The Bridgewater Hall International Concert Series 17|18

The Bridgewater Hall International Concert Series 17|18

On 11 September 1996, The Bridgewater Hall officially opened its doors to the public. Three days later the Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Daniel Barenboim launched the Hall’s first International Concert Series. As the Hall celebrates its 21st birthday in September 2017, the series continues to offer an exciting line up of the world’s finest artists and ensembles.

Visiting orchestras feature as ever. The Basel Symphony Orchestra pays a first visit to the Hall, and the muchacclaimed Czech Philharmonic makes a welcome return with cellist Alisa Weilerstein. The Dresden Philharmonic bring Arabella Steinbacher as debutant soloist while another superstar violinist, Joshua Bell, plays Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. The piano is also prominent, with a much-prized performance of Bach’s Goldberg Variations by Sir András Schiff, as well as the return of homegrown talent Stephen Hough and the evergreen Murray Perahia. Choirs are aplenty too, including a special programme from The Tallis Scholars to celebrate the work of young composers, a popular Bach programme and a Choral Pilgrimage from The Sixteen, plus Bristol Old Vic’s remarkable semi-staged production of Handel’s Messiah presented by The English Concert.

The success of The Bridgewater Hall is undoubtedly due to the quality of its acoustics and public spaces, making it the preeminent concert hall in the north of England. Cited in the press as one of the top ten concert halls in the world, at 21 years of age, The Bridgewater Hall remains one of Manchester’s most successful and vibrant cultural institutions. We look forward to seeing you in our midst many times this season!

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Season at a Glance International Concert Series 17|18 Visiting Orchestras

Period Instrument & Choral

Basel Symphony Orchestra Ivor Bolton conductor Sol Gabetta cello

The Tallis Scholars Peter Phillips director Saturday 16 September 2017

Monday 9 October 2017

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra John Rutter CBE conductor The King’s Singers

The Sixteen Choir & Orchestra Harry Christophers conductor Friday 17 November 2017

Monday 11 December 2017

The English Concert Handel’s Messiah

Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Joshua Bell violin

Thursday 29 March 2018

Monday 22 January 2018

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Sir Roger Norrington conductor Roger Montgomery horn

Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Tomáš Netopil conductor Alisa Weilerstein cello

Friday 13 April 2018

Monday 12 February 2018

Dresden Philharmonic Michael Sanderling conductor Arabella Steinbacher violin

The Sixteen’s Choral Pilgrimage 2018 Harry Christophers conductor Thursday 7 June 2018

Friday 25 May 2018

Recitals Sir András Schiff piano Monday 13 November 2017

Stephen Hough piano Monday 19 March 2018

Murray Perahia piano Friday 15 June 2018

Wayne Marshall organ Friday 22 June 2018

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The Tallis Scholars Peter Phillips director Saturday 16 September 2017 7.30pm Byrd Laudibus in sanctis; Ad dominum cum tribularer; Sing joyfully Robin Walker There’s a Cat on the Grave of Matthew Bell (first performance) Allegri Miserere Competition winners tba settings of Marian texts Eric Whitacre Sainte-Chapelle Tavener Song for Athene White Exaudiat te Evergreen choral ensemble, The Tallis Scholars, perform choral works old and new to celebrate the winners of the National Centre for Early Music/BBC Young Composers Award. The winners will have their pieces performed alongside Allegri’s spectacularly soaring Miserere and a work specially commissioned for The Bridgewater Hall’s 21st birthday written by Robin Walker, who has a long association with both the venue and the performers.

Preview 6.30pm Peter Davison discusses liturgical music in the present day with Robin Walker, Peter Phillips and Delma Tomlin MBE, Director of the National Centre for Early Music.

