Cadogan Hall events brochure - Autumn 2014 by Cadogan Hall

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Zurich International Orchestra Series 2014-15 IN ASSOCIATION WITH IMG ARTISTS

Monday 13 October 2014, 7.30pm

Russian State Philharmonic Orchestra with Peter Donohoe Saturday 15 November 2014, 7.30pm

Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra Wednesday 26 November 2014, 7.30pm

Brussels Philharmonic with Miloš Karadagli´c Monday 9 February 2015, 7.30pm

St Petersburg Symphony Orchestra with Natalie Clein Tuesday 24 February 2015, 7.30pm

Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra Wednesday 11 March 2015, 7.30pm

Camerata Salzburg with Nicola Benedetti Tuesday 31 March 2015, 7.30pm

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with Freddy Kempf (Beethoven Series) Wednesday 8 & Friday 10 April 2015, 7.30pm

Bern Symphony Orchestra with Oliver Schnyder and Chloë Hanslip Wednesday 20 May 2015, 7.30pm

Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus (Beethoven Symphony No. 9) Thursday 18, Saturday 20, Monday 22 June 2015, 7.30pm

Dresden Philharmonic with Freddy Kempf (Beethoven Series) TICKETS: £40,

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AUTUMN EVENTS AT CADOGAN HALL The new season of Zurich International Orchestra concerts begins on October 13 with the Russian State Philharmonic Orchestra. This season we have some fantastic soloists including Miloš Karadagli´c, Natalie Clein and Peter Donohoe. Our resident orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic, also commences a full season of orchestral masterpieces from 23 September. Our popular series, Choral at Cadogan, begins in September with the BBC Singers and Fretwork, closely followed by The Tallis Scholars, please see page 8 for the full series listings.

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We have some rare treats for opera lovers – Opera Settecento performs Vivaldi’s Griselda, Chelsea Opera Group presents the UK Premiere of Cristina, regina di Svezia and New Sussex Opera performs a semi-staged production of Carl Maria von Weber’s Oberon. This autumn we also have some jazz to look forward to. Cadogan Hall is the venue for five concerts that are part of 2014’s EFG London Jazz Festival – you can read about these on page 3031. Jazz lovers will also be interested in A Tribute to ‘Jazz at the Philharmonic’ and Richard Shelton’s Sinatra – The Main Event. There are too many autumn treats in store to list here, from world music to blues to West End stars, so please enjoy browsing through Cadogan Hall’s autumn brochure.

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At a Glance

September 5 October 10 November 23 Future Highlights

Food and Drink

Getting to Cadogan Hall

Seating Plans

Booking information

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AT A GLANCE SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER 2014 September

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Monday 8

BBC Proms Chamber Music 8

Sunday 14

Jazz at the Philharmonic

Thursday 18

Vivaldi’s Griselda

Tuesday 23 Thursday 25

November

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Saturday 1

Crash, Bang, Wallop!

Saturday 1

John Mayall’s 80th Anniversary Tour

Sunday 2

English Schools Orchestra

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Tuesday 4

A Night at the Opera Charity Gala

Orpheus Sinfonia

Friday 26

Roger McGuinn

Thursday 6

London Concert Choir

Tuesday 30

Choral at Cadogan: BBC Singers

Friday 7

Julia Fordham

Saturday 8

Chelsea Opera Group

Sunday 9

Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra of London

Monday 10

The Sixteen

Tuesday 11

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

October

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Sunday 5

La Serenissima

Tuesday 7

Academy of St Martin in the Fields

Wednesday 8

London Chamber Orchestra

Thursday 9

A Celebration of Shakespeare’s 450th Birthday

Friday 10

Richard Shelton – Sinatra: The Main Event

Saturday 11

Lumières

Sunday 12

Wednesday 12 Show of Hands

Thursday 13

Elena Kokka

Friday 14

Benny Goodman & Glenn Miller at Carnegie Hall 1939

Saturday 15

Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra

Sunday 16

European Doctors Orchestra

Ustad Nishat Khan

Tuesday 18

Monday 13

Russian State Philharmonic Orchestra

The Newport Jazz Festival: The 1950s

Tuesday 14

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Thursday 20

Frazey Ford

Thursday 16

English Chamber Orchestra

Friday 21

Friday 17

Rhydian

Leszek Mozdzer Trio + Asaf Sirkis & Sylwia Bialas

Saturday 18

Saturday Spectacular

Tuesday 25

New Sussex Opera

Sunday 19

Docklands Sinfonia

Wednesday 26 Brussels Philharmonic & Miloš Karadagli´ c

Monday 20

Classical meets Ethno Jazz

Thursday 27

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Tuesday 21

Orchestra du Monde

Friday 28 & Saturday 29

Scarlet and Gold

Sunday 30

War Requiem

Wednesday 22 Alberto Reyes Thursday 23

Choral at Cadogan: The Tallis Scholars

Saturday 25

Stars of the West End

Sunday 26

Kerry Ellis in Concert

Monday 27

Jean Muller

Tuesday 28

Noisy Notes

Tuesday 28

Orion Orchestra

Wednesday 29 City of London Sinfonia Thursday 30

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

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Wednesday 19 Jane Monheit

SEPTEMBER MONDAY 8 SEPTEMBER, 1PM BBC Proms 2014 Chamber Music 8

Walton – Façade Shostakovich Four Waltzes (arr. L. Atovmyan) Walton Façade Ian Bostridge reciter Dame Felicity Palmer reciter Nash Ensemble John Wilson conductor This year’s focus on William Walton wouldn’t be complete without his witty, genre-bending ‘entertainment’ Façade. Walton’s first big success, the work sets poems by his friend and patron Edith Sitwell to create a sequence of colourful, whimsical and piquant numbers for chamber ensemble and reciters. The whimsical side of Shostakovich is also represented, in his Four Waltzes. Arranged from the composer’s earlier film scores, they range from the good-humoured Spring Waltz, the faux naïf Waltz-Scherzo and the charmingly kitsch Barrel Organ Waltz.

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SUNDAY 14 SEPTEMBER, 3.30PM

THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER, 7PM

A Tribute to ‘Jazz at the Philharmonic’

Vivaldi’s Griselda Opera Settecento

A 70th anniversary celebration Ray Gelato/Dean Masser tenor saxophone George Hogg/Tommy Walsh trumpet Callum Au trombone Joe Petit double bass Nick Dawson piano Richard Pite/Eliot Henshaw drums Nigel Price guitar Pete Long clarinet

Hilary Summers (Griselda) contralto Andrew Watts (Roberto) counter-tenor Erica Eloff (Ottone) soprano en travesti Ronan Busfield (Gualtiero) tenor Kiandra Howarth (Costanza) soprano Tom Verney (Corrado) counter-tenor Thomas Foster conductor Miranda Jackson artistic director

Norman Granz’s Jazz At The Philharmonic began in Los Angeles in 1944 and became a huge global success for the next 40 years featuring names such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Oscar Peterson and Buddy Rich. JATP shows would begin with a selection of small ensembles and always end up with exciting jam sessions featuring the top jazz stars of the day battling it out in cutting contests to the delight of wildly enthusiastic audiences. To celebrate JATP’s 70th birthday we’ll be recreating the thrilling music that captivated audiences worldwide.

Just as Handel was not merely a composer of oratorio and music to be performed on a ceremonial barge, there is so much more to Antonio Vivaldi than The Four Seasons. One of the best preserved of Vivaldi’s 50 or so operatic scores is Griselda, which was premiered in 1735 at Ascensiontide in Venice.

