The Lark Ascending - English Chamber Orchestra - Oxford

⛪ Immersive candlelit ambience in the beautiful University Church General Info 📅 Date: Friday 25th September 2026 🕒 Time: 7-9pm with an interval ⏳ Duration: 90 minutes Come and be swept away by a breathtaking candlelit performance of Vivaldi’s Winter from the Four Seasons with world class soloist Harriet Mackenzie and the English Chamber Orchestra alongside other timeless classics. A hugely appealing programme is designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style! Come along and discover why these works are the UK's all-time Classical chart-toppers. Highlights The programme also features Vaughan William's "The Lark Ascending" and the stunning Aire from the Mad Lover’s Suite by John Eccles. 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, and Luciano Pavarotti. "I loved the show so much - I can't wait to come back" Audience member. "It was just exceptional. I couldn't help smiling and pinching myself. These concerts are a real treaure." Audience member Programme Mad Lover’s Aire - Eccles Winter, from the Four Seasons - Vivaldi The Lark Ascending - Vaughan Williams Romance - Amy Beach Autumn - Pirotti Sospiri - Elgar Tickets Band A £49 Band B £37.50 Band C (restricted view) £25 Child £12 Student £16 VIP Tickets To enjoy this wonderul event in style: Solo VIP ticket - £80 champagne reception, cordoned off area pre show, Band A seat, chance to meet the musicians after the show Duet VIP ticket - £155 champagne reception, cordoned off area pre show, best seats for two, chance to meet the musicians after the show 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 supporting local children in Oxfordshire.