The Oxford Spezzati was founded in 2002 by Nicholas Mumby and Henry Capper-Allen as a chamber ensemble specialising in Baroque music. It has since increased its repertoire base to include English music and chamber music. Its membership comprises a number of very fine young musicians, many of whom are beginning their professional musical careers.
The group has performed in many venues in both Oxford and London, as well as singing evensong in Westminster Abbey, Worcester Cathedral and Exeter College, Oxford. Concert repertoire has focused on the Baroque masterpieces, such as Monteverdi’s Beatus Vir, Vivaldi’s Gloria and J.S. Bach’s St Matthew Passion, and modern English works by Finzi, Vaughan Williams and Elgar. The Spezzati has also produced a recording of Bach’s Mass in B minor from a memorable live performance in Merton College Chapel.
The summer of 2008 saw the group travel to Switzerland for their first European tour. They performed Bach’s Mass in B minor as part of the Lausanne Summer Music Festival and also put on concerts in the Anglican Church of Lausanne and the Église St François. Future plans include a tour to Rouen and a production of Mozart’s classic opera, Così Fan Tutte.
The Oxford Spezzati is currently funded by proceeds of our concerts and generous individual donations. The continued success of the group depends on the continued support of our friends and benefactors. All support is greatly appreciated and we are pleased to offer different levels of benefits to reflect your commitment. Please contact us for more information.
About
The Oxford Spezzati was founded in 2002 by Nicholas Mumby and Henry Capper-Allen as a chamber ensemble specialising in Baroque music. It has since increased its repertoire base to include English music and chamber music. Its membership comprises a number of very fine young musicians, many of whom are beginning their professional musical careers.
The group has performed in many venues in both Oxford and London, as well as singing evensong in Westminster Abbey, Worcester Cathedral and Exeter College, Oxford. Concert repertoire has focused on the Baroque masterpieces, such as Monteverdi’s Beatus Vir, Vivaldi’s Gloria and J.S. Bach’s St Matthew Passion, and modern English works by Finzi, Vaughan Williams and Elgar. The Spezzati has also produced a recording of Bach’s Mass in B minor from a memorable live performance in Merton College Chapel.
The summer of 2008 saw the group travel to Switzerland for their first European tour. They performed Bach’s Mass in B minor as part of the Lausanne Summer Music Festival and also put on concerts in the Anglican Church of Lausanne and the Église St François. Future plans include a tour to Rouen and a production of Mozart’s classic opera, Così Fan Tutte.
Contact
To contact us, please email enquiries@spezzati.com or telephone 07973 655489.
Support
The Oxford Spezzati is currently funded by proceeds of our concerts and generous individual donations. The continued success of the group depends on the continued support of our friends and benefactors. All support is greatly appreciated and we are pleased to offer different levels of benefits to reflect your commitment. Please contact us for more information.