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📅 Saturday 28th March 2026⏰ 7pm
📍 Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street, Oxford
🎟 £50/£35/£25/£20/£15
J.S. Bach’s Mass in B Minor stands as a pinnacle of the choral repertoire. Completed in the final years of his life, the Mass represents the culmination of a lifetime of musical genius - a summation of Bach’s profound faith, dazzling contrapuntal skill, and unrivalled ability to touch the human spirit.
From the jubilant opening of the Kyrie and the exuberance of the Gloria to the serene transcendence of the Sanctus and the radiance of the final Dona nobis pacem, this is music of astonishing breadth. Each movement offers fresh wonders, from intricate fugues to heartfelt arias, and the whole is unified by an overarching sense of devotion and awe.
Opus 48, together with the incredible talents of the Musical and Amicable Society orchestra and rising star soloists, brings this monumental score to the splendour of Oxford’s Sheldonian Theatre. This promises to be an unforgettable evening of one of the greatest works ever written, performed live in Oxford.
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Opus 48 – named in honour of Fauré’s Requiem – is an exciting medium-sized choral society in Oxfordshire, performing an impressive range of repertoire to the very highest standard. Opus 48 rehearse and perform under the baton of Musical Director, David Crown, one of the leading choral conductors in the UK. To read more about Opus 48 and their upcoming season, please visit their website: www.opus48choir.co.uk
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Sheldonian Theatre, University of Oxford, 11-12 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3, United Kingdom
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