The competition winners are announced on 11 May 2017 and further details can be found at www.ncem.co.uk/composersaward2017 CD Signing £37 | £29 | £23 | £17

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Basel Symphony Orchestra Ivor Bolton conductor Sol Gabetta cello Monday 9 October 2017 7.30pm Busoni Comedy Overture 7’ Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No.1 in A minor

20’ Beethoven Symphony No.7 in A

38’ A fine Swiss orchestra is joined by a Blackburn-born conductor and a young Argentinian cellist who is already among the top rank of solo performers. Busoni’s Comedy Overture is a rarity which fizzes with excitement, while Saint-Saëns’ lyrical First Cello Concerto is one of his most admired works. Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony was once described by Wagner as ‘the apotheosis of the dance’, and its inexhaustible vitality never fails to impress.

Post-concert Divertimento CD Signing £42 | £35 | £29 | £24 | £17 Book Tickets

‘Sol Gabetta was a passionately committed performer, and a real communicator. Her first entry in the Saint-Saëns was commandingly forceful, but she also demonstrated a lovely warm tone when this was called for.’ Bachtrack

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Sir András Schiff piano Monday 13 November 2017 7.30pm J.S. Bach Italian Concerto BWV 971 12’ French Overture BWV 831 32’ Goldberg Variations BWV 988 70’ One of the more remarkable and intense concert experiences of current times is to witness Sir András Schiff play Bach’s mightiest keyboard work, the Goldberg Variations in a rare and special performance. They are a tour de force of musical invention which the performer must match with sustained concentration. Moving through a vast circle of contrasting styles, textures and contrapuntal devices, after thirty variations the music returns with tranquil finality to the memorable ‘aria’ which set the work in motion. £37 | £30 | £24 | £20

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‘Schiff was impressive on many levels; not least for playing the Variations without a score… At times motionless and, at others, moving with agility to the rhythms of the piece, Schiff embodied Bach’s composition… and kept the audience at the edge of their seats from the first variation to the last.’ Seen and Heard International

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The Sixteen Choir & Orchestra Harry Christophers conductor Friday 17 November 2017 7.30pm J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No.3 in G 11’ Singet dem Herrn – motet 13’ Gloria in excelsis Deo (Cantata BWV 191) 15’ Sinfonia from Cantata BWV 156 3’ Jesus bleibet meine Freude – Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring

4’ Sinfonia from Cantata BWV 75

3’ Magnificat in D 28’ The music of Johann Sebastian Bach is rightly hailed for the skill of its construction, its lofty spirituality and inspirational beauty. Longstanding Associate Artists, The Sixteen, present a concert devoted to Bach’s work which concludes with his uplifting setting of the Magnificat. Also on the programme is that perennial favourite, Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring, and a host of other memorable pieces performed with the gusto and refinement we have come to expect from this remarkable ensemble.

Preview performance 6.30pm Harry Christophers and Eamonn Dougan discuss this evening’s programme of Bach and introduce you to Genesis Sixteen, the unique choral training programme for young singers, who will also perform live.

CD Signing £42 | £35 | £29 | £24 | £17

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John Rutter’s Christmas Festival Royal Philharmonic Orchestra John Rutter CBE conductor The King’s Singers Jonathan Scott organ Chetham’s Chamber Choir, St. George’s Singers Monday 11 December 2017 7.30pm Programme includes: John Rutter The Wind in the Willows, popular carols and Christmas music Nigel Hess Christmas Overture Leroy Anderson Sleigh Ride Traditional carols: O Come All Ye Faithful, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Silent Night & Joy to the World John Rutter, the most popular living choral composer in the world and doyen of Christmas music, hosts and conducts a star-studded line-up which includes The King’s Singers, local choirs and organist, Jonathan Scott. Rutter has written some of the best loved carols of our times, as well as making arrangements of many traditional carols which are now considered definitive by millions across the globe. Expect a true musical feast, with plenty of opportunities for the audience to join in the singing and festive fun.

