An absolutely superb band of instrumental soloists
— BBC Radio 3, Record Review

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR MONTEVERDI MADRIGALS 2025

Applications are now open for our next student “Side-by-Side” project. Join us as we explore the Monteverdi Madrigals with Christopher Bucknall & Miriam Allan. For more information and to apply click below.

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Inspired by the name of Handel's last oratorio, Instruments of Time and Truth is a period ensemble presenting world-class performances of baroque and classical music in Oxford and the surrounding region. Every season we programme an exciting series of self-promoted concerts in the City's historic venues while also being an employable resource for Oxford's thriving musical community

A baroque orchestra bow to an audience in the sheldonian theatre

Photo credit: Hugh Warwick

OXFORD TALENT

The ensemble is a showcase for the exceptional talents of international period musicians already resident in and around Oxford, who hold Principal positions with established groups such as the Academy of Ancient Music, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, and the English Baroque Soloists.

FOUNDER-MEMBERS WITH VISION

IT&T was created by its founder-members to work within the full spectrum of music-making in Oxford: historic concert venues and churches; college or amateur choirs; schools or institutions wanting an education programme.

INVESTING IN OUR COMMUNITY 

We feel privileged to live in Oxford. We believe it is worth investing in our community and that we can encourage reciprocal investment from the community. By uniting the elements available to us – the talents, the expertise, the concert venues and the audience – Instruments of Time and Truth will enhance the life of our city.