Concerts & Events
March - April 2024
Jericho Youth Choir Spring Concert
Jericho Youth Choir directed by Becki Reed, presents a concert with the theme of ‘Water’, showcasing what they have been rehearsing learning and performing elsewhere over the past few weeks.
Entrance is £5, on the door. No need to book in advance.
"Tubular Bells" Lecture by A. N. Wilson
2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the death of the celebrated poet Sir John Betjeman. He died on 19 May 1984. On 17 May 2024, 40 years almost to the day after his death, the celebrated writer and biographer, A. N. Wilson will give a lecture on the legacy of Betjeman’s work. Entitled ‘Tubular Bells’, referencing a verse about St Barnabas Jericho from Betjeman’s Myfanwy at Oxford - “Tubular bells of tall St. Barnabas, Single clatter above St. Paul”, A N Wilson’s lecture will be followed by a short Question and Answer section chaired by the Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch.
The lecture and discussion will be followed by a reception.
Doors open at 6.30pm. The lecture begins at 7.00pm
The cost of a ticket is £20 and the proceeds will go towards the St Barnabas Organ Project, which seeks to bring parts of two refurbished 19th century Willis Organs in a single new organ for this wonderful basilica Church.
Mozart Festival Weekend
Jericho Youth Opera & St Barnabas Jericho together with Jericho Youth Choir present…
Marriage of Figaro by Mozart - 7.30pm Saturday 13 April
”Come and Sing”: Mozart Spatzenmesse - during the High Mass on Sunday 14 April at 10.30am
Tickets for Marriage of Figaro available here: CLICK HERE FOR EVENTBRITE
Rehearsal for ‘Come and Sing’ Mozart Mass: Friday 12 April at 6.00pm
Performance of Mozart Mass: Sunday 14 April at 10.30am (arrive at 9.15am)
All singers welcome.
Marian Consort - The Language of Flowers
The Language of Flowers
This exploration of flowers and gardens, both actual and allegorical, combines settings of the Song of Songs and its evocation of a luscious, fertile landscape by Spanish composers of the late Renaissance with Benjamin Britten’s five playful Flower Songs. Two new commissions frame the second half of the programme: Laura Cannell brings together the influences of early, folk and experimental music in an exploration of plant lore (knowledge of plants gained through tradition or anecdote, much like folk lore), while Leo Chadburn’s new work is inspired by Floriography (cryptological communication through the use or arrangement of flowers).
This concert is a collaboration between Music at Oxford, the Marian Consort, St Barnabas Church, St Barnabas Primary School and the Jericho Youth Choir.
Students from St Barnabas School have been working Electra Perivolaris on a new composition for a premiere this evening.
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Programme
Ceballos Hortus Conclusus
Laura Cannell New work (world premiere)
Padilla Missa Ego flos campi – Kyrie and Gloria
Britten Flower songs
Vivanco Veni dilecte mi
Padilla Missa Ego flos campi – Credo
Vivanco Surge propera
Padilla Missa Ego flos campi – Sanctus & Benedictus
Vivanco sicit lilium
Padilla Missa Ego flos campi – Agnus Dei
Leo Chadburn New work (world premiere)
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Electra Perivolaris New work (world premiere)
Luceat Choir - Incoronatione
Experience a musical reconstruction of the coronation of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V.
The Coronation of Charles V as Holy Roman Emperor was widely regarded by contemporary sources as the greatest civic event of the Renaissance. Although the fractious political situation created by the Sack of Rome in 1527 necessitated the ceremonies’ transfer to Bologna, the occasion surpassed in scope any prior Imperial Investiture. The city of Bologna was transformed into an idealised replica of Rome, bedecked in ornate Triumphal Arches evoking the Caesar epoch, and the great Basilica of San Petronio (itself, one of the largest churches in the world), beautified by the Pope’s own craftsmen to mimic St Peter’s.
