We are pleased to announce details of our Christmas Concerts this December – come and enjoy these highlights of the festive season:

SATURDAY 8 DECEMBER 2018

7.30pm, St Nicholas Church, Tackley, Oxon

LIGHT OF THE WORLD: Christmas with the Cathedral Singers

James Morley Potter, director

Sebastian Thomson, organ

This concert is in aid of St Nicholas Church’s Bell Appeal and promises to be a warm-hearted and festive occasion, replete with carols old and new.

Tickets £10 (to include a glass of wine) available on the door

FRIDAY 21 DECEMBER 2018

Cathedral Singers of Christ Church
James Morley Potter, Director
David Bannister, Organ

BRUCKNER: MOTETS & music by Stanford, Part, Bairstow and others

Anton Bruckner‘s motets stand as monuments of sacred choral music: expressive, peaceful, yearning, explosive. Alongside them sits music by British contemporaries, as well as 20th- and 21st-century choral music. Come and join the Cathedral Singers for this concert, which forms part of the celebrations of their 40th anniversary.

Tickets are available from Tickets Oxford and include a glass of wine in the interval. Come and join us for an evening of glorious choral music in the beautiful surroundings of Oxford’s Cathedral.

G. F. HANDEL

Messiah

Aileen Thomson, soprano
Amy Lyddon, alto
Robin Horgan, tenor
Daniel Tate, bass

Cathedral Singers of Christ Church

Oxybaroxy (Oxfordshire Youth Baroque Strings) (Mark Levy, director)

James Morley Potter, director

7.30pm, Saturday 16 December 2017

The Cathedral Singers Christmas Concert is always a highlight of the festive season at Christ Church Cathedral. This year will be even more special, as the Singers are joined by Oxybaroxy, the Oxfordshire Youth Baroque Strings, and a quartet of tremendous young soloists, to perform Handel’s uplifting Messiah, under director James Morley Potter.

Tickets are available from Tickets Oxford via the following link: https://www.ticketsoxford.com/whats-on/all-shows/handels-messiah-with-oxybaroxy/7213 or 01865 305 305.

All seating is unreserved, so please arrive in plenty of time to find a seat. Some tickets may be available on the door.

We’re pleased to announce details of our Summer Concert:

MASTERS OF MUSICK: British Choral Music by the Masters of the King and Queen’s Music

8pm, Saturday 22 July, Christ Church Cathedral

Tickets: £14 (£10 Conc/£6 unsighted), including a complimentary glass of wine in the interval

Available on the door and from Tickets Oxford 01865 305305 – https://www.ticketsoxford.com/whats-on/all-shows/masters-of-musick/6033

Cathedral Singers of Christ Church

James Morley Potter, director

David Bannister, organ & piano

Since the 17th century, certain composers have been honoured with a particular royal privilege: the prestigious position of Master of the King (or Queen)’s Music. In this concert we will explore the work of the composers appointed to this post, from familiar British musicians such as Edward Elgar, through to the present incumbent, Judith Weir. Along the way we will take in works from the 17th century to the present day, including curiosities from Boyce, Greene, and even a royal consort.

Saturday 17 December 2016 at 8.00 p.m.

Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford

James Potter – Conductor
David Bannister – Organ

A Christmas Celebration – Carols for Choir and audience.

Come and celebrate Christmas with an evening of traditional carols and music performed by the Cathedral Singers in the glorious surroundings of Christ Church Cathedral.

The event has a wonderful atmosphere and draws a regular and enthusiastic audience, so book as soon as you can.

Tickets will be on sale soon at www.ticketsoxford.com. Check back regularly for updates. Doors open 7.30pm – arrive early to secure a place.

Venue: Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford
OX1 1DP

We are delighted to announce that James Potter has been appointed as the new Director of the Cathedral Singers of Christ Church, Oxford.

James has a long association with Christ Church having sung with the Cathedral Choir for many years. We are looking forward to him starting on 1 October and to a long and fruitful relationship.

Saturday 19 December 2015 at 8.00 p.m.

Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford

John Padley – Conductor
David Bannister – Organ

Christmas by Candlelight

Come and celebrate Christmas with an evening of traditional carols and music performed by the Cathedral Singers in the glorious surroundings of Christ Church Cathedral

The event has a wonderful atmosphere and draws a regular and enthusiastic audience, so book as soon as you can. Some tickets are reserved to be made available at the door.

Tickets are on sale soon at www.ticketsoxford.com. Doors open 7.30pm – arrive early to secure a place.

Venue: Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford
OX1 1DP

The joint evensong held on Monday with the College Choir was a great success. They really appreciate us joining them as it allows then to tackle music they might otherwise be unable to perform. If you missed it this time make a point to put the next one into your diary as soon as we publish the date.