The Bridgewater Hall International Concert Series brochure 1415

Welcome to the 2014|15 International Concert Series which offers you a chance to hear some of the world’s finest musical artists in the remarkable acoustics of The Bridgewater Hall. Manchester is proud to host two world class symphony orchestras and so, by chance, does its Russian twin-city, St. Petersburg. We are offering a unique chance for you to hear both the St. Petersburg Philharmonic and the St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra within a single season. In addition, one of Britain’s finest orchestras, the Royal Philharmonic will join us to perform a quintessentially English work; Elgar’s touching Violin Concerto, played by the legendary Israeli performer, Pinchas Zukerman.

The piano figures strongly throughout the season with recitals from Russian prize-winner, Daniil Trifonov and the improvising Venezuelan virtuoso, Gabriela Montero. There is also an exploration of the piano music of Ravel and Rachmaninov, led by Noriko Ogawa and Peter Donohoe, culminating in a gala event with four piano concertos in one evening. The distinguished British mezzo soprano Sarah Connolly also makes her recital debut at the Hall, singing Mahler and Schumann.

Choral highlights include a debut appearance by The English Concert, who open the season performing Bach’s monumental B Minor Mass. The sublime Requiem by Maurice Duruflé owes a huge debt to Fauré’s example, written 60 years earlier, and there is a chance to hear both pieces during the 14|15 season. Fauré’s Requiem will be sung by Associate Artists, The Sixteen, while the Duruflé will be performed by Manchester Chamber Choir, accompanied by organist and Associate Artist, Wayne Marshall.

We must mention Craig Ogden’s third Guitar Weekend in January 2015, which will be more varied and ambitious than ever, including a concerto concert and an appearance by Australian steel-string specialist Tommy Emmanuel. Finally the season closes with Baroque opera; a semi-staged performance by the New London Consort of Purcell’s tragic masterpiece, Dido and Aeneas, sung by a cast of superb quality.

We hope to see you during the season, sampling the familiar and perhaps also something new. Where better to enjoy the best possible music than The Bridgewater Hall!

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International Concert Series 14|15 Season at a Glance World’s Great Orchestras

Recitals

St. Petersburg Philharmonic Yuri Temirkanov conductor Leticia Moreno violin Tuesday 4 November 2014

Daniil Trifonov piano Wednesday 29 October 2014

St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra Alexander Dmitriev conductor Alexander Sitkovetsky violin Freddy Kempf piano Natalie Clein cello Monday 23 February 2015 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Christoph Koenig conductor Pinchas Zukerman violin Friday 10 April 2015

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Gabriela Montero piano Tuesday 25 November 2014 Sarah Connolly mezzo soprano Eugene Asti piano Tuesday 24 March 2015

Period Instrument & Choral

Craig Ogden’s Guitar Weekend

The English Concert Bach Mass in B Minor Friday 26 September 2014

Craig Ogden, Tommy Emmanuel, The Katona Twins, BBC Philharmonic Friday 16 - Sunday 18 January 2015

The Sixteen & Genesis Choir Harry Christophers conductor Fauré Requiem Friday 14 November 2014

Ravel & Rachmaninov

The Sixteen Harry Christophers conductor Poetry in Music Sunday 8 February 2015

Noriko Ogawa piano Sunday 19 April 2015

Wayne Marshall organ Manchester Chamber Choir Duruflé Requiem Saturday 23 May 2015 New London Consort Purcell Dido and Aeneas Sunday 7 June 2015

Peter Donohoe piano Tuesday 31 March 2015

Peter Donohoe & Noriko Ogawa Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society Thursday 23 April 2015 Piano Concerto Finale BBC Philharmonic Andrew Gourlay conductor Noriko Ogawa, Martin Roscoe, Kathryn Stott & Peter Donohoe pianos Friday 24 April 2015

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The English Concert Harry Bicket conductor

Friday 26 September 2014 7.30pm

Elizabeth Watts soprano Timothy Mead counter-tenor Joshua Ellicott tenor Matthew Brook bass J.S. Bach Mass in B Minor