Presented by The Jazz Repertory Company www.jazzrep.co.uk

Griselda was performed for the first time in the modern era at Buxton Opera House in 1983, since when it has received no further performances in the United Kingdom. This performance will be the UK premiere of the scholarly edition of Griselda produced by G. Ricordi & Co. of Milan.

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TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM

THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Dame Felicity Lott with Orpheus Sinfonia

Beethoven Egmont Overture Brahms Violin Concerto Franck Symphony in D minor

Schubert Symphony No. 8 (Unfinished) R. Strauss Orchestral Songs: Das Rosenband; Meinem Kinde; Wiegenlied; Zueignung; Beim Schlafengehen Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6 (Pathétique)

Tianwa Yang violin Cristian Mandeal conductor When Beethoven’s imagination was caught by Goethe’s play, Egmont, his adopted home of Vienna had been occupied by the French. The play’s themes of personal and national freedom resonated with Beethoven’s circumstances and views, inspiring some stirring incidental music, with this perfectly paced overture, combining drama, lyricism and, ultimately, victory. Egmont hailed from Flemish Europe, and our concert heads in that direction with music by Belgian composer Cesar Franck, whose D-minor Symphony is a tour de force of suspenseful intrigue and lush orchestration. These works frame Brahms’ Violin Concerto, performed by exceptional young violinist Tianwa Yang. TICKETS: £40, £32.50, £25, £15

Orpheus Sinfonia Dame Felicity Lott soprano Thomas Carroll conductor Orpheus Sinfonia, under the artistic direction of Thomas Carroll, offers an evening of splendid orchestral and vocal repertoire joined by one of the country’s finest sopranos. Dame Felicity Lott has built up a formidable international reputation as an interpreter of the operatic roles of Mozart and Strauss and as a recitalist across the world. She promises to delight our audience with her personally chosen Strauss orchestral songs in celebration of his Anniversary Year, accompanied by a vibrant, dynamic and inspiring young orchestra, who also perform Schubert’s Unfinished and Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique.

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FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM

TUESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM

An Evening with Roger McGuinn

BBC Singers

Legendary former Byrds frontman and founding member, Roger McGuinn returns to Cadogan Hall this autumn. The Byrds’ era-defining songs like Eight Miles High, Mr Tambourine Man, Turn, Turn, Turn and All I Really Wanna Do became classics of the new folk-rock sound.

Part of Choral at Cadogan 2014-15

McGuinn’s trademark Rickenbacker 12-string sound has influenced generations of musicians and this superb show will draw from his huge back catalogue, including his Grammynominated project, Treasures From The Folk Den and his critically acclaimed 4-CD box set, The Folk Den Project. ‘Music would be a very, very different place if it hadn’t been for Roger McGuinn.’ (Rolling Stone)

Voices and Viols

Gibbons O clap your hands together Byrd Christ Rising: Fantasy Tye Christ Rising from the Dead Thea Musgrave Wild Winter Gibbons The cries of London, What is our life!, In Nomine in 5 parts No. 2, Behold, thou hast made my days Nico Muhly My Days BBC Singers Fretwork Andrew Carwood conductor The English consort song, in which voices and viols intertwine, was at its zenith in the works of Byrd and Gibbons, and in this concert the award-winning viol consort Fretwork teams up with the BBC Singers to perform works by these two composers from the late Tudor and early Jacobean era. Sacred and secular 17th-century music sits alongside two major works from living composers.

TICKETS: £34.50

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OCTOBER SUNDAY 5 OCTOBER, 7PM

La Serenissima The Red Priest Vivaldi Concerto for strings & continuo in D major Vivaldi Concerto per la Solennità di S. Lorenzo for violin, strings & continuo in F major Vivaldi Motet In turbato mare irato for soprano, strings & continuo Vivaldi Concerto Madrigalesco for strings & continuo in D minor Vivaldi Motet Sum in medio tempestatum for soprano, strings & continuo Vivaldi Concerto for violin, strings & continuo in G major Mhairi Lawson soprano Adrian Chandler violin/director Formed in 1994, La Serenissima is one of the leading exponents of the music of Antonio Vivaldi and his Italian contemporaries. For all Vivaldi claimed that he was unable to say Mass due to a chest ailment, he composed a prodigious amount of instrumental and vocal music to be used during church services. This programme celebrates this side of the composer.

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TUESDAY 7 OCTOBER, 7.30PM

WEDNESDAY 8 OCTOBER, 7.30PM

Academy of St Martin in the Fields

London Chamber Orchestra

Dark Destinations Mendelssohn The Hebrides, Op. 26 (Fingal’s Cave) Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor Op. 64 Schubert String Quartet No. 14 (Death and the Maiden) Joshua Bell director and violin Inspired by a visit to Scotland, and completed upon his return to Germany, Mendelssohn’s Fingal’s Cave brilliantly evokes the power and wild beauty of the sea. His final large-scale orchestral work, the Violin Concerto in E minor, is a cornerstone of the classical repertoire and is regarded as one of the greatest and most popular. The concert concludes with Schubert’s Quartet in D minor which is based in part on his earlier song with words by German poet Matthias Claudius which gives this piece its common title, Death and the Maiden.

Kilar Orawa Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 Dvorˇák Symphony No. 8 Ingolf Wunder piano Christopher Warren-Green conductor The LCO opens its 2014/15 season with Chopin’s evergreen First Piano Concerto. And who better to perform it than the young Austrian pianist Ingolf Wunder (making his UK concerto debut), who carried off the coveted Concerto Prize at the 2010 International Chopin Competition with this very work. The concert opens with Orawa – a lively folkinfluenced work by another Polish composer, Wojciech Kilar, best known for film scores such as The Pianist and Dracula. Completing the programme is Dvorˇák’s joyful Eighth Symphony, which revels in the folk tunes of the composer’s Bohemian homeland.

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Choral at Cadogan 2014-15

30 SEPTEMBER 2014 – 14 MAY 2015 THURSDAY 9 OCTOBER, 7.30PM

A Celebration of Shakespeare’s 450th Birthday Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet – Fantasy Overture T. Shakhidi Romance for voice and orchestra based on Shakespeare’s sonnet, Devouring Time; Overture for symphony orchestra; Rhapsody for piano, orchestra and solo duduk; Procession of warriors from the ballet The Rubaiyat of Khayyam Z. Shakhidi Two Dances from the opera Komde Va Madan Yuri Ter Osipov Concerto for Violin and Orchestra Khachaturian Waltz from Masquerade Mozart Symphony Orchestra Vazgen Vartanian piano Tigran Aleksanyan duduk Robert Gardiner tenor Michael Gurevich violin Philip Mackenzie conductor An evening of music by Russian composers inspired by the Bard.

