Blue Hour: Night Music from the Americas

The acclaimed global collective of OCMF Artists comprises some of the world's most exceptional musicians, whose profound artistry and virtuosic performances have captivated audiences across the globe come together to close this year's Festival with a thrilling grand finale. 

This spectacular grand finale, brings a week-long celebration of spontaneous artistic connection to a triumphant conclusion in the heart of historic Oxford. This highly curated programme beautifully culminates the Festival's theme of 'New Worlds' with masterworks of American and New World-influenced music. Representing the very peak of the festival's reputation as BBC Music Magazine’s "No. 1 unmissable event," this closing concert promises an unforgettable evening of shared musical brilliance.

Performers

Priya Mitchell violin
Alena Baeva violin
Antti Tikkanen violin/viola
Minna Pensola violin
Meghan Cassidy viola
Adrian Brendel cello
Natacha Kudritskaya piano
Marcelo Nisinman bandoneon

Repertoire

Samuel Barber Adagio for Strings
George Gershwin Lullaby
John Cage In a landscape
Florence Price The Deserted Garden
Heitor Villa-Lobos New York Skyline Melody
Maurice Ravel Violin Sonata No.2
Igor Stravinsky Tango for Violin and Piano
Astor Piazzolla Ángel + Diablo tangos