Stile Antico Concert - A Divine Hope
Dante Alighieri’s Commedia (‘The Divine Comedy’) is considered one of the greatest works of literature ever written. Its imagery has shaped Western understanding of the afterlife for more than seven centuries, and inspired an immense body of scholarship, philosophy, art, and music.
Telling Dante’s story, Stile Antico descends with Il Divino into Hell, journeys with him through Purgatory, and finally arrives at the gates of Heaven. Renaissance madrigals and sacred music by composers such as Palestrina, Guerrero and Morales illustrate the way, setting to music prayers which the poet features in his epic verse. Texts by Dante himself, set to music by Luzzaschi and Merulo, also narrate the story. These are punctuated by readings from the Divine Comedy. At the pinnacle of heaven we meet the Virgin Mary in Victoria’s glorious 12-part Magnificat.
We are delighted to present a pre-performance talk by Dr Jennifer Rushworth, Associate Professor in French and Comparative Literature at University College London, at 6.45pm. This is included in the ticket price.
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Nicolas Gombert: Media vita
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Peccantem me quotidie
Luzzasco Luzzaschi: Quivi sospiri pianit ed alti guai
Francisco Guerrero: Vexilla Regis
Tomás Luis da Victoria: Te lucis ante terminum
Palestrina: Salve Regina
Claudio Merulo: Salvum fac populum tuum
Cristobál de Morales: Agnus Dei from Missa Mille regretz
Orlande de Lassus: Beati pauperes spiritu
Cristobál de Morales:Asperges me
Anon: Venite a laudere
Merulo: Vergine, madre, figlia del tuo
Vicente Lusitano: Regina caeli a5
Tomás Luis da Victoria: Magnificat a12
Stainer's Crucifixion
Come and Sing - Devotional Performance of Stainer’s Crucifixion.
Arrive for the rehearsal at 2pm
Tea and cake served at 4.15pm
Devotional performance at 5.00pm
Everyone is welcome to sing, or simply to come to the performance at 5pm.
No entrance fee, donations are welcome. Register at worc.ox.ac.uk/tickets
Handel’s Messiah Part 1
This performance, which is in aid of the St Barnabas Organ fund, will include two of Jericho Youth Opera’s young singers as soloists alongside a chamber choir of singers from Oxford & London. We will end the performance with the Hallelujah Chorus and invite audience members to join us in this chorus. There will be a free Come & Sing Hallelujah Chorus event at St Barnabas Church, Jericho on 16th December at 5.00pm for all singers who'd like to be part of this project.
Free refreshments will be served to all audience and singers after the concert.
Music will be provided but do bring your copy along if you have one. Tickets for the concert ( No charge for children/students) are available through Eventbrite or on the door. The Eventbrite link is available by clicking here
Carol Service for Christmas
The traditional Christmas Carol service with readings, with St Barnabas Choristers and Choir, followed by mince pies and mulled wine. Free admission. All welcome.
Come and Sing Handel Hallelujah Chorus
In advance of the Messiah Performance on Wednesday 20 December, there will be a 'Come & Sing Hallelujah' rehearsal on Saturday 16th December at St Barnabas from 5.00 -6.00pm. Music will be provided but do bring your copy along if you have one
Mass of Our Lady of Walsingham
The monthly Walsingham Mass. This month’s Mass falls in the season of Advent.
Advent Art Morning
Be inspired by the beautiful tranquil surroundings of St Barnabas and try your hand at some art. Materials can be provided or you can bring your own. Entirely at your own pace and standard. Coffee and biscuits will be available. Mass of Our Lady in the Lady Chapel at 10am
A Jacobean Christmas: The Marian Consort
a festive programme that features early English composers at their most unbuttoned and celebratory, with music written for the famously festive Stuart court. Alongside these are more intimate, introspective sacred works by a golden age of English composers – Byrd, Gibbons, Weelkes and Bull – that in some cases belie their creators’ often colourful personal lives.
OUP Orchestra Autumn Concert
A theatrical soireé pairing music from Beethoven, Grieg, Walton and Tchaikovsky with readings from the dramas that inspired the music.
