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SUMMARY:English Chamber Orchestra - Vivaldi & Classics
DESCRIPTION:English Chamber Orchestra – Vivaldi & Classics\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout English Chamber Orchestra – Vivaldi & Classics\n\n\n\nThe exceptional musicians of the English Chamber Orchestra perform celebrated classics with Bach’s beautiful violin concerto in E\, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and other outstanding works in the beautiful candlelit setting of the University Church. \n\n\n\nA hugely appealing programme is designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style! There are many restaurants and bars nearby to complete your evening. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights \n\n\n\n\nStunning programme of Bach and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons\n\n\n\nExceptional classical performances from the English Chamber Orchestra and soloist Harriet Mackenzie\n\n\n\nThe perfect option for first-time classical concert-goers\n\n\n\nThe beautiful candlelit University Church\, Oxford\n\n\n\n\nThe programme also features Mozart’s magical Divertimento in Bb\, and the stunning Chaconne by Purcell. \n\n\n\nDescribed as delivering “searing intensity” and “captivating” performances (The Strad)\, Harriet Mackenzie’s recordings have received five stars from The Times and nominations for ‘Recording of the Year’. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme \n\n\n\n\nMozart – Divertimento in Bb\n\n\n\nPurcell – Chaconne in G minor\n\n\n\nBach – E Major Violin Concerto\n\n\n\n(Interval)\n\n\n\nVivaldi – Four Seasons with poems\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional information \n\n\n\nOn Saturday 28 March\, the Music in Action charity is bringing the famous English Chamber Orchestra\, the most recorded orchestra\, to play in the beautiful candlelit ambience of the University Church\, St Mary the Virgin\, Oxford. \n\n\n\nRaising funds to help children through music\, the evening is a wonderful programme of classics\, including Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Bach’s E Major Violin Concerto. The soloist and director is Harriet Mackenzie (an internationally acclaimed violinist) described as a “Knockout from start to finish” – The Guardian and “Captivating” with “Searing Intensity” – The Strad. \n\n\n\nAttendees will be showered by beauty\, and artistic brilliance\, with the ambience of candlelight creating a luminous hue in this historic setting. \n\n\n\nJames Mews MBE\, Chairman of Music in Action said\, “The charity is delighted to be raising funds to help local children by bringing this World class orchestra to Oxford. \n\n\n\nThe concert will be a unique way to have a wonderful evening while knowing that the money you pay for your ticket will help change disadvantaged children through the power of music. All are guaranteed to be left speechless by this world class talent.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Music in Action \n\n\n\nThe Music in Action charity provides musical education\, workshops and yearly bursaries to disadvantaged children. We attend schools to provide workshops with a selection of the musicians that play at our concerts\, including Harriet Mackenzie\, and we provide musical bursaries to children to impact and improve their wellbeing\, who would otherwise be unable to afford tuition. Bringing music to more lives is in the forefront of our work. The beginning of last year\, marked the start of a UK concert series to raise money for this cause. With money made in Oxford\, we will provide local Oxfordshire outreach. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Harriet Mackenzie – Violin Soloist and Co-Artistic Director \n\n\n\nHarriet Mackenzie is an internationally renowned concerto soloist and has performed across five continents. Her multiple recordings include concertos and commissions with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra have received international acclaim\, including Five Stars in The Times (Richard Morrison) and have also frequently appeared in the ‘Top Recordings of The Year’ lists. \n\n\n\nHarriet has created a legacy with over a hundred new works written for her by acclaimed composers such as the Master of the King’s Music Errollyn Wallen and Deborah Prichard’s ‘Wall of Water’ violin concerto\, inspired by the paintings of Maggi Hambling which was premiered at LSO St Luke’s. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		English Chamber Orchestra – Vivaldi & Classics\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n\nBand A – £39.50      \n\n\n\nBand B – £29.50        \n\n\n\nBand C – £20.00        \n\n\n\nVIP Tickets – £75.00\n\n\n\nVIP Couple – £140.00\n\n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 28 March 2026 at 7.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours
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