The Bridgewater Hall What's on Guide Autumn 2015

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AUTUMN 2015

Ramsbottom Festival 2015 The Bridgewater Hall is delighted to be working in partnership with The Met, Bury to deliver the fifth annual Ramsbottom Festival from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September. Headliners The Wonder Stuff, Idlewild and The Proclaimers will be topping the bill.

Other acts include Mercury Award nominated band Sweet Billy Pilgrim and Baked A La Ska. See page 4 for more details.

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September The Hallé © Russell Hart

A Little Bite Music

Clouds Harp Quartet

Friday 4 September 12.30pm Free non-ticketed event in Stalls Foyer. A unique group of four harpists, who perform the music of Esther Swift, which includes lots of improvisation, extended techniques and Scottish influence.

An Evening with Cole Page Friday 4 September 7.30pm

After a two year absence, Cole Page is returning to Manchester with a brand new show featuring some brand new arrangements. After a stint in Las Vegas, Cole has added a whole new flavour to his jazz & swing style show and he will be accompanied by some special celebrity guests. £22 (incl. £2 fee*)

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The Hallé Priceless Classics

Stephen Bell conductor

Sunday 6 September 6.00pm The Hallé, the city’s award-winning orchestra, will perform ten short pieces spanning 300 years of music, each introduced on screen. If you’ve ever wondered what their music is like, now is the time to give it a try! Come and hear as much as you like, come and go as you like and, if you enjoyed the experience, pay us what you like. You’ll need a ticket, so call or click to book your place at this one-off experience now. Then, after the concert, pay what you think the event was worth. www.halle.co.uk/pricelessclassics Sponsored by PZ Cussons

A Little Bite Music

Unfurl

Friday 11 September 12.30pm Free non-ticketed event in Stalls Foyer. Indian ragas, contemporary jazz, flamenco and Arabic rhythms. it or credit card are subject to a 2% booking fee. No fee applies to tickets bought in person and paid for by cash or cheque.

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Great Northern Brass Arts Festival

Saturday 12 September 12.00 noon onwards

The Fairey Band 12.00 noon

This year’s Great Northern Brass Arts Festival gets underway in spectacular style with The Fairey Band who have won every major honour in the world of brass bands. This is certain to be a concert not to be missed by one of Europe’s finest bands. £13

The National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain 2.15pm

The National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain, the jewel in the crown of brass bands, returns for another outstanding performance. £14

The Brighouse & Rastrick Band

Jonathan Scott Lunchtime Organ Series World Tour

Monday 14 September 1.10pm Dvořák Carnival Overture Op.92 Stanley Trumpet Voluntary de Falla Ritual Fire Dance Sibelius Finlandia Op. 26 Philip Glass Satyagraha (Act III Conclusion) Jon Kristian Fjellestad Toccata Grieg Morning; In the Hall of the Mountain King (Peer Gynt) Associate Artist Jonathan Scott invites you to take a seat and join him and The Bridgewater Hall organ on a musical journey around the world. From sunrise in Morocco via the majestic Finnish landscape to the peaceful protests of Ghandi in South Africa and fiery dances of Spain all in 60 minutes. £10.50 | £8.50 concessions (incl. £2 fee) Book Tickets

4.15pm

The Brighouse & Rastrick Band has won every major honour in the world of brass bands and is a firm favourite with audiences across the world. £15

Gala Evening Concert: The Black Dyke Band and The Foden’s Band 7.15pm

Kaleidoscope Saxophone Quartet Sally MacTaggart, Guy Passey, Ian Dingle & John Moore Thursday 17 September 1.10pm

The Gala Evening Concert showcases two legendary brass bands; Black Dyke and Foden’s Band. Each of these championship bands will give their own scintillating performance and feature their virtuoso soloists. A glittering evening is in prospect. £29 - £15

Debussy String Quartet (Movements 2 and 3) Andy Scott Chrysalis Moon Barbara Thompson Saxophone Quartet No.3 Body Language Rittipo-Moore/Dingle Iota (with live electronics and video)

