Tuesday 16 June and Friday 19 June, 7pm
London Lyric Opera Die Fledermaus (The Bat)
The emergence of the new chelsea:artsfestival is hopefully a ray of light in challenging times. It is never more important than at times like these to realize that there are some things you can’t put a value on – like fine performance, art and entertainment.
Johann Strauss
To find out more about chelsea:artsfestival please visit www.chelseaartsfestival.org (box office 0845 890 2435) – in Chelsea – for Chelsea – celebrating Chelsea.
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Philharmonia Chorus Conducted by Madeleine Lovell Guest appearance by Leslie Howard
Wednesday 24 June, 7.30pm
Sir Willard White Robeson Re-Explored
“Madeleine Lovell’s assured grasp of tempo and pacing energised every singer” Hilary Finch,Times
Aiman Musakhodzhayeva violin Eleonora Bekova piano
Programme Tomaso Antonio Vitali Chaconne Johannes Brahms Sonata No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108 Nurgisa Tlendiyev Akky Serik Yerkimbekov Vocalise (world premiere) Camille Saint-Saëns Introduction and Rondo capriccioso César Franck Sonata in A major
Join London Lyric Opera for a truly bubbly concert, and in the words of Rosalinde,
This fun-filled operetta, with its comic storyline, outrageous characters and glorious music makes for a perfect summer evening’s entertainment.
“Drink a toast to champagne…”
Sung in English, with Madeleine Lovell conducting the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonia Chorus and a cast of superb soloists, the performance will feature a special guest appearance by renowned concert pianist, Leslie Howard.
Pre-Performance talk at 6pm
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The world renowned baritone in a great festival finale concert.
Kazakh Celebrity Recital
Simon Thorpe and Charne Rochford lead a strong cast including Jeffrey Black, Garrie Davislim, Nicky Spence, Edel Shannon, and Lise Christensen, with the sensational Sarah Redgwick making her debut as Rosalinde. Veteran actor Bernard Horsfall (James Bond & Dr Who) completes the cast as the gaoler, Frosch. If you haven’t yet experienced the magic of the critically acclaimed London Lyric Opera then be sure to make room in your diary for this zingy, zesty performance, which promises to fizz with energy and verve.
Sponsored by Zurich
Saturday 20 June, 7.30pm
Gabriel von Eisenstein -Charne Rochford Rosalinde, his wife - Sarah Redgwick Alfred, a singer, her lover -Garrie Davislim Dr Falke, friend of Eisenstein - Simon Thorpe Prince Orlofsky – Lise Christensen Frank, governor of the prison - Jeffrey Black Adele, Rosalinde’s maid - tbc Ida, her sister - Edel Shannon Dr Blind, Eisenstein’s lawyer - Nicky Spence Frosch, a gaoler - Bernard Horsfall
Libretto translation: Leonard Hancock and David Pountney.
Tickets: £39, £32, £25, £20, £12 PREMIUM PACKAGES AVAILABLE Sponsored by Wardour www.wardour.co.uk www.londonlyricopera.com
This concert presents two of the most celebrated Kazakh musicians. Aiman Musakhodzhayeva is an increasingly frequent presence on the major stages of Europe, founder of the Kazakhstan National Academy of Music and the Kazakhstan State Chamber Orchestra and UNESCO ‘Artist for Peace’. Eleonora Bekova has appeared in concerts worldwide and the much recorded and broadcast pianist of the legendary Bekova Piano Trio is a devoted promoter of British-Kazakh cultural relationships.
Tickets: £22, £18, £15, £10
Saturday 13 June, 7pm
Opening Concert Rick Wakeman A 60th birthday celebration with rock legend, full orchestra & chorus. Rick Wakeman first hit the national consciousness as a member of the legendary ‘prog rock’ band, Yes, with whom he sold tens of millions of albums worldwide. These days, Rick is known just as much for his television appearances on programmes such as Grumpy Old Men, Countdown, Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Have I Got News For You, as he is for his music, but as a solo artist he has been extraordinarily prolific producing 136 albums in total. To raise the curtain on chelsea:artsfestival he performs parts of his best known work including The Six Wives of Henry VIIIth – which alone sold 40 million copies – Journey to the Centre of the Earth and music from his many film scores. The performance involves a cast of well over 100 including a full orchestra and the English Chamber Choir conducted by Guy Protheroe. Tickets: £35, £30, £25, £15
www.cadoganhall.com Box office: 020 7730 4500
www.cadoganhall.com Box office: 020 7730 4500
Thursday 18 June, 7.30pm
Clare Teal : Get Happy - Live With Grant Watson (Piano), Simon Little (Bass), Chris Dagley (Drums), AD Chivers (Backing Vocals, Guitar, Percussion), Colin Ball (BVs, Flugelhorn, Accordion) Following the success of her latest Get Happy CD in 2008, singer, songwriter, BBC Radio 2 personality, columnist and damned funny woman to boot, Clare Teal returns to the stage in 2009 with Get Happy – Live. This will be a brand new show celebrating songs from the highly acclaimed studio album, and introducing new material from her first ever live CD. Voted ‘Jazz Vocalist of the Year’ three years running and blessed with a stunning voice, the ability to write songs that promise to be classics and a wonderful warm humour, Clare is a rare commodity, and in every way the major star. “Wonderful. Worth raving about.” - Sir Michael Parkinson Completing the line up, the evening will burst into life with a performance by Belgravia’s best, the Boisdale Blue Rhythm Band who celebrate their 10th anniversary in June. Tickets: £26*, £22*, £18*, £10 *£2 discount for Festival Friends
Sir Willard White explores more of the repertoire and life story of this important icon of the last century. Paul Robeson epitomised the energy and integrity of the major figures who raised awareness of equality and human rights in the mid-twentieth century. The story of his example is moving and highly relevant to today’s world. Sir Willard’s second exploration of the great man is backed by musical director and pianist Neal Thornton who leads a group of outstanding accompanying musicians, including Guy Barker on trumpet and the Pavão String Quartet, to bring orchestral textures to tailor-made arrangements of more popular songs from the Paul Robeson songbook. The programme includes Negro spirituals, British folk song, and classic early jazz songs. The concert concludes with his rendition of Ol’ Man River. Willard White takes on the mantle of the legendary Paul Robeson with the quality of a master craftsman. “It takes a larger-than-life figure to begin to pay homage to Paul Robeson… Willard White has charisma and vocal power to spare...” The Times Tickets: £32*, £27*, £20*, £10 *£2 discount for Festival Friends
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