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Faculty of Music Lunchtime Recital Series

Friday 13 February 2026

Free admission with retiring donations gratefully received - no registration required and seats will be offered on a first come, first served basis. Limited capacity.

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Our popular Lunchtime Recital Series showcases the talent of our student performers. Each concert lasts around 40 minutes and offers a variety of repertoire from multiple performers. The series takes place on Friday afternoons throughout term.

J.S. Bach Prelude and Fugue No.14 in F# Minor (WTC Book 2)
Claude Debussy arr. Leonard Borwick Prelude à l'après midi d'un faune

Joseph Sollis, piano

Johannes Brahms Ständchen (5 Lieder, Op. 106 no. 1)
Alma Mahler Laue Sommernacht am Himmel
Amy Beach I Send my Heart Up to Thee

Anneka Vetter, mezzo soprano
Edward Bence, piano

Chan Ning Chi Cherishing Thoughts of Red Cliff
Quan Ji Hao Combination of Short and Long

Eliam Lau, piano

Syncopation Nation - Oxford Chamber Music Festival

23 September
Ragtime, Bach, Cage and Golijov collide. Joplin's swing meets classical daring. Holywell Music Room.

Quantum Universe: Less than Nothing, More than Everything

25 September
Pianist, composer, author and quantum musician Rakhat-Bi Abdyssagin discusses his recent books.

The Lark Ascending

25 September
The English Chamber Orchestra and Harriet Mackenzie perform Vivaldi's "Winter" and Classics by Candlelight.

OCMF Studio: Alena Baeva Masterclass

26 September
Step behind the curtain of the 2026 Oxford Chamber Music Festival for an intimate encounter with the world's finest musical minds.

What is American Music? with Philip Clark

26 September
An illuminating journey into the melting pot of a continent’s sonic identity.

Blue Hour: Night Music from the Americas - New Worlds Festival Closing Concert

26 September
The acclaimed global collective of OCMF Artists comprises some of the world's most exceptional musicians, whose profound artistry and virtuosic performances have captivated audiences across the globe come together to close this year's Festival with a thrilling grand finale.