CD Signing £42 | £35 | £29 | £24 | £17

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‘I’ve never wanted to keep art for just a chosen few followers. I’ve always wanted to write music that can be shared.’ John Rutter

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Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Joshua Bell violin Monday 22 January 2018 7.30pm Vivaldi The Four Seasons 42’ Edgar Meyer New work tbc 15’ Beethoven Symphony No.2 in D 34’ Founded by Sir Neville Marriner in 1958, the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields is led by their Music Director, virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell. Together they create inspirational and inventive performances rooted in outstanding musicianship. In this concert, Joshua Bell performs one of the most popular works in the repertoire, Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, alongside an accessible new work by his friend and collaborator, the American double-bassist, Edgar Meyer. To close, Bell takes the leader’s chair in Beethoven’s exuberantly inventive Second Symphony.

Preview 6.30pm Music educator, Jonathan James, introduces the evening’s programme.

Post-concert Divertimento CD Signing £42 | £35 | £29 | £24 | £17 Book Tickets

‘Bell has the lightness and quickness of Mercury in passagework, and a smooth and sweet lyricism no less divine in the slower sections… and he is well matched by the ASMF, their sound ample and softly comfortable yet clean and clear.’

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Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Tomáš Netopil conductor Alisa Weilerstein cello Monday 12 February 2018 7.30pm Mozart Overture, Don Giovanni 6’ Dvorˇák Cello Concerto 43’ Dvorˇák ‘New World’ Symphony No.9 45’ One of Jirˇí Beˇlohlávek’s former pupils and assistants, Tomáš Netopil, conducts tonight’s concert. He is steeped in the rich Czech musical tradition which provides the repertoire for the orchestra’s 2018 tour. The programme reminds us that Mozart’s opera, Don Giovanni received its first performance in Prague in 1787, while the American cellist, Alisa Weilerstein has recently recorded Dvorˇák’s ever-popular Cello Concerto with the Czech Phil to great acclaim. The concert ends with Dvorˇák’s last and possibly greatest symphony – the New World. Written while he was living in the USA, the music is filled with nostalgia for his distant homeland.

Preview 6.30pm Music educator, Jonathan James, introduces the evening’s programme.

Post-concert Divertimento CD Signing £42 | £35 | £29 | £24 | £17 Book Tickets

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Stephen Hough piano Monday 19 March 2018 7.30pm Debussy Clair de Lune & Images Book II Schumann Fantasy in C Op.17 Debussy La terrasse des audiences au clair de lune & Images Book I Beethoven Sonata in F minor Op.57 'Appassionata'

17’ 30’ 20’ 24’

Wirral-born and Chetham’s educated, Stephen Hough is an international talent homegrown in the Northwest. His breadth of interests encompasses not only music, but a popular blog, painting and poetry. In this programme of sharp contrasts, the refined and intuitive French-ness of Debussy provides a serene haven from the stormy emotions of Beethoven and Schumann.

Preview 6.30pm Stephen Hough introduces the evening’s programme and talks about his life and work to Peter Davison.

CD Signing £35 | £27 | £20

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‘Stephen Hough, master pianist, writer, artist and all-round smart and kind human, has been named International Artist of the Year… not because he is a thinking musician – which he is – but because he is a kind of Philosopher King.’ Musical America

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Messiah The English Concert The Erebus Ensemble Tom Morris theatre director Susanna Hurrell soprano Catherine Wyn-Rogers contralto Robert Murray tenor Marcus Farnsworth bass Thursday 29 March 2018 7.30pm Handel Messiah (semi-staged)

135’ including interval of 20 mins

Inspired by its earliest performances, including its Dublin première in April 1742, this semi-staging of Handel’s religious masterpiece explores the work’s dramatic heart, taking as its starting-point the bereaved community of a messianic leader as they struggle to keep their faith. The acclaimed Bristol Old Vic production, directed by Tom Morris, is now restaged for The Bridgewater Hall, providing a rare chance to experience a powerfully dramatic account of Messiah and to rediscover the intense spirituality of its many well-known arias and choruses.

