Chamber music

Oxford Chamber Music Society

Sunday concerts at 3pm in the historic Holywell Music Room

In partnership with

La Serenissima

La Serenissima ensemble, which takes its name from the ‘Most Serene Republic of Venice’ (Serenissima Repubblica), is dedicated to the vibrant music of 18th century Venice and the Italian States. Known for the use of original sources in its exploration of the work of...

Ensemble Renard

Founded in 2018 by players from the Royal Academy of Music and the Guildhall School, Ensemble Renard is an exciting young wind quintet. The five outstanding musicians regularly perform with the UK’s major orchestras including the London Symphony Orchestra, London...

Quartetto Nous

Quartetto Noûs was formed in 2011 in Rome and in a short time has won acclaim throughout Italy and abroad for the warmth of its sound and the intelligence of its interpretations. It takes its name from the Greek for ‘mind’ or ‘rationality’, but also ‘inspiration’ and...

Dudok Quartet

Having first met as members of a Dutch street symphony orchestra, the Dudok Quartet Amsterdam is forging a reputation as one of the most creative and versatile ensembles of its generation. Winners of many awards, they have performed in major venues around the world...

Trio Gaspard

TRIO GASPARD Founded in 2010, the top-ranking Trio Gaspard is widely praised for its unique and fresh approach to the score. Its members, who hail from Germany, Greece and the UK, are successful soloists and continue to pursue their solo careers, giving recitals and...

Maggini Quartet

Formed in 1988 and named after Giovanni Paolo Maggini, the celebrated violin maker of the 17th century Brescian school, the Maggini Quartet is admired internationally for exceptional performances, characterized by technical precision, rich tonal quality, and...

Nash Ensemble

This year the Nash Ensemble celebrates its 60th anniversary. Over these years, it has built up a remarkable reputation as one of Britain’s finest and most adventurous chamber groups. Acclaimed for its exceptional recitals, the ensemble has won numerous tributes...