Welcome to the Harrogate Music Festival 2016 Preview Guide To celebrate Harrogate International Festivals’ 50th Anniversary, we will be presenting a year filled with more concerts and events than ever before, based on our theme of Discover, Explore, Experiment. Here is a taste of what we have in store for you this summer. HIF PRESENTS… In this special celebratory year, Harrogate International Festivals presents some of the world’s greatest musicians in a series of pre-Festival events.
Manchester Camerata with Nicola Benedetti Wednesday 1st June | Royal Hall | 7.30pm Pre-Concert Talk | 6.30pm
Mozart Mozart Mozart Mozart
Symphony No.34 in C major Violin Concerto No.3 in G major Violin Concerto No.5 in A major, ‘Turkish’ Symphony No.35 in D major, ‘Haffner’
Artist in Residence: John Wilson Festival favourites, The John Wilson Orchestra, return to Harrogate for a weekend of events featuring the world famous conductor, who specialises in music for the small and big screens, as well as Big Band jazz and light music. In partnership with Yorkshire Festival.
In Conversation with John Wilson Friday 1st July | Cairn Hotel | 7.30pm Hear from John Wilson, the man behind the orchestra, as he talks to British music journalist Ed Seckerson about his passion for film music – from the restoration of scores for classic musicals, through to arrangements for modern films that have earned him a Grammy nomination. Tickets: £15
John Wilson Orchestra: Gershwin in Hollywood Saturday 2nd July | Royal Hall | 8pm One of the fastest selling acts of the Festival, The John Wilson Orchestra swing back into town with a celebration of Gershwin’s irresistible tunes from classic Hollywood movies. Book your tickets now to secure your seats for this sensational show! Tickets: £48, £45, £41, £35, £30 Boxes: £123, £90 *Meet the stars! Join John Wilson, his orchestra and special guests for an exclusive post-show reception for just £8. Ticket must be bought in advance, only available with purchase of a full concert ticket.
Afternoon Tea Dance, with the John Wilson Orchestra Sunday 3rd July | Royal Hall | 3.30pm
Nicola Benedetti joins one of Europe’s leading chamber orchestras to perform a programme of music by Mozart, the composer that shaped classical music as we know it. This event also features a pre-concert talk - Mozart and his mental health: An exploration of the theories surrounding the man behind the music. Tickets: £34, £30, £28, £22, £18 Boxes: £84, £54 Pre-Concert Talk: FREE, tickets must be booked in advance.
Van Morrison Thursday 9th June Harrogate International Centre | 8.00pm Support Act | 6.30pm With one of the most revered catalogues in music history and unparalleled talents as composer, singer and performer, Van Morrison returns to Harrogate with his unique blend of blues, country, soul, jazz and Celtic folk. Tickets: £70, £65, £60, £55
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Be swept back in time (and off your feet!) as the Royal Hall is transformed into a dance hall. With music provided by members of the John Wilson Orchestra you can dance the afternoon away or simply sit back and enjoy the wonderful music with a cup of tea! Tickets: £25
BBC NGA Showcase Thursday 7th July | Royal Hall | 7.30pm BBC New Generation Artists Narek Hakhnazaryan (cello), Pavel Kolesnikov (piano) & Annelien Van Wauwe (clarinet) perform a selection of chamber music for a special BBC Radio 3 broadcast. Tickets: £22, £19, £15 Boxes: £66, £57
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Einstein’s Universe
Oddsocks: Macbeth
Friday 8th July | Crown Hotel | 12pm
Tuesday 12th & Wednesday 13th July Harlow Carr | 7.30pm
Professor Brian Foster is joined by violinist Jack Liebeck to present a musical lecture, exploring Einstein’s life and involvement with music and how his ideas have shaped our concepts of space, time and the evolution of the Universe. Tickets: £12
Pack a picnic and head to the glorious setting of RHS Harlow Carr Gardens, as Oddsocks Productions present their steampunk adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. A treat for all the family! Tickets: £17, £10, £3
Jack Liebeck
Steven Isserlis
Friday 8th July | St Wilfrid’s Church | 8pm
Thursday 14th July St Wilfrid’s Church | 8pm
Programme includes: Bach Violin Sonata No 1 in B minor, BWV 1014 Brahms Violin Sonata No 1 in G major Martinu Five Madrigal Stanzas The companion recital to Einstein’s Universe, violinist Jack Liebeck and pianist Katya Apekisheva perform a programme of violin music that was loved by Einstein or inspired his work. Tickets: £18
Debussy Cello Sonata Kabalevsky Cello Sonata Adès Lieux retrouvés Clara Schumann Romances Beethoven Cello Sonata No.3 Distinguished for his diverse repertoire and characteristic sound, Steven Isserlis, accompanied by Canadian pianist Connie Shih, invites you to explore some lesser known but beautiful works for cello. Tickets: £21
Fretwork: The World Encompassed
Oz & Armonico: Drink to Music
Saturday 9th July St Wilfrid’s Church | 8pm
Friday 15th July St Wilfrid’s Church | 8pm
Narrated by English actor, Simon Callow, The World Encompassed tells the tale of Sir Frances Drake’s perilous circumnavigation of the globe with a through-composed piece of music, featuring original 16th century compositions melded with contemporary offerings by Orlando Gough. Tickets: £21
Black Dyke Band Sunday 10th July | Royal Hall | 7.30pm Pre-Concert Talk | 6.30pm The world’s most famous brass band return to Harrogate with a programme featuring well-known film music as well as a UK premier by composer Edward Gregson. Plus, join Principal Conductor, Dr Nicolas J. Childs, for a free pre-concert talk exploring the band’s 160 years of rich musical history. Tickets: £22, £18, £14 Boxes £66, £42 Pre-Concert Talk: FREE, tickets must be booked in advance.
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In a unique programme presented cabaret style, wine critic and writer Oz Clarke and Armonico Consort investigate the spurious links between wine from across the world and the music of the baroque. Tickets: £35. Price includes four glasses of wine chosen to accompany the performance.
Angel City Chorale Sunday 17th July | Royal Hall | 7.30pm Pre-Concert Talk | 6.30pm The Los Angeles vocal ensemble is joined by Prima Vocal Ensemble & the Mowbray Orchestra to present a musical extravaganza for the whole family, featuring the world premier of Drop in the Ocean, a special commission by Grammy Award winning composer Christopher Tin - plus a pre-concert talk by the composer himself. Tickets: FREE, tickets must be booked in advance. Pre-Concert Talk: FREE, tickets must be booked in advance.
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