The Bridgewater Hall What's on Guide Autumn 2019

The Bridgewater Hall

AUTUMN 2019

The Bootleg Beatles & Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra The HallĂŠ Alisa Weilerstein John Prine BBC Philharmonic Christy Moore Fisherman's Friends Boycott & Aggers Charles Esten

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The Bridgewater Hall

AUTUMN 2019

Christmas Season Now Booking This brochure includes events taking place in September and October, but at this time of year thoughts inevitably turn towards our busy Christmas season. Full listings will appear in our Winter edition of this brochure, but all our festive events are already on sale, so you can visit our website now to see what’s on and book tickets. Don’t forget you can include pre-concert dining to make your Christmas night out extra special.

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A-List

at The Corporate Members Bar You can now enhance your concert experience by upgrading to A-List at The Corporate Members' Bar. For just £10 per person, concert ticket holders can enjoy access to The Corporate Members' Bar on Choir Circle Level including one complimentary drink.

Available for most concerts – book online with your tickets or contact the Box Office.

September Lunchtime Organ Concerts

Jonathan Scott: Water Music

Wednesday 4 September 1.10pm Handel Hornpipe (Water Music HWV 349) Saint-Saëns Aquarium & The Swan (Carnival of the Animals) Strauss II The Blue Danube Chopin Raindrop, Prelude Op.28 No.15 Tom Scott Hydraulis Barber Adagio for Strings Op.11 Tchaikovsky Finale (Swan Lake Op.20) Stay dry as Jonathan Scott and The Bridgewater Hall organ make a splash with a programme of brilliant music inspired by water, rivers, lakes and the rain! £12 | £10.50 concession £7.50 student Book Tickets

A Little Bite Music

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone™ in Concert Saturday 7 September 2.00pm & 7.30pm

As part of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series, the Czech National Symphony Orchestra will perform live, to picture, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in Concert.

Audiences will be able to relive the magic of the entire film in high-definition while hearing the orchestra perform John Williams’ unforgettable score live.

Film Certificate: PG Harry Potter characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s19)

£52.50 – £32.50 VIP package £88 Book Tickets

Marco Woolf

Friday 6 September 12.45pm Marco Woolf writes delicate, introspective songs. He has developed a reputation for being a storyteller and often builds narrative around his music, while his songs are atmospheric with lyrics full of imagery.

Free, non-ticketed event in the Stalls Foyer

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Come & Play & Sing Peterloo 2019

John Prine

Join Stephen Threlfall, Stuart Overington and the Gorton Philharmonic as we mark the 200th anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre with a play through of Sir Malcolm Arnold’s Peterloo Overture (choral version). See our website for more details.

A two-time Grammy winner, American singer-songwriter John Prine returns to The Bridgewater Hall in support of his critically acclaimed 2018 release The Tree of Forgiveness.

Participant Tickets £10 Bookings in person or by telephone only. Participants must be 16 years of age or older.

A Little Bite Music

Sunday 8 September 9.30am

One Universal Shout Peterloo 2019

Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra William Byrd Singers The Sunday Boys Massed Community Choir Sunday 8 September 4.30pm Join us as we mark the 200th anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre with a special concert featuring One Universal Shout – a newly commissioned work by composer Ed Puddick for jazz orchestra, chamber choir and massed community choir, featuring singers and performers from across Greater Manchester. The concert will also feature solo performances by Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra and two of the North West’s leading amateur chamber choirs, the William Byrd Singers and The Sunday Boys.

Monday 9 September Doors 7.00pm

£48 – £35.50 Book Tickets

Music for the Mind & Soul: Jonathan Mayer & Kousic Sen

Jonathan Mayer sitar Kousic Sen tabla Friday 13 September 12.45pm Barbirolli Room Sitarist and composer Jonathan Mayer has composed and performed across a variety of genres from jazz and fusion to Indian and symphonic writing. Jonathan will be accompanied by renowned tabla player and Milapfest Artist in Residence Kousic Sen.

