Oxford University Orchestra and Enyi Okpara: Shostakovich, Hindemith and Witter-Johnson
Oxford University Orchestra joins forces with Conductor Enyi Okpara at the Sheldonian Theatre for a programme of Shostakovich, Witter-Johnson and Hindemith
Programme
Witter-Johnson - Bacchanale
Hindemith - Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber
INTERVAL
Shostakovich - Symphony No. 5
Oxford University Orchestra joins forces with Conductor Enyi Okpara at the Sheldonian Theatre for a programme of Shostakovich, Witter-Johnson and Hindemith. The concert features Shostakovich’s powerful 5th Symphony, a work of striking emotional depth, contrasting stark intensity with moments of haunting lyricism. Witter-Johnson’s exuberant Bacchanale brings driving rhythms and vivid orchestral colour, evoking a spirit of uninhibited celebration. Hindemith’s brilliant Symphonic Metamorphosis completes the programme with brilliance and wit, transforming Weber’s themes into a vibrant and inventive orchestral showcase.
Ticket Information
- Full price from £18
- Concessions from £8
- Age range: All ages
- Doors open at 19:00
- This concert will be 1 hour 20 minutes with an interval
- Approx. finish time of 21:20
- Latecomers to be permitted at an appropriate pause in the music
- For ticketing queries, please email ouotickets@gmail.com
