⚒️ There’s nothing quite like Verdi’s Anvil Chorus – a riot of rhythm and celebration, with the clashing of hammers ringing out alongside a rousing chorus. Taken from Il trovatore, it’s one of opera’s most recognisable tunes – instantly thrilling, irresistibly bold.

You’ll hear every beat live as part of #ANightattheOpera, performed with full choral power and dramatic flair. If you’ve never felt opera in your chest, this is your moment. 🎟️ Come feel the fire of Verdi on Saturday 5 July in Oxford. ticketsoxford.com/events/a-night…

👰🏻‍♀️ You’ve heard it at weddings, but have you heard it in full operatic glory? Wagner’s Bridal Chorus, from Lohengrin, isn’t just a tradition – it’s a moment of high drama, marking a pivotal turning point in the opera. 🎟️ Book to hear familiar favourites feel brand new.

🎺🐪 The Triumph of Aida 🎺🐪 When Verdi composed the Triumphal Scene from Aida, he imagined golden fanfares, huge choruses, and dazzling pageantry. The result? One of the most glorious climaxes in opera. 🎟️ A triumph awaits – book your ticket before they sell out.

One night, an epic chorus, two stellar voices and a virtuoso pianist. Keep your eyes peeled this coming week as we reveal who is joining us for our concert on Saturday 5th July. ⭐️ #ANightattheOpera

🔎 🎶 Soloist spotlight: Award-winning baritone James Atkinson brings charisma and rich vocal colour to every performance. A BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist and winner of the Royal Over-Seas League Singers Prize 2022, James is in demand across the UK and internationally. 👏

If you've only ever heard this on the organ at a wedding, then you're in for a treat! So much more than #HereComesTheBride...

This is going to be a glorious mix of drama and emotion - so opera lovers, and lovers of a good, riproaring choon, if you're near #Oxford get yourselves to #WesleyMemorialChurch a week on Saturday. You'll have ear-worms for weeks!

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🔎🎶 Soloist spotlight: Soprano Ella Taylor is a rising star turning heads on opera & concert stages across Europe. With a voice described as "a voice of tempered steel, wrapped in a warm velvet cloak”, Ella has recently sung with Opera North, RoyalOperaHouse & the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 👏

#ANightattheOpera promises unforgettable music by Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, Wagner and more – brought to life by the powerful voices of Ella Taylor and James Atkinson, the brilliance of pianist Wai-Yin Lee, and the thrilling sound of Opus 48. 🎟️ Have you booked yet?

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⭐️ Tonight’s the Night! ⭐️ Join us at Wesley Memorial Church, Oxford, for an evening of stunning music from Puccini, Verdi, Wagner, Mozart, Borodin and more. 🎶 Doors open from 7pm 🎫 Tickets available on the door (£20/£10c) 🎵 Concert starts at 7.30pm See you there!

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Shake off the summer cobwebs with our Come & Sing Bach B minor Mass! With David Crown at the helm, you're guaranteed to leave enriched musically, technically, and artistically. Join me and the Opus 48 choir.

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Roll on the weekend with TWO chances to hear our #HealingLight programme #KarlJenkins #ThomasTomkins. If you are coming to waterperry please don't forget your sun hat and plenty of water - the amphitheatre will be very warm! 😎

❌ GERGIEV’S CONCERT MUST BE CANCELLED