"These two know their craft and their performance was utterly convincing; thrilling, chilling and crushing."

Bachtrack's review of Mark Padmore and Paul Lewis' performance of Schubert's Winterreise. Click here to read the whole review.

"The audience was utterly riveted and spellbound throughout the ninety minutes of this song-cycle."

The Oxford Prospect Magazine review of Mark Padmore and Paul Lewis' performance of Schubert's Winterreise. Click here to read the whole review.

"Carol service draws hundreds to cathedral"

The Oxford Mail review of Christmas at Christ Church. Click here to read the whole review.

"Darlington was in supreme control at all times...Glorious."

Oxford Times' review of Christmas at Christ Church. Click here to read the whole review.

"...religious, spiritual and humorous readings brought to life by the delightful voice of Jeremy Irons, whose showmanship in the pulpit resembled a curious mix of modern preacher and circus master."

Daily Info review of Christmas at Christ Church. Click here to read the whole review.

"Taverna played with superb virtuosity, poise and distinction...The rapport between these four talented players is remarkable."

Oxford Prospect review of The Royal String Quartet and Alessandro Taverna at the Holywell Music Room in November 2011.

"Lewis’s performance was majestic, carrying us away with energy in the heroic, galloping episodes and then holding us in the palm of his hand during the sombre moments."

Oxford Prospect review of Paul Lewis performing at the Sheldonian Theatre in November 2011.

"Fretwork's masterly technique, sublime phrasing and sheer delight in what they were doing produced a performance that was utterly compelling."

Oxford Times' review of Fretwork performing at the Sheldonian Theatre in October 2011.

"The performance was electrifying right from the opening fanfare...Clein's playing is astringent and moving, conveying a sense of grief and loss even in the sunnier passages."

Oxford Times' review of the Philharmonia Orchestra performing with Natalie Clein at the Sheldonian Theatre in June 2011.

"...a sparkling performance...few pianists can match Lewis's ability to exploit the full range of tone colours available from a Steinway concert grand."

Oxford Times' review of Paul Lewis performing at the Sheldonian Theatre in June 2011.

"Padmore's ability to hold a loud or soft, high or low, vibrato-free note is almost uncanny, and there is never a hint of "look at me, aren't I clever" manner diaplayed by some tenors."

Oxford Times' review of Mark Padmore and Paul Lewis performing Die schone Mullerin at the Sheldonian Theatre in May.

"Fresh from their US tour, Merton excelled in both styles, moving between the different sound-worlds with ease."

Oxford Theatre Review talks of Music at Oxford's 5 star concert.

"John Williams in concert: once again Music at Oxford has provided us with a world-class performer and a world-class performance."

Daily Info's review of John Williams solo guitar, March 2011.

"I don't think I was the only one in the auditorium who found themselves beaming with pleasure, sitting a little further forward in their seats and looking forward to her next part in the performance"

Daily Info's review of Venus & Adonis by Theatre of the Ayre, January 2011. Click here to read the whole review.

"What can I say that could possibly convey the experience of hearing this exemplary artist? ... I could have gone on listening to her forever."

Oxford Times' review of Mitsuko Uchida's recital at the Sheldonian in January.

"His apparently effortless performace of these cello suites on his 250-year-old cello was as astonishing as it was delightful. We are lucky to have Music at Oxford bringing such great players to perform here."

Daily Info's review of Raphael Wallfisch performing the complete Bach Cello Suites. Click here to read to whole review.

"That was one of the most wonderful concerts we've ever had here," a long-serving Sheldonian steward said to meafterwards. I wouldn't disagree with that view for a second."

Oxford Times' review of The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists and His Majesty's Sackbutts and Cornetts

2011-2012 International Concert Season Reviews