Peter Phillips artistic director Tuesday 30 September 2014, 7.30pm BBC Singers Voices and Viols Thursday 23 October 2014, 7.30pm The Tallis Scholars Metamorphosis Thursday 11 December 2014, 7.30pm The Choir of Westminster Abbey Nova, Nova Thursday 5 February 2015, 7.30pm The Cardinall’s Musick Psalms of David Wednesday 4 March 2015, 7.30pm Gothic Voices Mary, Star of the Sea Sunday 26 April 2013, 1pm Orfeó Català Song of the Stars Thursday 14 May 2015, 7.30pm The Tallis Scholars Tintinnabuli

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FRIDAY 10 OCTOBER, 8PM

SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER, 7.30PM

Richard Shelton Sinatra: The Main Event

Lumières

with the Syd Lawrence Orchestra Richard Shelton vocalist Louise Dearman vocalist Caroline O’Connor vocalist Renato D’Aiello saxophone Frank Sinatra’s legendary concert, SINATRA: The Main Event, was billed as the biggest comeback in showbusiness history. Now the 40th anniversary is marked in London with a stunning recreation of The Main Event which took place at New York’s Madison Square Garden in October 1974. The show stars Richard Shelton, one of the world’s finest Sinatra interpreters, the world famous Syd Lawrence Orchestra – voted the ‘Best Big Band in the Land’ for the 12th consecutive year – together with some very special West End guest stars. SINATRA: The Main Event features all the greatest and best-loved Sinatra classics, including The Lady Is A Tramp, My Funny Valentine, Mack The Knife, Fly Me To The Moon, My Kinda Town, I Get a Kick Out of You, New York New York and his signature anthem, My Way.

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An outstanding journey of the imagination

Jonathan Östlund Opus Pocus Fantienne, Phantasion, Air dans l’Air, Rêve et Lune, Lumière d‘Étoiles, Fantasia on Scarborough Fair, Electrifying, Rapsodia Argentina, Rêverie – Jeux de Pluie, The Wizard Eleonore Pameijer flute  Yoana Karemova piano  Cellini Quartet: André Gaio Pereira violin I Ariel Jacob Lang violin II Joseph Griffin viola  Lydia Hillerudh cello Presenting Jonathan Östlund’s sophisticated and expressive music to the UK audience, this luminous programme – including several world premieres – is revealed by the highly acclaimed Eleonore Pameijer, Yoana Karemova and the Cellini Quartet with superb artistry. Imbued with a timeless nature, Östlund’s music alternates between inviting us to a notably personal meditation and outlining a celebration of life. TICKETS: £20

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SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER, 7PM

MONDAY 13 OCTOBER, 7.30PM

Ustad Nishat Khan Sitar Maestro

Russian State Philharmonic Orchestra

Following a highly successful appearance at the BBC Proms in 2013 when his acclaimed sitar concerto Gate of the Moon was premiered we now have a rare chance to listen to a solo performance by one of India’s finest musicians, Ustad Nishat Khan, virtuoso sitar player and leading light of one of the most famous music families in the North Indian classical tradition.

Part of Zurich International Orchestra Series 2014-15

Nishat has been dazzling audiences with his phenomenal technique and beautiful aesthetic and has worked with a diversity of legends including John McLaughlin, Philip Glass, Paco Pena, Evelyn Glennie and also composed for films. Nishat is accompanied on tabla by Shahbaz Hussain who has emerged as one of the most promising and exciting tabla players of his generation.

The internationally acclaimed Russian State Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Valery Polyansky, begins tonight’s concert with the world premiere of Karl Jenkins’ Llareggub. The piece is a commission for the Swansea Festival of Music and Arts programme which is part of this year’s Dylan Thomas 100 festival, marking the 100th anniversary of the writer’s birth.

This concert is produced by the Asian Music Circuit (AMC) www.amc.org.uk

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Karl Jenkins Llareggub (world premiere) Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 3 Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 Valery Polyansky conductor Peter Donohoe piano

Peter Donohoe is acclaimed as one of the foremost pianists of our time, for his musicianship, stylistic versatility and commanding technique. He plays Rachmaninov’s technically challenging Piano Concerto No. 3. TICKETS: £40, £33, £27, £18 Encore Members: £30 for top 2 prices Series discounts available

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TUESDAY 14 OCTOBER, 7.30PM

THURSDAY 16 OCTOBER, 7.30PM

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

English Chamber Orchestra

Schumann Manfred Overture Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 Sibelius Symphony No. 5

Dvorˇák Serenade for String Orchestra Mozart Violin Concerto No. 4 in D, K. 218 Dvorˇák Romance for Violin and Orchestra Mozart Symphony No. 38, (Prague)

Natasha Paremski piano Fabien Gabel conductor Schumann became obsessed with Byron’s Manfred in 1829, writing: ‘Agitated state of mind – read Byron’s Manfred in bed – terrible night.’ It was 20 years before he wrote incidental music based on the poem, and the Overture, with its chilling dramatic touches, was considered by Brahms to be Schumann’s first symphony. Schumann himself declared, ‘Never have I devoted myself to a composition with such love and energy as to Manfred’. With its magnificent opening theme, Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, performed by the wonderful Natasha Paremski, brims with passion, and Symphony No. 5 by Sibelius is one of his most glorious achievements, its horn-filled finale a spine-tingling triumph.

Stephanie Gonley director/violin For the opening concert of its London season, the ECO explores the ‘Prague connection’. The orchestra’s popular and charismatic Leader, Stephanie Gonley, directs the ECO in two of Dvorˇák’s most delightful works, both composed in Prague – the Serenade for Strings and the Romance for Violin. Stephanie is the soloist in the Romance, and also plays Mozart’s high-spirited Violin Concerto No. 4, written while he was still a teenager. The concert concludes with the magnificent D major Symphony composed by Mozart in 1787 for the city in which he enjoyed some of his greatest triumphs.

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FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER, 7.30PM

SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER, 11.30AM

Rhydian

Saturday Spectacular Family Concert Musical Metropolis

Plus special guests

Rhydian Roberts – double platinum selling, Classical Brit nominee and best-selling male newcomer in 2008 – performs at Cadogan Hall as part of his seven-date UK tour – One Day Like This. You can hear Rhydian’s stunning vocals on a variety of songs from his new album One Day Like This, which was released on 14 April on Futura Classics, plus tracks from his highly acclaimed Top 5 albums Rhydian and O Fortuna, along with some surprises! ‘Great to be back on tour again! I live to perform live. And this time it will be more special than ever showcasing my new album One Day Like This in some of Britain’s finest concert halls. Roll on the autumn! I can’t wait to entertain you.’ (Rhydian)

Programme to include: Mozart Symphony No. 40 – first movement Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings – Waltz Bernstein West Side Story Suite Plus interactive music devised by the musicians of Southbank Sinfonia Southbank Sinfonia John K. Miles presenter Musicians and builders have more in common than you might think. Join us in this special family concert as we explore the building blocks of music, and along the way discover the incredible array of tools and materials that shape an orchestra and its music. From 10.45am come and meet our young musicians and try out their amazing instruments. There will also be free creative activities to get young minds whirring! This concert is most suitable for those aged 2–11, as well as parents and grandparents of all ages!