Messiah is a Bristol Old Vic and The English Concert co-production with The Erebus Ensemble, originally conceived as part of the 2013 Bristol Proms. £42 | £35 | £29 | £24 | £17

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‘Tom Morris’ semi-staged production of Handel’s Messiah is made to feel notably fresh. And the most familiar passages – the Hallelujah Chorus in particular – sound astonishingly beautiful.’ The Stage 12

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Sir Roger Norrington conductor Roger Montgomery horn Friday 13 April 2018 7.30pm Mozart Symphony No.33 in B-flat K.319 Horn Concerto No.4 in E-flat K.495 Horn Concerto No.1 in D K.412/514 Symphony No.36 in C K.326 ‘Linz’

22’ 17’ 9’ 28’

Sir Roger Norrington was among the first innovators of the period instrument movement, founding the London Classical Players in the 1970s. Now the OAE’s Conductor Emeritus, he joins forces with the orchestra’s Principal Horn, Roger Montgomery, to explore an instrument which Mozart loved. Mozart was a master of musical deception, so that nothing is ever quite what it seems, and just when you think you know his music, it will spring a surprise!

Preview 6.30pm Members of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment discuss performing Mozart on period instruments.

CD Signing £37 | £29 | £23 | £17

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‘The OAE have certainly matured into the exponents in the UK of period instrument playing at its best. Their clean-sounding string tone is rich and vigorous, while the refinement of the woodwind and brass puts most modern instrument bands to shame.’

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Dresden Philharmonic Michael Sanderling conductor Arabella Steinbacher violin Friday 25 May 2018 7.30pm Weber Euryanthe Overture 9’ Bruch Violin Concerto No.1 in G minor 24’ Beethoven Symphony No.5 in C minor 35’ We welcome back one of Germany’s finest orchestras under a maestro from a distinguished conducting dynasty. They perform well-loved works that combine passion and classical poise in very different ways. Playing Max Bruch’s lyrical First Violin Concerto, Arabella Steinbacher makes her Manchester debut, before we hear Beethoven‘s iconic Fifth Symphony, taking us on a journey from fateful darkness to triumphant light.

CD Signing Post-concert Divertimento £42 | £35 | £29 | £24 | £17 Book Tickets

‘From the first passionate notes, Steinbacher owned the stage whilst displaying a sensitive rapport with conductor and orchestra.

There was a sense of the audience responding to her smiling disposition…’ Bachtrack

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The Sixteen’s Choral Pilgrimage 2018 Sacred and Profane Harry Christophers conductor Thursday 7 June 2018 7.30pm Britten Hymn to the Virgin; Hymn to Saint Cecilia; A Shepherd’s Carol; Sacred and Profane Cornysh My love she mourneth; Salve Regina; Ave Maria mater Dei; Woefully Array’d; Ah Robin, Gentle Robin The title of The Sixteen’s Choral Pilgrimage refers to Benjamin Britten’s last great choral piece written just two years before his death in 1976. The work comprises settings of eight medieval texts, full of sharp contrasts of texture and feeling. Britten’s virtuoso writing is placed alongside works by William Cornysh (1465-1523); a composer, poet and dramatist whose music was written in the early Tudor florid style. In the works of both composers, worship of the feminine injects erotic charge into spiritual longing, bringing sacred and profane closer together.

Preview 6.30pm Harry Christophers discusses the evening’s programme with a singer from The Sixteen.

CD Signing £37 | £29 | £23 | £17

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‘Some choirs of high renown aim for a kind of robotic perfection in sync with the digital age. Christophers’ troupe contains human beings, colouring lines with individual hues, yet still acting and breathing as one.’ The Telegraph

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Murray Perahia piano Friday 15 June 2018 7.30pm Programme to be announced In the more than 40 years he has been performing on the concert stage, Murray Perahia has become one of the most sought-after and cherished pianists of our time.

