The Oxted & Limpsfield Music Society staged its first concert on St. Valentine's Day, 1946, over 60 years ago . Its objective was and still is to bring to the area, at reasonable prices, music of the standard heard in London concert halls.

Early days of the Society had the active support of Sir Adrian Boult, a Woldingham resident. From 1960 to 1990, Miss Eileen Joyce, who lived in Limpsfield High Street, was the President. Up to time of their deaths in 2002/3, Wulstan Atkins, a godson of Sir Edward Elgar, and his wife, Jane were able to use their many contacts in the musical world to engage top class soloists and ensembles. This tradition continues. In 2007 the eminent pianist Imogen Cooper accepted the Society's invitation to become President. She will be opening the 2009/2010 season with a recital of works by Schubert.

Activities. The Society basically runs two types of activity, Club Evenings open to members only and Concerts open to all. Both these activities are reasonably priced and represent a large saving on London and even Croydon ticket prices. Students only pay half-price and nothing for the friendly and welcoming atmosphere!

Where we meet. Hazelwood School, Limpsfield is the venue for the main concerts.
Membership. Membership costs £50 per annum which includes a serial ticket for the five main concerts. This ticket is transferable.
Information and concert tickets. Contact Stella Maude 01883 714288
Club Evening tickets. Contact Gillian Thomas (see below).

President: Imogen Cooper CBE
Management Committee
Chairman: David Lloyd
Hon Secretary: Stella Maude, 22 Titsey Road, Oxted Surrey RH8 0DF
E-mail: stellagmaude@btinternet.com
Club Evening Secretary: Gillian Thomas, 8 Wheeler Avenue, Oxted, Surrey RH8 9LE
Hon Treasurer: Colin Thomas
Other Committee Members: Georgie Adams, Michael Barlow, Jane Berthoud, Ann Osborn,
Giles Maberly, Elizabeth Reynolds, Stephen Shaw

Programme

2009-2010

Main Concerts

The main concerts are held in the Theatre at Hazelwood School, Limpsfield at 8.00pm.

Thursday 22nd October
Imogen Cooper (piano) £16                                                  

Saturday 5th December
Badke String Quartet £14

Saturday 20th February 2010
Sian Philips (violin), Per Rundberg (piano) £14

Saturday 20th March 2010
Jessica Hayes (cello), Rafal Luc (accordion) £12

Saturday 17th April 2010
Harpham Quartet with Emma Johnson (clarinet) £16

Prices indicated are for a single ticket. Students half price
Buy your tickets in advance from Stella Maude 01883 714288.

Club Evenings

In addition to the 5 main concerts of the season, members are entitled to attend 4 concerts often held in private houses.

Saturday 31st October
Michael Barlow & Friends at Trevereux

Saturday 30th January 2010
Nadine André (piano) at Oxted Place

Saturday 13th March 2010
Alessandra Testai (soprano) & Robin Jeffrey (lute) at Tandridge Golf Club.

Thursday 3rd June 2010
Young musicians & AGM at Oxted United Reformed Church.

Brochures for the season are now available. If you are interested and unsure whether you are already on the mailing list, please send your name and address to Stella Maude at the address above.