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Faculty of Music Lunchtime Recital Series

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30 January 2026 13:15
Recital Hall, The Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, OX2 6GG
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Free admission with retiring donations gratefully received - no registration required.

Our popular Lunchtime Recital Series showcases the talent of our student performers. Each concert lasts around 40 minutes and offers a variety of repertoire from multiple performers. The series takes place on Friday afternoons throughout term.

 

Programme (changed since initially advertised):

Keith Jarrett Country
Kenny Garrett 2 Down & 1 Across
Chris Potter Dream of Home

Eva Fidler, tenor saxophone
Arthur Bird, double bass
Alexander McNamee, piano
Ross Baker, drums
 

Antonio Vivaldi Violin Sonata in G Major, Op.2 No.8

J.S. Bach Violin Sonata in A Major, BWV 1013

W.A. Mozart Violin Sonata in D Major, K.7

Samuel Oliver-Sherry, violin
Alexander McNamee, harpsichord

The World's Music at Oxford: Landless

17 October
The World's Music at Oxford's 2026-27 series begins with darkly ethereal and deeply moving Irish a cappella harmonies.

The Alonetimes

19 October
A bold new music-theatre work about memory, loneliness, and belonging by composers Professor Jennifer Walshe and Philip Venables.

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

22 October

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

22 October

St Cross College South African Township Music Concert

22 October
A one-hour programme of South African township music in celebration of Black History Month.

The Rediscovery of Charlotte Sohy: An evening of film, music & conversation

23 October
Neglected for decades, French composer Charlotte Sohy (1887-1955) is now being celebrated as one of the most compelling musical voices of her generation. Join us for a special evening exploring her extraordinary story through film, discussion and live performance, curated by pianist Reiko Fujisawa.