TICKETS: £45, £35, £25

TICKETS: £5 (children), £8.50 (adults), Family of four: £23

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SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER, 7PM

MONDAY 20 OCTOBER, 7.30PM

Docklands Sinfonia

‘Classical’ meets ‘Ethno Jazz’

Epic Persia

Presented by the Third London Festival of Bulgarian Culture sponsored by O2

Ehsan Mohammadi Seventh Labour (world premiere) Hossein Dehlavi Suite Bijan and Manijeh Aminollah Hossein Piano Concerto No. 3 Albert Ketelbey In a Persian Market Loris Tjeknavorian Suite Rostam and Sohrab (UK premiere) Reza Vali 3 Folk Songs (European premiere) Mehran Rouhani Sheyda Fantasy (world premiere)

Martin Panteleev conductor Vania Vatralova-Stankov soprano (soloist) Theodosii Spassov main guest soloist

Spencer Down conductor Neysun Rouhani piano Honey Rouhani soprano In one of the first concerts of its kind in the UK, Docklands Sinfonia performs an entire programme dedicated to Iranian music. The evening showcases the works of some of Iran’s most well-respected and well-known composers and musicians. The idea has come about as a result of the friendship and collaboration between Iranian pianist Neysun Rouhani and Docklands Sinfonia’s founder and musical director Spencer Down. TICKETS: £36, £26, £18 VIP ticket: £45 (includes concert programme) 6pm - Pre-concert talk with conductor, musicians and composers

‘Classical’ meets ‘Ethno Jazz’ in this thrilling collaboration between the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and one of Bulgaria’s iconic musicians, the kaval (end-blown flute) – virtuoso Theodosii Spassov. A stellar line-up features Grammy-nominated composer Dobrinka Tabakova, acclaimed soprano Vania Vatralova-Stankov, and the Chief conductor of Sofia Philharmonic Martin Panteleev. A programme packed with premieres promises to delight the audience with invigorating Balkan rhythms and meditative sounds. “Theodosii Spassov is an extraordinary performer, given the relatively primitive nature of his instrument, his technique including singing into the flute, and even a bit of beatboxing.” (David Karlin)

TICKETS: £35, £25, £15

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L’Orchestre du Monde World Virtuosi L’Orchestre du Monde brings together some of the finest international musicians to promote and support humanitarian causes. L’Orchestre du Monde musicians are soloists, members of string quartets and chamber ensembles and principals from the world’s greatest orchestras.

TUESDAY 21 OCTOBER, 7.30PM Mozart Così fan tutte Overture Mozart Clarinet Concerto Beethoven Symphony No. 3 (Eroica) Michael Whight clarinet Janusz Piotrowicz conductor

TUESDAY 19 MAY 2015, 7.30PM Schubert Symphony No. 8 (Unfinished) Bach Double Violin Concerto Mozart Symphony No. 38 (Prague) Janusz Piotrowicz conductor TICKETS: £40, £33, £28, £19

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WEDNESDAY 22 OCTOBER, 7.30PM

THURSDAY 23 OCTOBER, 7.30PM

Alberto Reyes Piano Recital

The Tallis Scholars Metamorphosis

Franck Prelude, Chorale and Fugue Schumann Kreisleriana, Op. 16 Chopin Polonaise-Fantaisie, Op. 61 Chopin Barcarolle, Op. 60 Chopin Ballade No. 4, in F minor, Op. 52

Part of Choral at Cadogan 2014-15

The acclaimed Uruguayan pianist Alberto Reyes, who was hailed as ‘a musician who clearly hearkens back to the Golden Age of piano playing in the Romantic tradition’ after his 2012 Wigmore Hall debut, returns to London with a programme of masterworks by Franck, Schumann and Chopin. His recent recordings of Chopin and Schumann were highly praised for his ‘full-bodied, colourful sonority, effortless technical apparatus and keen contrapuntal prowess’ (Gramophone), and for his ‘rare sense of wisdom and rapt concentration’ (BBC Music Magazine)

TICKETS: £25, £15, £10

Palestrina: Magnificat for Double Choir Gibbons: Magnificat Pärt: Magnificat Sheppard: Pater noster Tavener: Pater noster Stravinsky: Pater noster Palestrina: Pater noster a 5; Pater noster for Double Choir Mouton: Ave Maria Pärt: Ave Maria Stravinsky: Ave Maria Josquin: Ave Maria Pärt: Nunc dimittis Gibbons: Nunc dimittis Palestrina: Nunc dimittis for Double Choir Peter Phillips director We welcome back The Tallis Scholars for a programme which Peter Phillips has chosen to show how composers from three separate traditions interpreted the same texts: Catholic, Anglican and Russian Orthodox. TICKETS: £30, £26, £22, £18 Encore Members pay £26 for top price

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SATURDAY 25 OCTOBER, 7.30PM

SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER, 7PM

Stars of the West End

Kerry Ellis In Concert

Mike Sterling voice Shona Lindsay voice Tom Solomon voice Jayne O’Mahony voice Toby Cruse musical director West End Sinfonia

The award-winning Kerry Ellis quickly established herself as a rising star with lead roles in London and on Broadway, she has achieved chart-topping success as a recording artist signed to Universal Decca with her debut album Anthems.

Including songs from The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Chess, Chicago, Evita, Miss Saigon, My Fair Lady, West Side Story and homages to Rodgers & Hammerstein and Cole Porter, this whistle-stop tour of the West End and Broadway features four internationallyrenowned stars of musical theatre, accompanied by the West End Sinfonia.

Kerry’s dream of performing her first solo concert at the London Palladium materialised in May 2013. The concert was such a huge success that it sparked a desire for her to reach out to all her fans by taking it up and down the country. Celebrating her theatre career and singing songs from all the roles she has created and played made for a thrilling evening. Kerry is excited to be touring the country with her 8 piece band and special guests to be announced.

A night with the stars, celebrating the greatest musicals of all time…

Kerry releases her next album in Autumn 2014.

TICKETS: £29.50, £24.50, £19.50

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MONDAY 27 OCTOBER, 7.30PM

Jean Muller, piano ‘Transcendence’

Liszt Études d’exécution transcendante d’après Paganini Liszt Mephisto Waltz No. 1 Jean Muller piano Fascinated for a long time by Liszt, Jean Muller, magician of the piano with an innate sense of drama, presents his interpretation of Liszt’s Transcendental Studies. Liszt’s repertoire is dear to Jean Muller who has already recorded the famous Sonata in B minor twice as well as a celebrated Liszt Recital CD. The Transcendence project is the culmination of 20 years’ work that began as a child with the dream of playing these masterpieces one day. Anxious to transcend the purely technical aspect of these studies, Jean Muller develops interpretations based on intensity and, in addition to the Études, presents Vladimir Horowitz’s dazzling version of Mephisto Waltz No. 1. ‘A major talent.’ (Bryce Morrison, Gramophone) ‘Juice and Power.’ (Ingo Harden, Fono Forum) TICKETS: £35, £30, £25, £15

TUESDAY 28 OCTOBER, 12PM Sue Perkins and the Orion Orchestra present:

Noisy Notes – Inspiring the Next Generation Sue Perkins conducts a special kids event with dancers, star children from the West End, and Lance Ellington, singer from Strictly Come Dancing! Programme includes: animation with music to Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, songs from Annie and Aladdin, music from Frozen, The Simpsons, Spongebob Squarepants, Batman, and much more. Sue Perkins Lance Ellington Holly Barrett Sophie Petit Ameilia Crouch Plus Batman and Robin! All children in the audience will receive a Kazoo, sponsored by Protiviti Pre-concert activities 11am: Chimes music shops, Howarths, Stringers, Prozone Music, Bell Percussion and Top Wind will be in the foyer allowing children to have a go on instruments. TICKETS: £10 adults, £5 children Free tickets available to families on income support

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TUESDAY 28 OCTOBER, 7.30PM

WEDNESDAY 29 OCTOBER, 7.30PM

Orion Orchestra Doric String Quartet

Shakespeare: The Kings City of London Sinfonia

William Walton ‘Scapino’, A Comedy Overture John Adams ‘Absolute Jest’ for string quartet and orchestra Elgar Enigma Variations, Op. 36 Leonard Bernstein Three Dance Episodes from ‘On the Town’

Walton Suite from Richard III Walton Henry V: A Shakespeare Scenario

Toby Purser conductor Tradition and innovation meet in a thrilling transatlantic programme, bringing together the best of multinational young London talent, with the award-winning Doric String Quartet joining the Orion Orchestra and conductor Toby Purser.

