Sir John Rutter Birthday Celebration
Date & Time
Thu, 14 May 2026
19:00
Venue
Sheldonian Theatre
Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ
Tickets
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Join the Oxford Philharmonic for a joyful evening celebrating the birthday of one of Britain's most beloved composers and conductors. A special tribute to a master of choral music.
Why you should come
AI-powered• Watch Sir John Rutter conduct his own 'Suite for Strings' and 'Suite Antique' live
• Experience Bach's Oboe and Violin Concerto performed by Gordon Hunt and Tamás András
• Celebrate a milestone birthday with one of Britain’s most beloved living composers
Event Highlights
- •Celebration of Sir John Rutter's significant birthday
- •Sir John Rutter conducting his own celebrated works
- •Performance at the historic Sheldonian Theatre
- •Features soloists Anthony Robb, Gordon Hunt, and Tamás András
Speakers
Sir John Rutter
Conductor and Composer
Anthony Robb
Flute
Gordon Hunt
Oboe
Tamás András
Violin
Programme
Grieg: Holberg Suite, Op. 40
Bach: Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C minor, BWV 1060R
Rutter: Suite for Strings
Rutter: Suite Antique
Delius: Two Aquarelles
Elgar: Introduction and Allegro for Strings, Op. 47
Organized by: Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra
Contact: info@oxfordphil.com, 01865 987 222