The impromptus opus 90 and Moments Musicaux opus 94 by Franz Schubert are now available in PS Urtext editions. Schubert: Impromptu, Opus 90 No 1 A march-like melody written in C minor although the tonal ambiguity at the start of the piece highlights the romantic composer’s need for abstract imagery through music. This is the longest impromptu in this set. […]

The 2008 proms series has been announced, with several piano-centric events. The complete Rachmaninoff piano concerti will be performed as part of the series, plus the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, by pianists Yevgeny Sudbin, Nicolai Lugansky, Boris Beresovsky, Steven Hough and Olga Kern. Murray Perahia will also return to the Proms for the first time in 20 years. […]

Four of the variation works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart are now available in PS Urtext editions. 8 Variations on “Laat ons Juichen” K 24 7 Variations on “Willem van Nassau” K 25 6 Variations on “Mio caro Adone” K 180 10 Variations on “Unser dummer Poebel meint” K 455

Masterclasses, lectures and concerts on a daily basis to students from every continent by some of the world’s most distinguished teachers and performers in Oxford’s historic buildings. All classes and concerts are open to the public. Some of the artists who have appeared at the Festival include Rosalyn Tureck, John Lill, Menahem Pressler, Maria Curcio, Charles Rosen, Cristina Ortiz, Dmitri […]