City of London Sinfonia Holst Singers Stephen Layton conductor Actor tba City of London Sinfonia performs Walton’s powerful music for Sir Laurence Olivier’s films of Richard III and Henry V, depicting the betrayal and intrigue of Richard III and the heroic battles and rousing speeches of Henry V. So integral was Walton’s music for Henry V, that he wrote the music for many scenes before filming, with Sir Laurence Olivier building the action around his score. The performance is accompanied by some of the most evocative speeches from Henry V.

TICKETS: £35 (premier seats), £28, £20, £12

TICKETS: £32, £25, £18, £12

Concessions: 50% discount (except on premier seats)

Concessions available

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THURSDAY 30 OCTOBER, 7.30PM

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Stravinsky Pulcinella Suite Mozart Piano Concerto No. 23 Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3 (Scottish) Leon McCawley piano Kirill Karabits conductor Under the baton of Kirill Karabits, this programme features a fascinating selection of works, all exhibiting traits of Classical refinement despite their wide-ranging dates of composition. Stravinsky’s ballet Pulcinella was one of his neoclassical gems, using music he believed to have been written by Pergolesi. Mozart’s charming, spirited Piano Concerto No. 23, with its famous opening theme, is performed by celebrated pianist Leon McCawley. Mendelssohn was influenced by the likes of Mozart and Beethoven but also by the scenery he enjoyed when, as a young man, he explored Europe on his ‘Grand Tour’. His stay in Scotland inspired, among many other works, his evocative Scottish Symphony. TICKETS: £40, £32.50, £25, £15 Encore Members: £5 off top 3 prices RPO Friends’ discount applies

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NOVEMBER SATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER, 12NOON

Crash, Bang, Wallop! Shakespeare: Magic & Mischief City of London Sinfonia Claire Bloor animateur/presenter Grab your pixie dust and magician’s wand because deep within the enchanted forest, Puck is casting the most mischievous spell of all! In this fun-filled afternoon of magic and mischief, discover music by Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, Debussy and more, as we help our favourite Midsummer sprite turn the City of London Sinfonia from woodland creatures back into musicians! Music includes excerpts from Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Dukas’ Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain, Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty Waltz and Debussy’s Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune. From 11am: Pre-concert activities including: Meet the Musicians Percussion Zoo Minute Maestro conducting Musical arts and crafts Concert is most suitable for children aged three to eight years. TICKETS: £10 (adults), £8 (children) Family of four: £30

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SATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM

SUNDAY 2 NOVEMBER, 3PM

John Mayall’s 80th Anniversary Tour

English Schools Orchestra

Rocky Athas Greg Rzab Jay Davenport Plus very special guests King King

Elgar Symphony No. 1 Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending Butterworth A Shropshire Lad

Blues legend John Mayall returns for his 80th anniversary tour with special guests King King in this explosive blues bill. Sporting the title ‘Godfather of British Blues’ and an OBE, John Mayall is regarded by many as blues’ most influential artist. His band The Bluesbreakers launched the careers of band members Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Peter Green and Mick Taylor. 45 albums later and John is still giving life to his captivating and authentic sounds. John Mayall is joined by King King, a revolutionary blues band with an electrifying rock/funk twist. With one of history’s meteoric blues artists and today’s innovative pacesetter – these two juggernauts of the blues world are not to be missed. TICKETS: £34.50

Magnus Johnston violin This is a special year for the English Schools’ Orchestra as it returns to Cadogan Hall for its 20th Anniversary Concert. It also coincides with the Centenary of the Performing Rights Society for Music one of the ESO’s main sponsors. As a joint celebration PRS for Music have funded a brand new work from renowned composer Edward Gregson which will be given its world premiere. The programme commemorates the start of the First World War, another centenary, and also includes English music written in and around this time. Elgar’s epic First Symphony is the main work and the orchestra is also joined by Magnus Johnston for Vaughan Williams’ ever popular Lark Ascending. Butterworth’s haunting A Shropshire Lad completes the programme.

TICKETS: £12 adults, £8 children

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TUESDAY 4 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM

THURSDAY 6 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM

Charity Gala – A Night at the Opera

London Concert Choir

Sponsored by Standard Bank Njabulo Madlala baritone Sally Silver soprano Ben Schoeman pianist Jeremy Silver conductor/pianist William Vann pianist Award-winning baritone Njabulo Madlala is joined by a group of talented singers and pianists for a delightful evening of well-loved opera and piano pieces in aid of three South African-based charities, raising funds for vital educational projects for the deprived and vulnerable in South Africa. The programme includes popular arias from The Barber of Seville, La bohème, Cavalleria Rusticana, Norma, Così fan tutte, The Pearl Fishers, L’elisir d’amore, La traviata and Porgy and Bess, plus Wagner-Liszt’s Isolden Liebestod and Rachmaninov’s Prelude in D major for the piano.

Handel Judas Maccabaeus Mark Forkgen conductor Counterpoint period instrumental ensemble Of all Handel’s oratorios, Judas Maccabaeus is second only to Messiah in popularity. Equally full of stirring choruses and beautiful arias, it was composed to celebrate the Hanoverian victory over the Jacobites at Culloden in 1746. The oratorio’s hero Judas Maccabaeus, a great Jewish warrior of the second century BCE, led a successful campaign against the Hellenistic rulers occupying Judaea who were attempting to replace the Jewish religion with the worship of pagan gods. Handel’s music, some of which may be familiar from other contexts, powerfully conveys the drama of the story and the changing moods of the Israelites.

A short fundraising auction will take place at the beginning of the second half. Top price stalls tickets include pre-performance and interval drinks. TICKETS: £75 (includes reception), £45, £30, £25, £20

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FRIDAY 7 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM

SATURDAY 8 NOVEMBER, 7PM

Julia Fordham Porcelain 25

Chelsea Opera Group Cristina, regina di Svezia UK Premiere

Following two sell-out UK tours in 2013, Julia Fordham returns to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her landmark album Porcelain. Julia performs the album in its entirety, accompanied by her long-time pianist and producer Grant Mitchell and the original musicians who played on the album sessions. ‘To this day, people still stop me in the street and sing songs from Porcelain to me. They share stories about how much the album connected with them. So it’s an honour to perform the whole album for the faithful audience that has supported me all these years.’ Julia also performs many of her other hits and includes a few surprises along the way. Early booking is advised.

Foroni Cristina, regina di Svezia Chelsea Opera Group Chorus & Orchestra Helena Dix Cristina (soprano) Andrew Greenwood conductor Jacopo Foroni’s Cristina, regina di Svezia was the hit of the 2013 Wexford Festival and the winner of the 2014 International Opera Award for Rediscovered Work. Foroni moved to Stockholm from Italy to further his operatic career but died in 1858 during the cholera epidemic at the age of only 34. The conductor is Andrew Greenwood, who conducted in Wexford. Helena Dix, who scored a huge personal triumph when she appeared in the Wexford performances, sings the title role. ‘Chelsea Opera Group’s three concert performances a year are among London’s most joyful operatic events.’ (Richard Nicholson at Classical Source) 5.45pm: Pre-performance talk – free for ticket holders.

