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2006into
2007
Oxford’s professional Orchestra
www.cityofoxfordorchestra.co.uk
The Orchestra
Welcome to our 2006 into 2007 seasonwhere you'll find all your favourite concerts
alongside some exciting new programmes.
Highlights include Tom Poster playingRhapsody in Blue in our opening concert onRemembrance Sunday and Grieg’s Piano Concertoin the Viennese New Year Concert, and RuthRogers performing Mendelssohn's wonderfulviolin concerto, conducted by Roland Roberts.Ticket prices and stunning talent remain thesame, so you can't afford to miss any of theconcerts! We look forward to seeing you.
Lindsay Sandison
“One of the hallmarks of the City of OxfordOrchestra is the friendly, informal atmosphere of itsconcerts where the players include the audience in theirenthusiasm. It is hard, in fact, to speak too highly of theorchestra, and everyone was left smiling at the end of aperfect evening.”
Oxford Times 2005
City of Oxford Orchestra
Telephone 01865 744457 [email protected] www.cityofoxfordorchestra.co.ukRegistered Charity No. 1084701
Ticket Hotline 01865 744457
Sunday 12 November 8pmSheldonian Theatre
GershwinGirl Crazy
ShostakovichPiano Concerto No. 1
BernsteinThree Dance Episodes from
“On the Town”
ShostakovichJazz Suite No. 2
GershwinRhapsody in Blue
A Time to Remember
Tom PosterPiano
Levon ParikianConductor
“The real joy of the evening was Tom Poster’smasterly account of Rhapsody in Blue. Parikianrelaxed his beat and Poster lost himself inrhythmic subtleties and dreamy chords - for amoment the Sheldonian became a Manhattannightclub.”
Oxford Times
“Under Parikian’s warm support and deftencouragement the COO strings played withwondrous depth of tone and unanimity.Theirattack fizzed.”
Oxford Times
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Saturday 9 December 8pmSheldonian Theatre
Christmas CrackerOnyx Brass
Jacques CohenConductor
Onyx Brass
Christmas Carolsfor Choir and Audience
Oxford Harmonic Society& the Dragon School Choir
“COO’s annual Carol Concert producedsome fine music and enjoyable surprises.”
Oxford Times
Traditional Christmas Carol Concert
Shepherds’ FarewellBerlioz
Zadok the PriestHandel
Sleigh RideLeroy Anderson
CinderellaEric Coates
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Sunday 17 December 5pm & 8pmExeter College Chapel
BachAir on the G string
CorelliChristmas Concerto
PachelbelCanon
VivaldiWinter
ManfrediniChristmas Concerto
BachIn Dulci Jubilo
Roland RobertsDirector / Violin
Peter AdamsCello
Ian ClarkeHarpsichord
Christmas Concerto by Candlelight
“Roland Roberts interpreted the exquisitemelody with consummate skill.”
Oxford Times
“The perfect way to start Christmas: sublimemusic, an enchanting chapel and the magic ofcandlelight.”
Cantabile
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Saturday 20 January 8pmSheldonian Theatre
GriegPiano Concerto
MozartMarriage of Figaro
StraussWaltzes, Polkas and Marches
Tom PosterPiano
Roger PayneConductor
34th Annual TraditionalViennese New Year Concert
“The strings of the City of Oxford Orchestraseem to get better and better. Under the expertbaton of Roger Payne, they whirled the audienceto Vienna in a sparkling programme of Mozartand Strauss favourites.”
Oxford Times
"Tom Poster... displayed great authority andastounding virtuosity.The public, won over bythe commanding presence of this young man,gave him a standing ovation."
Epinal International Piano Competition 2003
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Wednesday 14 February 7pmSheldonian Theatre
AlbinoniConcerto for Two Oboes
PachelbelCanon
BarberAdagio
HandelOboe Concerto
ElgarSalut d’Amour
FauréElegy
ElgarSerenade for Strings
Peter Adams Cello
Salute to Love
Note earlier starting time to allow for romantic dinners!
