OAE 2015–2016 Season Brochure

2015-2016 concerts

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2015–2016 30TH BIRTHDAY CONCERTS CONCERT 1

CONCERT 4

CONCERT 8

BOSTRIDGE SINGS HANDEL

MARIN, MUSIC AND MADNESS Part of the Altered Minds weekend.

RATTLE'S BRUCKNER

Wednesday 14 October 2015 St John’s Smith Square Telemann Selection from Overture

in F for two horns, two oboes,

bassoon and strings Telemann Ich weiss, dass mein

Erlöser lebt from Cantata

TWV 1:877 Telemann So stehet ein Berg Gottes

from Der Tod Jesu Handel Concerto Grosso in D minor

Op. 3 No. 5 Handel Scherza infida from Ariodante Handel Love sounds th’alarm from

Acis and Galatea Handel Silete Venti Handel Selection from Water Music, Suite No.1 in F Steven Devine director Ian Bostridge tenor

CONCERT 2 SCHIFF’S SCHUMANN Tuesday 10 November 2015 Royal Festival Hall Mendelssohn Overture, The Hebrides Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3 in

A minor, Scottish Schumann Piano Concerto in

A minor Sir András Schiff conductor/piano

CONCERT 3 BACH’S DOUBLE, BACH’S SINGLE Tuesday 24 November 2015 St John’s Smith Square

Saturday 6 February 2016 Royal Festival Hall Brahms Variations on a Theme

by Haydn Schumann Violin Concerto Schumann Symphony No. 3

in E flat, Rhenish Marin Alsop conductor Patricia Kopatchinskaja violin

CONCERT 5 COMPULSIVE LYRES AND FOWL PLAY Sunday 14 February 2016, 7.30pm Royal Festival Hall Haydn Symphony No. 83 in G minor,

La Poule Mozart Concerto for Flute and Harp Chevalier de Saint-Georges Overture,

L’Amant anonime Beethoven Symphony No. 2 in D Sir Roger Norrington conductor Lisa Beznosiuk flute Frances Kelly harp

Friday 22 April 2016 Royal Festival Hall Brahms Tragic Overture Rott Scherzo from Symphony

No. 1 in E Bruckner Symphony No. 6 Sir Simon Rattle conductor

CONCERT 9 WINDS OF CHANGE Saturday 7 May 2016 St John’s Smith Square Mozart Symphony No. 33 in B flat Michael Gordon New Work for Bassoon and Orchestra

(world premiere) Mozart Symphony No. 1 in E flat Mozart Clarinet Concerto in A Matthew Truscott director/violin Peter Whelan bassoon Antony Pay clarinet Commission supported by the Mark Williams Foundation.

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CONCERT 10

BACH, SECULAR AND SACRED

30TH BIRTHDAY GALA CONCERT: DER FREISCHüTZ

Thursday 10 March 2016 St John’s Smith Square

Bach Sinfonia from Cantata No. 42 Bach Mass in G minor, BWV 235

(Lutheran Mass No. 3) Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 2

in F BWV 1047 Bach Mass in G BWV 236

(Lutheran Mass No. 4)

Bach Violin Concerto in E Vivaldi Concerto in G minor for two

violins and cello, Op. 3 No. 2 Pisendel Violin Concerto in G minor Bach Chaconne from Partita No. 2

in D minor Vivaldi Violin Concerto in E minor

from La Stavaganza, Op. 4 No. 2 Telemann Concerto for four violins

in G Bach Concerto in D minor for

two violins

John Butt director Mary Bevan soprano Meg Bragle mezzo-soprano Thomas Hobbs tenor Ashley Riches baritone David Blackadder trumpet Rachel Beckett recorder

Rachel Podger director/violin Kati Debretzeni, Margaret Faultless, Matthew Truscott violins

Mahler Symphony No. 2, Resurrection

CONCERT 7 RESURRECTION Tuesday 12 April 2016 Royal Festival Hall

Vladimir Jurowski conductor Adriana Kučerová soprano Sarah Connolly mezzo-soprano Philharmonia Chorus

Tuesday 7 June 2016 Royal Festival Hall Weber Der Freischütz (semi-dramatised performance) Sir Mark Elder conductor David Pountney text and translation Cast includes: Wyn Pencarreg Cuno Rachel Willis-Sørenson Agathe Sarah Tynan Annchen Simon Bailey Caspar Christopher Ventris Max Bridley Sherratt Hermit Marcus Farnsworth Kilian London Philharmonic Choir All concerts start at 7pm unless otherwise indicated.

