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Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra; Martyn Brabbins; Roderick Williams; Ruth Rogers; Anthony Robb
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Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra; Thomas Adès; Alexandru-Mihai (Sascha) Bota
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Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra; Cayenna Ponchione-Bailey; María Dueñas; Marios Papadopoulos
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Firing blanks: Oxford International Opera’s aimless Tosca
The inaugural production of Oxford's new “international” company lacks direction, but Carmen Giannattasio’s Tosca makes the trip worthwhile.
Unsatisfying Mendelssohn from Eschenbach and the Oxford Philharmonic
The Oxford Philharmonic offers uninspiring renditions Bach and Mendelssohn, highlighting both the strengths and weaknesses of the orchestra under the baton of Christoph Eschenbach.
Stars shine on Oxford Philharmonic's 20th anniversary concert
When did three such luminaries last grace the same concert, let alone the same first half?
Caprice and conviction from Oxford Phil
I suspect that we seek out many of the world’s great soloists beacuse we know what we will get, but we might well seek out Buniatishvili because we don’t.
Last minute replacement fails to dampen enthusiasm
Valery Gergiev's late withdrawal meant Marios Papadopoulos, music director of the Oxford Philharmonic, stepped into the Russian's shoes.
Karina Canellakis skippers a French voyage
Oxford may well be far from the coast, but it played host to a bracing French voyage last night at the Sheldonian Theatre.