Born in New York, Perahia came to prominence in 1972, when he won the Leeds International Piano Competition. He has remained at the top of his profession since that time. On his last visit to Manchester, he produced a memorable performance of Beethoven’s Hammerklavier Sonata. His combination of technical mastery and interpretative insight was incomparable, and every performance by Murray Perahia is an occasion not to be missed. £37 | £30 | £24 | £20

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‘The spirited phrasing and bright articulation of Perahia’s playing stood out…

Every inflection was delivered like a great actor bringing extra space and subtle weight to familiar lines.’ The Guardian

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Wayne Marshall organ Friday 22 June 2018 7.30pm Parry Fantasia & Fugue in G Edward Bairstow Toccata Prelude on Pange Lingua, Prelude No.1 & Prelude in C Statham Rhapsody on a Ground Gerald Hendrie Toccata & Fugue from Le Tombeau de Marcel Dupré Howells Rhapsody No.3 in C-sharp minor Davies Interlude in C Campbell Canterbury Interlude Willan Introduction, Passacaglia and Fugue in E-flat minor Associate Artist, Wayne Marshall, continues a busy career as a conductor and recitalist, appearing regularly at the Proms, as well as inaugurating new organs around the world such as Walt Disney Hall in Los Angeles and the Philharmonie in Paris. His programme reflects the rich but neglected tradition of British organ music.

Some names will be familiar, such as Howells and Parry, but there is also music by less well-known figures. Edward Bairstow was organist at York Minster, while Walford Davies succeeded Elgar as Master of the King’s Music in 1934.

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‘Wayne Marshall proved an exciting soloist with a flair for the dramatic.’

Seen and Heard International

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The Bridgewater Hall presents

Open Doors

Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 September 2017

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Join us for the Hall’s 21st Birthday, where we celebrate this iconic building and the wonderful music-making and creativity within.

Sign up for a tour to discover the secrets of the Hall’s famous acoustics and see what happens behind the scenes.

Come and hear some of our many musical guests who will be performing across the weekend, including classical guitarist Craig Ogden with jazz singer Jacqui Dankworth, innovative percussion quartet 4-mality, world music innovators Kabantu, lap-slide guitarist Tom Doughty, Music Action International’s ensemble Stone Flowers, and the sultry sounds and moves of Tango Siempre.

The weekend closes with a fabulous piano extravaganza – a rare chance to witness all four of our Steinway concert grand pianos being played together on stage by Noriko Ogawa, Murray McLachlan, Martin Roscoe and Graham Scott.

Visit our website for full details of everything happening over the weekend. We hope to see you there!

Noriko Ogawa

Tango Siempre

Stone Flowers

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The Bridgewater Hall is delighted to present two concerts this season in association with Manchester Camerata:

Manchester Camerata with Pinchas Zukerman

Gábor Takács-Nagy music director Friday 1 September 7.30pm Beethoven Violin Concerto in D Beethoven Symphony No.4 in B-flat The distinguished Israeli violinist Pinchas Zukerman makes a welcome return to Manchester playing one of the greatest of all classical concertos.

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Manchester Camerata Mozart’s Requiem Choir of Clare College, Cambridge Gábor Takács-Nagy music director

Ailish Tynan soprano Anna Harvey mezzo soprano Nicholas Mulroy tenor Peter Harvey baritone Wednesday 31 January 7.30pm Arvo Pärt Da Pacem Domine Mozart Symphony No.36 in C, K.425 ‘Linz’ Mozart Requiem Mass in D minor Mozart’s sublime and moving Requiem is performed by a stunning Cambridge College choir and four outstanding soloists.

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TOTALLY TEENAGE ORCHESTRAL BRILLIANCE. COME AND HEAR IT.

5 January, 7.30pm Liadov The Enchanted Lake, Op.62 Dukas The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Bartók Bluebeard’s Castle Sir Mark Elder Conductor Robert Hayward Bluebeard Claudia Mahnke Judith *booking fee included

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Bridgewater for All

Bridgewater for All is the community engagement programme for The Bridgewater Hall, funded by The Bridgewater Hall Community Education Trust (Registered Charity 1058495) and SMG Europe Holdings Limited, the operators of The Bridgewater Hall.

