Violin and Piano Recital: Charlie Lovell-Jones and Julian Chan

Thursday 9 October 2025, 8pm
Christ Church Cathedral, St Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1DP
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Tickets £7.50-£25

Programme:

SONATA IN A MAJOR K.526 - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
I. Molto allegro
II. Andante
III. Presto

VIOLIN SONATA IN A MINOR - William Walton (1902-1983)
I. Allegro tranquillo
II. Variazioni

INTERVAL

TWO PIECES - William Walton
I. Canzonetta
II. Scherzetto

VIOLIN SONATA IN B MINOR - Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936)
I. Moderato
II. Andante espressivo
III. Passacaglia

Charlie Lovell-Jones and Julian Chan present well-known works for violin and piano by Sir William Walton, including the Italianate Two Pieces.  They open their programme with Mozart’s last large scale work for violin and piano, written concurrently with Don Giovanni. Given Walton’s love of Italy they continue the Italian theme by ending with Respighi’s monumental Violin Sonata of 1917.

This event is part of the Christ Church 500 Music Festival. Throughout 2025 Christ Church has been marking the half millennium since its creation in 1525 as Cardinal College. Music has played a central role in the life of the Foundation across its history, not least thanks to the work of its world-famous choir established in 1526 with John Taverner as the first Organist and Master of the Choristers. The festival celebrates the music and musicians who have played and continue to play a role in the life of the College, Cathedral, City and beyond.