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The Musical Salon

Oxford Festival of the Arts

Holywell Music Room
Wednesday 22 April 2026, 7pm
Holywell Music Room, Wadham College
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Holywell Music Room

As part of the Oxford Festival of the Arts, our Music students present a mixed recital of works for the chamber music ensemble, the musical salon. These were, at the time, daring pieces that encoded challenges to the societal norms and cultural practices of its time, and through their pioneering vision signalled the cusp of upcoming change.

AMREF Health Africa Concert - Four-hand piano recital with Patsy Toh & Mitra Alice Tham

15 November 2026, 5:00pm to 7:00pm
A four-hand piano recital in aid of AMREF Health Africa

The National Folklore Survey for England: early findings and the future, by Dr Sophie Parkes-Nield

16 November 2026, 5:00pm to 6:00pm
The Oxford Folk Collective is hosting Dr Sophie Parkes-Nield from the National Folklore Survey for England project, discussing the project's context, early findings, and potential futures.

“Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott”: Early modern adaptations of Psalm 46 across confessional and linguistic boundaries

16 November 2026, 5:00pm to 6:30pm
In this seminar Professor Leitmeir will explore multilingual and interconfessional aspects of Psalm 46 with special emphasis on Luther's chorale "Ein feste Burg"

Bach at New College: Jane Chapman

16 November 2026, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Harpsichordist Jane Chapman performs L'Art de Toucher - a programme for lovers of the keyboard exploring stylistic and technical innovation from the 17th century to the present day.

Wells Quartet at LMH

16 November 2026, 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Wells Quartet plays Beethoven Op. 59 No. 1 at LMH Chapel

Wells Quartet at Hertford

17 November 2026, 8:30pm to 9:30pm
Wells Quartet plays Beethoven Op. 59 No. 1 at Hertford Chapel