Alisa Weilerstein

Free, ticketed event Advance booking recommended.

Ticket holders must arrive by 12.30pm at the latest to be guaranteed entry.

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Supported by The Bridgewater Hall Community Education Trust £4

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FastLove: A Tribute to George Michael

Friday 13 September 7.30pm Direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael tribute show. Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the global superstar that is George Michael. Make new memories whilst reliving old classics. The show features all your best-loved songs from Wham and George’s solo career including Father Figure, Freedom, Faith, Careless Whisper, Outside, Too Funky, Jesus To A Child, Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, I’m Your Man and Wake Me Up. £39.50 – £31.50 Book Tickets

International Concert Series

Alisa Weilerstein cello

Sunday 15 September 4.00pm J.S. Bach Suites for solo cello (complete) 140’ (Interval of 25 mins) Alisa Weilerstein opens the International Concert Series with these remarkable suites for unaccompanied cello, which are amongst the most technically demanding in the repertoire. At the time of composition, believed to be between 1717 and 1723, the cello was most commonly seen as an accompanying instrument, but here Bach took a musical journey that displayed the virtuosity of the instrument and its performer.

Ant Middleton Mind Over Muscle Tour Monday 16 September Doors 7.00pm

SOLD OUT – contact Box Office to join the waiting list. £38 – £30.50 VIP Package £88

Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society

Luke Jones piano

Thursday 19 September 1.10pm Brahms Variations on a Theme of Paganini Op.35, Book 1 Beethoven Sonata No.21 in C major, Op.53 Waldstein Luke is a virtuosic, highly gifted pianist studying at the RNCM. The monumental Brahms Paganini Variations will get the Mid-days season off to a flying start, and the forceful and energetic Waldstein Sonata will provide an electrifying conclusion to Luke’s programme.

Luke is already a prizewinner in many prestigious international competitions, and there’s every chance that you will be witnessing a performer at the early stage of a very big career.

Supported by The Haworth Charitable Trust £12 | £10.50 concession £7.50 student

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Preview: Stephen Threlfall introduces the concert and the new International Concert Series 19/20 £38 – £21 £7.50 student standby tickets available on the day Book Tickets

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John Wilson

Jonathan Agnew & Geoffrey Boycott 4

The Hallé

Klaus Mäkelä conductor Víkingur Ólafsson piano Thursday 19 September 7.30pm Sunday 22 September 4.00pm Wednesday 25 September 2.15pm Beethoven Overture: The Creatures of Prometheus; Piano Concerto No.1 Shostakovich Symphony No.5 Beethoven’s exhilarating overture, The Creatures of Prometheus, starts the season and heralds Hallé debuts by two young Nordic artists: Klaus Mäkelä and Víkingur Ólafsson, who plays Beethoven’s youthful First Piano Concerto. Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony is, superficially, a journey from tragedy to triumph but, in reality, it’s a work of subtle, undercover ironic defiance.

Tickets from £14.50 £5.50 student stalls tickets available £12.50 tickets available on the day (limited number) Under 30s tickets available (limited number) Book Tickets

What’s Love Got To Do With It? A Tribute to Tina Turner Friday 20 September 7.30pm

In this brand new show, audiences can expect a night of high energy, feel-good rock-and-roll featuring Tina’s greatest hits performed by the amazing vocal talent of Elesha Paul Moses (Whitney – Queen Of The Night, The Voice, X Factor) supported by full ten piece live band. Classic hits include: Private Dancer, What’s Love Got To Do With It?, Proud Mary, River Deep, Nutbush City Limits, Simply The Best and many more. £38 – £28

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BBC Philharmonic Kabalevsky/Prokofiev/ Coates/Walton John Wilson conductor Alexander Gavrylyuk piano Saturday 21 September 7.30pm Kabalevsky Colas Breugnon – Overture Prokofiev Piano Concerto No.3 Coates Dancing Nights Walton Symphony No.1 John Wilson and the BBC Philharmonic pair light with darkness and sugar with spice in a programme of music from between the wars.

