Haydn Nelson Mass
January 22 @ 19:30 - 21:30
MacKinnon-Botti King of Kings* world premiere
Schoenberg Ode to Napoleon Buonaparte, Op. 41
Haydn Mass No. 11 in D minor, ‘Nelson Mass’, Hob. XXII:II
Annie Dutoit-Argerich narrator
Alessandro MacKinnon-Botti beatboxer*
Cédric Pescia piano
Marios Papadopoulos conductor
Oxford Philharmonic Choir
The evening begins with a world premiere by MacKinnon-Botti, a contemporary composition that promises to challenge and inspire, featuring the composer himself as beatboxing soloist. This is followed by Schoenberg’s Ode to Napoleon Buonaparte, delivering a dramatic exploration of political power, brought to life through a vivid orchestral and vocal arrangement. The concert concludes with Haydn’s Nelson Mass, a monumental work combining magnificence and emotional depth, showcasing the brilliance of both the orchestra and choir.