The season opens with one of the greatest monuments in Western classical music. Bach’s unsurpassed setting of the Mass was one of his last compositions, completed a year before his death, and it did not receive its first full performance for over a hundred years. We are particularly delighted to welcome the acclaimed period instrument group The English Concert, conducted by their Music Director since 2007, Harry Bicket. The London-based ensemble will make their debut at The Bridgewater Hall, bringing with them their stunning choir and a quartet of distinguished vocal soloists. £38 | £31 | £25 | £20 | £12

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‘This was an exceptionally remarkable evening... there seemed to be a consensus among the audience that this practically flawless performance of Bach’s B minor Mass was something quite extraordinary... Bicket created a wonderfully organic entity and an indelibly poignant, probing performance of Bach’s masterpiece.’ The Daily Telegraph

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Daniil Trifonov piano Wednesday 29 October 2014 7.30pm J.S. Bach selected works tbc Beethoven Sonata No.31 in A-flat major, Op.110 Liszt Twelve Transcendental Studies, S.139

Daniil Trifonov is one of the brightest names among the new generation of pianists. His reputation for outstanding performances, musical insight and expressive intensity has continued to grow since the 2010|11 season, when he won medals at the Chopin Competition in Warsaw, the Rubinstein Competition in Tel Aviv and was winner of the Grand Prix, Gold medal and audience prize at the Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. In this demanding and varied programme, you will be able to experience Trifonov’s brilliant technique and maturity as an interpreter. With acclaimed appearances at the Proms and Edinburgh Festival in 2013 already behind him, he is a performer not to be missed. ‘…. he has everything and more. What he does with his

hands is technically incredible. It’s also his touch

– he has tenderness and also the demonic

element. I never heard anything like that.’

Martha Argerich,

The Financial Times

£33 | £26 | £22 | £19

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St. Petersburg Philharmonic Yuri Temirkanov conductor Leticia Moreno violin

Tuesday 4 November 2014 7.30pm Liadov Kikimora Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto Shostakovich Symphony No.10

The St. Petersburg Philharmonic has visited Manchester many times, which should not be surprising for, not only is Manchester twinned with St. Petersburg, but the orchestra is one of the finest in the world. Led by one of the greatest maestros of our times, Yuri Temirkanov, their programme is Russian to the core. Liadov, a son of St. Petersburg, wrote his tone poem Kikimora in 1910 to portray an evil creature from Slavic mythology. Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto is a showpiece filled by lyricism and intense emotion, here played by the young Spanish violinist, Leticia Moreno. Finally, Shostakovich’s Symphony No.10 was premiered by the orchestra in 1953, following the death of Stalin, and is seemingly haunted by the terror of his regime.

‘Temirkanov… weighted and balanced the sonorities so firmly the music moved without a hint of heaviness. And how his musicians played for him--the piercing brass with their distinct vibrato, the dark, supple strings, the characterful clarinet, flute, oboe and violin solos.’

Chicago Tribune

Post-concert Divertimento £40 | £33 | £27 | £22 | £15

Leticia Moreno

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The Sixteen & Genesis Choir* Harry Christophers conductor Simon Johnson organ Friday 14 November 2014 7.30pm Frank Martin Cantate pour le 1er Août J.S. Bach Motet, Jesu, meine Freude Martin Agnus Dei from Mass for Double Choir* Martin Three Chansons Fauré Requiem*

Associate Artists, The Sixteen, present a concert of choral favourites alongside some musical rarities – all accompanied by the Hall’s magnificent Marcussen organ. They are joined for two items by the Genesis Choir, consisting of young people with a passion for choral singing, who are learning their craft under the guidance of The Sixteen. November 2014 marks the

40th anniversary of the death of the Swiss composer, Frank Martin.

His Mass dates from the 1920s, while his cantata written for the

1st August celebrates Switzerland’s National Day. The concert

ends with that moving masterpiece, Fauré’s much loved

Requiem, which offers profound consolation in the

face of human mortality.

Harry Christophers

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£32 | £27 | £23 | £20 | £15

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‘I have rarely experienced such concentrated beauty, and spent much of the concert with tears rolling down my cheeks…

The performances were phenomenal.’

