Oborne is becoming
synonymous with music
The village hall’s intimate Folk Nights, the summer evenings spent dancing in the church aisle to Trad Jazz, the weekends listening to sublime music at Opera in Oborne, or the delightfully ‘British’ Summer Garden Concerts at The Grange.
During 2023, many of the favourite events will return and plans are afoot to bring even more music to the village with “Oborne Fringe”… watch this space!.
2023 Diary
Opera Cameratina
April 28th – 30th, 2023
On 29th and 30th of April 2023, Cameratina is hosting a weekend of fine music with the working title Fairest Isle – Jewels of British Song, capturing the various threads of vocal music from Purcell, from whom the title is taken, to recent composers such as Madeleine Dring and Benjamin Britten. The programme has been designed by our Artistic Director, Susanna Stranders, who will also accompany the singers throughout the programme.
We were delighted to hear that Roderick Williams OBE, has been commissioned to write write and perform at King Charles’ Coronation this May. Rodney is both directing and performing at Cameratina 2023 this April!
Organised by: Opera Cameratina
Venue: St Cuthbert’s Church
St Cuthbert’s is paid a fee for the use of the the church. Cameratina is a registered charity and therefore does not retain profits.
Cameratina is a group of enthusiasts who fund small-scale opera. Tickets are made available to locals for the the performances. Oborne has been chosen to host ‘Opera Cameratina’ for a fourth time.
Coronation Afternoon Tea & Jazz
Saturday 6th May, Time TBC
Afternoon tea in the garden, Mike Denham’s Elite Syncopations entertaining us all Bunting, flags and lashings of patriotic fervour!
Although we are hoping to host this betwen 3 and 5 pm, timings will confirmed once the palace have confirmed the ceremony timings.
Organised by The Grange.
Cosi fan tutte
August 4th & 5th 2023
Cosi fan tutte, Mozart
Love, infidelity, disguises, and… well Mozart.
Friday 4th August and Saturday 5th August, 7.30pm
Now running for over ten years, Opera in Oborne brings a cast of international soloists together with a group of deeply committed locals to create stunning performances on a small scale.
Organised by: Opera in Oborne
Venue: St Cuthbert’s Church
Proceeds to the church
The Telephone
August 5th, 2023
The Telephone, Menotti
Both dramatically astute in the Puccini tradition and composed with an acute ear for mood and mystery.
Saturday 20th August, 3pm.
Now running for over ten years, Opera in Oborne brings a cast of international soloists together with a group of deeply committed locals to create stunning performances on a small scale.
Organised by: Opera in Oborne
Venue: St Cuthbert’s Church
Proceeds to the church
Opera in the Park
August 6th, 2023
Opera in the Park – Sunday 6th August 3pm.
Four singers, a pianist perform breath-taking arias sprinkled with some well-known show tunes.
Now running for over ten years, Opera in Oborne brings a cast of international soloists together with a group of deeply committed locals to create stunning performances on a small scale.
Organised by: Opera in Oborne
Venue: St Cuthbert’s Church
Proceeds to the church
Oborne Fringe
July 30th to August 13th
30th Jul, Cuban Jazz. Join Milly Riquelme and Tom Toomey for the sounds of Havana.
7th Aug, Sherborne Youth Band will fill St Cuthbert’s Church with the sound of a brass band.
7th Aug, A night at the Silent Movie. Watch a silent movie on the big screen as Pianist Extraordinaire, John Cuthbert plays along, just as would have happened a hundred years ago.
13th Aug, Garden Party and Opera. Join us in The Grange garden to enjoy an afternoon tea. Afterwardsm we will be joined by Cheryl and Jon for an hour of beautiful arias.
Organised by: Opera in Oborne
Venue: St Cuthbert’s Church/The Grange
Proceeds to the church
Christmas Music and Supper
After the very successful Christmas music nights in 2021 and 2022, we will be hosting another dinner and music evening at The Grange on Thursday December 21st; A Classic Christmas. Enjoy a cocktail, a three-course meal and then sit back and listen to Soprano Cheryl Enever and Tenor Jon Valender who will take us through a suitable festive programme.
7pm, Thu 21st December, £55 per person.
Guests will be seated at shared tables unless booking for parties of six or more. The performance will take place after the meal and will last around an hour.
Organised by The Grange.