The lightness comes courtesy of Eric Coates, the spice from Kabalevsky’s fizzing overture. Before Walton’s searing First Symphony, Alexander Gavrylyuk stars in Prokofiev’s fiery Third Piano Concerto. £40.50 – £12.50 Students and Under 26s £5.50 Book Tickets

Be Hear Now

Sunday 22 September 10.30am Barbirolli Room Young people and children with special educational needs and their families are invited to join us for a relaxed concert, followed by a workshop to explore musical ideas in more depth. Previous concerts have included folk, string quartets, sea shanties and brass groups. £5 | £3 (age 19 and under) Book Tickets

An Evening with Boycott & Aggers Out of the Ashes

Monday 23 September 7.30pm No Ashes year would be complete without An Evening with Boycott and Aggers, and there’s nothing like a battle with the old enemy to bring out the belligerent best in our Geoffrey!

The boys will be watching every ball and win, lose or draw, Geoffrey will tell Jonathan exactly what he thinks about the players, their performance and many other subjects in this brilliant, brand new show.

Why not tweet your own question to Aggers? You may get it asked live on stage and could win yourself a signed poster. The event is being run in aid of the Professional Cricketers’ Association and raises money which will go to their charity, the Professional Cricketers’ Trust. £28

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One Night of Elvis Tuesday 24 September 7.30pm

Returning by popular demand for an extra special home-town performance, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist – Lee Memphis King presents the ultimate tribute to The King, celebrating the iconic ‘Vegas Years’ from 1969–77. Accompanied by his world class band, backing singers, the Brass Monkeys and the Bridgewater Strings, this latest production also features large screen projection. £35.50 – £30.50 Book Tickets 5

So Many Beauties

Dementia Friendly Music Festival Thursday 26 September 10am - 5pm The Bridgewater Hall Manchester’s first dementia-friendly music festival, celebrating the creativity of people living with dementia Music has the power to connect. For people living with dementia, their families and carers, music can offer a means of communication which goes far beyond words.

It can be relaxing, uplifting and fun. It can help people to re-connect with loved ones, memories and the joy of the present moment. It can help people to feel happier and less anxious.

The So Many Beauties project offers creative musicmaking opportunities for people living with dementia.

On BBC Music Day 2019 The Bridgewater Hall will host Manchester’s first dementia-friendly music festival.

The festival will provide a safe space for people of all ages to explore different musical activities. No previous musical experience is required to enjoy the day!

There will be gentle performances of familiar songs and tunes, as well as performances of music composed

by people living with dementia. There will also be the chance to join in with discussions, to play instruments and to create new pieces of music on the day! A range of dementia support organisations will also be present to provide information and advice for people wanting to find out more about living with dementia.

Free ticketed event • Morning ticket 9.45am – 1.00pm • Afternoon ticket 12.45pm – 5.00pm • Full day ticket Optional booking available for Music Making Sessions at 10am or 1pm – limited availability To book tickets Box Office: 0161 907 9000 www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk

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The Hallé: Movie Classics

Petroc Trelawny

Stephen Bell conductor Petroc Trelawny presenter Anna Denisova piano Maksim Kinasov piano Saturday 28 September 7.30pm

Jean de Florette Verdi Overture: The Force of Destiny Raging Bull Mascagni Cavalleria rusticana: Intermezzo Black Swan/Billy Elliott Tchaikovsky Swan Lake: Finale Brief Encounter Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No.2: slow movement Amadeus Mozart Symphony No.29: Allegro Apocalypse Now Wagner Ride of the Valkyries Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Mozart Overture: The Marriage of Figaro Fantasia Mussorgsky A Night on the Bare Mountain Dunkirk [2017] Elgar Enigma Variations: Nimrod 2001: A Space Odyssey R. Strauss Also sprach Zarathustra Lone Ranger/Clockwork Orange/Toy Story 2 Rossini William Tell: Finale BBC presenter Petroc Trelawny makes a welcome return to the Hallé to guide us through a night of Movie Classics.