Musicweb International

Gabriela Montero piano Tuesday 25 November 2014 7.30pm Brahms Intermezzi Op.117 Schumann Fantasy in C, Op.17 Schubert Impromptus, Op.90 Montero Improvisations

Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Gabriela Montero’s visionary interpretations have won her a devoted following around the world. In this recital, she explores Romantic repertoire – contrasting a clutch of musical miniatures with Schumann’s grand revolutionary Fantasy, which breaks the rules of classical form. In addition to Gabriela’s brilliant and nuanced interpretations, her unique style comes from her improvisational gifts. She says ‘… improvisation is such a huge part of who I am, it is the most natural and spontaneous way I can express myself’. She will conclude her recital by inviting the audience to choose a suitable melody for her improvisations. £25 | £18 | £12

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‘Montero’s playing had everything: crackling rhythmic brio, subtle shadings, steely power... soulful lyricism... unsentimental expressivity.’

The New York Times

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Craig Ogden’s Guitar Weekend

Friday 16 - Sunday 18 January Australian classical guitarist and Associate Artist, Craig Ogden, returns with his third guitar weekend. More ambitious and adventurous than ever, Craig’s festival offers a wide variety of guests, concerts, foyer events and masterclasses, as well as activities for children and families. Something for everyone!

Friday 16 January Preview Auditorium 6.30pm Craig Ogden interviews Australian steel-string guitarist Tommy Emmanuel about his life, career and playing the guitar.

Tommy Emmanuel in Concert with special guest Craig Ogden Auditorium 7.30pm Known for his complex finger-style technique, energetic performances and the use of percussive effects, Tommy Emmanuel was named ‘Best Acoustic Guitarist’ in 2010 by readers of Guitar Player magazine. Tommy is one of Australia’s most respected musicians, and guitar players of all levels come to his shows to watch him work his magic. His live shows are known for their humour, performance, passion and infectious joy. £21 Book Tickets

Saturday 17 January The Katona Twins guitar duo Auditorium 1.00-2.00pm Acclaimed guitarists, Peter and Zoltán Katona, effortlessly transfer from strictly classical to more popular musical genres. In this lively lunchtime recital, they perform works by Handel, De Falla and Albéniz, as well as original compositions. £10 | £8 concessions | £5 students* Book Tickets The Barbirolli Room 3.00-5.00pm The Katona Twins put young guitar ensembles through their paces. £5* Book Tickets 10

Preview Auditorium 6.30pm Peter Davison talks to Craig Ogden about the Guitar Weekend and its music.

BBC Philharmonic Juanjo Mena conductor Craig Ogden guitar Auditorium 7.30pm Gerhard Dances from Don Quixote Takemitsu To the edge of dream for guitar and orchestra Debussy Ibéria Rodrigo Fantasia para un gentilhombre for guitar and orchestra Ravel Rapsodie Espagnole de Falla Interlude and Dance from La Vida Breve Join Craig Ogden and the BBC Philharmonic to discover the delights of Spain with a twist! Roberto Gerhard was a Catalan who ended his days in Cambridge, while Debussy and Ravel were both Frenchmen who idealised Spain in vivid orchestral works. Rodrigo and de Falla were true Spaniards!

Rodrigo’s Fantasia was written for the great guitarist Segovia, and both composers eloquently express the wildness and aristocratic elegance of the Spanish spirit. £35 | £28 | £23.50 | £19 | £14 | £10

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Part of the BBC Philharmonic season. BBC Philharmonic concessions apply.

Sunday 18 January

Craig’s Big Guitar Jamboree Craig Ogden conductor Aquarelle Guitar Quartet Auditorium 2.00-3.00pm (participants’ rehearsal session 10.00am-1.00pm) The weekend culminates in a performance by a massed guitar orchestra of players of all ages and abilities. Join the orchestra as a player, with a choice of parts suitable from beginner to Grade 8, or take a seat in the auditorium for a family friendly tale from Craig’s Australian homeland. With special guests the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet, this is a rare opportunity to perform onstage at The Bridgewater Hall or enjoy a unique performance by over 100 guitars.

Concert £5 I Family ticket £22* Participants £5*

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* Flexible booking discounts not available.

A full schedule of the Guitar Weekend will be published in the autumn.

