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Oxford International Song Festival: Revolution in Music

Jonathan Cross (c) Ian Wallman
18 October 2024 15:00
The Levine Building, Trinity College
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Faculty of Music students are offered free admission on production of a valid Bod card.

Jonathan Cross (c) Ian Wallman

Professor Jonathan Cross introduces Arnold Schoenberg and the contradictions that surround him: a revolutionary figure steeped in tradition, a rule breaker and a rule maker, whose music can be challenging but is often surprisingly beautiful. This is an ideal introduction for anyone who doesn't yet know what all the fuss is about!

Celestial Art: Edward Higginbottom's 80th Birthday Concert

21 November 2026
Purcell, Lalande and Handel on period instruments for Edward Higginbottom's 80th. Oxford students can use the code OXON30 for 30% off student tickets until 4 November.

Bach at New College: Henrik Persson & Anhad Arora

23 November 2026
Gambist Henrik Persson and harpsichordist Anhad Arora explore music from the turn of the eighteenth century, culminating in J.S. Bach's Sonata for viola da gamba and harpsichord in g minor.

Public seminar: Alexander Rehding (Harvard University)

24 November 2026

Migration, Performance & Policy study day

26 November 2026
A day for interdisciplinary thinking about the nexus between migration, policy and performance.

Welcome Joy + A Ceremony of Carols

26 November 2026
Corvus Consort's upper voices join with harpist Louise Thomson to present a festive concert, featuring music celebrating women's voices from their acclaimed album 'Welcome Joy' alongside Benjamin Britten's iconic Ceremony of Carols.

Graduate Open Day

27 November 2026
Join our virtual Graduate Open Day to learn more about our postgraduate programmes, meet academics and current students, and ask questions about studying with us.