Events Brochure Hilary 2023

Thursday 05 January 2023

The Faculty is delighted to announce the publication of the Events Brochure for Hilary Term 2023. You can view the brochure online, pick up copies at the Faculty or around the city centre, and those who have signed up to our mailing list will receive a copy in the post*.

Highlights for the next two terms include three concerts by the Castalian String Quartet, Ensemble ISIS conducted by Dr John Traill, a celebration of works by Rebecca Clarke with our Director of Performance Rosalind Ventris, and a concert with Le Concert de l'Hostel Dieu, a fusion between baroque and minimalist elements composed by our Professor of Composition Martyn Harry and composer David Chalmin.

To see a full list of forthcoming events happening across the University, please visit our events page. *If you would like the next brochure to be sent to you via post, please email events@music.ox.ac.uk. If you would like to get our weekly 'What's On' Events Email during term time, please click here or email us directly.

Professor Laura Tunbridge delivering lecture, with student musician on stage behind

'Everyday Beethoven' - Professor Laura Tunbridge

23 October 2026

Professor Laura Tunbridge repeated her inaugural lecture as Heather Professor of Music at this year's Meeting Minds weekend for alumni. As the 200th anniversary of his death approaches in 2027, Ludwig van Beethoven remains ubiquitous, his music still dominating concerts, films and advertising. In 'Everyday Beethoven', Professor Tunbridge explores the friendships, collaborations and musical relationships that enabled the composer to come to prominence. A recording of the lecture is now available to watch online.

Professor Jennifer Walshe and Irish National Opera and win 2026 Sky Arts Award

14 October 2026

Dr Vai featured in Gramophone discussing the curation of the permanent exhibition Resonant Histories at the Bate Collection

12 October 2026

The Head of Collection and Curator has been interviewed by Gramophone about Resonant Histories, the new permanent exhibition at the Bate Collection of Musical Instruments. The exhibition explores the histories and stories behind musical instruments, bringing their cultural significance and musical heritage to life, and offering visitors new perspectives on the collection and the stories its instruments hold.