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Faculty of Music Lunchtime Recital Series

christ church
21 February 2025 13:15
Christ Church Cathedral
christ church

Free admission with retiring donations gratefully received - no registration required.

Our popular Lunchtime Recital Series returns to Christ Church Cathedral on Friday afternoons. Come and listen to Faculty of Music students showcase their talent and dedication to the music they are currently working on. Each concert lasts around 30-40 minutes and offers a variety of repertoire. 

Programme:

JS Bach Prelude & Fugue in G Minor, from Well Tempered Clavier, Book 1

Johannes Brahms Rhapsody No. 2 in G Minor

Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata in F Minor, Op.2 No.1

Samuel Oliver-Sherry, piano

Maurice Ravel Pavane pour une infante défunte

Zaira Christa Barakat, piano

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The Alonetimes

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Public seminar: Erin Johnson-Williams (University of Southampton)

22 October

All Souls Seminars in Medieval and Renaissance Music: David Catalunya (Universidad Complutense de Madrid)

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St Cross College South African Township Music Concert

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