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WELCOME TO OUR BIRTHDAY SEASON, CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF BREAKING THE RULES. Three decades ago a group of musicians decided to do a string (no pun intended) of things they were told weren’t possible. They founded their own orchestra, financed privately. They decided not to have an artistic director, and instead to make musical decisions themselves. They would be run democratically. They would use period instruments but also invite in conductors from the ‘modern’ world. They were told that all of these things were crazy, foolish, impossible.

But this year, the musicians of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment celebrate 30 years of concertgiving, during which they have constantly challenged convention and pushed musical boundaries.

If you’re an OAE (our acronym from now on, it gives us RSI typing it out each time) fan already you’ll probably want to skip on to see what we’re playing. But if you’re new to us you might wonder why you would choose us over other orchestras that quite possibly have more impressive anniversaries.

oae.co.uk orchestraoftheageofenlightenment theoae — OAE at St John’s Smith Square This season and next, with the Queen Elizabeth Hall closed for a major refurbishment, our smaller concerts move to St John’s Smith Square. Tickets for all events will continue to be available through Southbank Centre. Turn to page 17 for more info or visit oae.co.uk/sjss — Free programmes available at every concert, or download in advance at oae.co.uk/programmes

So we think it comes down to three things: Originality: we play on original instruments (or copies of them) and in styles appropriate for the period of the music. So you get to hear what the composer actually intended (or as close as we can make it) rather than a modern version of it.

Freshness: Unlike many, we’re not a full-time orchestra.

So each time we play a piece of music we approach it with a real freshness, excitement and enthusiasm. We like to think that this comes across.

Zest. This is the ‘X’ factor. We love what we do. That’s why we set up the OAE in the first place. How often do you see an orchestra smile on stage? We do. We’re passionate about our music and want you to be too.

So, there you have it. Originality, Freshness and Zest.

The last two make us sound a bit like a gin and tonic – but maybe that’s no bad thing.

See you at one of our Birthday concerts soon!

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CONCERT 1

BOSTRIDGE SINGS HANDEL Wednesday 14 October 2015 St John’s Smith Square, 7pm

IAN BOSTRIDGE

Star tenor Ian Bostridge joins us to kick-start the 30th Birthday celebrations with a Baroque programme featuring well-loved arias by Handel, together with one of his most lavish motets, Silete Venti which is almost operatic in scale and ambition.

OAE Extras at 5.45pm, auditorium, free admission An introduction to the concerts in our 30th Birthday Season, with curators Cecelia Bruggemeyer (double bass) and Andrew Watts (bassoon)

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SCHIFF’S SCHUMANN Tuesday 10 November 2015 Royal Festival Hall, 7pm

SIR ANDRÁS SCHIFF

Telemann Selection from Overture in F for two horns, two oboes, bassoon and strings Telemann Ich weiss, dass mein Erlöser lebt from Cantata TWV 1:877 Telemann So stehet ein Berg Gottes from Der Tod Jesu Handel Concerto Grosso in D minor Op. 3 No. 5 Handel Scherza infida from Ariodante Handel Love sounds th’alarm from Acis and Galatea Handel Silete venti Handel Selection from Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F — Steven Devine director Ian Bostridge tenor Concert finishes at approximately 9.15pm, including interval.

Mendelssohn Overture, The Hebrides Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Scottish Schumann Piano Concerto in A minor — Sir András Schiff conductor/piano

Two of Mendelssohn’s best-loved pieces feature in this concert, both inspired by his travels around Scotland. In the second half Sir András Schiff takes to the keyboard for Schumann’s expressive piano concerto.

Concert finishes at approximately 8.45pm, including interval.

OAE Extras at 5.45pm, auditorium, free admission Stephen Carpenter, former OAE Chief Executive and now of mendelssohninscotland.com talks about the composer’s travels in Scotland and the composition of the Scottish Symphony.

