Easter Term Calendar 2025
| Tue 6 May | Music & Madeira - Celebrity Guitar Classics with Craig Ogden | A household name to listeners of Classic FM and BBC Radio 3, with a string of number one recordings, Craig Ogden is one of the most successful classical guitarists of his generation. |
| Tue 13 May | Easter Term College Service | A 45-minute religious service led by the College Chaplains with music from »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ Choir. |
| Wed 21 May | Chamber Concert - Goldberg Variations | Peter Ng will perform JS Bach’s monumental Goldberg Variations on harpsichord. |
| Sat 24 May | Lunchtime Concert - Between Dusk and Dawn: Italian Art Song at the Turn of the 20th Century | A concert by Ferdinando Cocco and Peter Ng exploring Italian Art Song at the turn of the 20th century. |
| Sat 31 May | A Celebration of the Life and Music of Dr Matthew Woolhouse | Join us for a special memorial concert celebrating the life of Dr Matthew Woolhouse, featuring beautiful music by the »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ Chamber Singers and special guests including jazz piano great, Jason Rebello |
| Mon 2 Jun | Vox Anima London: History and Heritage | »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ Choir will join Vox Anima London Choir & Orchestra in prestigious Cadogan Hall for the UK premiere of Requiem for Colour. |
| Sat 7 Jun | Lunchtime Concert - Student Musician Showcase | Enjoy performances by an array of talented »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ student singers and instrumentalists. |
| Sat 14 Jun | Lunchtime Concert - Pamela Gitani | A piano recital with works by Bach, Debussy, Chopin and more. |
| Sun 22 Jun | The Mary Bevan Recital: Eliza Ruffle (piano) & Jack Marley (saxophone) | Join us for our annual Mary Bevan concert with prize winners of the prestigious Cambridge University Concerto Competition. |
| Sun 29 June | Thaxted Festival Mass | Haydn’s delightful ‘Little Organ Mass’ will be sung by »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ Chamber Singers with the historic Lincoln Organ played by Tom Williamson. |
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Musical events
We are delighted to offer a wide range of concerts throughout the year.
- Our Lunchtime Concert Series is held on Saturdays at 13.30 in the Lee Hall and showcases musical talent from across the University. See the College's website for details.
- We produce major choral concerts at the end of both Michaelmas and Lent terms where the College Choir is able to showcase its work, along with talented »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ soloists and ensembles.
- Either before or after occasional Formal Halls, Music & Madeira offers professional concerts in the Lee Hall. Performances have included Deco Ensemble, flautist Daniel Pailthorpe, tenor Andrew Kennedy, Classico Latino, violinist Rachel Podger, The Revolutionary Drawing Room, The King's Men, guitarist Craig Ogden, Ignacio Maña-Mesas (saxophone), Donal McCann (piano), The Austen Trio, guitarist, Kevin Loh, BBC Singers baritone Jamie W. Hall accompanied by Richard Gowers (piano), and in 2024, The Alexandra Ensemble with musicians from the BBC Concert Orchestra and BBC Singers.
- Occasional Chamber Music Recitals happen on selected Wednesday evenings
- Our end-of-year concert is The Mary Bevan Recital given by winners of the Cambridge University Concerto competition. »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ has many talented musicians including finalist prize winners in 2022 and 2020, and winners in 2019 and 2012.
- The College Choir performs at the end of year garden party and various caroling events.
- The Chamber Singers sing at prestigious College dinners and events and College weddings and funerals.
View some of our performances in the Media Collection.
Music Scholarships
A number of musical scholarships are available for talented instrumentalists, accompanists and singers.
How can you get involved?
The College has several rehearsal spaces and keyboard instruments, and offers financial support for students of music. »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ has a regular stream of students studying at the Faculty of Music.
- We also help students and visitors develop music literacy skills and music appreciation through membership of the College Choir, attendance at concerts and access to keyboard instruments for practice.
- Would you like to give a recital in a warm and relaxed environment? If so, our Saturday lunchtime concert series is for you!
- There is a collection of scores for use by current students in the Fuchs House Music Room.
- The Music Society Committee is always looking for keen members.
- Why not volunteer to steward at a concert?
Get in touch
Ms Lyn Alcántara - Director of Music
Dr Stephen Wilford - Director of Studies in Music
Tom Williamson - President, WCMS