£28 day ticket (includes all three daytime concerts) £45 - £33 day/evening tickets (includes all three daytime concerts and the evening concert) (All prices incl. £2 fee*) Book Tickets

Help Musicians UK supporting emerging artists Sponsored by The Orchard Trust

Presented by Philip Biggs Brass Festivals Ltd. Sponsored by Yamaha and Besson

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Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society

£11.50 | £9.50 concession | £7 student (incl. £2 fee*) Book Tickets

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The Hallé

Sir Mark Elder conductor Sunwook Kim piano

Thursday 17 September 7.30pm ** Sunday 20 September 7.30pm *** Wednesday 23 September 2.15pm **** Mussorgsky Khovanshchina: Dawn on the Moscow River (6’) Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No.3 (40’) Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade: Symphonic Suite (46’) ** Sponsored by PZ Cussons *** Sponsored by Zen Internet **** Sponsored by Manchester Airport

Steven Osborne

Tickets from £13 £5 student stalls tickets available PwC under 26 half price stalls tickets available (limited number) Book Tickets (Prices incl. £2 fee*)

Milapfest: Music For The Mind & Soul

Sur Sangam

Pandit Ranajit Sengupta sarod Shirin Sengupta vocals Kousic Sen tabla Rekesh Chauhan harmonium Saturday 19 September 1.00pm Barbirolli Room

BBC Philharmonic All You Need Is Love

Juanjo Mena conductor Valérie Hartmann-Claverie ondes martenot Steven Osborne piano Ladies of the London Symphony Chorus Saturday 19 September 7.30pm

Foulds Three Mantras (27’) Messiaen Turangalîla Symphony (77’) Preview at 6.30pm

An afternoon of beautiful Indian music from four incredibly skilled and creative artists. £14 | £12 concessions (incl. £2 fee*) Book Tickets

£38 | £32 | £26 | £21 | £16 | £12 £5 student tickets available with student ID (Prices incl. £2 fee*) Book Tickets

Crosby, Stills & Nash No Support

Monday 21 September 8.00pm Sold Out £58 | £48 (incl. £2 fee*) Special dining option available – enjoy a Posh Picnic for Two in one of our dining spaces before the show.

See page 17 for more information.

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Nicola Benedetti

Nicola Benedetti Italy & The Four Seasons

The Very Best of Frank Sinatra & Count Basie

Nicola Benedetti, one of the world’s most beloved classical violinists, returns to The Bridgewater Hall with a dynamic programme of music inspired by the spirit of Italy.

Thursday 24 September 7.30pm

Tuesday 22 September 7.30pm

£35 | £31.50 | £24.50 (incl. £2 fee*) Concessions available

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Todd Gordan & The Back to Basie Orchestra

One of Britain’s top jazz and swing singers, Todd Gordon returns to The Bridgewater Hall with a new show complete with the 17-piece, award-winning Back to Basie big band.

Featuring My Kind of Town, Pennies from Heaven, Come Fly with Me, Where or When, Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me, You Make Me Feel So Young, Fly Me to the Moon, I’ve Got You Under My Skin and many more! £25 (incl. £2 fee*)

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Miloš Karadaglić

A Little Bite Music

New Sound China UK

Friday 25 September 12.30pm Free non-ticketed event in Stalls Foyer.

New Sound China UK is a British Chinese music composition and performance project in conjunction with the UK Chinese Ensemble. It brings together top Chinese instrumentalists in Europe and the pianist Chi-Ling Lok, to perform a selection of traditional and popular Chinese music and western composition.

