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VANISHING POiNT ENSEMBLE

With Oxford University Free Improvisers

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Monday 1 June 2026, 7.30pm (approx. 2 hours including interval)
Jacqueline du Pré Music Building, St Hilda's College

Tickets £5 on the door

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VANISHING POiNT ENSEMBLE brings together the Master's composers from Oxford's Faculty of Music for one final blowout gig at the JdP Music Building, St Hilda's College. Formed as a farewell ensemble, VANISHING POiNT will perform new pieces written for and by each other, before the programme shifts after the interval into free improvisation. The second half features Oxford University Free Improvisers and a house band performing an extended improvised set, alongside comprovisations and duos. Expect an experimental, action-packed night of new music, collaboration, and free improvisation.

Messiaen Quartet for the End of Time

14 November 2026, 8:00pm to 9:20pm
The Delius Singers partner with ChamberMusicBox for a concert of Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time and Philip Moore's Prayers of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

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