One of the world's great string quartets, the Quatuor Ébène, play music from Haydn, Britten, Adès, and Beethoven.
They pay tribute to "these enchanted isles" in Britten's brilliant and precocious portraits of three schoolfriends, and in Thomas Adès' idyllic O Albion, with its homage to Elgar's Nimrod (and behind that masterpiece, late Beethoven). Haydn's glorious 'Sunrise' almost anticipates late Beethoven in its moving adagio, alongside one of Haydn's most exhilarating finales. Finally Beethoven himself contributes his wild, epic, and "forever contemporary" Great Fugue.Haydn, 'Sunrise' quartet op.76 no.4 | Britten, Three divertimenti | Adès, O Albion, from Arcadiana op.12 | Beethoven, Grosse Fuge op.133
This concert is generously supported by James Malcomson. ------ BOOK HERE: https://www.ticketsoxford.com/events/o-albion ------ Every year the Oxford Chamber Music Festival brings together some of the most exciting classical musicians in Europe to live and play together for a week. Creative sparks fly as the musicians change musical partners and master the widest variety of sound-worlds.
This year’s festival celebrates the infinite variety of music from the British Isles, across four centuries and four nations: from Celtic folk influences to English pastoral; from Renaissance fantasy to Radiohead; from the internationally-celebrated Vaughan Williams, Elgar and Britten to hidden treasures and exciting finds by composers you may not even have heard of – yet!
"a musical miracle" - Daily Telegraph "world-class by any standards" - Time Out
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Just a few minutes walk from Oxford city centre, the Head of the River is situated on the banks of the scenic River Thames. The traditional inn features a riverside terrace and a stylish restaurant..
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Malmaison Oxford
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Vanbrugh House Hotel
This elegant boutique hotel is situated in the heart of Oxford, surrounded by the historic college buildings. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Oxford Rail Station is a 7-minute walk from the building.
Central Oxford Apartments
Central Oxford Apartments is set in Oxford, 500 metres from University of Oxford. Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology is 200 metres away. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.
Henry's
Situated within the historic city centre of Oxford, Henrys is nestled amidst the scenic university colleges and a 10-minute walk from Oxford rail station. Many cafés, restaurants, tourist information points and shops can be found in the local area..
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