Mendl-Schrama Prize Recital 2026
Why you should come
AI-powered• Experience a vocal recital by mezzo-soprano and prize winner Divine Simbanegavi
• Enjoy a performance in the Holywell Music Room, Europe's oldest custom-built concert hall
• Support the legacy of the Mendl-Schrama Prize founded by Mrs Heleen Mendl-Schrama
About this event
The Mendl-Schrama Prize Recital 2026 features a performance by mezzo-soprano Divine Simbanegavi, the previous year's winner of the prestigious Mendl-Schrama Music Prize. This annual event celebrates musical excellence within the University College Oxford community. The recital takes place at the historic Holywell Music Room in Oxford, providing an intimate setting for high-quality vocal performance. The Mendl-Schrama Prize was founded and endowed in 2014 by Mrs Heleen Mendl-Schrama in memory of...
Event Highlights
- •Recital by mezzo-soprano Divine Simbanegavi
- •Performance at the historic Holywell Music Room
- •Celebration of the Mendl-Schrama Music Prize legacy
- •Free admission for College members
Speaker

Divine Simbanegavi
Mezzo-soprano and Mendl-Schrama Music Prize winner
Divine Simbanegavi is a mezzo-soprano and the winner of the previous year's Mendl-Schrama Music Prize at University College Oxford.
Programme
Mendl-Schrama Prize Recital
A recital by Divine Simbanegavi (mezzo-soprano), last year’s winner of the Mendl-Schrama Music Prize.
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What to bring / Requirements
- •Open to all members of the College
- •Attendees may be included in audio, photographs, and video footage for marketing purposes
Organized by: University College Oxford (Univ)
Contact: Giles.Underwood@univ.ox.ac.uk