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What does it means when we say someone has great stage presence, charisma, flair and musicality? Giles Underwood will be untangling this question with our students from 3.30pm on Friday. Observers welcome!
www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/26-03-...

12.03.2026 11:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Elisabeth Giselbrecht, Louisa Hunter-Bradley and Katie McKeogh are the presenters in the final All Souls Seminar of term. Join us online on Thursday for 'No two books are the same: Interactions with early printed music and the people behind them'.
www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/26-03-...

11.03.2026 16:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

All are welcome to join us in the Recital Hall at 5pm on Wednesday for this discussion with Katherine Spencer and Alison Balsom, chaired by Dr Maria Razumovskaya.
More details at www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/26-03-...

10.03.2026 11:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks to The Cosman Keller Art & Music Trust, our students have benefitted from coaching and side-by-side opportunities with the Adler Quartet this year. Join us in the Holywell Music Room on Wednesday lunchtime to celebrate the fruits of this collaboration!
www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/260311...

09.03.2026 10:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stage Presence Workshop with Giles Underwood

Giles Underwood, Director of Music at University College will be leading a stage presence workshop with our students on Friday 13 March. All are welcome to come along to observe and learn from the session at 3.30pm in the Schwarzman Centre Recital Hall.
www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/26-03-...

06.03.2026 15:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

On Friday evening, three ensembles from the University Jazz Scheme will be performing music from Wayne Shorter’s seminal β€˜Speak No Evil’ album; the output of Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers; and original music by jazz flautist Gareth Lockrane.
www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/26-03-...

05.03.2026 11:17 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A discussion with Katherine Spencer and Alison Balsom

On Wednesday 11 March, clarinettist Katherine Spencer and trumpeter Alison Balsom, two musicians known for their impact on historically-informed performance practices, will discuss how their lives have been shaped by being custodians of their instruments.
www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/26-03-...

04.03.2026 16:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Friday's lunchtime recital is the last in the series for this term. Join us for music by FrΓ©dΓ©ric Chopin, GraΕΌyna Bacewicz, ClΓ©mence de Grandval, and Alyssa Morris, as well as Carnival of the Animals for four-hands by Camille Saint-SaΓ«ns.
Free entry!
www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/260306...

04.03.2026 10:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Jessica Holmes is Associate Professor of Musicology at the University of Copenhagen. At Thursday's public seminar, in the Schwarzman Centre Cinema, she will be speaking on 'Billie Eilish, Princess Nokia, and the Musical Vernacular of Depression'.
www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/26-03-...

03.03.2026 10:25 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Celebration Concert with the Adler Quartet

On Wednesday 11 March we are celebrating the collaboration between the Adler Quartet and our students. Over the course of the year our student musicians have been coached by the quartet, and will perform alongside them at this special lunchtime recital.
www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/260311...

02.03.2026 18:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Take a musical moment to pause, recharge, and unwind at the end of the working day. All are welcome to join us at 5pm on Tuesday for this rush hour concert in the Recital Hall, featuring side-by-side performances with our students, violinist Daniel Roberts, and Dr Maria Razumovskaya.

02.03.2026 10:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We're looking forward to having violinist Daniel Roberts working with our students next week! Come along on Tuesday lunchtime to observe him in action alongside Director of Performance Dr Maria Razumovskaya in a workshop exploring chamber musicianship.
www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/260303...

27.02.2026 15:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Oxford University Jazz Scheme: Opening Concert with Gareth Lockrane

On Friday 6 March, the Oxford University Jazz Scheme holds its first public performance with internationally-renowned jazz flautist and composer Gareth Lockrane. Supported by the Music Faculty, this event takes place in the Schwarzman Centre Recital Hall.
www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/26-03-...

27.02.2026 11:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Our penultimate Lunchtime Recital of term features a piano trio, and a violin and piano duo. Join us at 1.15pm on Friday for music by Franz LehΓ‘r, Charles Villiers Stanford, Franz Schubert, and Frank Bridge.
www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/26-02-...

