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Piano Performance: Judith Valerie Engel

Christ Church Music Festival Celebrates Five Centuries of Composition (1525-2025)

Pianistic Exhibition: Judith Valerie Engel's Performance on the Keys
Pianistic Exhibition: Judith Valerie Engel's Performance on the Keys

Piano Performance: Judith Valerie Engel

Christ Church in Oxford is hosting a piano recital as part of its 500 Years of Music event, and tickets for the online event are now available for booking. The recital, featuring Judith Valerie Engel, a Stone-Mallabar Scholar at Christ Church, promises an exploration into the music of women composers who were actively engaged in European musical life but have been largely forgotten.

The programme for the recital features works recovered from the archives, including Josepha Aurnhammer's 6 Variations sur un Thême Hongrois and works by Helene Liebmann. The event also includes compositions by Maria Theresia von Paradis, a prominent Austrian composer of the Classical era.

The piano recital by Judith Valerie Engel is a conversation concert, offering attendees an opportunity to delve deeper into the lives and social and historical contexts of the composers. The recital will feature various composers who have been largely forgotten, providing a unique and fascinating insight into their work.

Judith Valerie Engel recently defended her DPhil in Historical Musicology at Christ Church, making her the perfect candidate to curate and perform this intriguing programme. The location for the piano recital is Christ Church, Oxford, offering a beautiful and historic setting for the event.

For those interested in attending, the event listing can be found on the Music at Oxford website, along with specific details about the concert and online booking information. The 500 Years of Music event at Christ Church is a festival featuring various events, making it an excellent opportunity to immerse oneself in the rich history of music at this prestigious institution. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience a captivating piano recital that promises to illuminate the music of forgotten women composers.

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