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Commotio at Woodstock

An Advent Choral Celebration

Add to my Calendar 06-12-2025 19:30 06-12-2025 21:30 36 Commotio at Woodstock Oxford’s acclaimed chamber choir Commotio makes its debut at St Mary Magdalene’s, Woodstock, with a vibrant programme of contemporary choral music. Renowned for championing the best modern compositions and rediscovering overlooked gems of the past century, Commotio offers a rich and refreshing musical experience. Highlights include music from their No.1 album with Bob Chilcott: Rose in the Middle of Winter, and works by Martin Read, Richard Allain, and David Bednall—each of whom has a special connection to the choir. Don’t miss this unique evening of powerful, poignant, and uplifting choral music. St Mary Magdalene Church, Woodstock DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St Mary Magdalene Church
Park Street
Woodstock
Oxfordshire
OX20 1SJ
England

Programme

Motswane Pege – In Principio
Levente Gyöngyösi – Puer natus in Bethlehem
David Bednall – Hail, gladdening light
Richard Allain – Vero Cras (Eight Advent Antiphons)
~ Interval ~
Jonathan Lane – There is no Rose of such Virtue
Becky McGlade – Of the father's heart begotten
Graham Fitkin – The Christmas Truce
Martin Read – That Yonge Child
Bob Chilcott – Pilgrim Jesus
Eric Whitacre – Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
Bob Chilcott – Song of the Crib

Performers

Commotio

Programme Note

Oxford’s acclaimed chamber choir Commotio makes its debut at St Mary Magdalene’s, Woodstock, with a vibrant programme of contemporary choral music. Renowned for championing the best modern compositions and rediscovering overlooked gems of the past century, Commotio offers a rich and refreshing musical experience.

Highlights include music from their No.1 album with Bob Chilcott: Rose in the Middle of Winter, and works by Martin Read, Richard Allain, and David Bednall—each of whom has a special connection to the choir. Don’t miss this unique evening of powerful, poignant, and uplifting choral music.

Commotio at Woodstock

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