Manchester Camerata España

Gábor Takács Nagy conductor Miloš Karadaglic guitar Saturday 26 September 7.30pm

Rossini The Barber of Seville: Overture Chabrier (arr. Simon Parkin) España Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez Beethoven Symphony No.6 in F major, Op.68, ‘Pastoral’ Pre-concert performance at 6.30pm £40 | £34 | £28 | £24 | £17 £5 student tickets with valid student ID (limited availability) Book Tickets (Prices incl. £2 fee*)

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October

Jonathan Scott Lunchtime Organ Series Autumn Fantasy

Thursday 1 October 1.10pm Prokofiev Montagues and Capulets (Romeo and Juliet Op.64) J.S. Bach Fantasia & Fugue in C minor BWV 537 Fauré Pavane Op.50 Saint-Saëns Fantasy in E flat Elgar Salut d’Amour Op.12 Mozart Fantasy in F minor K.608 Dukas The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Jonathan Scott performs a thrilling programme of fantastical organ music for the season. From the musical fantasy of Bach and Saint-Saëns to great love stories, magicians and music for a grand musical clock! £10.50 | £8.50 concessions (incl. £2 fee) Book Tickets

Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society

Philip Brett violin Alexander Panfilov piano Friday 2 October 1.10pm

Cliff Richard

The Hallé

Sir Mark Elder conductor Maria Agresta soprano Alice Coote mezzo-soprano Giorgio Berrugi tenor Gianluca Buratto bass Hallé Choir Saturday 3 October 7.30pm Verdi Requiem (87’)

Mozart Sonata for Piano and Violin in F, K.376 Stravinsky Duo Concertant (1932) Waxman Carmen Fantasie

Please note there is no interval during this concert

Sponsored by The Worshipful Company of Musicians

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£11.50 | £9.50 concession | £7 student (incl. £2 fee*) Book Tickets

Sponsored by Scapa and UBS

Cliff Richard The 75th Birthday Tour Sunday 4 October 7.45pm

£77 | £67 | £52 (incl. £2 fee*)

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The Hallé John Williams - A Life In Cinema Stephen Bell conductor

Saturday 10 October 7.30pm The programme includes music from Jaws, Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, JFK, Superman, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Close Encounters, Saving Private Ryan, Jurassic Park, E.T. and many more!

Sponsored by PZ Cussons

Squeeze

The Hallé

Sir Mark Elder conductor Christian Zacharias piano

Squeeze

Thursday 8 October 7.30pm

Monday 12 October Doors 7.00pm

Mozart Piano Concerto in A, K414 (12’) Mahler Symphony No.6 (79’)

Squeeze, the enduring British pop act whose songs have tenderly and wittily chronicled life and love stretching across four decades, are to play an extensive UK tour in the autumn – their first, as a band, for three years.

Pre-concert event at 6.30pm Tickets from £13 £5 student stalls tickets available PwC under 26 half price stalls tickets available (limited number) Book Tickets (Prices incl. £2 fee*)

BBC Philharmonic Bernstein’s Final Concert Juanjo Mena conductor Tasmin Little violin Friday 9 October 7.30pm

Britten Four Sea Interludes from ‘Peter Grimes’ (14’) Bernstein Serenade for strings, harp, percussion and solo violin (31’) Beethoven Symphony No.7 (36’) Preview at 6.30pm £38 | £32 | £26 | £21 | £16 | £12 £5 student tickets available with student ID (Prices incl. £2 fee*) Book Tickets 9

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Special Guest Dr John Cooper Clarke

£49.50 | £34.50 (incl. £2 fee*)

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The Hallé

Karl-Heinz Steffens conductor Jack Liebeck violin Wednesday 14 October 2.15pm** Thursday 15 October 7.30pm Sunday 18 October 7.30pm

Rossini Overture: The Silken Ladder (7’) Dvořák Violin Concerto (32’) Vaughan Williams A London Symphony (44’) ** Sponsored by Manchester Airport Tickets from £13 £5 student stalls tickets available PwC under 26 half price stalls tickets available (limited number) Book Tickets (Prices incl. £2 fee*)

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Dresden Philharmonic

International Concert Series

Dresden Philharmonic

Michael Sanderling conductor Sol Gabetta cello Wednesday 14 October 7.30pm

Wagner Overture, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (11’) Elgar Cello Concerto (30’) Beethoven Symphony No.3 ‘Eroica’ (50’) One of Germany’s finest orchestras perform works which portray the artist as hero. Wagner’s Meistersinger Overture celebrates creative originality, while Beethoven’s Third Symphony hails the visionary power of the genius. Argentinian cellist Sol Gabetta makes her Manchester debut, playing music of deep sadness by an English hero, Elgar, who ponders lost love and mortality.

