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Faculty of Music Lunchtime Recital Series

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06 March 2026 13:15
Recital Hall, Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities

Free admission with retiring donations gratefully received - no registration required and seats will be offered on a first come, first served basis. Limited capacity.

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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.

Frédéric Chopin Barcarolle

Daniel Loach, piano

Grażyna Bacewicz Sonatina for oboe and piano
i. Allegretto
ii. Kanon

Clémence (Marie) de Grandval 4 Pièces for cor anglais and piano
III. Andante espressivo
iv. Final

Alyssa Morris 27-72 sonata for oboe and piano
III. Blood, Sweat and Tears (Read Making)

Tom Kirby, oboe
Daniel Reynolds, piano

Camille Saint-Saëns Carnival of the Animals for four-hands

Joseph Sollis, piano

Rufus Edwards, piano

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