Gabriel s Oboe Tim Watts Oboe The perfect way to start Christmas: sublime music, an enchanting chapel and the magic of candlelight. Cantabile Tickets 25 Available only from: 01865 744457 Ticket Hotline 01865 744457
Friday 19 January 8pm Sheldonian Theatre 45th Annual Traditional Viennese New Year Concert Mozart The Marriage of Figaro Peter Adams Cello Haydn Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Strauss Waltzes, Polkas and Marches Haydn Trumpet Concerto in E flat John Wallace Trumpet Stephen Bell Conductor We are delighted to celebrate not only our 45th Viennese New Year Concert but also ten years since our remarkable Artistic Director, Stephen Bell joined the City of Oxford Orchestra. This concert is also a tribute to Stephen s predecessor, and the founder of our annual Viennese New Year concerts - Roger Payne. Roger joined COO as Principal Trumpet in the late sixties and conducted our New Year concerts for 35 years. Tonight we play two concertos from one of his favourite composers. Virtuoso cellist Peter Adams performs Haydn s lyrical Cello Concerto in the first half. Then, in Roger s honour, one of his dear friends, the renowned John Wallace plays Haydn s brilliant Trumpet Concerto before Stephen whirls the orchestra through his usual sparkling programme of Strauss favourites. Tickets 35 25 17 10 Ticket Hotline 01865 744457
Booking Information Telephone City of Oxford Orchestra 01865 744457 The Oxford Playhouse 01865 305305 Online: www.ticketsoxford.com Email tickets@cityofoxfordorchestra.co.uk In person The Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LW Venues Exeter College Chapel Christmas Reserved Seats 25 Available only from: 01865 744457 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 01865 744457 Lower Gallery 25 Cushioned, backed benches, reserved, numbered. Front two rows available only from 01865 744457 Back Row Semi-Circle Row F 25 Cushioned, backed benches, numbered. Call 01865 744457 Semi-Circle 17 Cushioned benches, no backs. Reserved, numbered. Row B available only from 01865 744457 Upper Gallery 10 Wooden benches, unnumbered G H J K L
Booking Information Concessions 2 off each ticket price for every venue Over 65s, Students, Unwaged, 6 to 18 year olds, Disabled and Carers. For other offers, call 01865 744457 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 01865 744457 Free Mailing List Telephone or email 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 01367 820368 lindsay@cityofoxfordorchestra.co.uk 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.
2017 into 2018 10 December 17 December 19 January Carol Concert Concerto by Candlelight Viennese New Year 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 Mike Malone Dr William Bishop Stephen Robinson Directors Lindsay Sandison Dr Sandra Clarke OxfordOrchestra @OxfordOrchestra info@cityofoxfordorchestra.co.uk www.cityofoxfordorchestra.co.uk City of Oxford Orchestra 01865 744457 The Oxford Playhouse 01865 305305