This concert explores how some of the most famous classical works have helped create such memorable moments at the cinema.

Sponsored by CMS Pre-concert event 6.30pm Tickets from £16.50 £12.50 tickets available on the day (limited number) Under 30s tickets available (limited number) Book Tickets

And In The End: A Celebration of 50 Years of Abbey Road & Let It Be With The Bootleg Beatles & Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Neil Innes presenter Richard Balcombe conductor Arrangements by Ian Stephens Sunday 29 September 7.30pm

Experience two of the Beatles’ most iconic albums performed afresh in this special musical collaboration, adding a classical twist and performing beautifully arranged symphonic versions of these timeless classics, including masterpieces such as Here Comes The Sun, Come Together and The Long and Winding Road.

The tour marks 50 years since the release of these final two albums – Abbey Road (released 26 September 1969) and Let It Be (released 8 May 1970). Hosted by writer, comedian and musician Neil Innes (Monty Python, Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, The Rutles) this unique live staging will be an unmissable event for Beatles fans of all ages! £68 – £48

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October Lunchtime Organ Concerts

Jonathan Scott: Organ Originals

Tuesday 1 October 1.10pm J.S. Bach 'Gigue' Fugue BWV 577; Fantasia & Fugue in G minor BWV 542 Thalben-Ball Elegy Jonathan Scott Fantasy-Toccata Albéniz Asturias (Leyenda) Ad Wammes Miroir Albinoni Adagio (Oboe Concerto in D minor Op.9 No.2) Widor Allegro (Symphony No.6) Jonathan Scott performs an exciting programme of great music for organ solo including original music by Bach and Widor, as well as Jonathan's own Fantasy-Toccata and his fiendish transcription of Asturias for pedal solo. £12 | £10.50 concession £7.50 student

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Fisherman's Friends

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The British Paraorchestra

International Concert Series

Minimalism Changed My Life: Tones, Drones and Arpeggios

Charles Hazlewood conductor The British Paraorchestra Army of Generals Charles Hazlewood’s All Star Collective Wednesday 2 October 7.30pm Terry Riley A Rainbow in Curved Air Mike Oldfield Tubular Bells Philip Glass Music in Similar Motion Eliane Radigue OCCAM Delta IV Pauline Oliveros The Last Time Steve Reich Three Movements With a mixture of live music and multimedia, Minimalism Changed My Life showcases the transcendental powers of Minimalism in an uplifting and spine-tingling experience.

Based on Charles Hazlewood’s acclaimed 2018 BBC 4 programme, Tones, Drones and Arpeggios, this concert explores work by some of the great composers of the genre who rebooted classical music in the 20th century. Minimalism Changed My Life is a truly unique opportunity to experience the last big idea in classical music, one that has rocked mainstream music and reverberated through the genres ever since.

Preview 6.30pm One of the performers discusses the evening’s programme £38 – £18 £7.50 student standby tickets available on the day Book Tickets

The Hallé

Sir Mark Elder conductor Alice Coote mezzo-soprano Laurent Naouri bass-baritone Hallé Choir RNCM Chamber Choir Saturday 5 October 7.30pm Berlioz Roméo et Juliette (with surtitles, 95 mins with no interval) The Hallé continues to mark the 150th anniversary of Berlioz’s death with his ‘symphonie dramatique’, his response to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The play was Berlioz’s first encounter with Shakespeare; it knocked him sideways and resulted in this masterwork. Its highlights include the yearning music for the star-crossed lovers, the glittering Capulets Ball and the extraordinary Queen Mab Scherzo.

