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Manager: Tommaso Rusconi

Do you audition?

Yes, as part of OUMS - find out more here

What is the usual rehearsal schedule?

OUO rehearses 2-3 times a week leading up to the concert, usually on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-10pm, and also on other days and weekends.

What's the conductor like?

OUO is special because we work with a different professional conductor each term, which is a fantastic opportunity - and they're all great! This term, we are performing with the fabulous Rémy Ballot!

When do you perform?

Usually in 5th week, at the Sheldonian Theatre

Where can I buy tickets for the next concert?

Where can I find more information?

The Oxford University Orchestra (OUO) is the flagship symphony orchestra at the University of Oxford and is made up of the best musicians the student body has to offer. Since 1958, the OUO tackles some of the most challenging works in the symphonic repertoire, collaborating regularly with exclusively professional conductors and soloists, and our Principal Guest Conductor since 2019, Natalia Luis-Bassa. Past names have included Peter Stark, Daniel Harding, and Sir Roger Norrington. Recent repertoire highlights have been Richard Strauss’s An Alpine Symphony, Shostakovich’s 11th Symphony, Mahler’s 1st Symphony, Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, and much more! The orchestra performs each term in the Sheldonian Theatre as well as regularly taking part in special projects including open rehearsals, masterclasses, and international tours (most recently in Italy and Japan). This year, the OUO will work with renowned French conductor Rémy Ballot in Michaelmas in a programme of Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony, Ravel’s Ma Mère L’Oye Suite, and Rimsky-Korsakov’s mighty Scheherazade. In Hilary, the orchestra will tackle Beethoven’s monumental 9th Symphony alongside Principal Guest Conductor Natalia Luis-Bassa, whilst in Trinity the OUO will work with young emerging conductor and recent RCM graduate Daniel Hogan in a programme on the theme of ‘dance’ - including Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances and John Adams’ The Chairman Dances. The orchestra encourages applications on all orchestral instruments and warmly welcomes students and staff of all subjects and backgrounds.

OUO Exec Committee

The key people behind the scenes of OUO - get in touch with any questions!

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Tommaso Rusconi

Ensemble Manager

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Alex Buckley

Treasurer & Tickets enquiries

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Dr Sarah Jenkinson

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