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Concert supported by: Mark and Rosamund Williams

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CONCERT 3

BACH’S DOUBLE, BACH’S SINGLE Tuesday 24 November 2015 St John’s Smith Square, 7pm

RACHEL PODGER

Bach Violin Concerto in E Vivaldi Concerto in G minor for two violins and cello, Op. 3 No. 2 Pisendel Violin Concerto in G minor Bach Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D minor Vivaldi Violin Concerto in E minor from La Stavaganza, Op. 4 No. 2 Telemann Concerto for four violins in G Bach Concerto in D minor for two violins — Rachel Podger director/violin Kati Debretzeni, Margaret Faultless, Matthew Truscott violins

Violinist Rachel Podger joins us for Bach’s Double Violin Concerto in a programme that also includes his upbeat Concerto in E. These favourites are complemented by the dramatic and elegant Concerto in G minor from the now little-known Pisendel, plus a chance to hear all three of the OAE’s leaders play together in Telemann’s Concerto. Concert finishes at approximately OAE Extras at 5.45pm, auditorium, free admission Bach and the violin OAE leaders past and present discuss Bach’s music for the violin, as well as life as an OAE leader.

CONCERT 4

MARIN, MUSIC AND MADNESS

Saturday 6 February 2016 Royal Festival Hall, 7pm

MARIN ALSOP

Genius and madness are common bedfellows, and this concert focusses on the music of Robert Schumann – a composer who ended his days in an asylum. The electrifying violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja joins us for his violin concerto, with its moving, intense and lyrical central movement. The evening ends with the joyous Rhenish symphony.

OAE Extras at 5.45pm, auditorium, free admission Schumann: An altered mind Schumann ended his days in an asylum, unable to even recognise his wife. We examine his mental illness, final days and the impact it may have had on his music.

9pm, including interval.

Concert supported by: Rosalyn and Philip Wilkinson

Brahms Variations on a Theme by Haydn Schumann Violin Concerto Schumann Symphony No. 3 in E flat, Rhenish — Marin Alsop conductor Patricia Kopatchinskaja violin Part of Southbank Centre’s Altered Minds weekend.

Concert finishes at approximately 8.45pm, including interval.

Concert supported by: Nigel Jones and Françoise Valat-Jones Selina and David Marks

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CONCERT 5

COMPULSIVE LYRES AND FOWL PLAY Sunday 14 February 2016 Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm

SIR ROGER NORRINGTON

One of the key figures of the OAE’s history, Sir Roger Norrington, joins our Birthday celebrations.

Mozart’s delightful concerto is juxtaposed with Haydn’s ‘fowl’ Symphony No. 83, complete with ‘clucking’ first movement. The evening ends with a ‘crass monster’ of a symphony, as described by a critic of the time.

OAE Extras at 6.15pm, location tbc, free admission Has period performance done its job? With the OAE marking its 30th Birthday this year we host a panel debate looking at what the period performance movement has achieved and ask – is its job now done?

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BACH, SECULAR AND SACRED Thursday 10 March 2016 St John’s Smith Square, 7pm

MARY BEVAN

Period performance expert John Butt joins us for an all Bach programme. One of his well-loved Brandenburg concertos here rubs shoulders with two of the glorious Lutheran Masses, all in the perfect Baroque setting of St John’s Smith Square.

OAE Extras at 5.45pm, free admission Note: held at Europe House, Smith Square (located across the street from St John’s Smith Square) An introduction to tonight's performance.

Haydn Symphony No. 83 in G minor, La poule Mozart Concerto for Flute and Harp Chevlier de Saint-Georges Overture, L’Amant anonime Beethoven Symphony No. 2 in D — Sir Roger Norrington conductor Lisa Beznosiuk flute Frances Kelly harp Concert finishes at approximately 9.30pm, including interval.

Please note later than usual start time.

Concert supported by: Julian and Annette Armstrong Bruce Harris

Related Insight event, see page 15.

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Bach Sinfonia from Cantata No. 42 Bach Mass in G minor BWV 235 (Lutheran Mass No. 3) Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F BWV 1047 Bach Mass in G BWV 236 (Lutheran Mass No. 4) — John Butt director Mary Bevan soprano Meg Bragle mezzo-soprano Thomas Hobbs tenor Ashley Riches baritone David Blackadder trumpet Rachel Beckett recorder Concert finishes at approximately 9pm, including interval.