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Poetry in Music The Sixteen

Harry Christophers conductor Sunday 8 February 2015 7.30pm Harris Faire is the heaven, Bring us O Lord Weelkes, East, Tomkins & Ramsey When David heard Bairstow Let all mortal flesh keep silent Howells Take him, earth, for cherishing Britten Hymn to St. Cecilia Works by Tippet, Gurney, Bairstow and Pearsall

The relationship between poetry and music has long been debated. Does music add substance to words or is music inspired by them? In a journey covering six centuries of musical history, Harry Christophers and Associate Artists, The Sixteen, perform a cappella anthems with powerful texts by writers as varied as Edmund Spenser, Christopher Fry and W.H. Auden. The concert also includes four settings of the same searing passage from the Book of Samuel, depicting the grief of King David on the death of his son, Absalom.

Preview at 6.30pm Harry Christophers discusses the evening’s choice of poetry and music with Peter Davison. £30 | £25 | £21 | £18 | £12

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‘In more than a decade of crusading for sacred music, Harry Christophers and The Sixteen have probably done nothing more significant than this…

Everything registered on the ear and mind with total lucidity and gripping emotional power.’ The Telegraph

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St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra Alexander Dmitriev conductor Alexander Sitkovetsky violin Freddy Kempf piano Natalie Clein cello Monday 23 February 2015 7.30pm Sibelius Karelia Suite Beethoven Triple Concerto Rachmaninov Symphony No.2 in E minor

A chance to hear St. Petersburg’s other great symphony orchestra, formed in 1931 as the Leningrad Radio Orchestra. It famously remained in the besieged city of Leningrad during the war, culminating in the defiant premiere of Shostakovich‘s Seventh Symphony. Since 1977 their Chief Conductor has been Alexander Dmitriev who has developed the orchestra into one of Russia’s leading ensembles.

Their programme includes Beethoven’s rarely performed Triple Concerto, played by three well known soloists, and concludes with Rachmaninov’s ever popular Second Symphony, first performed in St. Petersburg in 1908.

Post-concert Divertimento £38 | £31 | £25 | £20 | £12

‘We heard the orchestra at its very best in this evening of musical delights during the lovely rich, romantic themes of the third movement of the Rachmaninov’s Symphony No.2.’ ThisisBristol.com

Alexander Dmitriev

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Sarah Connolly mezzo soprano Eugene Asti piano

Tuesday 24 March 2015 7.30pm Mahler Rückertlieder Schumann Frauenliebe und -leben Roussel Le Bachelier de Salamanque Britten Corpus Christie Carol, O Waly Waly Howells Come Sing and Dance, King David Gurney Sleep, By a Bierside Richard Rodney Bennett A History of the Thé Dansant

A recipient of the Royal Philharmonic Society’s 2012 Singer Award, Sarah Connolly is one of the most renowned mezzo sopranos of her generation.

Her career has led her to the major international opera houses and her concert engagements include a memorable appearance as guest soloist at the Last Night of the Proms in 2009. She is also an acclaimed recitalist, and her programme places inspired Lieder by Mahler and Schumann, evoking memories of Kathleen Ferrier, alongside a rare song-cycle by Albert Roussel and works from the English tradition, demonstrating the many colours and expressive nuances of her wonderful voice.

Preview at 6.30pm in the Barbirolli Room Peter Davison and Dr. Laura Tunbridge discuss Schumann and Mahler. £25 | £18 | £12

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‘… the last lines of a highly meditative ‘Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen’ were as contemplative and reverential as only the greatest performances can be.’

Seen & Heard International

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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Christoph Koenig conductor Pinchas Zukerman violin Friday 10 April 2015 7.30pm Beethoven Coriolan Overture Beethoven Symphony No.6 in F ‘Pastoral’ Elgar Violin Concerto The Israeli violinist and conductor, Pinchas Zukerman, has been gracing the concert halls of the world for over 50 years. Since 2009, he has been Principal Guest Conductor of the London-based Royal Philharmonic Orchestra but, on this occasion, he returns to Manchester as a soloist, performing Elgar’s wonderful Violin Concerto. Zukerman has a special affinity with this work which, while technically demanding, is suffused with intimate, delicate lyricism. Mighty Beethoven precedes this Romantic masterpiece; his stormily tragic Coriolan Overture and the enduring miracle which is the Pastoral Symphony.

Post-concert Divertimento £40 | £33 | £27 | £22 | £15

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‘Zukerman is one of the best living violinists in the world.