Post-concert Divertimento £40 | £33 | £27 | £22 | £14 £7 student standby tickets available on the day (Prices incl. £2 fee*) Book Tickets

Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society

Dautricourt Trio

Nicholas Dautricourt violin Nick Trygstad cello Marisa Gupta piano Thursday 15 October 1.10pm

Schumann (transcribed Kirchner) Selection from 6 Studien in kanonischer Form Op.56 Jean-Frédéric Neuburger Piano Trio (UK premiere) Ravel Piano Trio in A minor (1914) £11.50 | £9.50 concession | £7 student (incl. £2 fee*) Book Tickets

Chico & The Gypsies Plus support

Friday 16 October 7.30pm Chico Bouchikhi – co-founder of The Gipsy Kings and co-writer of their biggest hits (Djobi Djoba, Bamboléo and Soy) – and his band, The Gypsies, will be touring to support the release of their new album Fiesta. The band’s infectious brand of rumba, flamenco and Latin pop and rock tunes is joyful and hugely entertaining. £32 | £29.50 (incl. £2 fee*)

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Raymond Gubbay Presents

Last Night of the Autumn Proms James Edwards tenor Grant Doyle baritone Hilary Davan Wetton conductor Manchester Concert Orchestra Saturday 17 October 7.30pm

Rossini William Tell Overture Sousa Stars And Stripes Forever Pachelbel Canon Sibelius Finlandia Dvořák Slavonic Dance No.8 Bizet Duet from The Pearl Fishers Tchaikovsky Finale from Swan Lake Suppé Light Cavalry Overture Rossini Largo al factotum Puccini Che gelida manina from La bohème Vaughan Williams Fantasia On Greensleeves A feast of uplifting classics crowned with a jubilant proms finale. And all your proms favourites The Dam Busters March, See The Conq’ring Hero, Rule, Britannia!, Nessun Dorma, Land Of Hope And Glory and Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines. £41.50 | £36.50 | £30.50 | £24.50 | £21.50 | £15.50 (incl. £2 fee*) Book Tickets Groups of 10 or more receive 20% off the top three prices only (Subject to availability, not available online. Please visit/call our Box Office on 0161 907 9000 for further details) Special dining option available – enjoy a Posh Picnic for Two in one of our dining spaces before the show.

See page 17 for more information.

THX 1138

Asian Dub Foundation George Lucas’s film THX 1138 with Live Score Monday 19 October 8.00pm Certificate 15

Before Star Wars George Lucas’s first feature length 1971 debut was a stylistic Sci-Fi movie starring Robert Duvall and Donald Pleasence where chemical brainwashing, android police, CCTV and ultimate totalitarian control symbolise an uncomfortable authoritarian world. Asian Dub Foundation (ADF) perform their exhilarating and fast moving live score which is a perfect complement to this immersive film about a starkly unbalanced future society. £21.50 (incl. £2 fee*)

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The Hallé

Ryan Wigglesworth conductor Marc-André Hamelin piano Thursday 22 October 7.30pm

Mozart Symphony No.35, ‘Haffner’, K385 (19’) Mark-Anthony Turnage Piano Concerto (2013) UK premiere (20’) Stravinsky The Rite of Spring (35’) Pre-concert event at 6.30pm Sponsored by UBS Tickets from £13 £5 student stalls tickets available PwC under 26 half price stalls tickets available (limited number) Book Tickets (Prices incl. £2 fee*)

Marcus Miller

Friday 23 October 7.30pm Two-time Grammy-winner, composer, producer and one of the world’s most gifted, forward-thinking and eclectic bassists presents his highly anticipated new collection of songs. £29.50 | £27 | £22 (incl. £2 fee*) Book Tickets

Milapfest: Music For The Mind & Soul Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society

