Grand Viennese May Ball
05/09/2009
| Sponsor: | The Oxford Philomusica, Oxford\'s professional symphony orchestra, in residence at The University of Oxford. | |
| Description: | A superb orchestra and lovely ballroom together result in a near-ideal Viennese ball. A champagne reception followed by a sumptuous banquet to the accompaniment of Viennese chamber music is the overture to a full orchestral concert and ball. Waltz through the evening or just take in the ambience of the ball as the Oxford Philomusica plays traditional waltzes, mazurkas and polkas under the leadership of John Georgiadis. A dream not to be missed! | |
| Venue: | The Oxford Town Hall, a venue well known to the Strauss family. | |
| City: | Oxford, UK | |
| Schedule: | Noon - Free Dance Lesson 6.30pm - Champagne Reception 7.00pm - Dinner served to the accompaniment of Viennese chamber music 7:45 - Admission of concert audience 8.15pm - Concert and Dancing 11.55pm - Carriages |
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| Music: | The Oxford Philomusica, under the direction of John Georgiadis. | |
| Dress: | White Tie or Period Costume requested for ball attendees. | |
| Dancing: | Polonaise, Viennese Waltz, March, Polka, Gallop, Polka Mazurka, Fledermaus Quadrille | |
| Food: | Ball admission includes champagne reception and 3 course dinner. | |
| Tickets: | Ball: £90 The limited number (110) of tickets sell out rapidly. Concert: and Dance £40 Conert Only £20 |
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| Web: | http://oxfordphil.com/?id=4&title=Forthcoming+Concerts&find=e2009050929 | |
| EMail: | info@oxfordphil.com | |
| Telephone: | UK - Tel: +44 (0)870 60 60 804 - Fax: +44 (0)208 208 4239 | |
| Mail: | The Oxford Philomusica, Templeton College, Kennington Road, Oxford, OX1 5NY |