A series of chamber concerts by top-quality local musicians on one Sunday each month.
3.00 – 4.00pm at St Nicolas church, Market Place, Abingdon OX14 3HF.
Tickets £10, accompanied children free. Available from this website, at door, from 07775 904626, from the performers.
Free tea and coffee and an opportunity to talk to the musicians, after each concert.
Support the arts in Abingdon! Profits are donated to local charities.
We are looking for new groups to play in our concert series in 2023.
Is there a wonderful piece you’d love to present?
Do you play in a local group of a high standard?
Please get in touch!
Pavlova Wind Quintet return for our traditional Christmas concert.
Includes well known carols, lollipops and some surprises - Sleigh Ride, Rudolf the Red-nosed Reindeer, Let it Snow, Jingle Bells
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