Synopsis
Suzi Digby OBE and ORA Singers are joined by baritone and composer, Roderick Williams, for a special evening of conversation and music. Gain an insight into the life of one of Britain's most distinguished musical voices, as Suzi explores Roderick's early life, his eclectic career as a soloist and composer, and the landmarks of his story so far.
Listen to the award-winning voices of ORA perform a selection of music interspersed throughout the evening, featuring the works of Williams, alongside other composers with links to the city and University of Oxford through the ages.
You can join the conversation by submitting your questions to Roderick and Suzi ahead of the evening to [email protected] by no later than June 15th 2025 with the subject line: Roderick Williams Q&A
Programme
Roderick Williams Let Nothing Trouble You
Orlando Gibbons Drop, Drop, Slow Tears
William Walton A Litany
Orlando Gibbons O Clap Your Hands Together
John Sheppard Libera Nos, Salva Nos I
John Sheppard Libera Nos, Salva Nos II
Ryan Wigglesworth Libera Nos
Roderick Williams O Guiding Night
Kenneth Leighton Lully Lulla, Thou Little Tiny Child
Roderick Williams Ave Verum Corpus Reimagined
Beverage tickets include guaranteed seating in the front block of the church, and a glass of wine at the end of the performance, together with Lady Eatwell (Suzi Digby), Roderick Williams, and members of ORA Singers.
Oxford Festival of the Arts
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