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Rosalind Ventris Plays Walton, And Rachmaninov

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
£17.50 – £30

Walton’s Viola Concerto is a 20th-century masterpiece for the “Cinderella instrument” of the viola, known for its melancholic opening, brisk scherzo, and eloquent epilogue.
‘Rach 2’ is a long, glorious, and deeply melodic Romantic symphony with soaring melodies, rich orchestral sound, and passionate, brooding atmosphere.

Rachmaninov Motets for choir
Walton Viola concerto
Rachmaninov Symphony No 2

Rosalind Ventris viola
Director of Music at the Yehudi Menuhin School in Surrey.
John Lubbock conductor
OSJ Voices
Orchestra of St John’s

Free tickets available for NHS workers and for the disabled. Please email admin@osj.org.uk.

When you purchase tickets, we politely ask that you consider adding a voluntary donation to support our work in the community and with children in Special Educational Needs schools.

PLEASE PARK RESPONSIBLY IN DORCHESTER VILLAGE. DO NOT BLOCK DRIVEWAY ACCESS NEAR TO THE ABBEY. Parking areas for events are signposted: either the Recreation Ground at the Oxford end, or in the field over the bridge.

£30, £25, £17.50

Details

Date:
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
£17.50 – £30
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.osj.org.uk/osjevent/walton-and-rachmaninov-with-ros-ventris-viola-7pm-at-dorchester-abbey/

Venue

Dorchester Abbey
High St
Dorchester on Thames, OX10 7HH Dorchester on Thames + Google Map
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