Music in Oakridge
A Candlelit Recital
Friday 28th November 2025, 5 pm – 7 pm
Once again, we are delighted to present a trio of world-class musicians who will perform in our beautiful village church. Doors open at 5 pm for a complimentary glass of wine or a soft drink, with the performance starting at 5:30 pm.
We expect the performance to end at approximately 6:30 pm, and we invite you to stay for a post-performance drink from our donation bar (cash only on the night). Doors will close shortly after 7 pm.
Our musicians for the evening
Programme
Praeludium and Allegro - Fritz Kreisler arr. Callum Au
Histoire du Tango Café 1930 Nightclub 1960 - Astor Piazzola
Kaleidoscope for Solo Marimba - Arthur Lipner
Hasta Siempre - Trad. Cuban arr. Ball, lyrics Carlos Puebla
Hoedown/Bluegrass Medley - Aaron Copeland
Cellist Gabriella Swallow and trumpeter/vocalist Pete Horsfall present an exciting new collaboration, celebrating their shared love for beautiful melodies in both the classical and jazz traditions.
Join them as they trace the melodic links between Maurice Ravel & Oscar Peterson, Frederic Chopin & Antonio Carlos Jobim, and Claude Debussy & Sarah Vaughan. The duo will be accompanied expertly by London's most in-demand jazz guitarist, Honey Boulton.
About Music in Oakridge
We are very lucky to live in a wonderful, vibrant village with an active community that takes leisure time seriously. This is a special place with a rich history, landscape, and ecology - an environment that encourages creativity.
Music in Oakridge has two purposes, which are very much aligned...
The first is to bring some amazing musical talent to the heart of our rural community and celebrate this in the beautiful setting of our village church of St Bartholomew. The inaugural concert was in November 2024. We will light the church with candles for a truly atmospheric and uplifting experience, celebrating the beauty of the music and the building.
The second and very important purpose is that funds from this and future events will assist the church with its essential maintenance and running costs. We are a not-for-profit organisation.
We are thrilled with the success of our 2024 concert, and we are already planning further events in 2026, so watch this space. Thank you for your support so far.
If you are interested in donating funds or sponsoring Music in Oakridge, please contact us. We would also love to hear your feedback.
The Venue
Finding us: St Bartholomews Church, Oakridge Lynch GL6 7NS What Three Words: ///shapes.beads.divide.
Parking: If you are coming by car, please note that parking is restricted close to the church. Please do not park on or around the village green, as this needs to be kept clear for emergency vehicles. The best places to park are along the wider roads, a little from the church, or at the Butchers Arms pub, a short walk from the venue. Please park considerately and avoid the soft roadside verges, which are very prone to damage. You may wish to bring a torch as the village has no street lighting.
Accessibility: We can reserve a few parking spaces in the church car park for people with mobility difficulties. This will allow you to park and access the church via a level path. However, the venue is an unadapted historic building. Please inform us if you have special requirements so that we can ensure your visit is as comfortable as possible.
Facilities: A wheelchair accessible WC is available on site
Dinner: Why not book a table at our local pub – The Butchers Arms, for a post-performance dinner? A reservation can be made via their web site or call 01452 225603.
Please get in touch with us if you have any questions.
Planned Events
Valentine's Day 2026
William Howard
Pianist
William is one of Britain's leading pianists and lives here in Oakridge Lynch
Past Events
A Candlelit Recital Nov 2024 Featuring Gabriella Swallow, Lizzie Ball and Miloš Milivojević
