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Faculty of Music Lunchtime Recital Series

Friday 30 January 2026
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Free admission with retiring donations gratefully received - no registration required.

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.

 

Programme (changed since initially advertised):

Keith Jarrett Country
Kenny Garrett 2 Down & 1 Across
Chris Potter Dream of Home

Eva Fidler, tenor saxophone
Arthur Bird, double bass
Alexander McNamee, piano
Ross Baker, drums
 

Antonio Vivaldi Violin Sonata in G Major, Op.2 No.8

J.S. Bach Violin Sonata in A Major, BWV 1013

W.A. Mozart Violin Sonata in D Major, K.7

Samuel Oliver-Sherry, violin
Alexander McNamee, harpsichord

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.