For some, the Bridgewater for All programme is their first experience of hearing or creating music, or their first visit to The Bridgewater Hall. For others, it opens up new genres of music and allows them to maintain their love of music when other doors are closed.

Our Programme Regular public events include Music Makers sensory play and music sessions for babies and toddlers, Be Hear Now sessions for young people with special educational needs and their families, The Bridgewater Hall Singers and A Little Bite Music – a series of free, relaxed lunchtime concerts in the Stalls Foyer during the summer months. In Autumn 2017 we will launch Rush Hour Socials, a brand new series of early events in the Stalls Café Bar, including music, poetry and workshops.

We regularly collaborate with other arts organisations, educational establishments and local businesses to produce large-scale projects each year which include open days, festivals, folk weekends, community operas and more. This season we will be working with IMG Artists to offer a series of workshops and talks inspired by performances in our International Concert Series.

Give the gift of music with Friends of Bridgewater For All Support our fantastic community engagement work with The Bridgewater Hall Community Education Trust’s Friends scheme. Membership is just £30 (or £50 to join with a partner) and in return you’ll receive an exclusive membership card giving you access to a range of discounts and benefits. Gift Memberships also available. Please ask at the Box Office or email learning@bridgewater-hall.co.uk for more details.

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Dine with Us 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.

Stalls Café Bar Stalls Café Bar offers a more casual pre-concert dining experience within the lively atmosphere of the Stalls area.

Pre-concert dining is available from 5.30pm with main courses typically from £10.95.

Please reserve your table through the Box Office on 0161 907 9000 or online at www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk Please note a £5 per person deposit is required for reservations; this is non-refundable in the event of cancellation with less than 3 days’ notice.

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Pre-performance dining from 5.30pm.

Reservations required.

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The Bridgewater Hall’s Associate Artists 17|18 Our Associate Artists are solo performers and ensembles who work with us as creative partners to develop original programmes and projects across a broad range of styles and musical genres. These include collaborations with our resident orchestras, special concert series and talks, as well as outreach and education projects. Such relationships allow us to take you, the audience, on a journey through lesser known and more challenging repertoire, by providing a chance to develop long-term relationships with particular performers. Our first group of Associate Artists, appointed in 2010, are now entering their 8th seasons as creative partners. Wayne Marshall gives an inimitable recital of British organ music, while The Sixteen make two appearances. In 2017|18, we also welcome Japanese pianist Noriko Ogawa and Australian classical guitarist Craig Ogden to lead the Hall’s 21st birthday weekend on 9 and 10 September 2017, while Jonathan Scott continues his series of lunchtime organ recitals that have proven so popular in recent times.

Your Visit Ice Creams Ice creams are available to buy at the interval. Supplied by award-winning producer Doddington Dairy, delicious flavours include Simply Vanilla, Real Strawberry, Utter Chocolate and Double Ginger.

Artist Signings Some of our visiting artists will be signing CDs after their performance. Check the event listings on our website for the most up-to-date information about signings.

Whilst the Hall makes every effort to fulfil advertised signings, occasionally artist circumstances change.

Any late changes will be communicated on the night of the concert.

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.

The shop is open Monday—Friday 11.00am—3.00pm and from 6.00pm on concert days.

Booking Information Booking for all tickets is open from Monday 8 May 2017 online, by phone, by post or in person.

Booking Online Visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk where you have the option to select your own seat.

Booking by Phone Tel: 0161 907 9000

Booking by Post Request a booking form from the Box Office (or download one from the website) and return via FREEPOST to: Box Office, The Bridgewater Hall, FREEPOST RTLJ-GRKG-GGYS, Manchester M2 3WS.

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.

Box Office Opening Hours* 10.00am—6.00pm Monday to Saturday Sunday (concert nights only) 12.00 noon—6.00pm Closed on non-concert Sundays Counter service until 8.00pm on concert nights. * As at April 2017. Please phone 0161 907 9000 or visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk to check for changes in opening times.