Similarly, the Royal Philharmonic is one of the top

collections of musicians in the world and it was

a rare spectacle to see them perform...’

The Daily Californian

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Tuesday 31 March – Friday 24 April 2015

Ravel and Rachmaninov - R & R! Aside their common initial, here were two very different characters. Ravel was short, Rachmaninov exceptionally tall. One was French, the other Russian. Ravel was a shy bourgeois, Rachmaninov an aristocrat who loved fast cars. Yet they shared much in common, not least the turbulent times in which they lived, marked by war and revolution. Both were deeply influenced by Chopin and Liszt. Both kept track of changing fashions in music, including jazz and neo-classicism. They never met, but their lives and music were strangely intertwined. To lead this exploration, Associate Artist Noriko Ogawa returns with a series of fascinating concerts, delving into some of the most beautiful and difficult music ever written for the piano. She is aided by the formidably talented Peter Donohoe, whose stunning performance of all Rachmaninov’s Preludes at the Hall in 2003 still lingers in the memory.

Tuesday 31 March

Ravel & Rachmaninov: an introduction The Barbirolli Room 5.00-6.00pm

Murray McLachlan piano/lecturer A lecture-recital introducing the series, which includes performances of Ravel’s Jeux d’eau and Preludes from Rachmaninov’s First Book, Op.23. £5* Book Tickets Preview Auditorium 6.30pm Peter Donohoe discusses his recital programme with Peter Davison.

Peter Donohoe piano Auditorium 7.30pm

Scriabin Sonata No.7 ‘White Mass’ Ravel Miroirs Rachmaninov 13 Preludes (Book Two) Op.32 £25 | £18 | £12 16

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Friday 17 April

Fairy Tales & Magical Stories with Noriko Ogawa

The Barbirolli Room 2.00-3.00pm An informal and fun piano concert, suitable for 8-11 year olds, with music by Ravel, Rachmaninov and Debussy on a storytelling theme.

Making magic out of music - Workshop The Barbirolli Room 3.00-5.00pm Explore how music tells stories, as you work with family members to explore characters, journeys and atmosphere using instruments and voice.

Concert £5 | Family ticket £22* Concert & Workshop £7.50 | Family ticket £32.50*

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Sunday 19 April

Neo-classicism in Ravel & Rachmaninov The Barbirolli Room 5.00-6.00pm

Clare Hammond piano/lecturer A lecture-recital including performances of music by Couperin, Rachmaninov’s Variations on a Corelli theme and Ravel’s Sonatine. £5* Book Tickets * Flexible booking discounts not available.

Preview Auditorium 6.30pm Some of the composers of Le tombeau de Rachmaninov talk about their new work which commemorates the lost world of Sergei Rachmaninov.

Noriko Ogawa piano Auditorium 7.30pm

Ravel Pavane pour une enfante defunte Ravel Le tombeau de Couperin Rachmaninov Vocalise Commission: Le tombeau de Rachmaninov** Rachmaninov Études-Tableaux Op.39, Nos. 1, 5, 6 & 9 ** Composers include Stephen Hough, Alan Mills, Peter Fribbins, James Francis Brown, Cecilia McDowall and Tokoyashi Yoshimatsu £25 | £18 | £12

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Thursday 23 April

Peter Donohoe & Noriko Ogawa

Auditorium 1.10pm Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society Ravel Sites Auriculaires Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances Ravel La Valse

£9.50 | £7.50 concessions | £5 students

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Friday 24 April Preview Auditorium 6.30pm Noriko Ogawa and Peter Donohoe in conversation about Ravel & Rachmaninov.

Piano Concerto Finale Auditorium 7.30pm

BBC Philharmonic Andrew Gourlay conductor Ravel Concerto in G – Noriko Ogawa Ravel Concerto for the Left Hand – Martin Roscoe Rachmaninov Concerto No.4 – Kathryn Stott Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini – Peter Donohoe Post-concert Divertimento 1930s jazz in the Stalls Foyer £38 | £31 | £25 | £20 | £12

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Music out of Crisis - Outreach project

Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin uses music to memorialise friends lost in the First World War, while Rachmaninov was a refugee after the Russian Revolution. Participants will be invited to explore how music continues to express grief and hope in contemporary crises. Work with international artists from Musicians without Borders, and alongside exiled communities in Manchester to share and create music out of crisis. Further details will be announced in the autumn but, in the meantime, anyone interested in getting involved should contact learning@bridgewater-hall.co.uk

A full schedule of the Ravel & Rachmaninov series will be published later in the year.

