

Oxfordshire Senior Concerto Competition
Presented by the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra and the Oxfordshire County Music Service
Schumann I. Nicht zu schnell
from Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129
Hannah McFarlane cello
Chopin I. Allegro maestoso
from Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11
Gavin Jared Bala piano
Elgar IV. Allegro – Moderato – Allegro, ma non troppo
from Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85
Oliver Simpson cello
Barber I. Allegro and II. Andante
from Violin Concerto, Op. 14 (with Piano Accompaniment)
Priya Berks violin (joint winner of the Oxfordshire Junior Concerto Competition 2021)
Oxfordshire County Youth Orchestra
John Traill conductor
Prepare to be astounded by three exceptional young soloists as they join the Oxfordshire County Youth Orchestra to perform a movement of a concerto of their choice. The final of the Concerto Competition is judged by a panel of distinguished adjudicators, with the Competition’s winner announced the same evening following a recital by Priya Berks, one of the winners of the 2021 Junior Competition.