26.02.2026 11:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

At Thursday's seminar, Professor Andrew Kirkman delivers a talk titled 'Made to measure or prΓͺt Γ  chanter? The court of Wilhelm IV and the later Alamire manuscripts'. He will be joined by discussants Professor Thomas Schmidt and Dr Zoe Saunders.
www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/26-02-...

25.02.2026 10:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

At 3pm on Thursday, Professor Nomi Dave will deliver a public seminar in the Schwarzman Centre Cinema, titled 'Fictions of Legal Hearing'. All are welcome to attend this lecture, which explores un-hearing, refusals to listen, and institutional mishearing.
www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/26-02-...

24.02.2026 11:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Music and the Medical Humanities

Our next event this coming Friday, 27 Feb, on music and health humanities. We will explore ways in which music engages with health, illness, and wellbeing (it will include live music on piano).
More details at the link below

@torchoxford.bsky.social @uehiro.ox.ac.uk

23.02.2026 16:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Keble Early Music Festival - Bate Collective

On Thursday, the Bate Collective gives its annual performance at the Keble Early Music Festival. The programme for this free lunchtime recital offers a variety of vocal and instrumental music from the 16th and 17th centuries.
www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/260226...

23.02.2026 17:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Music and the Medical Humanities

Music and the Medical Humanities | Join us a talk on
Friday 27 Feb at 3pm that explores ways in which music engages with health, illness, and wellbeing. tinyurl.com/46rdxu24 Speakers: Peter Shannon, Hester Crombie
@oxmusicfaculty.bsky.social
@oxmedhum.bsky.social

20.02.2026 12:20 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Music and the Medical Humanities

Join us for a presentation exploring the ways in which music engages with health, illness, and wellbeing on Friday 27 February at 3pm, as part of the Medical Humanities Research Hub events. Details: tinyurl.com/46rdxu24 all welcome @oxmusicfaculty.bsky.social @oxmedhum.bsky.social

19.02.2026 14:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

TODAY! Pianist David Palmer will workshop new compositions written by Faculty students in a workshop convened by Professor Martyn Harry. Observers are very welcome to join us in the Recital Hall from 2pm.

23.02.2026 10:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Four students works will be workshopped by the Villiers Quartet at the JdP Music Building on Saturday! Join us for the workshop at 2pm, or the performance from 4.15pm!

20.02.2026 18:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

At Friday's lunchtime recital our students are treating us to Felix Mendelssohn String Quartet no. 1 and CΓ©cile Chaminade Piano Trio no. 2.
Everyone is welcome to join us for this free concert!

18.02.2026 18:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m very excited to be speaking at @ox.ac.uk @oxmusicfaculty.bsky.social in March!

12.02.2026 20:36 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Public seminar: Jessica Holmes (University of Copenhagen)

On Thursday 5 March, our public seminar speaker is Professor @holmesjessica.bsky.social. Her talk addresses 'Billie Eilish, Princess Nokia, and the Musical Vernacular of Depression'. Join us at 3pm in the Cinema at the Schwarzman Centre.
www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/26-03-...

12.02.2026 16:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

We're looking forward to a piano-focused concert this Friday, with two solo pianists, plus music by Johannes Brahms, Alma Mahler, and Amy Beach for voice and piano. These events often reach capacity - do arrive early to secure your seat!
www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/26-02-...

11.02.2026 17:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Come along at 3.30pm on Friday to see Nicky Spence in action with our Faculty vocalists! This masterclass is open to observers from the public.
www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/nicky-...

10.02.2026 13:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

All are welcome to join us at 3pm on Thursday in the Cinema, Schwarzman Centre for this public seminar. Dr Giles Masters' talk combines elements of what Naomi AndrΓ© (2018) terms β€˜engaged musicology’ with the practices of music education and community music.
www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/26-02-...

09.02.2026 14:14 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Join us online at 4pm on Monday. Charmaine Lee will open her lecture with a live performance, situating sound as both method and inquiry. The performance will be followed by a moderated discussion unpacking her tools, compositional process, and conceptual framework.

06.02.2026 17:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In Friday's Lunchtime Recital we'll be hearing from two fantastic student vocal ensembles! Please arrive early to secure your seat as these events often reach capacity.
www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/lrs-26...

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