New Worlds: Syncopation Nation

Ragtime struts, Latin lilt and modern voyages: Bach, Joplin, Debussy and Golijov across a century of restless invention. Now in its 26th year, the Oxford Chamber Music Festival returns with New Worlds. This concert traces nine routes to the New World: Bach (arr. Hoyos) - Alemania Latina for Flute and Cello Claude Debussy - Cake Walk Scott Joplin - Maple Leaf Rag, The Entertainer George Antheil - Little Shimmy Piano Solo Mark Summers Julie-O Cello Solo John Cage 4'33 Solo Bass Samuel Taylor Coleridge - Suite for Violin and Piano, Op. 3 John Corigliano - Voyage for Flute, Cello and Piano Osvaldo Golijov - Fish Tale All in Europe's oldest purpose-built concert hall, where world-class players are unusually close up.