Roland RobertsDirector/Violin
Top price tickets includeValentine roses
“This highly proficient orchestracreated plenty of sunshine with abright, joyous programme thatpositively shimmered from start tofinish.”
Oxford Times 2005
Timothy WattsOboe
Jessica MogridgeOboe
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Saturday 17 March 8pmSheldonian Theatre
Spring Garland
MendelssohnViolin Concerto in E minor
MozartCosì fan tutte
BeethovenSymphony No. 6
“Pastoral”
Ruth RogersViolin
Roland RobertsConductor
"An exuberant performance ... superb."The Guardian
"Ruth Rogers must be one of the most gifted youngviolinists in Britain."
Musical Opinion
"Her playing is incredibly beautiful."The Observer
"In Roland Roberts I saw one of the most musicalconductors, serving the music with sheer mastery, and itmade me wish I had had the chance to play with sucha musician."
Tibor Varga writing in the Oxford Times
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Sunday 8 April 8pmSt. Barnabas Church
Springtime Baroque
HandelArrival of the Queen of Sheba
VivaldiSpring
Concerto for Three Violins
PachelbelCanon
BachConcerto for Two Violins
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
Roland RobertsDirector/Violin
Easter Concert
HandelMessiah
Piers MaximConductor
Nunc DimittisChoir
“Maxim formed these singers into asupple chorus, floating aloft andastonishingly powerful.The orchestraalso obliged him with taut, vividplaying throughout.A very fineperformance." Oxford Times
Saturday 21 April 8pmSheldonian Theatre
Julian TearViolin
Booking Information
TelephoneCity of Oxford Orchestra 01865 744457The Oxford Playhouse 01865 305305
In personThe Oxford PlayhouseBeaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LW
Upper Gallery
Lower Gallery
Semi-Circle
Chairs
Orchestra
Chairs Chairs
Chairs £25(Cushioned chairs, numbered)
Lower Gallery £20Back Row Semi-Circle £20
(Cushioned, backed benches, numbered)
Semi-Circle £14(Cushioned benches, no backs, unnumbered)
Upper Gallery £10(Wooden benches, unnumbered)
VenuesExeter College ChapelReserved Seats £20Unreserved Seats £15Please book through the Orchestra (01865) 744457
Sheldonian Theatre
Booking Information
Information correct at time of going to press: September 2006.The management reserves the right to refuse admission.
City of Oxford Orchestra reserves the right to change the date,time, artists, programme and venue of any concert.
Wheelchair AccessAll venues are accessible to wheelchairs.Please book through the Orchestra (01865) 744457
Free Mailing ListTelephone or email the City of Oxford Orchestra withyour name, address and daytime telephone number.
St. Barnabas ChurchReserved Seats £18(First ten rows)Unreserved Seats £16
Concessions£2 off each ticket price for every venueOver 65s, Students, Unwaged, 6 to 18 year olds.Disabled (some concerts).
PostageWe charge 50p per transaction for postage/card charges.There are no other booking charges.
Friends of the City of OxfordOrchestraEnjoy many exciting benefits including:
❚ Priority Booking❚ Advance information❚ Receptions at concerts❚ Annual Friends’ Concert
For further details please contact:Lindsay Sandison (01865) [email protected]
2006 into 2007
[email protected] www.cityofoxfordorchestra.co.uk
City of Oxford Orchestra (01865) 744457The Oxford Playhouse (01865) 305305
Artistic DirectorRoger Payne
Principal ConductorLevon Parikian
LeaderJulian Tear
Guest DirectorRoland Roberts
Board of TrusteesMike MaloneWilliam BishopStephen Robinson
DirectorsLindsay SandisonSandra Clarke
Advisory BoardSir Neville Marriner CBE
Lady Walton MBEPeter Bennett JonesJilly Cooper OBE
Charles HartLady Goodhart
Administration
12 November
9 December
17 December
20 January
14 February
17 March
8 April
21 April
A Time to Remember
Carol Concert
Concerto by Candlelight
Viennese New Year
Salute to Love
Spring Garland
Messiah
Springtime Baroque