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Wayne Marshall organ Matthew Hamilton conductor Manchester Chamber Choir Saturday 23 May 2015 7.30pm Dupré Prelude and Fugue in A-flat Dupré Symphony No.2 in C-sharp Dupré Four motets Duruflé Prelude and Fugue on ‘Alain’ Duruflé Requiem

The mercurial and hugely talented organist Wayne Marshall returns to perform and accompany works by two 20th century masters of the French tradition. Marcel Dupré was one of the great virtuoso organists of his times, described as the ‘Paganini of the organ’, but he was also a composer of substantial organ pieces and choral works. Maurice Duruflé was renowned for his perfectionism, producing a relatively small catalogue during his life.

His masterpiece is undoubtedly the Requiem of 1947, peerless for its elevated spirituality and exceptionally challenging organ-part. £18 | £12

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Wayne Marshall

‘Yesterday... we were transported to utterly different musical worlds. The French organ school from Dupré to Messiaen was brought to flamboyant life by Wayne Marshall.’ The Telegraph

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Dido and Aeneas New London Consort Sunday 7 June 2015 7.30pm

Joanne Lunn soprano (Venus/Dido) Roderick Williams bass-baritone (Adonis/Aeneas) Faye Newton soprano (Cupid/Belinda) David Roblou harpsichord/musical direction Blow Venus and Adonis Purcell Dido and Aeneas

Performance will be semi-staged in modern dress.

With a stunning cast, Purcell’s operatic masterpiece Dido and Aeneas is heard alongside its model, John Blow’s Venus and Adonis. As well as sharing musical ideas and orchestration, the two works also shared costumes and a cast. Today, Venus and Dido are usually played as chamber pieces.

But, in 1700, Purcell’s opera reappeared at the Lincoln’s Inn Fields Theatre, and so Purcell’s dramatic score has been rearranged to sound as it might have done in the theatre – with added slide trumpets, kettledrums, recorders, oboes, bassoon, double bass and serpent. The music is more compelling than ever, including the work’s moving climax; Dido’s heart-rending lament. £25 | £18 | £12

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Roderick Williams

‘It was Roderick Williams who turned out the star performances of the night. He brought a clear dramatic vision… he showed a deep engagement with the text while displaying exemplary technical control.’ Bachtrack

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Bridgewater for All is the learning and participation programme at The Bridgewater Hall. We run projects, performances and events designed to involve communities across Greater Manchester in the life and music of this unique building.

Inside the Orchestra

Join a group of curious concert-goers to explore classical composers, genres and programmes, discover players and instruments, and gain insights into life in an orchestra. Sessions link to themes or events in the International Concert Series, with related discounts inviting you to hear these ideas put into practice by some of the world’s finest performers.

Enjoy a drink as you listen and discuss musical ideas in sessions led by Stephen Threlfall, Director of Music at Chetham’s School of Music, and special guest presenters. Over the course of the season, regular attenders will enjoy rare opportunities to take a seat onstage, meet performers, and delve deeper inside the music and management of an orchestra.

All sessions £10 including one drink Further information can be found online or in the Hall’s What’s On brochures throughout the year.

2014|15 Season Highlights

Highlights of this season’s Bridgewater for All programme include Craig Ogden’s Guitar Weekend (p10-11), which will offer new and bigger opportunities for music lovers of all ages to explore the nation’s favourite instrument. The Ravel and Rachmaninov series (p16-18) includes a magical family concert and workshop, while for adults, we’re working with Musicians without Borders on the Music Out Of Crisis project, sharing musical ideas across communities in workshops planned for April 2015.

Further information on the Guitar Weekend, Ravel and Rachmaninov, and other Bridgewater for All events throughout the year will be available in brochures from the autumn and on our website.

