The Night Shift – Audience Footage
Mon 3 Jun 2013
Determined to break even more of the rules associated with classical concerts, we decided to let The Night Shift audience film our performance of John Dowland’s Lachrimae Antiquae, at the Amersham Arms, on 23 April.
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The Night Shift at the Amersham Arms: audience reaction
Sat 4 May 2013
After we made our long overdue return to the Amersham Arms in New Cross on the 23 April, for a balmy evening full of Dowland, ditties and drinking songs, we caught up with the audience in the bar who told us what they thought of the night… We’ll be making a Night Shift announcement next…
Read MoreThe Night Shift at the Amersham Arms: in pictures
Mon 29 Apr 2013
It’s been just under a week since our mini Night Shift at The Amersham Arms so we thought we’d share some pics from the night with you to refresh your memories. We returned to the cosy pub on a warm spring evening for an ice-cold beer and some brilliant music, courtesy of our OAE trio:…
Read MoreThe Night Shift at The Amersham Arms: your playlist
Sun 28 Apr 2013
For all you wonderful people who came to our Night Shift at the Amersham Arms on Tuesday, here’s what the trio of OAE musicians regaled you with…
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Wed 24 Apr 2013
A huge thank you to everyone that came along last night. And for those of you that filmed the performance, to be in with the chance of winning tickets to a future show plus backstage drinks with the Orchestra and a bunch of chocolates, send us your footage via wetransfer to info@oae.co.uk.
Read MoreSpeed Interview – Jonathan Rees
Mon 22 Apr 2013
Cello player Jonathan Rees will be playing at The Night Shift on 23 April, when we return to the Amersham Arms for some Handel, some improv and, of course, a few drinks. We spoke with Jonathan about his heroes and pre-concert rituals.
Read MoreSpeed Interview – James Redwood
Sat 20 Apr 2013
Musical director, composer and presenter James Redwood joins us on 23 April for The Night Shift at The Amersham Arms. Here’s what he had to say when given our speed interview.
Read MoreThe Night Shift – Handel’d Camera
Fri 19 Apr 2013
In ‘normal’ classical concerts, a lot of things are frowned upon; chatting, drinking… and sneaky filming of the event too (tut tut). Well, we’ve pretty much tackled chatting and drinking, so for the Night Shift at the Amersham Arms on 23 April, we want you to help us take it one step further.
Read MoreThe Night Shift returns to The Amersham Arms
Mon 15 Apr 2013
On 23 April, the OAE return to the warm ambience of The Amersham Arms for another pub edition of The Night Shift. We’ll be crushing the rules of classical music like a handful of crisps for a classical event where audiences can drink, chat and clap when they want. Featuring baroque A-Listers Handel, Purcell and…
Read MoreSound & Music Workshop Day 1
Wed 10 Apr 2013
The composers get to work…. Back in March, the 3 chosen ones gathered their initial sketches together for an exploratory workshop with OAE Pub tour players and composer mentor Sally Beamish. Each composer is working on a 5 minute piece, which will be performed as part of a Haydn String quartet programme around the pubs…
Read More7 February: Night Shift audience reaction
Fri 29 Mar 2013
Back in February, we had a Night Shift first when we danced Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. Choreographed by Henri Oguike, audiences got to see Vivaldi’s seminal masterpiece in a very different performance, directed by our leader Kati Debretzeni. Here’s what the audience thought… Don’t forget our next event is coming up next month, when we’re…
Read MoreSound and Music: the composers revealed
Thu 14 Mar 2013
We promised in our blog a few weeks ago that we’d be announcing the winning three candidates of our Sound and Music Night Shift project, who’ll be mentored by Sally Beamish and OAE musicians.
Read MoreThe Night Shift meets Portfolio
Tue 26 Feb 2013
Last Thursday, I joined the esteemed composer Sally Beamish, cellist Robin Michael and Sound & Music’s Creative Projects Leader Hannah Bujic to interview seven candidates to be awarded a place on Sound and Music’s Portfolio programme.
Read More7 February Night Shift pics and feedback
Fri 15 Feb 2013
We’re still recovering from our Night Shift at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall last Thursday- so to relive the night again, we’ve put together a gallery of pictures for your viewing pleasure…
Read MoreNight Shift: Vivaldi & Henri Oguike
Fri 1 Feb 2013
Fancy seeing some dance and catchy music in a late-night concert with a drink and some mates? Well, on 7 February at the Southbank Centre, we’ll be giving Vivaldi’s legendary The Four Seasons a fresh twist, in a Night Shift first: a collaboration with renowned choreographer Henri Oguike and OAE leader Kati Debretzeni, fusing authentic…
Read MoreSpeed Interview – Rhiannon Morgan
Tue 29 Jan 2013
With Henri Oguike’s dance company soon to make an appearance at the next Night Shift, we spoke with dancer Rhiannon Morgan at rehearsals to find out more about how she got into dance.
Read More22 November: Night Shift audience reaction
Fri 18 Jan 2013
The audience at our Night Shift event at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on 22 November chatted to us after a fab concert with a huge choir, some old instruments and Handel’s powerfully moving music. Here’s what they thought of the night…
Read MoreNovember Night Shift pics
Thu 29 Nov 2012
It’s only been a week since our Night Shift at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall…so here’s an assortment of pictures to remind you of the night…
Read MoreCalling all composers…
Wed 28 Nov 2012
We’re incredibly excited to announce that we’re working with Sound and Music’s Portfolio scheme to offer an opportunity for up to three composers to spend time working closely with selected members of our Orchestra.
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