Johann Sebastian Bach’s epic B Minor Mass is Benson Choral Society’s next production in Dorchester Abbey on Saturday 25 November at 7.30 pm. Bach assembled this work towards the end of his life in 1748-9, incorporating music he had written for various occasions up to 30 years earlier, and it can be regarded as a [...]
Join the Churches Conservation Trust and the Friends of St Bartholomew’s on 4 December for a festive evening at Dorchester Abbey. Join us from 19:00 and take in the breathtaking surroundings of Dorchester Abbey and enjoy a glass of wine before listening to a performance from the Gregoriana choir. Directed by Julien Chilcott-Monk, [...]
‘Jo Harrop is a very fine jazz singer. When she sings, she moves me.’ Iggy Pop – BBC 6 Music ‘A rare mix of delicacy and boldness. Sheer perfection.’ The Guardian Bishop’s Court Farm in partnership with Hampstead Jazz Club proudly present A Jazzy Christmas Evening at Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, [...]
St Birinus Festival 3rd November 7pm William Byrd: Faith & Music in Elizabethan England A lecture-recital given by Professor Richard Rex and The Davey Consort directed by Ryan Wigglesworth. Saturday 4th 1pm Royal Academy of Music students will play the Mozart Wind & Piano Quintet K452 (joined by Ryan Wigglesworth), the Britten Phantasy [...]
Hft’s ‘Coming of Christmas’ returns to mediaeval Dorchester Abbey on Thursday 14 December, for a magical night of carols and seasonal songs, performed by choristers from all over the country! It will herald the 27th ‘Coming of Christmas’ event at the Abbey – a stunning, historic, Norman-era building which started life in the 12th Century. [...]
Soprano Nadia Eide presents Winter Light - A Classical Christmas Concert. This truly is a show for the whole family, featuring well-loved classic songs sure to bring the festive cheer! Nadia came to the nation’s attention on the ITV's The Voice UK when she blew the judges away and became one of the finalists on [...]
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner & Kubla Khan by Samuel Taylor Coleridge You are invited to free performance of two new musical compositions with associated art illustrations in Dorchester Abbey on Saturday 9 September at 2:30 pm Music by Tim Cook, Illustrations by Adrian Brooks There will be a popup Tea-Room in the Abbey in [...]
Please join us for this free event which we are running in partnership with our Ukrainian friends. An opportunity to share each others music and food in a relaxed setting in Dorchester Abbey Please do come at 5pm for Choral Evensong if you wish! Bring some food for the buffet to share Please get free [...]
~ This Event has now SOLD OUT ~ Last minute ticket returns may be available on the door direct from the organiser OSJ ~ SOLD OUT Get ready with the fizz! We welcome in 2024 with our ever-popular New Year’s Eve concert - a highlight of our orchestral year. Full of toe-tapping favourites, this [...]
- This Event has now SOLD OUT 12/12/23- Christmas wouldn’t be complete without Handel’s great oratorio. This seasonal classic will be performed by renowned soloists and backed by the full forces of the Orchestra of St John’s and OSJ Voices. Handel – Messiah in the traditional version Hannah Fraser-Mackenzie soprano Ellie Edmonds alto [...]
