OUSinfonietta plays Mendelssohn, Gipps, Poulenc and Cook
Schedule
Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Christ Church Cathedral | Oxford, EN
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The Oxford University Sinfonietta presents its Trinity Term 2026 Concert, uniting the old of Mendelssohn with the new of Gipps, Poulenc and Cook. We begin with Mendelssohn’s evocative Hebrides Overture, an early tone poem depicting the overwhelming beauty he found on his visit to the Isle of Staffa.
This is followed by Ruth Gipps’ Ambarvalia, a short but spirited piece that encapsulates pastoral England, written as a tribute to composer Adrian Cruft—a natural progression from the isles of Scotland.
We then proudly feature a new composition by music student Rudyard Cook (Queen’s College), before concluding with Poulenc’s light-hearted Sinfonietta, famed for its dance rhythms and almost satirical nature.
Join us at 8:00 PM on Friday, 5th June at Christ Church Cathedral for a captivating evening of works for chamber orchestra.
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Christ Church Cathedral, St Aldates,Oxford, Oxfordshire, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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