Sponsored by PZ Cuzzons Tickets from £14.50 £5.50 student stalls tickets available £12.50 tickets available on the day (limited number) Under 30s tickets available (limited number) Book Tickets

Fisherman’s Friends

Sunday 6 October 7.30pm The original ‘buoy band’, the Fisherman’s Friends meet on the Platt on the harbour in their native Port Isaac to sing the songs of the sea.

A decade ago they became the first ever traditional folk act to land a UK top ten album. Their incredible true story is told in the 2019 film Fisherman’s Friends. Pete Hicks, who appears in the on-screen Fisherman’s Friends, has now joined the actual line up. Released alongside the film, the group’s latest album Keep Hauling features 17 sea shanties. £35.50 – £28 Book Tickets

The Hallé

Sir Mark Elder conductor Wednesday 9 October 2.15pm Thursday 10 October 7.30pm Sunday 13 October 4.00pm Debussy Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune Bizet L’Arlésienne Suite No.1 Elgar Symphony No.1 Sir Mark conducting Elgar’s First Symphony, a work deeply associated with the Hallé since its premiere by the orchestra and Hans Richter in 1908, guarantees a major highlight of the Hallé season. A French first half combines Debussy’s sensuous evocation of the desires and dreams of a Faun, with Bizet’s first L’Arlésienne Suite, filled with melodic gifts.

Tickets from £14.50 £5.50 student stalls tickets available £12.50 tickets available on the day (limited number) Under 30s tickets available (limited number) Book Tickets

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Raymond Gubbay presents

Last Night of the Autumn Proms

John Pryce-Jones conductor Christopher Turner tenor Grant Doyle baritone Manchester Concert Orchestra Saturday 12 October 7.30pm

Louise Dearman

Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society

Clouds Harp Quartet Esther Swift Elfair Grug-Dyer Rebecca Mills Angelina Warburton Friday 11 October 1.10pm

Esther Swift Pinus Sylvestris; Drunken Sailor; Dance Music: 7/8, Grey and Blue, What I Am, The Call Clouds Harp Quartet play an interesting and hypnotic blend of folk and minimalism; their music is like nothing you will have heard before (but in a very good way!).

The quartet is carving a niche in the musical world, recently performing at Manchester Jazz Festival and Swaledale Festival; it’s a niche that is not easy to categorise, so you can form your own viewpoint after seeing their unique performance. £12 | £10.50 concession £7.50 student

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International Concert Series

Moscow Philharmonic Yuri Simonov conductor Alexandra Dariescu piano Friday 11 October 7.30pm

Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No.2 Shostakovich Symphony No.10 One of Russia’s most distinguished orchestras, the Moscow Philharmonic, play a programme opening with the searing romanticism of Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture, and closing with Shostakovich’s greatest symphonic masterpiece, his 10th Symphony. Alexandra Dariescu performs Rachmaninov’s immensely popular Piano Concerto No.2.

Preview 6.30pm: Classical music expert Jonathan James introduces the evening’s programme £43 – £18 £7.50 student standby tickets available on the day Book Tickets

Rossini Barber Of Seville Overture Debussy Clair De Lune Sousa Liberty Bell March Puccini Che Gelida Manina from La Bohème Mozart Catalogue Aria from Don Giovanni Strauss Blue Danube Waltz Brahms Hungarian Dance No.5 Bizet Duet from The Pearl Fishers Tchaikovsky Swan Lake Finale Sibelius Finlandia Mascagni Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana Rossini Largo Al Factotum Verdi La Donna E Mobile Holst St Paul’s Suite Finale Elgar Nimrod Uplifting classics crowned with a Great British Proms finale, including The Dam Busters March, Nessun Dorma, Rule, Britannia! & Land Of Hope And Glory. £42.50 – £27.50 Book Tickets

Clouds Harp Quartet

Christy Moore

Tuesday 15 October 8.00pm One of the most compelling and inspirational musicians Ireland has ever seen, Christy has a universal fan base and still continues to entertain.