Ugnius Pauliukonis piano Wednesday 21 October 1.10pm

Haydn Andante and Variations in F minor Hob XV11/6 Chopin Ballade No.2 in F major Op.38 Scriabin Fantasy in B minor Op.28 Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No.12 in C sharp minor Sponsored by an anonymous donor £11.50 | £9.50 concession | £7 student (incl. £2 fee*) Book Tickets

Tabla Tarana

Kousic Sen tabla Pandit Ramesh Misra sarangi Saturday 24 October 1.00pm Barbirolli Room

In this unique concert, the tabla takes centre-stage, where it’s normally seen as an accompanying instrument. Kousic is joined by one of the most phenomenal artists of India, Pandit Ramesh Misra, a master and legend of the beautiful Sarangi. £14 | £12 concessions (incl. £2 fee*) Book Tickets

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Raymond Gubbay Presents

International Concert Series

Jonathan Scott organ Erica Eloff soprano John Pryce-Jones conductor Manchester Chorale Manchester Concert Orchestra

Harry Christophers conductor

Grand Organ Gala

Sunday 25 October 3.00pm

The Sixteen

Friday 30 October 7.30pm

Handel Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (3’); Chandos Anthem No.11, ‘Let God Arise’ (12’); Coronation Anthem, ‘Let thy hand be strengthened’ (8’); Overture to Jephtha (5’); Dixit Dominus (35’)

Mendelssohn Wedding March from A Midsummer Night’s Dream Elgar Pomp and Circumstance March No.1 Handel Zadok the Priest, Hallelujah Chorus Mascagni Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana Strauss Sunrise from Also sprach Zarathustra Bach Toccata and Fugue Walton Crown Imperial Pachelbel Canon in D Bach/Gounod Ave Maria Parry Jerusalem Widor Toccata Saint-Saëns Symphony No.3

Join The Sixteen for a festival of Handel, including his early work Dixit Dominus which is filled by exciting and original choral-writing. Handel became renowned as one of the great melodists of all time, and his later works are marked by bel canto refinement, as well as fizzing energy and vital rhythms.

£41.50 | £36.50 | £31.50 | £25.50 | £21.50 | £16.50 (incl. £2 fee*) Book Tickets

£40 | £33 | £27 | £22 | £14 (incl. £2 fee*) £7 student standby tickets available on the day

Groups of 10 or more receive 20% off the top three prices only (Subject to availability, not available online. Please visit/call our Box Office on 0161 907 9000 for further details)

The RAF In Concert

75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain

Preview performance 6.30pm: Learn more about The Sixteen’s unique training programme for young singers, as Eamonn Dougan introduces and conducts Genesis Sixteen.

CD signing – Harry Christophers

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The Hallé Fright Night

Stephen Bell conductor Alasdair Malloy presenter

Thursday 29 October 7.30pm

Saturday 31 October 7.30pm

75 years on from the historic battle, the bands of the Royal Air Force present an evocative and rousing evening of musical entertainment, that captures the essence of 1940s Britain and tells the story of how the spirit and capability of those who took part endures in the professionalism of the people who make up today’s RAF.

Herrmann Psycho Suite Arnold Overture: Tam O’Shanter John Williams Harry Potter: Hero of Hogwarts Falla Ritual Fire Dance Wagner Overture: The Flying Dutchman Hans Zimmer Pirates of the Caribbean Rod Temperton Thriller David Rimelis The Cool Ghoul

£27 | £24 | £21 (incl. £2 fee*) Book Tickets

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The Sixteen

Jonathan Scott

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NEW YEAR’S EVE

at The Bridgewater Hall

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SPECTACULAR

Manchester Camerata Tim Redmond conductor Louise Dearman soloist

Thursday 31 December 2015 From 5.00pm Pre-concert dining From 6.30pm Informal entertainment in the foyer Concert at 8.00pm £55 | £45 | £35 (incl. £2 fee)

See out 2015 with a glamorous evening celebrating the world’s most famous secret agent. West End star Louise Dearman joins Manchester Camerata for a thrilling evening of all your favourite Bond themes including Goldfinger, Skyfall and Diamonds Are Forever. Dress to impress and arrive early to enjoy our special 007 themed foyer entertainment while sipping a glass of champagne. Delicious dining options also available.

