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The Oxford Vaccine Group anthem

A commemoration of 30 years of the Oxford Vaccine Group, composed by Professor Christopher Wood

This is a recording of the world premier of the Oxford Vaccine Group anthem which was written and  composed specifically to commemorate the 30th anniversary of OVG in 2024. Both the words and music have been created by Professor Christopher Wood, a trustee of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, and they convey firstly the fear and despair that outbreaks of serious infectious diseases bring, followed by the shock of illness, and then the hope that comes with the provision of life-saving vaccines. While the pandemic is a contemporary backdrop to the words, the anthem is written to highlight the breadth of vaccine discoveries that keep us all healthy, as well as OVG's ground-breaking research.

Words and Music: Professor Christopher Wood

Singing: Luceat Choir and Oxford Philharmonic Choir

Music performance: Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor: Marios Papadopoulos