It is his deep urge to connect with the listener and to transmit the meaning of the songs he sings that has endeared him to audiences of all ages. Christy Moore’s latest album, On The Road, was released in November 2017 to great acclaim. £45.50 – £40.50 Book Tickets

BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards

Wednesday 16 October Please visit our website after 31 July for further information.

The Hallé

Raymond Gubbay presents

Weinberg Moldovan Rhapsody Britten Violin Concerto Tchaikovsky Symphony No.4

John Rigby conductor Manchester Concert Orchestra Louise Dearman & Tim Howar vocalists Friday 18 October 7.30pm

Sir Mark Elder conductor James Ehnes violin Thursday 17 October 7.30pm

With its fiery klezmer dance finale, Weinberg’s superbly scored Moldovan folk melodies marks the Polish composer’s centenary and provides a rousing curtain-raiser.

Britten’s Violin Concerto is a 20th century jewel of the genre, played by James Ehnes. In Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony the composer translated the complexities of his personal life into music of riveting force.

Thursday Series sponsor and concert sponsor: Siemens Pre-concert event at 6.30pm Tickets from £14.50 £5.50 student stalls tickets available £12.50 tickets available on the day (limited number) Under 30s tickets available (limited number) Book Tickets

Licence to Thrill The Music of Bond

Nobody Does It Better than the world’s most famous secret agent.

From Goldfinger to Skyfall and beyond. Experience the thrills, kills and loves of James Bond through this hit show of iconic music performed by a powerhouse live orchestra. Includes music from Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever, From Russia With Love, Skyfall, Live And Let Die, For Your Eyes Only, Moonraker, The Man With The Golden Gun, A View To A Kill and many, many more. £42.50 – £27.50 Book Tickets

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Charles Esten

Plus special guests The Adelaides Saturday 19 October 7.30pm Best known for his role as Deacon Claybourne in the hit TV series Nashville, Charles Esten returns to The Bridgewater Hall as part of a solo UK tour. £35.50 – £25.50 VIP ticket £112 Book Tickets

European Doctors’ Orchestra

St George’s Singers Peter Stark conductor Sunday 20 October 7.30pm Copland Fanfare for the Common Man Brahms Schicksalslied (‘Song of Destiny’) Shostakovich Symphony No.7, ‘Leningrad’ The European Doctors’ Orchestra consists of doctors of all specialties from across the continent. They meet twice annually for charity concerts in aid of local charities. This first visit to Manchester will see all ticket sale profits donated to St Ann’s Hospice, a much-cherished local cause.

The St George’s Singers join the European Doctors’ Orchestra for Brahms’ life-affirming Song of Destiny, and Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man opens the concert. With a pan-European orchestra playing music of such high stakes, this promises to be a profoundly moving evening. £22.50

Charles Esten

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Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society

Salih Can Gevrek piano Tuesday 22 October 1.10pm Mozart Piano Sonata No.12 in F major K.322 Chopin Twelve Etudes Op.10 Turkish pianist Salih impresses with his crisp technique and excellent sensitivity to voicing. It will be a particular treat to hear all 12 of the first book of Chopin Etudes. The Chopin will provide an interesting contrast to the Mozart which has a completely different set of technical and musical demands. £12 | £10.50 concession £7.50 student Book Tickets

BBC Philharmonic Mumford/ Mendelssohn/Mahler

Joana Carneiro conductor Denis Kozhukhin piano Thursday 24 October 7.30pm Jeffrey Mumford Within diffuse echoes … softly spreading (BBC commission: world premiere) Mendelssohn Piano Concerto No.1 Mahler Symphony No.5 From dawn to dusk, American composer Jeffrey Mumford’s evocative music takes its cues from the ebb and flow of natural light around us. Tonight’s world premiere is conducted by Joana Carneiro, who is joined by Denis Kozhukhin for Mendelssohn’s dashing, dazzling First Piano Concerto.