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Coming Soon to The Bridgewater Hall

Lang Lang piano

Mozart Masterpieces Mozart Festival Orchestra

Sunday 29 November 7.30pm

Michael Bawtree conductor Eleanor Dennis soprano Kim Sheehan soprano George Humphreys baritone Christopher Swann clarinet

J.S. Bach Italian Concerto in F BMV 971 (12’) Tchaikovsky The Seasons Op.37 (43’) Chopin Four Scherzos, Op.20, Op.31, Op.39 & Op.54 (40’)

Sunday 1 November 3.00pm

Sublime classics by one of the world’s best loved composers, including Don Giovanni, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, The Marriage of Figaro and The Magic Flute.

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For all the showmanship and media hype, Lang Lang remains a serious and dedicated musician able to display refined technique in Bach, inventive characterisation in Tchaikovsky and stormy brilliance in the music of Chopin. Buy early to book your seat at the biggest show of the year.

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The Hallé The Vera Clegg Memorial Concert Nikolaj Znaider conductor Jian Wang cello

Thursday 5 November 7.30pm Verdi Overture: The Force of Destiny (9’) Bloch Schelomo (22’) Tchaikovsky Manfred Symphony (57’) Book Tickets Lang Lang © Harald-Hoffmann

BBC Philharmonic Sibelius’s 150th Birthday John Storgårds conductor Christian Tetzlaff violin

Saturday 7 November 7.30pm Sibelius Karelia Suite (15’) Magnus Lindberg Violin Concerto (27’) Sibelius The Swan of Tuonela (9’) Sibelius Symphony No.7 (30’) Book Tickets

Box Office: 0161 907 9000 www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk

The Bridgewater Hall

Guided Tours

Your chance to see behind the scenes at The Bridgewater Hall. Our entertaining tour guides will tell you about the history of Manchester’s iconic international concert hall, and take you on a tour to parts of the building not usually open to the public.

Fri 11 September 1.45pm | Mon 14 September 2.30pm (organ) | Sun 20 September 2.30pm | Wed 23 September 5.15pm | Tues 29 September 2.30pm | Thurs 1 October 2.30pm (organ) | Sat 10 October 1.30pm | Thurs 22 October 1.30pm | Sat 31 October 1.30pm £5.00 (£4.00 concessions)

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Tickets available from the Box Office or book online.

To arrange a private tour for a group of 20 or more (tickets £4.00 per person), please contact the Group Bookings Coordinator on 0161 907 9010. Please note sometimes tours take place when the Hall is otherwise closed.

Posh Picnics for Two Crosby, Stills & Nash | Mon 21 September Last Night of the Autumn Proms | Sat 17 October Due to popular demand, we are extending our special picnic dining offer for those attending either of the above concerts this autumn. Regardless of the weather, you can enjoy a Posh Picnic for Two before the show in the comfort of one of our dining spaces, which you can also return to during the interval.

Each Posh Picnic for Two includes a glass of Prosecco each plus a bottle of wine to share. View the full tempting menu in the concert listing online. To book, please contact the Box Office on 0161 907 9000. Please inform us of any allergens or other dietary requirements. * A booking fee of £2 per ticket applies to phone and online transactions. Tickets bought in person at the Box Office by deb

Band on the Wall

August — October Listings 2015 www.bandonthewall.org / 0845 2500 500

01.08.2015 : 8PM

MR SCRUFF KEEP IT UNREAL

01.10.2015 : 7.30PM

DENGUE FEVER

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06.10.2015 : 7.00PM

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— THE SOUNDTRACK OF MY LIFE

HANS PRYA

08.10.2015 : 7.30PM

N’FALY KOUYATE 06.08.2015 : 7.30PM

MANCHESTER CAMERATA UPCLOSE ————————––——————————————

————————––—————————————— MARK GUILIANA JAZZ QUARTET 15.08.2015 : 7.30PM : NEGART RECORDS PRESENTS ————————––——————————————

