Music

Ewan Millar and Tomos Boyles

Oboe and Piano

St John's Church

23 Jul 2026

Booking info

Ewan Millar is a leading young UK oboe soloist, a BBC Young Musician 2020 finalist,

and the 2025 Royal Over-Seas League Gold Medal winner. He performs widely in recital, and as a freelancer he has performed as principal oboe with major orchestras across the UK.

 

Welsh pianist Tomos Boyles is an emerging concert artist, performing at major venues across the UK. Prizes include first prize at the 2025 Dudley International Piano Competition and the Blue Riband at the National Eisteddfod of Wales.

 

This event is in partnership with ROSL – Royal Over-Seas League

 

JS Bach Arioso

S Barber Canzonetta

T Musgrave Niobe, for oboe and electronic tape

J Brahms Violin Sonata No.1, transcr. E Millar

P Facer Manhattanhenge

Dates

23 Jul 2026

11.15am – 12.15pm

Price

£22 - £27

Venue

St John's Church

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