Mahler’s majestic Fifth completes the programme. £40.50 – £12.50 Students and Under 26s £5.50

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The Hallé Bowie: A Rock and Symphonic Spectacular Brent Havens conductor Tony Vincent vocalist Saturday 26 October 7.30pm

With his unique style and uncanny ability to reinvent himself in a career spanning five decades, David Bowie penned some of rock’s most beloved classics. Rock band, symphony orchestra and stunning vocals combine for this epic concert featuring all of David Bowie’s greatest hits, including Heroes, Ziggy Stardust, Space Oddity, Rebel Rebel, China Girl, Changes, Fame, Starman, Modern Love, Life On Mars?, Golden Years, Let’s Dance and many more!

Pre-concert event 6.30pm

Ghost Stories

Neil Campbell classical guitar Anne Taft soprano Shaun Taft Sunday 27 October 7.30pm Barbirolli Room Ghost Stories draws on French impressionistic music such as Debussy and Satie, ambient music such as that of Harold Budd or Brian Eno, as well as some jazz and progressive rock.

The music is delicate, shadowy, slow, atmospheric and elegiac. Performed along with the visuals, produced by Shaun Taft, the piece becomes a meditation on memories of people, spaces, emotions and objects. £17.50

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Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society

Scott Brothers Duo

Sponsored by Brother Tickets from £16.50 £12.50 tickets available on the day (limited number) Under 30s tickets available (limited number) Book Tickets

Be Hear Now

Sunday 27 October 10.30am Barbirolli Room Young people and children with special educational needs and their families are invited to join us for a relaxed concert, followed by a workshop to explore musical ideas in more depth. Previous concerts have included folk, string quartets, sea shanties and brass groups. £5 | £3 (age 19 and under) Book Tickets

Jonathan Scott o ​ rgan Tom Scott ​piano Monday 28 October 1.10pm Mozart (arr. J. Scott) Overture to The Magic Flute K.620 Saint-Saëns (arr. J. Scott) Danse Macabre Op.40 Dupré Variations on Two Themes for Piano and Organ Op.35 Schubert (arr. J. Scott) Ave Maria D.839 Op.52, No.6 Dukas (arr. J. Scott) The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

The Hallé

Ryan Wigglesworth conductor/piano Paul Lewis piano Thursday 31 October 7.30pm Debussy (orch. Robin Holloway) En blanc et noir Mozart Concerto for Two Pianos Ryan Wigglesworth Piano Concerto Ravel Valses nobles et sentimentales The multi-talented Ryan Wigglesworth directs this programme of tributes. As a performer he joins Paul Lewis in the concerto Mozart composed for himself and his sister. This work provided the inspiration for Wigglesworth’s own Piano Concerto, conceived for the artistry of Lewis. Book-ending the concert are two quintessential French works, Debussy’s En blanc et noir and Ravel’s suite of waltzes.

Thursday Series Sponsor: Siemens Pre-concert event 6.30pm Tickets from £14.50 £5.50 student stalls tickets available £12.50 tickets available on the day (limited number) Under 30s tickets available (limited number) Book Tickets

The Scott Brothers’ fascinating blend of highly skilled arrangements, virtuoso performance, near-telepathic ensemble and easy-going stage presence is always a hit with audiences. £12 | £10.50 concession £7.50 student Book Tickets 13

Manchester Inspirational Voices Joy! A Christmas Celebration III Monday 16 December 7.30pm The award-winning Manchester Inspirational Voices choir are back after their sell-out Christmas show in 2017. International singer, star of The Voice and choirmaster extraordinaire, Wayne Ellington, has put together another impressive programme of timeless classics and modern festive tunes with a gospel twist. They are joined by top ten platinum selling singer-songwriter and fellow Mancunian, JP Cooper, whose dulcet tones will have you singing along. The hundred strong choir will be accompanied by musicians from the fabulous Royal Northern College of Music Session Orchestra conducted by Andy Stott, the MIV Band and other special guests. This is not to be missed!

