Our autumn concert will open with the Polyeucte Overture by Paul Dukas. Composed in 1891 for the tragedy of the same name by Pierre Corneille, the overture was first performed in January 1892 at the Concerts Lamoureux.

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Following this, we will be playing Richard Strauss's Four Last Songs. These works are widely considered as the composer's most beautiful works and were composed as a final love letter to his wife of nearly 60 years, the soprano Pauline de Ahna. To perform these works with us, we are delighted to be joined by soprano soloist, Katherine Crompton. 

Described by Opera Magazine as ‘rapidly developing an enviable reputation in the International world of Opera’ British Lyric Soprano Katherine Crompton studied at the National Opera Studio, having previously graduated from the Royal College of Music International Opera School. A passionate recitalist praised for her ‘luminous musicality’ and ‘considerable technique’ Katherine has sung at the prestigious Oxford Lieder Festival and at London’s Wigmore Hall.

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In the second half of the concert, we will be performing Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5. Composed during the summer of 1885, Tchaikovsky conducted the premiere of his Symphony No. 5 in St. Petersburg in November 1888. Listen out for the clarinets with their recurring theme that appears in each of the Symphony’s four movements.

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​​Our concert will be in the church of St Peter and St Paul in Deddington and we look forward to welcoming you there.

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​Tickets

Tickets are £12 and 18s and under remain FREE!​

Book online in advance or buy tickets on the door.​

Advance booking strongly recommended.