PARTISAN, THE KAPTIVATORS,

11.10.2015 : 7.00PM

ELLIE BUTLER AND BETH NICHOLSON

MARTIN SIMPSON & DOM FLEMONS

20.08.2015 : 7.30PM JON CLEARY & THE ABSOLUTE MONSTER GENTLEMEN

15.10.2015 : 7.30PM

21.08.2015 : 7.30PM

15.10.2015 : 7.00PM

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+ SPECIAL GUEST ARI HEST AT THE RNCM, MANCHESTER

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TONY MACALPINE

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NAHKO AND MEDICINE FOR THE PEOPLE + GUESTS 22.08.2015 : 9.00PM

CRAIG CHARLES FUNK N SOUL CLUB

AN EVENING WITH JUDY COLLINS

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FT. BOOKA BRASS BAND LIVE

DUKE SPECIAL

28.08.2015 : 8.00PM

18.10.2015 : 7.00PM

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THIRD WORLD + DJ MIKEY DON

BRUCE COCKBURN

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19.10.2015 : 7.30PM

FT. SIMON DAN, MOSES, JOEY B AND SPECIAL GUEST

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MYKAL ROSE + NUCLEUS ROOTS LIVE SOUND ————————––—————————————— 05.09.2015 : 8.00PM

VÄRLDENS BAND 20.10.2015 : 7.30PM

ACID MOTHERS TEMPLE & THE MELTING PARAISO UFO

EASTERN BLOC RECORDS 30TH ANNIVERSARY

+ DEAD SEA APES

10.09.2015 : 7.30PM

22.10.2015 : 7.30PM

+ THE UPLIFTERS + DJ CHRIS HADDON

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THE BEAT FT. DAVE WAKELING ————————––—————————————— 11.09.2015 : 7.30PM

GABRIEL GARZON-MONTANO

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KING OF KINGS: THE GREATEST OLD SKOOL OF THE YEAR

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BLACK FLOWER

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CHRIS SMITHER 23.10.2015 : 7.30PM

FOCUS

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GONG

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TROMBORANGA

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18.09.2015 : 8.00PM

26.10.2015 : 7.30PM VICENNIAL — 20 YEARS OF HOT 8 BRASS BAND

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28.10.2015 : 7.00PM

HACKNEY COLLIERY BAND + PORTMANTEAU + MIND ON FIRE DJS 20.09.2015 : 7.00PM

TÍR NA NÓG

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LAURENCE JONES + RED BUTLER

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MARTIN TAYLOR

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CRAIG CHARLES FUNK N SOUL CLUB FT. THE HAGGIS HORNS

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THE MILK

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PEATBOG FAERIES

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HORSE

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CRAIG CHARLES FUNK N SOUL CLUB FT. JUNGLE BY NIGHT LIVE

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it or credit card are subject to a 2% booking fee. No fee applies to tickets bought in person and paid for by cash or cheque.

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Booking Information Online

Visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk where you have the option to select your own seat or choose the best available.

You can also add gift and car park vouchers to your order. If you select your own seat, you can see at a glance which seats are available.

By phone 0161 907 9000 In person

Box Office, The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3WS

By post

To the Box Office at the address above

Box Office opening hours*

A limited number of guaranteed spaces are available to Bridgewater Hall patrons at Park Avenue car park (see map) for £6.00. Spaces must be booked with the Box Office or online at least a week before the concert and are valid from 5.30pm (or otherwise stated) on the date indicated. Patrons can also save money on evening NCP parking at Manchester Central Car Park (formerly G-Mex), Great Northern Phase 1 & 2 and Oxford Street.

Validate your ticket at the Hall for a discounted rate.

Facilities for disabled patrons

The Bridgewater Hall is fully accessible for disabled patrons. For full information please visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk or call the Box Office.

Jurys Inn

10.00am – 6.00pm Monday to Saturday (8.00pm on concert nights) Sunday (concert nights only) 12.00 noon – 8.00pm Closed on non-concert Sundays

Jurys Inn is conveniently situated across the road from the Hall. Ask about special room rates for Bridgewater Hall patrons on 0161 953 8888 or jurysinnmanchester@jurysinns.com

* As at July 2015. Please phone the Box Office or visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk to check for changes in opening times.

