2018 GUIDE TO FESTIVALS
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Oxford Lieder Festival
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WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS FESTIVAL
The Oxford Lieder Festival is one of the leading international festivals of classical song. Winner of a prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society Award, it attracts the world's greatest artists, retains a commitment to the finest emerging musicians, and offers wide-ranging opportunities to explore and learn in the historic city of Oxford.
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
This year's Oxford Lieder Festival traverses Europe in a musical feast that ranges from the great works of the Viennese masters to the heart-on-sleeve emotion of Russian song, and from the rarely-heard delights of the Nordic repertoire to the passionate songs of southern climes. The Festival also celebrates three significant anniversaries, with a major survey of the songs of Claude Debussy as well as events devoted to the songs of Charles Gounod and Hubert Parry. Artists include: sopranos Louise Alder (winner of the audience prize at the BBC Cardiff singer of the World last year), Véronique Gens and Carolyn Sampson; mezzo-sopranos Sarah Connolly and Dorottya Láng; tenors James Gilchrist, Christoph Prégardien and Toby Spence; baritones Benjamin Appl and Thomas Oliemans; pianists Julius Drake, Graham Johnson, Malcolm Martineau, Roger Vignoles; and many others. The historic city of Oxford provides a stunning backdrop for a fortnight comprising upwards of 100 events. A number of intimate concert venues, including the Holywell Music Room - Europe's oldest purpose-built concert hall - and several college chapels, are ideally suited to song recitals. There is also a strong programme of related chamber and choral music, and many other events including lectures, masterclasses, workshops and more.
LOCATION
Oxford, United Kingdom (various sites across the city)
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DATES
Oct 12 - Oct 27, 2018
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Sholto Kynoch
GENRE
Classical
TICKET PRICE RANGE
$0 to $55
TICKET PURCHASE INFORMATION
Telephone: +44 (0)1865 591276
BOOKING CONTACTS
Booking cycle date range
Fall 2018 for Fall 2019
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