TICKETS: £27 (stalls), £25 (gallery)

TICKETS: £37, £32, £25, £15

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SUNDAY 9 NOVEMBER, 7PM

MONDAY 10 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM

Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra of London

The Sixteen: Monteverdi Vespers

Beethoven Coriolan Overture Mendelssohn Infelice Beethoven Ah! Perfido Mozart Ch’io mi scordi di te? Beethoven Symphony No. 7

Monteverdi Vespers of 1610

Anush Hovhannisyan soprano Ruxandra Huma piano Christopher Petrie conductor Royal Opera’s Anush Hovhannisyan, a member of the Jette Parker Young Artists Programme, joins the Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra of London in a performance featuring concert arias, ‘operatic’ songs for the concert hall. These arias are bookended with Beethoven’s powerful Coriolan Overture and Symphony No. 7, the latter regarded by the composer as amongst his greatest works. Outside of the concert hall, this symphony has become known to the wider public through its frequent use in popular culture, such as the 2010 BAFTA winning film, The King’s Speech.

TICKETS: £35, £29, £22, £15

The Sixteen Harry Christophers conductor The Sixteen performs one of the cornerstones of the classical repertoire, Monteverdi’s monumental Vespers of 1610, famed for its thrilling rhythms, grand choruses and beautiful solo movements. Harry Christophers says, ‘The Vespers is one of the most significant collections of sacred music ever written. We will follow Monteverdi’s dictum – recitar cantando (speak through singing) – to maximum effect, breathing new life into this glorious work’.

TICKETS: £45 (premium seats), £36, £28, £20, £16 Encore Members & The Sixteen Patrons: 10% off all ticket prices

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TUESDAY 11 NOVEMBER, 6.15PM AND 7.30PM

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

WEDNESDAY 12 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM

Show of Hands

6.15pm: Chamber Music Recital by Orchestra members

If you haven’t heard of Show of Hands by now, where have you been?!

Richard Strauss Sextet from Capriccio Brahms Sextet No. 1 in B flat

Celebrating a remarkable 22 year partnership, Knightley and Beer have sold out the Royal Albert Hall four times and are triple winners at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards (Best Duo, Best Original Song, Best Live Act). Joined by Miranda Sykes on double bass they have become one of the acoustic roots scene’s major players, widely recognised for their resonating original songs, stunning musicianship and remarkable audience rapport.

7.30pm: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Wagner Prelude to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg Richard Strauss Four Last Songs Brahms Symphony No. 1 Eleanor Dennis soprano Martyn Brabbins conductor The pre-concert chamber music recital showcases sextets by Richard Strauss and Brahms, both of whom used this rich ensemble to create music of expressive beauty. Music by these composers is further indulged in the evening’s orchestral concert, preceded by the Prelude to Wagner’s comic opera.

Features on BBC TV’s Country file, BBC Breakfast and the Andrew Marr Show and regular airplay by the likes of Bob Harris, Mike Harding, Mark Radcliffe, Johnnie Walker and Simon Mayo has taken their music to a wide cross-section of audience.

TICKETS TO CHAMBER RECITAL: £10 TICKETS TO CONCERT: £40, £32.50, £25, £15

TICKETS: £26.60 (stalls), £22 (gallery)

Encore Members: £5 off top 3 prices RPO Friends’ discounts apply

Now they bring their genre-defying brand of music and instrumental virtuosity to London’s Cadogan Hall on this very special tour, the first chance to see the show in the capital in 2014.

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THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM

SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM

Elena Kokka

Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra

Elena Kokka, a unique classical artist, is the only pianist and singer on the world stage today who tackles the most demanding repertoire for both piano and voice.

Part of Zurich International Orchestra Series 2014-15

“I am so excited to be presenting this marvellous recital consisting of true gems of the piano and vocal literature by Scarlatti, Mozart, Bellini and Chopin as well as Verdi, Catalani, Puccini, Cilea and Rachmaninov. Many of these composers lived close to each other in time and influenced one another. Chopin adored Bellini and it was not by chance that he was well known for the bel canto element in his piano works . The piano pieces, with their technical demands and emotional intensity, have been carefully chosen to complement this program of highly taxing operatic arias.

Mozart Divertimento in B flat major Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 Strauss String Sextet from Capriccio, Op. 85 (arr. for string orchestra) Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings, Op. 48 Matthias Foremny conductor Olga Scheps piano Following a triumphant Paris debut in 1949 as the first German orchestra to perform post-war, the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra has remained in consistent demand all over the world. Tonight it is led by Chief Conductor Matthias Foremny and joined by Sony Award-winning artist Olga Scheps for a performance of Chopin’s deeply expressive Piano Concerto No. 1.

I hope you will enjoy the richness of it all.” Elena Kokka

In January 2014, Olga Scheps released her second Chopin album with the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra; the first earned her a prestigious ECHO Klassik Award – Germany’s highest musical accolade.

TICKETS: £25, £15, £10

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E F G LO N D O N J A Z Z F E S T I VA L FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM

Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller at Carnegie Hall 1939 Pete Long and his Goodmen Chris Dean trombone and vocals Enrico Tomasso (appearing as Louis Armstrong) Pete Long and his Goodmen have performed Benny Goodman’s famous 1938 Carnegie Hall concert over 50 times in the last decade. Now they present their debut recreation of the Benny Goodman Orchestra’s return to Carnegie Hall the following year. The concert also featured the new kid on the block, Glenn Miller. Both bands were out to impress and the result was one of the hardest hitting nights in swing history. There’s also music from other 1939 Carnegie Hall concerts featuring Count Basie, Lester Young’s Kansas City Six, Louis Armstrong and Bela Bartok.

TUESDAY 18 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM The Jazz Repertory Company presents

The Newport Jazz Festival: The 1950s The 16 piece Echoes of Ellington Orchestra Enrico Tomasso Louis Armstrong Iain Mackenzie Frank Sinatra Thomas ‘Spats’ Langham Bing Crosby Georgina Jackson Anita O’Day To mark the 60th anniversary of this great jazz festival we are featuring music from the movies High Society (1956) and Jazz On A Summer’s Day (1959) and, in the second half, music from Duke Ellington’s legendary appearance at Newport in 1956 (including Jeep’s Blues, The Newport Suite and Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue). Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival

Presented by The Jazz Repertory Company Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival

Tickets: £30, £25, £20, £15

TICKETS: £32, £26, £22, £18

WEDNESDAY 19 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM

THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM

FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM

Jane Monheit: Hello Bluebird

Frazey Ford

Leszek Mozdzer Trio + Asaf Sirkis and Sylwia Bialas

Celebrating the jazz of Judy Garland

from The Be Good Tanyas + support

‘I want to get away from the drama, and celebrate what we all loved about Judy, the immense joy she brought through song, and her innate understanding of jazz. She did so much more than break hearts – she put them together again, and that’s what we’re going to be doing with this show’ Jane Monheit.

One of the defining features of The Be Good Tanyas is Frazey Ford’s distinctive vocals. David Honigmann said in the Financial Times, ‘As a lead singer, Frazey is poised halfway between folk and soul, paying simultaneous obeisance to Bob Dylan and Otis Redding.’