Sonic Manchester Student Discounts Sonic Manchester is a free network for students run

by BBC Philharmonic, Manchester Camerata, the RNCM and The Bridgewater Hall. It gives students the opportunity to buy discounted tickets for a diverse range of events when they show a valid student ID.

Mastercard, Visa, Maestro and Delta all welcome

Booking Fees A booking fee of £2 per ticket applies to telephone and online transactions. Tickets bought in person at the Box Office using a debit card or credit card are subject to a 2% booking fee. No fee applies to tickets bought in person and paid for by cash or cheque or purchased as part of a fixed or flexible subscription.

For details of ticket exchange, group discounts, concessionary and standby tickets, please visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk or call the Box Office.

Flexible Booking - Save up to 25%

Save money on the full ticket price when you book 5 or more concerts featuring Save 15% Choose any 5 or more concerts Save 25% Choose any 16 or more concerts

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Parking Discounts

Sign up to Sonic Manchester to find out about all current offers: facebook.com/sonicmanchester

Getting Here The Hall is in the centre of Manchester, easily accessible by public transport and by road.

Coaches can drop off and pick up outside the main entrance on Lower Mosley Street.

Metrolink tram passengers should alight at Deansgate-Castlefield. St Peter’s Square Metrolink stop is now closed.

The nearest car parks are Park Avenue, NCP Manchester Central, NCP Great Northern or NCP Oxford Street. Remember you can book Park Avenue parking when you buy your concert tickets.

If travelling by car, please allow plenty of time for your journey.

The nearest bus stops for major routes into the city centre are St Peter’s Square/Portland Street or Deansgate.

The Bridgewater Hall Lower Mosley Street Manchester M2 3WS

The nearest rail stations are Deansgate and Oxford Road.

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PARK AVENUE

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Eating, Drinking & Shopping Make the most of your evening by enjoying a relaxing drink or a pre-concert meal in The Charles Hallé Restaurant or Stalls Café Bar. You can also indulge in a little retail therapy in our shop.

The Charles Hallé Restaurant

Enjoy Head Chef Marco Tedde’s mouth-watering supper in our award-winning restaurant. We offer the best value, quality cuisine in Manchester, with a fixed price menu du jour at £21.95 for two courses and £27.50 for three courses, inclusive of coffee and petits fours.

The Bridgewater Hall Shop

Take time out during your visit to browse the beautiful and unique jewellery, contemporary gifts, CDs and unusual greetings cards in the shop. When there is an advertised artist signing, CDs can be purchased from the shop before the concert or in the interval. If you’re looking for a gift that little bit more special, you’re bound to find inspiration in The Bridgewater Hall Shop!

The Shop is open Monday – Friday 11.00am – 3.00pm and from 6.00pm on concert nights.

Pre-concert dining from 5.30pm.

Reservations required.

Stalls Café Bar

Ideal for morning coffee or lunch, Stalls Café Bar combines excellent quality with value for money with lunch prices from £4.35. Open for lunch Monday to Friday from 11am – 3pm (last orders 2.30pm).

Stalls also offers a more casual pre-concert dining experience within the lively atmosphere of the Stalls bar area. Pre-concert dining is available from 5.30pm with main courses typically from £9.95. Reservations required for pre-concert dining.

For pre-concert dining, please reserve tables through the Box Office or online at www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk. Please note a £5.00 per person deposit is required for reservations; this is non-refundable in the event of cancellation with less than three days notice. For informal dining options, please visit our website.

Ice Creams

Award-winning Criterion Ices have been selected

by The Bridgewater Hall for their delectable ices, for sale during the interval. Delicious flavours include Belgian Chocolate, Stem Ginger, Gold Medal Vanilla, Stawberries and Cream, and Lemon Sorbet.

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Candles above from the Alusi range, stocked at The Bridgewater Hall Shop.

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Community Education Trust Sponsors Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund New Charter Housing Trust Youth Music

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