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New Year’s Eve Musicals Gala Manchester Camerata Robert Ziegler conductor Maria Friedman soloist

Wednesday 31 December 2014 Add a touch of glamour to your New Year celebrations with The Bridgewater Hall’s fabulous New Year’s Eve Musicals Gala concert. Join Manchester Camerata and stars of the West End stage including Maria Friedman in a night of musical theatre favourites complete with a seasonal finale.

From 5.00pm Pre-concert dining From 6.30pm Informal entertainment in the foyer Concert at 8.00pm Tickets £52 | £42 | £32

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On sale Monday 12 May This event is not part of the International Concert Series Box Office: 0844 907 9000 www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk

Eating & Drinking The Charles Hallé Restaurant

Stalls Café Bar

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.

Ideal for morning coffee or lunch, Stalls Café Bar combines excellent quality with value for money with lunch prices from £4.35. The Café Bar also offers a more casual pre-concert dining experience within the lively atmosphere of the Stalls area. Pre-performance dining is available from 5.30pm with main courses typically from £10.95.

Pre-performance dining from 5.30pm. Reservations required.

Reservations required for pre-performance dining.

Please reserve your table through the Box Office on 0844 907 9000 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 3 days’ notice.

Box Office: 0844 907 9000 www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk

The Bridgewater Hall’s Associate Artists 14|15 Our Associate Artists are solo performers and ensembles who work with us as our 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. These relationships allow us to take you, the audience, on a journey through lesser known and more challenging repertoire, by providing a chance to develop longterm relationships with particular performers. Our first group of Associate Artists, appointed in 2010, included the organist Wayne Marshall, choral group, The Sixteen, and period instrument specialists, the New London Consort. All are now entering their 5th seasons as partners. In 2014|15, we also welcome back Noriko Ogawa to lead our Ravel & Rachmaninov piano series, which follows her innovative exploration of Debussy in 2012.

Classical guitarist Craig Ogden will also host his third Guitar Weekend in 2015, which continues to develop in both scale and scope.

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.

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.

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, Strawberries & Cream, and Lemon Sorbet.

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Booking Information Booking for all tickets is open from Monday 12 May 2014 online, by phone, by post or in person. Mastercard, Visa and Maestro all welcome.

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

Booking by Phone Tel: 0844 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 MR10191, Manchester M2 9DW.

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 (8.00pm on concert nights) Sunday (concert nights only) 12.00 noon – 8.00pm Closed on non-concert Sundays

* As at May 2014. Please phone 0844 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 2014|15 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 1 September 2014 (bookings via the Box Office only).

Forms must be received by Friday 25 July.

** 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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Auditorium Seating Plan

Student Discounts ÂŁ5 Student Standby: A limited number of ÂŁ5 student tickets are available from the Box Office on the day for most International Series concerts on production of valid student ID. 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/sonic

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+ 26

Getting Here

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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.

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 Park Avenue, NCP Manchester Central, NCP Great Northern or NCP Oxford Street. Remember you can book your parking when you buy your concert tickets. If travelling by car, please allow plenty of time for your journey.

The Bridgewater Hall Lower Mosley Street Manchester M2 3WS Tel: 0844 907 9000 27

Access The Bridgewater Hall welcomes disabled patrons. Please see our website for disabled parking and access information, or contact the Box Office on 0844 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.

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 p26 for further student discounts.

Travel Discounts A limited number of guaranteed spaces are available to Bridgewater Hall concert patrons at Park Avenue car park (see map on p27) for £6. Spaces must be booked with the Box Office or online at least a week before the concert and are valid from 5.30pm on the date indicated. Patrons can also validate their NCP parking ticket at the Hall for Manchester Central Car Park (formerly G-Mex), Great Northern Phase 1 & 2 and Oxford Street for a discounted rate. Metrolink tickets can be purchased online or through the Box Office at the discounted rate of £4.25 adult and £1.70 child, valid for all day off peak travel across the network.

Jurys Inn

Jurys Inn, Manchester is conveniently situated directly opposite The Bridgewater Hall. The hotel offers an excellent standard of 3-star accommodation at value for money room rates. Lowest room rates are always guaranteed on www.jurysinns.com. Look out for special Bridgewater Hall offers.

Jurys Inn Manchester 56 Great Bridgewater Street Manchester M1 5LE Tel: 0161 953 8888 Email: jurysinnmanchester@jurysinns.com

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