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Oliver Davis Music
Previous Concerts 2025:
25
Jan
Verdi's Requiem Mass
6:00pm - Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford
World-class soloists the massed voices of the CEFC and the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra gather for Verdi’s soul-stirring work.
Soprano: Lauren Fagan
Mezzo: Maria Schellenberg
Tenor: David Junghoon Kim
Bass: Blaise Malaba
Crouch End Festival Chorus
Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Marios Papadopoulos
Concert Programme:
Verdi: 'Requiem Mass'
01
Feb
World O World
7.30pm - Holy Trinity Church, Sloane St, London
Crouch End Festival Chorus returns to Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Square, for a programme of a cappella and accompanied by string quartet. Jacob Collier’s recent World O World is the climax of this extraordinary concert
Crouch End Festival Chorus
The Chamber Players
Conductor: David Temple MBE
Concert Programme:
Victoria Poleva David's Psalm
Paul Patterson Time Piece
Arvo Pärt Fratres
Barber Agnus Dei
Tavener Prayer of the Heart
Evangeline Mason A Memory of the Ocean
Jacob Collier World O World
12
April
Beethoven 'Missa Solemnis'
6:00pm - Alexandra Palace Theatre, Alexandra Palace
Soprano: Sarah Tynan
Mezzo: Judy Louie Brown
Tenor: Benjamin Hulett
Baritone: Neal Davies
The Hanover Band
Crouch End Festival Chorus
Conductor: David Temple
Concert Programme:
Beethoven: 'Missa Solemnis'
It was in the latter part of Beethoven’s life, when his deafness was profound, that he composed his monumental Missa Solemnis. The choral writing, with extremes of dynamics and speed, is amongst the most virtuosic in the entire choral repertoire.
19
April
Handel: 'Messiah'
5:00pm - St Mary's Church, Westerham
The music for Messiah was completed in 24 days of swift composition. The first part prophesied the birth of Jesus Christ; the second exalted his sacrifice for humankind; and the final section heralded his Resurrection.
St. Mary's Church Choir
Come Sing Choir
Bass: Oliver Davis
Conductor: Danial Eaton
Organ: Alex Trigg
Concert Programme:
Handel - 'Messiah' (Part 1&2)
07
June
The Armed Man
2:30pm - Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London
Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, Welsh multi-instrumentalist Sir Karl Jenkins conducts his iconic composition The Armed Man and a selection of his most loved works
Conductor: Sir Karl Jenkins
Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
Crouch End Festival Chorus
Mezzo: Katherine Rudge
Percussion: Zands Duggan
Muezzin: Osama Kiwan
Concert Programme:
Palladio Reimagined
Symphonic Adiemus
The Armed Man
14
June
John Ireland Vocal Recital
2:00pm - St. Mary's Church, Westerham
Come and experience the exquisite vocal music of John Ireland in an intimate evening recital at the beautiful St.Mary's Church, Westerham.
Baritone: Oliver Davis
Piano: Danial Eaton
Recital Programme:
I Have Twelve Oxen Sea Fever
5 Songs of a Wayfarer Spring Sorrow
If there were dreams to sell The Soldier
Love is a Sickness full of Woes Santa Chiara
Great Things When I am Dead my Dearest
Hawthorn Time The Bells of San Marie
05
July
Choral Favorites
7:00pm - Sutton Valence School Chapel, ME17 3HL
Come join the Sutton Valance Choral Society for a concert
filled with a mix bag of Choral Favorites to Classic Show Tunes. I will be pefroming a short recital during the concert with music by John Ireland and Gerald Finzi.
Sutton Valance Choral Society
Baritone: Oliver Davis
Soprano: Sarah Terry
Pianist: Bryan Gipps
Recital Programme:
John Ireland - "Great Things"
Finzi 'Let us Garlands Bring' - No.2 "Who is Silvia"
Finzi 'Let us Garlands Bring' - No.3 "Fear No More the Heat o' the Sun"
Finzi 'Let us Garlands Bring' - No.5 "It Was a Lover and His Lass"
02
Aug
The Armed Man
6:00pm - Lakeside Marquee, Holme Green, Regent's Park
Crouch End Festival Chorus and Aldbourne Band perform the world premiere of the brass band version of the Armed Man, conducted by David Temple MBE.
