Alternative Canon Project

[Alternative Canon Project @altcanon]

Our world premiere of Ethel Smyth’s the song of love out now and available to watch HERE!👇

https://t.co/2V8mKfGI8F

[Alternative Canon Project @altcanon]

Our first one will be next Monday (6th week) the 13th November at 3:30pm. Sign up at the link in bio (would be really helpful for numbers) or just show up if you’re interested (and/or want to know more about the Alternative Canon Festival 2024!! 👀)

[Alternative Canon Project @altcanon]

Introducing… OPEN MEETINGS! 🎶

Want to get involved in the exciting things we’ve got in the pipeline? Come along to our open meetings: a space to chat, discuss ideas and issues, and get your ideas into action!

[Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford @ChChCathedralOx]

Live now @DameEthelSmyth World Premier performance of her 'Song of Love'

The @altcanon, inspired by @LeahBroad, performed by @OxMusicFaculty under the baton of @alicegjknight

https://t.co/Ig4LOJNRtJ

[Alternative Canon Project @altcanon]

Today’s the day! Catch our release of Ethel Smyth’s The Song of Love TODAY at 6pm! https://t.co/2V8mKfGI8F

[Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford @ChChCathedralOx]

Tomorrow at 6pm @DameEthelSmyth World Premier performance of her 'Song of Love'

The @altcanon, inspired by @LeahBroad, performed by @OxMusicFaculty under the baton of @alicegjknight

Tune in this Friday at 6pm for a important World Premier:

https://t.co/Ig4LOJNRtJ

[Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford @ChChCathedralOx]

This weeks concert is inspired by @LeahBroad. The @altcanon bring together musicians from across @OxMusicFaculty to perform Dame Ethel Smyths 'The Song of Love' conducted by @alicegjknight

Tune in this Friday at 6pm for a important World Premier:

https://t.co/Ig4LOJNjEb

[Alternative Canon Project @altcanon]

Our world premiere recording of Ethel Smyth’s ‘The Song of Love’ will be released in 4 days! It will be posted on @ChChCathedralOx’s YouTube channel at 6pm - set your reminders ⏰🙌

[Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford @ChChCathedralOx]

Whilst @Frideswides and @CathedralSchool on their hols, the Cathedral is broadcasting a series of concerts every Friday.

We will be exploring the Organ works of @PottFrancis, Ethel Smyth @altcanon, Bach, Rachmaninoff, Scarlatti and many more:

https://t.co/RDN1IXtJxq

[Alternative Canon Project @altcanon]

It will be released on YouTube in the next couple of months, so watch this space for more info! For now, congratulations to our conductor, @alicegjknight editor, soloists, team, and all the performers involved @oxmusicfaculty @LeahBroad

These fab pics thanks to @hedgehoghugh 📸

[Alternative Canon Project @altcanon]

And that’s a wrap on this project! We had an amazing time on Monday doing the world premiere recording of Smyth’s extraordinary The Song of Love.

[Alternative Canon Project @altcanon]

It was no small undertaking for a majority student orchestra and choir to tackle this ambitious project, but we did it! An absolute privilege to be able to record in the beautiful space of @ChChCathedralOx with massive thanks to @joseph_denby for making it happen 🎙️🎥🎼

[Alternative Canon Project @altcanon]

And we’ve done it! 🎶🕊️

Thank you to everyone who came - it was a very special evening.

Here are some videos of the performance - it was an absolute privilege to be able to premiere this piece!

Now onto the recording! 👀

[Alternative Canon Project @altcanon]

Today’s the day, and we are so excited! 🤩 If you haven’t bought a ticket yet, there are still a few left https://t.co/jDg7DOrxGy 8pm in Christ Church Cathedral.

[Alternative Canon Project @altcanon]

Lastly, meet Angie, editor of The Song of Love, and Alice Knight, conductor ✍🏻🎶 We’re super excited for tomorrow! There are still tickets left, available here: https://t.co/jDg7DOrxGy

[Alternative Canon Project @altcanon]

Time to meet our soloists for Monday’s concert! Introducing Archie Inns (tenor) and Steph Garrett (soprano) 🎶

[Oxford University Music Society @oxunimusicsoc]

We were thrilled to be joined by @LeahBroad as part of our weekly spotlight series

We asked her about everything from the contemporary representation of female composers, to Ethel Smyth's The Song of Love, in anticipation of the @altcanon world premiere!

https://t.co/dlal4FLtHt

[Alternative Canon Project @altcanon]

Rehearsals in full swing for our upcoming premiere of Ethel Smyth’s ‘The Song of Love’! 🎶 Tickets available here: https://t.co/jDg7DOrxGy

[Alternative Canon Project @altcanon]

TOMORROW! Delighted to welcome the incredible @ShankarAnoushka to @OxMusicFaculty for an Indian Classical Workshop as part of her new Visiting Professorship @OxfordSBS @JesusOxford. All students and staff welcome to come watch the workshop for free. 2pm, DAH @ Music Faculty

[Dr Amy Zigler @Dr_Amy_Zigler]

Happy Birthday,#EthelSmyth! Born in 1858, she studied at the Leipzig Conservatory, composed a serenade, a mass, a choral symphony, 6 (!) operas, plus numerous keyboard, chamber, and vocal works. Learn more about her music and find helpful resources here: https://t.co/O81H4prYTS

[Alternative Canon Project @altcanon]

We can’t wait to bring you The Song of Love! In the mean time, here’s a sneak peek of the scores… 👀 We’ve also got another exciting event coming up for you next week, so watch this space!