Flexible Series Booking – Save up to 25% Receive discounts on the full ticket price when you book for 5 or more concerts from the Hall’s 2017|18 classical seasons** — all events are flexible booking unless otherwise stated.

Save 15% — Choose any 5 or more concerts Save 25% — Choose any 16 or more concerts If you spend £250 or more, you can pay in 5 interest-free monthly instalments from September 2017 (bookings via the Box Office only). Forms must be received by Friday 21 July 2017.

** Included are the International Concert Series, plus The Hallé, BBC Philharmonic and Manchester Camerata seasons. Check online for full season listings at www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk, or phone the Box Office for brochures.

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Concessions Unless otherwise stated in the performance listing, senior citizens, students, under 26s and claimants are entitled to a 10% discount off ticket prices in this brochure. This offer is only valid for bookings made more than one month before the date of the concert.

Please see below for further student discounts.

Sonic Manchester Student Discounts £5 Student Standby: A limited number of student tickets are available from the Box Office on the day for most International Series concerts on production of valid student ID, £7 including fee, £5 cash on the door. Sign up to the Sonic Student Network to find out about other student offers from The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester Camerata, BBC Philharmonic and RNCM: facebook.com/sonicmanchester 26

Group Discounts Contact our Group Sales Office on 0161 907 9010 to make a group booking 10% discount for groups of 10-29 15% discount for groups of 30-49 25% discount for groups of 50+

Access The Bridgewater Hall welcomes disabled patrons. Please see our website for disabled parking and access information, or contact the Box Office on 0161 907 9000, email box@bridgewater-hall.co.uk. For individual access requirements, including seating advice, please book via the Box Office. Information is available in large print.

There is a drop-off point for wheelchair users on Lower Mosley Street, directly outside The Bridgewater Hall, but please note that parking is not permitted here at any time.

For evening concerts, the NCP Manchester Central Car Park offers a limited number of free parking spaces for Blue Badge permit holders. You must reserve your space in advance through the Box Office when you book your concert tickets, and must park in one of the designated disabled parking bays with your Blue Badge clearly displayed.

Parking Discounts A limited number of prepay discounted spaces are available to patrons attending evening concerts at Q-Park First Street car park (see map p28) at a rate of £6.50. Spaces must be booked at the time of purchasing your concert tickets no less than 24 hours before the event. Parking is limited to a maximum stay of 8 hours at the discounted rate.

Q-Park First Street M15 4FN (access via Medlock Street/Anne Horniman Street)

Metrolink Travel Discounts Book your Metrolink Travelcard with your event tickets and save 20% off the price of a Metrolink Adult Day Travelcard. Priced £4 and valid for unlimited travel on the Metrolink Network at off-peak times (after 9.30am on weekdays, all day Saturday or Sunday). Valid only when presented with concert ticket on day of event only.

Hotel Accommodation INNSIDE by Melia Manchester is an ideal choice. The hotel is located two minutes’ walk from The Bridgewater Hall (see map p28). INNSIDE offers 208 spacious, modern guest rooms, with comfortable king-size or twin beds, and fantastic cityscape views.

1 First Street, Manchester M15 4RP Tel: 0161 200 2500 Email: innside.manchester@melia.com

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Getting Here OLDHAM

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M61 BOLTON/WIGAN/M6 PRESTON M602 & M60/M62 LIVERPOOL SALFORD QUAYS & ECCLES

M66 BURY/M62 ROCHDALE, LEEDS

M56 MANCHESTER AIRPORT & WILMSLOW M56 CHESTER/M6 BIRMINGHAM

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

Metrolink tram passengers should alight at St Peter’s Square or Deansgate-Castlefield.

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

The nearest rail stations are Deansgate and Oxford Road.

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

The nearest car parks are Q-Park First Street, NCP Manchester Central, NCP Great Northern or NCP Oxford Street. Remember you can book Q-Park First Street at a discounted rate when you buy your concert tickets, see p27 for more details.

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

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