An extraordinarily talented jazz vocalist whose sincere and romantic interpretations of exceptional songs has seen her acclaimed in both the jazz and cabaret worlds, Jane Monheit returns to London after a sold out season at Ronnie Scott’s and a starring role in last year’s Jazz Voice gala to show off her new album Hello Bluebird. She’s got a terrific American band that know her music from the inside, and together they’ll be bringing exceptional intelligence to classics like The Man That Got Away, Get Happy, That Old Black Magic, I Wish I Were In Love Again and of course Over The Rainbow, as well as songs that she calls ‘the hidden greats’ of Judy Garland’s repertoire.

Her influences run near the surface – you can hear in her songs the combination of soul and folk that fuelled artists like Donny Hathaway and Joni Mitchell – but the stories of her new album Indian Ocean are all her own. Produced by Serious as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival

Leszek Mozdzer is something of a hero in his native Poland, returning to London with the group that played on Polska, his latest CD on ACT. Accompanied by an international ‘dream team’ of virtuoso bassist Lars Danielsson and percussionist Zohar Fresco, this is a piano trio of rare distinction, that embodies the contemporary spirit of European jazz. The group combines a classical sensibility, a command of sonic texture and an effervescent spontaneity – the Daily Telegraph called them ‘astoundingly accomplished’. The opening set features a brand new quartet built around subtly dynamic drummer Asaf Sirkis and Polish vocalist Sylwia Bialas. Produced by Serious as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival

Produced by Serious as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival

TICKETS: £27.50, £20, £10

TICKETS: £25, £10

TICKETS: £27.50, £20, £10

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OBERON SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER, 3PM

TUESDAY 25 NOVEMBER, 7PM

European Doctors Orchestra

Oberon

Sibelius Finlandia Brahms Violin Concerto Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6 (Pathétique)

New Sussex Opera Chorus St Paul’s Sinfonia

Elizabeth Wallfisch violin Rupert Bond conductor Join us for an emotional afternoon as we explore patriotism, love and passion through the music of Sibelius, Brahms and Tchaikovsky. The European Doctors Orchestra returns to Cadogan Hall in November, celebrating its own 10th anniversary along with Cadogan Hall’s. With Elizabeth Wallfisch, its Patron, as soloist in the Brahms’ dramatic Violin Concerto, the programme opens with Sibelius’ Finlandia, a celebration of his homeland, and ends with Tchaikovsky’s last symphony, the Pathétique. Profits from ticket sales from this concert will go to support the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals Charity which is fundraising to purchase a surgical table for the new hybrid operating theatre at the Brompton Hospital. TICKETS: £25, £20, £15 Children under 16: £10

by Carl Maria von Weber

Cast includes Sally Silver Reiza (star of NSO’s Mireille in 2011), Adrian Dwyer Sir Huon, Adam Tunnicliffe Oberon, Carolyn Dobbin Fatima, Damian Thantrey Sherasmin. Nicholas Jenkins conducts Max Key’s imaginative new staging. A Romantic opera in 3 acts. The wonderful overture is well known, but this autumn New Sussex Opera provides a rare chance to see the complete opera, sung in the original English, containing some of Weber’s most delightful music. Set in a fairy-tale land, the story is a sequel to Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Oberon, King of the Fairies, guides Sir Huon of Bordeaux on his epic quest to seek the hand in marriage of the beautiful Reiza, daughter of the Caliph of Baghdad.

TICKETS £42, £35, £27, £20, Students/children £15

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WEDNESDAY 26 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM

THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM

Brussels Philharmonic & Miloš Karadaglic´

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Part of Zurich International Orchestra Series 2014-15

Beethoven Fidelio Overture Mascagni Intermezzo from Cavalleria rusticana Grieg Piano Concerto Dvorˇák Symphony No. 7

Borodin Polovtsian Dances Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez Saint-Saëns Symphony No. 3 (Organ) Michel Tabachnik conductor Miloš Karadaglic´ guitar Oliver Condy organ We are delighted to welcome back the Brussels Philharmonic and its conductor Michel Tabachnik, following their success in our 2013-14 Zurich International Orchestra Series, when they were described by The Guardian as ‘among classical music’s best-kept secrets’. BRIT Award-winning Miloš Karadaglic´ makes his debut at Cadogan Hall performing Concierto de Aranjuez plus a special solo set. To end the evening, the orchestra is joined by organist Oliver Condy, to give a performance of Saint-Saëns’ magnificent Organ Symphony.

Alexandra Dariescu piano Alessandro Fabrizi conductor Fidelio was Beethoven’s only opera, yet it spawned no fewer than four overtures. After the gravitas of the three Leonore overtures, Beethoven wanted to produce something more adventurous, resulting in this spirited work. After the romantic beauty of Mascagni’s famous Intermezzo from his opera Cavalleria rusticana, Grieg’s Piano Concerto, with its scintillating opening is performed by pianist Alexandra Dariescu. Dvorˇák’s Symphony No. 7 balances dramatic power and irresistible lyricism. With its arresting opening, gorgeous slow movement, dancing Scherzo and thrilling Finale, this is one of the greatest pieces Dvorˇák ever wrote. Not to be missed.

TICKETS: £40, £33, £27, £18

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FRIDAY 28 AND SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM

Scarlet and Gold The Massed Bands of the Household Division

There is nothing more stirring than the spectacle of the Massed Bands of the Household Division. Showcasing the outstanding talents of the very best military musicians, this unique concert promises to be a wonderful evening of musical excellence, pomp and grandeur. Scarlet and Gold encapsulates the finest musical traditions of our nation. Incorporating the Corps of Army Music ‘Countess of Wessex’s String Orchestra’, they combine to perform inspiring repertoire seeking to explore our proud, historic heritage through the evocative power of music.

TICKETS: £25, £20, £15

SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER, 6PM

War Requiem Royal Orchestral Society Britten War Requiem Geraldine McGreevy soprano James Gilchrist tenor Ashley Riches baritone The London Chorus Orlando Jopling conductor A performance of Britten’s powerful War Requiem, in which traditional Latin texts are interspersed with settings of poems by Wilfred Owen written in World War I. Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem was composed in 1961 for the consecration of Coventry Cathedral, newly rebuilt following its destruction in the Second World War. Britten took as his inspiration the words of young English war poet, Wilfred Owen, himself killed in action in 1918, just days before the armistice. The War Requiem profoundly weaves together nine of Owen’s most poignant poems including Anthem for Doomed Youth, Futility and Strange Meeting, with the traditional Latin Mass.

TICKETS: £30, £22.50, £15, £10

BOOK NOW FOR CHRISTMAS! Friday 5 December – Saturday 6 December

London Gay Men’s Chorus Calendar Boys! Following their sell-out Christmas show Make Mine a Snowball, the Chorus returns to Cadogan Hall to present an advent calendar countdown to get you in the festive mood. Saturday 13 December, 7.30pm

The Rat Pack at Christmas Back by popular demand, The Definitive Rat Pack brings you an evening of festive classics, plus all-time favourites. Thursday 18 December, 7.30pm

Maddy Prior & the Carnival Band Carols and Capers 2014 Mixing renaissance, modern and ethnic instruments with a refreshing cavalier attitude and plenty of humour, renowned folk singer Maddy Prior joins the Carnival Band for carols and capers. Saturday 20 December, 3pm and 7.30pm

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Christmas Cracker Christmas isn’t the same without attending the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s Christmas Cracker. This yuletide concert favourite is perfect for families and audience members of all ages. Monday 22 December, 2pm and 5pm

Peter and the Wolf & The Snowman A Christmas treat for the whole family. The legendary Jack Dee narrates Prokofiev’s chilling tale, and a giant screening of The Snowman with the original score played live by the Mozart Symphony Orchestra.

