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OXFORD PHILHARMONIC AT
ST MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS
Experience the sounds of Baroque in
a concert with Oxford Philharmonic in
London, featuring Handel’s lively Water
Music and the grand Music from the
Royal Fireworks. Pachelbel’s
timeless Canon brings serene beauty,
while Telemann’s Tafelmusik delights
with its charming elegance. They will
perform Fire & Water at St Martin-inthe-Fields on 11 July (19.30).
This captivating programme
transports you to the grandeur of
18th century courtly celebrations with
music that is both majestic and
inspiring. Enjoy a journey through
Baroque splendour, where every piece
evokes joy, celebration, and
refinement. The programme, conducted
by Michael Papadopoulos includes
Handel Water Music Suite No. 3 in
G major, Pachelbel Canon in D major,
Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 4,
Telemann Concerto for violin, flute and
cello, and Handel Music for the Royal
Fireworks.
This concert will be repeated the
following evening at 19.30 on 12 July at
the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford.
Join the Oxford Philharmonic
Orchestra on 19 July (19.00), again at
St Martin-in-the-Fields, for an
enchanting evening of Baroque
brilliance, featuring three iconic works
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that highlight the era’s expressive beauty.
Albinoni’s haunting Adagio sets a
reflective tone with its rich, emotional
depth. Marcello’s Oboe Concerto
showcases the instrument’s lyrical
elegance, performed with virtuosity and
grace.
The concert concludes with a unique
spin on Vivaldi’s celebrated Four
Seasons, where two movements will be
performed on the Erhu by the
exceptional Zíyang Huang. A captivating
journey through Baroque music awaits.
This concert will also be performed on
18 July at 19.30 at the Sheldonian
Theatre, Oxford.
Visit www.oxfordphil.com
CELEBRATING LIVE AID, 40 YEARS
ON WITH LONDON GAY MEN’S
CHORUS
The London Gay Men’s Chorus will
perform Celebrating Live Aid, 40 Years
On – reviving the music from the
legendary event in July 1985 alongside
contemporary music royalty. The concert
will take place on 13 July (18.30).
With stunning visuals, this concert
creates a wonderful moment of time travel.
The megastars of the mid-80s – David
Bowie, George Michael, Sir Elton John
and Queen, alongside the superstars of
today: Lady Gaga, Sam Smith, Coldplay
and The Spice Girls, reunited.
And of course, the iconic soundtrack to
the Summer of ’85, the LGMC’s very own
tribute to the classic Band Aid track – ‘Do
They Know It’s Christmas?’ For one night
only, with special guests and a live band,
join the London Gay Men’s Chorus for
ALIVE, exactly 40 years on from the epic
rock concert that changed the world.
For tickets, telephone the Box Office
on 020 7730 4500 – or book now at
www.cadoganhall.com
The London Gay Men’s Chorus.
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