Sarah Connolly is the guest on the Song Sofa, discussing her musical life and the importance of the performer-audience relationship. Rising star Valerie Eickhoff and pianist Elenora Pertz join a trio of Classicists for a programme based around the ancient Greek definitions of love. Katy Hamilton gives a talk on Schubert’s iconic 'Winterreise', aimed particularly at newcomers to the cycle, before this magisterial work is performed by the legendary baritone Matthias Goerne, appearing in Oxford for the first time, and renowned pianist Tamara Stefanovich.
10 October 2026 | 11:00am
Song Sofa: Sarah Connolly
Sarah Connolly, Sholto Kynoch & Katy Hamilton
10 October 2026 | 2:00pm
Defining love
Valerie Eickhoff, Elenora Pertz, Fiona Macintosh, Stephanie Oade & Emily Pillinger
10 October 2026 | 6:00pm
Listening to Winterreise
Katy Hamilton
10 October 2026 | 7:45pm
Winterreise
Matthias Goerne & Tamara Stefanovich