Events for Friday 24 January 2014
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7:30 pm
£10-£28 (students get 50% off)
Andris Nelsons conducts Brahms Cycle @ Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford
Andris Nelsons continues a duo of concerts with the Philharmonia Orchestra with Brahms’ epic Second Piano Concerto. This is a symphonic powerhouse of scorching virtuosity that the composer mischievously described as ‘a set of little piano pieces’. Hélène Grimaud will no doubt bring her characteristic passion and drive to the work. The majestic Fourth Symphony was […] Find out more »
Free
Spinner Fall / Eagle & Weeks / Simon Dwight / Bradley Taylor @ Castle House, Banbury
Spinner Fall deliver an intensely turbulent noise that somehow marries shoegaze glissando with a post-punk brittleness and a throat-shreddingly hectoring vocal delivery that can variously remind you of Ride, Hüsker Dü and The Fall, all at the same time. Hailing from Southampton Eagle & Weeks are an acoustic duo with guitar, vocals & percussion inspired […] Find out more »
Free
Paul McClure / Ellie Caddick @ Phoenix Picturehouse, Oxford
To celebrate the release of Inside Llewyn Davis, by the legendary Coen brothers, Phoenix Picturehouse are hosting some of the best folk talent in Oxford. Inside Llewyn Davis takes us back to the Greenwich Village folk scene of 1961. It’s heavily influenced by the music of Bob Dylan and shows the depth of passion for […] Find out more »
Free
Confluence – open rehearsal @ St Luke’s Church, Oxford
The newly re-formed world music collective Confluence is organising open rehearsals for members of Oxford’s communities to participate in learning and sharing music from all over the world. Musicians of all standards and backgrounds are welcome to join the first open session at St. Luke’s Church. Participation can be through an instrument or voice (and […] Find out more »
8:00 pm
£5
M@sh Opera @ Jacqueline du Pré Music Building, Oxford
The notions of chance and indeterminacy were essential to much of John Cage’s output, and they are particularly vital for his music-theatre piece Roaratorio. Instead of a traditional musical score, Cage provided a set of instructions on how any book may be adapted for ensemble – leaving decisions on the subject, duration, and scoring of […] Find out more »
Free
After The Thought / Man Of Science. Man of Faith. @ Port Mahon, Oxford
Bear On Bicycle is releasing After The Thought‘s new EP I Am No Different. To celebrate they’re hosting a one-off free entry launch party with a special set by After The Thought himself, and a DJ set by Man Of Science. Man Of Faith. More information at www.facebook.com/events/598878756816495 Find out more »
9:00 pm
Free
Sir Loyne And The Steak Knives @ Duke’s Cut, Oxford
Sir Loyne And The Steak Knives will be playing covers from modern day bands such as Red Hot Chilli Peppers, The Killers, Wombats etc. More information at www.facebook.com/dukescut Find out more »