Vivaldi & Classics with English Chamber Orchestra - Oxford

Schedule

Sat Mar 28 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

University Church of St Mary the Virgin | Oxford, EN

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The English Chamber Orchestra and world class soloist Harriet Mackenzie perform classics by Mozart and Vivaldi
About this Event

Highlights

🎼 Stunning programme of Mozart and Vivaldi Four Seasons

🎻 Exceptional classical performances from the English Chamber Orchestra

⭐ The perfect option for first-time classical concert-goers

⛪ The beautiful candlelit University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford


General Info

📅 Date: Saturday 28th March 2026

🕒 Time: 7 - 9pm

⏳ Duration: 90 minutes

Come and be swept away by a breathtaking candlelit performance of the Four Seasons and Bach’s E major violin concerto with world class soloist Harriet Mackenzie and the English Chamber Orchestra as well as other timeless classics.

A hugely appealing programme is designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style! There are many restaurants and bars nearby to complete your evening.


Highlights

The programme also features Mozart's magical Divertimento in B and the stunning Chaconne by Purcell.

Described as "A knockout from start to finish" (The Guardian), Harriet Mackenzie's recordings have received five stars from The Times and nominations for 'Recording of the Year'.

The English Chamber Orchestra is the most recorded chamber orchestra in the world. From its beginning, the ECO has worked with the most significant musical figures in classical music with soloists such as Daniel Barenboim, Placido Domingo, Jacqueline du Pre, Kiri te Kanawa, Yehudi Menuhin, Luciano Pavarotti, Itzhak Perlman and Mstislav Rostropovich.


Programme

7pm

Mozart – Divertimento in Bb

Purcell – Chaconne in G minor

Bach – E Major Violin Concerto

Interval

Four Seasons by Candlelight by Vivaldi


Tickets

Band A £39.50 (front stalls and pews from the choir stalls onwards)

Band B £29:50 (rear seats and pews from before the choir stalls and backwards)

Band C (restricted view) £20 - some seats will have no sightlines at all

Child (U18) ticket £15.00

VIP - Individual - £75.00 - Best seat, half a bottle of champagne, early entry

VIP - For two - £140.00 - Best seats, a bottle of champagne, early entry.


To enjoy this wonderul event in style;

Individual VIP ticket - £75 with half a bottle of champagne, one of the best seats, early admission to venue.

Couples VIP ticket - £140 with a bottle of champagne to share, best seats for two, champagne bottle shared between two, early admission to venue.

(This can be with your partner, a friend or a family, not only subject to a romantic partner)


To support charity Music in Action and their mission to help disadvantaged children and bring music to communities please email [email protected]

All profits from this concert will go towards the work of the charity which will include supporting local children in Oxford.

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Where is it happening?

University Church of St Mary the Virgin, High Street, Oxford, United Kingdom

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Tickets

GBP 16.96 to GBP 152.38

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