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Coming Soon Hiromi

Friday 1 November 7.30pm Book Tickets

BBC Philharmonic

Ben Gernon conductor Carolin Widmann violin Saturday 2 November 7.30pm Stravinsky Song of the Nightingale Philip Grange Violin Concerto Tchaikovsky Symphony No.1 Book Tickets

Shakespears Sister

Monday 11 November 7.00pm Book Tickets

The Hallé

Alexander Joel conductor Kristóf Baráti violin Thursday 14 November 7.30pm Korngold Violin Concerto Mahler Symphony No.1 Book Tickets

The Sixteen Choir & Orchestra

Friday 15 November 7.30pm Monteverdi Vespers Book Tickets

NOW That's What I Call The 80s Live

Gary Davies presenter Sunday 17 November 3.00pm Book Tickets

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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.

Wed 4 September 2.15pm (organ tour) * Thu 5 September 11.15am & 1.15pm Mon 23 September 11.15am Tue 1 October 11.15am Tue 1 October 2.15pm (organ tour) * Mon 21 October 11.15am & 1.15pm Tickets £6 | £5 concession | Organ tour £10 Book Tickets Tickets available from the Box Office or book online. To arrange a private tour for a group of 20 or more (tickets £5 per person), please contact the Group Bookings Coordinator on 0161 907 9010. Please note sometimes tours take place when the Hall is otherwise closed. * Please note that the organ is not a space designed for public access. The tour involves climbing a wooden ladder and is not suitable for people with mobility difficulties, or for children under 12.

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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* Monday to Saturday 10.00am—6.00pm Sunday (concert nights only) 12.00 noon—6.00pm Closed on non-concert Sundays Counter service until 8.00pm on concert nights * As at July 2019. Please phone the Box Office or visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk to check for changes in opening times.

Mastercard, Visa, Maestro and Delta all welcome

Booking Fees Prices shown in this brochure include booking fees. A booking fee of £2.50 or £3.00 per ticket applies to telephone and online transactions. No fee applies to tickets bought in person 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.

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Flexible Booking – Save up to 25%

Save 15% Choose any 5 or more concerts Save 25% Choose any 16 or more concerts

A limited number of prepay discounted spaces are available to patrons attending evening concerts at Q-Park First Street car park (see map) 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

Metrolink Travel Discounts Book your Metrolink Travelcard with your event tickets and save over 15% off the price of a Metrolink 1-day Off-peak 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 the day of the event only.

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

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.

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

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

Getting Here

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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 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.

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.

Pre-concert dining from 5.30pm. Reservations required.

Stalls Café Bar Stalls offers a more casual pre-concert dining experience within the lively atmosphere of the Stalls bar area. Preconcert 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 but a credit to your Box Office account will be offered up to three working days before your reservation date. For informal dining options, please visit our website.

Murano Glass range

Ice Creams Ice creams are available to buy at the interval. Delicious flavours include Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate and Ginger.

Bridgewater Hall merchandise

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SUMMER 2020 FROM MANCHESTER AIRPORT

*ÂŁ60 deposit per person on bookings made 10 weeks or more before departure.

Terms and conditions apply, see Jet2holidays.com for details. Correct at time of print, July 2019.

Thank you Season Sponsor

The Bridgewater Hall Members

The Bridgewater Hall Community Education Trust Sponsors

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HelmsBriscoe New Charter Housing Trust Great Neighbourhoods

Brother Mr & Mrs A.B. Coxon Steve Dempsey Endress and Hauser Ltd Green Contract Services

Tenor Beaverbrooks C&O Wines

Soprano Edmundson Electrical Ltd

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The Bridgewater Hall Lower Mosley Street Manchester M2 3WS Box Office: 0161 907 9000 www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk