Winslow Hall Opera

BIZET’S CARMEN

Winslow Hall, Bucks

Thursday, 5.30pm; runs until August 3

Tickets: 07504 298575 or email winslowhallopera @outlook.com The former Stowe Opera makes its second appearance in the grounds of the magnificent Winslow Hall with Bizet’s most famous opera. The cast includes Yvonne Fontaine (Carmen), Gianluca Pagan Elli (Don Jose), Njabulo Madlala (Escamillo), Natasha Day (Micaela) and Helen Massey (Frasquita). With the Orchestra of Stowe Opera, conducted by Robert Secret. Bring your own picnic to enjoy during the 90-minute interval, or you can buy food on site.

Charivari Agréable Simfonie

MUSIC FOR A MAD KING

Exeter Hall Chapel

Friday, 8pm

Tickets: 01865 305305

Music enjoyed by the ‘mad’ King George III and his consort Queen Charlotte is brought to life with this period instrument ensemble. Includes Handel Overture to Athalia and Passacaille, J.C. Bach Variations on ‘God Save the King’, Haydn Medley of Scottish Folk Tunes and music by Corelli and Boyce.With Persephone Gibbs and Eleanor Harrison (baroque violins), Judith Dallosso (baroque cello) and Kah-Ming Ng (harpsichord). Repeated on August 11.

Matthew Barley, Cello

AROUND BRITTEN TOUR

Lodge Park, Aldsworth, Gloucestershire

Saturday, 4.30pm & 7.30pm

Tickets: nationaltrust.org. uk/lodge-park-and-sherborne-estate/things-to-see-and-do/events/

One of the world’s leading cellists, Matthew Barley, performs at this stunning National Trust property as part of his Around Britten tour, which celebrates the Britten Centenary with 100 concerts. As well as works by Britten, his programme also includes music by Bach, Taverner and contemporary composers. This is a unique opportunity to see a world-class musician in an intimate venue, with a chance to chat to him at a reception afterwards.

Oxfordshire County Youth Orchestra

GRAND CONCERT

Oxford Town Hall

Sunday, 7.30pm

Tickets: 01865 305305 or tickets.oxford.com

This impressive youth orchestra brings its season to a close with a selection of popular 20th-century works, including Richard Strauss Don Juan, Britten Four Sea Interludes and Rachmaninov Symphony No.2 in E minor. With leader Kate Apley and conductor John Traill.