The Oxford May Music Festival takes place in the historic centre of the city of Oxford. Based in one of the gems of 18th century architecture, the Holywell Music Room, with one of the best acoustics in the world, the festival brings together some of the finest musicians performing in the UK today and many leading lecturers in their fields.

The 2010 Festival has been the most successful so far, with attendances considerably up, particularly at the lectures, and full of fantastic lectures & concerts. Reviews in the Oxford Daily Information said : “How can words chase after the unrepeatable moment of this in every way superlative performance?...This was an unforgettable evening, held as all live performance so exhilaratingly is, in the time of its happening, an event to be celebrated but hardly possible to be explained in words. You need to hear these gifted players, wherever and whenever they perform, and you need to book now for May Music 2011.” and of the lectures: “I wish all the lectures I have attended were as well delivered as this one....If this is the standard, I would certainly recommend checking out the rest.” Peter Schofield, writing in the “Oxford Magazine”, said “This was, again, an extremely successful Festival.” His complete review can be read [here]. Some photographs from the 2010 Festival can be found [here].

We are already beginning the planning for the Fourth Oxford May Music, which will take place from 27th April to 2nd May 2011. We would be grateful for your suggestions on lecturers and lecture topics to be covered. Please [contact us] with any questions or if you would like to add your email and postal address to our mailing list. We rely on support from the public and in particular our “Friends of Oxford May Music” who enjoy a variety of benefits including social events and access to the artists. Please [become a friend] of Oxford May Music.

We look forward to seeing you at the 2011 festival!

Best wishes,

Jack Liebeck, Artistic Director

Brian Foster, Administrative Director

Patrons of the Festival:

John Bain OBE and Cynthia Bain • Andrew Graham, Master of Balliol and Peggoty Graham •

Roger Cashmore, Principal of Brasenose and Annie Lindsay Cashmore • Sir Jeremy Isaacs • Sir Curtis Price, Warden of New College

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