Aldbourne Band
Crouch End Festival Chorus
Conductor: David Temple MBE
Mezzo-soprano: Kathryn Rudge
Hand percussion: Zands Duggan
Muezzin: Osama Kiwan
Concert Programme:
Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man - A Mass for Peace
13
Sept
John Ireland Vocal Recital
6:00pm - St. Mary's Kemsing, Seveanoaks
Come and experience the exquisite vocal music of John Ireland in an intimate evening recital at the beautiful St.Mary's Church, Kemsing.
Baritone: Oliver Davis
Piano: Danial Eaton
Recital Programme:
I Have Twelve Oxen Sea Fever
5 Songs of a Wayfarer Spring Sorrow
If there were dreams to sell The Soldier
Love is a Sickness full of Woes Santa Chiara
Great Things When I am Dead my Dearest
Hawthorn Time The Bells of San Marie
13
Sept
Piano Recital
6:00pm - St. Mary's Kemsing, Seveanoaks
Come and experience a set of soothing classics by the greatest composers in an intimate evening recital at the beautiful St.Mary's Church, Kemsing.
Piano: Oliver Davis
Recital Programme:
J.S Bach: Prelude & Fugue No. 4 in C Sharp Minor, BWV 849
Rachmaninoff: Moment Musicaux Op. 16 No. 5 in D flat major
Chopin: Prelude Op.28 No.15 in D Flat Major, "Raindrop"
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 14 Moonlight Sonata
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Guildhall Symphony Orchestra & Chrous
7:00pm - Barbican Hall, London
Known for her dynamic presence on both opera and concert stages around the world, Candillari makes her debut with the Guildhall Symphony Orchestra & Chorus in a programme that spans lyricism, brilliance and drama.
Guildhall Symphony Orchestra
Guildhall Symphony Chorus
Conductor: Daniela Candillari
Tenor: Harry Jacques
Baritone: Jan-Magnar Gard
Baritone: Redmond Sanders
Concert Programme:
Dobrinka Tabakova Orpheus’ Comet
Mendelssohn Symphony No 4 A major Op 90, ‘Italian’
Puccini Messa di Gloria
24
Oct
Autumn Concert
7.30pm - Holy Trinity Church, Sloane St, London
Under the direction of David Temple, Crouch End Festival Chorus returns to Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Square with a much-anticipated autumn concert.
Crouch End Festival Chorus
Conductor: David Temple MBE
Concert Programme:
Stravinsky Mass
Jessica Curry Songs from So Let Us Melt and Shielding Songs
Philip Glass Vessels (from Koyaanisqatsi)
Bruckner Mass in E minor
6 & 13
Dec
Home Alone in Concert
2.30pm & 7.30pm - Royal Albert Hall, London
This beloved festive favourite features composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture.
Royal Philharmonic Concert
Crouch End Festival Chorus
Conductor: Anthony Gabriele
Concert Programme:
Home Alone in Concert
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Dec
Come and Sing "Messiah"
4.30pm - The Almshouses, Faversham
Nothing ushers in Christmas quite like singing 'The Messiah'. So, join us and the 'Classical Coffee Concerts' ensemble to sing this marvellous work.
Almshouse Resident Orchestra
Conductor: Ben Saul
Baritone: Oliver Davis
Concert Programme:
Handel: Messiah
20
Dec
Sing Christmas
4pm & 7.30pm - St Michael's Church, South Grove, London
Join the Crouch End Festival Chorus for a heartwarming and enchanting evening of festive music at our annual Christmas Concert.
Crouch End Festival Chorus
Organ: Peter Jaekel
Conductor: David Temple MBE
Concert Programme:
Immerse yourself in the spirit of Christmas as Crouch End Festival Chorus perform a delightful repertoire of traditional carols and festive music to captivate and uplift you. From timeless classics to modern favourites.
23
Dec
Christmas with Sir Karl Jenkins
3pm - Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London
A unique programme celebrating the festive spirit with carols and classics from Sir Karl Jenkins’ festive albums: Joy to the World and Stella Natalis.
Conductor: Sir Karl Jenkins
Presenter: John Suchet OBE
Soprano: Lucy Crowe
Trumpeter: Philip Cobb trumpeter
Crouch End Festival Chorus
London Concert Orchestra
Concert Programme:
Amidst a beautiful selection of Jenkins’ favourite compositions; Benedictus from The Armed Man, Palladio, Healing Light from The Peacemakers and many more.
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