Karl Jenkins is one of the most popular living classical composers. His movie scores and hits such as Adiemus have brought his work to millions who might otherwise never listen to classical repertoire. Besides the tunes made famous on small and silver screen, Jenkins’ music has a vast depth of emotional and spiritual expression. vOx perform motets from a range of his works including Adiemus, The Peacemakers, his Requiem and the ever-popular The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace. This great Welsh composer's work is set in the context of his formidable forbear, Thomas Tomkins.
vOx will perform in the Amphitheatre at Waterperry Gardens, a magical setting surrounded by beautiful trees. You are encouraged to bring a picnic to the concert for the interval. Included in the price of admission, the audience will have access during the interval to the 20 acres of gardens including classical borders, secret corners, modern planting and dappled paths along the River Thame.
With any outdoor concert, especially in Britain, there is always the possibility of inclement weather. For those who might prefer to hear Jenkins indoors, without the risk of rain, the good news is that we shall be repeating the concert the following day in our usual concert venue, Pusey House Chapel in Oxford. Book tickets for both concerts below.
Saturday 12 July, 5.00 pm
Amphitheatre, Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry, OX33 1J
Sunday 13 July, 5.00 pm
Pusey House Chapel, St Giles, Oxford OX1 1LZ
Tickets: £16; u-18s £8
'With all good wishes to vOx Chamber Choir. And thanks for such a beautiful concert at Pusey House last week. It was wonderful, celestial and uplifting. I hope you do it again. This drawing is in praise of music.’
A lovely tribute to vOx from distinguished local artist, Julia Whatley, who was inspired by our last summer concert to create this drawing.