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LOCAL DINING

FOOD AND DRINK

Côte Brasserie 7-12 Sloane Square, SW1W 8EG For reservations, email sloanesquare@cote-restaurants.co.uk or call 020 7881 5999 2 courses £11.70 or 3 courses £13.65. Perfect for a pre or post-concert meal… ‘Robust French flavours, cheery continental vibes and brilliant value for money’ Good Food Guide 2011.

Oakley Bar and Café

Colbert 50-52 Sloane Square, Chelsea, SW1W 8AX 020 7730 2804, info@colbertchelsea.com, www.colbertchelsea.com Inspired by the great boulevard cafés of Paris, Colbert serves a classic Parisian café menu all day until late, perfect for before or after Cadogan Hall events.

For your added convenience, why not pre-order your interval drinks at the bar before the performance and have them ready and waiting for you?

Le Chinois Restaurant and Bar Millennium Hotel London Knightsbridge 17 Sloane Street, SW1X 9NU Tel: 020 7235 4377 www.millenniumhotels.co.uk Experience afternoon tea with a twist at Le Chinois Restaurant and Bar – Dim Sum Afternoon Tea for £25 per person with a complimentary glass of Champagne. The Botanist Sloane Square, SW1W 8EE 020 7730 0077 Pre-concert offer: 2 courses for £20/ 3 courses £25 (Order between 5.30-6.15pm) The Rib Room Bar & Restaurant Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Cadogan Place, SW1X 9PY 020 7858 7250 This iconic restaurant celebrated its 50th anniversary with a make-over in late 2011. With an extensive choice of wine and cocktails, and delicious British cuisine, it’s the perfect destination for a pre-show drink or a bite to eat post-show.

Food A selection of savouries, sandwiches and cakes are available from the Oakley Bar and Café. Bars Cadogan Hall’s bars offer a large selection of champagne, wines, spirits, beer, soft drinks and tea and coffee.

Gallery Bar Drinks will be available to purchase from the Gallery during the interval at some concerts.

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GETTING TO CADOGAN HALL The easiest way to travel to Cadogan Hall is by public transport. Located two minutes walk from Sloane Square Tube, served by District and Circle lines, just one stop from Victoria station which has both mainline and additional Tube connections.

Sloane Square Underground Two minutes walk Upon exiting Sloane Square Station, turn immediately right, passing the Royal Court Theatre. (You will see Cadogan Hall’s tower immediately before you). Cross over Cliveden Place and walk up Sedding Street to the Hall. Bus Sloane Street one minute walk Frequent bus services stop in Sloane Square and neighbouring streets including King’s Road, Sloane Street and Lower Sloane Street. Bus services include numbers 11, 19, 22, 137, 211, 319, 360 and c1. Taxi Rank Sloane Square one minute walk 8 pt Taxis are numerous in the area and there is a taxi rank located on Sloane Square opposite the Underground Station.

Parking A limited number of bays are available on Sloane Terrace, Wilbraham Place and Sedding Street after 6.30pm. Special Offer from NCP Car Park, Cadogan Place 6 hours parking for £10 Cadogan Hall audience members may obtain a discounted ticket for the car park when they purchase a concert ticket. Car park tickets are held at the Box office, please drop in to collect one or ask for one to be posted to you when you are booking your concert ticket.

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SEATING INFORMATION

SEATING PLANS

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ENCORE is a membership scheme for frequent concert goers.

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Take advantage of exclusive privileges such as:

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ENCORE subscription fees:

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£40 per person, per year. This entitles one member to a maximum of two tickets for each concert available at a discounted friend’s rate.

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£70 per couple, per year. This entitles members to a maximum of four tickets for each concert available at a discounted friend’s rate.

To join, or for more information, please call Lisa McFall on 020 7730 5744.

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ENCORE Corporate membership ENCORE Corporate membership includes opportunities for advertising and sponsorship, corporate entertaining and staff benefits.

Please call our Box Office on 020 7730 4500 and your membership benefits and ticket discounts will apply immediately.

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Viewing your seat online www.cadoganhall.com

• Priority booking • Invitations to special events • A minimum of 10% discount on selected concerts and events throughout the season • No booking fees (by telephone or in person) • Discounted food and drink

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Using our seating plans you can check the view of the stage from every seat in the hall.

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BOOKING INFORMATION

ACCESSIBILITY

Cadogan Hall Box Office Sloane Terrace, London SW1X 9DQ To book in person the Box Office is open Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 3pm-8pm on concert days only.

Free companion / Assistance scheme Cadogan Hall has a range of services to assist disabled customers including provision for wheelchair users in the stalls. Companions of disabled customers are entitled to a free seat when assisting disabled customers at Cadogan Hall. Please note that companion seats not sold 48 hours prior to any given performance will be released for general sale.

Book online www.cadoganhall.com This is a secure site available 24 hours a day. All bookings subject to a £2.50 transaction fee. Using our venue viewer technology you can check the view of the stage from every seat in the hall. Telephone sales 020 7730 4500 Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm All bookings subject to a £2.50 transaction fee. Tickets are posted unless the performance is within seven days where tickets will be held for collection. Concessions and student tickets Where general concessions are available this is defined as under-16s, full time students, senior citizens and persons out of work. Tickets are subject to availability and at the discretion of Cadogan Hall. A limited number of £10 student tickets are available for many of our concerts. For availability, please call the Box Office on 020 7730 4500. Group discounts Cadogan Hall offers generous discounts for groups of six or more. Discounts vary according to event so please call 020 7730 5744 for further information or to make a group booking. Data Protection When making a booking your details will be recorded on to our database and may be used by Cadogan Hall and our associates to inform you of forthcoming events. If you do not wish to receive this information please inform the Box Office at the time of booking. Conditions of sale Please note that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded. Only one discount is available per booking. Children under five will not be admitted to Cadogan Hall except for family shows, where children over the age of one must have their own seats. We reserve the right to remove children from the auditorium if they are not well behaved. Price band structure reflects the level of comfort and clarity of view. We regret we cannot guarantee unrestricted view at all times due to the varying nature of performances.

Wheelchair users If you use a wheelchair and wish to transfer to a seat, we regret we may not be able to provide a member of staff to help you physically. However, we will arrange for your wheelchair to be taken away and stored. A lift is located to the right once inside the Box Office reception allowing access to a lowered Box Office counter. Foyer areas are on the same level as the Box Office and the foyer bar (Oakley Room) is accessed via a wide access lift. Seats within the stalls are accessed via a wide lift as are adapted toilet facilities. The Gallery Please note the lift provides access to all levels except the gallery seating areas. Gallery seating can only be accessed via the main stairwell. When travelling to and from the gallery seating areas please allow sufficient time in order to be seated at an appropriate time. Customers with hearing requirements The Box Office counter is fitted with a loop system to aid customers with any hearing impairment. The auditorium is fitted with an infra-red amplification system. This is not the same as a Loop System so switching your hearing aid to ‘T’ is not sufficient. You will need to use an amplification aid. Customers with sight impairment Guide dogs are welcome to access the hall and auditorium but please do let us know prior to arriving at the hall so we may make any special arrangements if necessary. We produce CD versions of this brochure. To request a free copy please call the Box Office and ask to be added to our regular lists. ‘Touch / Familiarisation’ tours can be arranged and we have unisex accessible toilets on all levels except the Gallery.

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