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CONCERT 7

RESURRECTION Tuesday 12 April 2016 Royal Festival Hall, 7pm

VLADIMIR JUROWSKI

A landmark moment in our 30th Birthday year.

Calling for a vast orchestra, including ten horns, plus vocal soloists and choir, Mahler’s second symphony is one of the most thrilling, moving, even shocking pieces in the classical repertoire. An extremely rare chance to hear it on the instruments for which it was written.

OAE Extras at 5.45pm, auditorium, free admission Why Mahler? A discussion with members of the OAE looking at what period performance can bring to the music of Mahler.

Concert finishes at approximately 8.30pm, with no interval.

Concert supported by: Robert and Laura Cory An anonymous donor Related Insight event, see page 15.

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Brahms Tragic Overture Rott Scherzo from Symphony No. 1 in E Bruckner Symphony No. 6 — Sir Simon Rattle conductor

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RATTLE’S BRUCKNER Friday 22 April 2016 Royal Festival Hall, 7pm

Mahler Symphony No. 2, Resurrection — Vladimir Jurowski conductor Adriana Kučerová soprano Sarah Connolly mezzo-soprano Philharmonia Chorus

SIR SIMON RATTLE

Our Principal Artist Sir Simon Rattle returns to conduct another OAE rarity – Bruckner. His sixth symphony is one of his lighter works, but still one of great depth and majesty. It is accompanied by the Mahler-esque Scherzo from Hans Rott’s Symphony in E. OAE Extras at 5.45pm, auditorium, free admission 1880 With all three pieces in tonight’s concert written in the year 1880 we examine the social and political context of them.

Concert finishes at approximately 9pm, including interval.

Concert supported by: Sir Martin and Lady Smith

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CONCERT 9

WINDS OF CHANGE Saturday 7 May 2016 St John’s Smith Square, 7pm

PETER WHELAN

OAE Leader Matthew Truscott directs a programme including Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto – almost always close to the top in those ‘100 most loved classical pieces’ votes. Also featured is a brand new piece for bassoon and orchestra from the Bang on a Can Ensemble’s Michael Gordon.

OAE Extras at 5.45pm, auditorium, free admission An introduction to Michael Gordon's new piece for bassoon and orchestra.

Mozart Symphony No. 33 in B flat Michael Gordon New Work for bassoon and orchestra (world premiere) Mozart Symphony No. 1 in E flat Mozart Clarinet Concerto in A — Matthew Truscott director/violin Peter Whelan bassoon Antony Pay clarinet Concert finishes at approximately 9pm, including interval.

Concert supported by: The Mark Williams Foundation

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Weber Der Freischütz (semi-dramatised performance) — Sir Mark Elder conductor David Pountney text and translation

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30TH BIRTHDAY GALA CONCERT: DER FREISCHÜTZ Tuesday 7 June 2016, 7pm Royal Festival Hall

SIR MARK ELDER

Our birthday celebrations reach a climax with this performance of Weber’s opera Der Freischütz (The Marksman) – a fusion of folklore, rusticism and magic. Principal Artist Sir Mark Elder leads tonight’s performance of this opera which follows the story of huntsman Max who makes a pact with the forces of darkness…

OAE Extras at 5.45pm, auditorium, free admission A look at German romanticism and how the dialogue was developed from the original text for tonight’s performance.

Cast includes: Wyn Pencarreg Cuno Rachel Willis-Sørenson Agathe Sarah Tynan Annchen Simon Bailey Caspar Christopher Ventris Max Bridley Sherratt Hermit Marcus Farnsworth Kilian London Philharmonic Choir Special Celebration packages available.

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The Works is our series giving you the low-down on selected classical masterpieces in a friendly, relaxed and informative style. In the 70 minute concert we’ll give the classical equivalent of a museum audio-tour, with our presenter and Orchestra taking you through the selected pieces of music step-by-step, as well as giving you a complete performance of them.

Plus – there’s jazz from 6pm and a chance to meet musicians afterwards.

For more info, videos and more visit oae.co.uk/theworks “Brilliant :) Can't wait for the next concert!”

Audience member Monday 30 November 2015, 7pm St John's Smith Square To include: Bach Concerto for two violins in D minor Rachel Podger director/violin Presenter tbc Tuesday 3 May 2016, 7pm St John's Smith Square To include: Mozart Clarinet Concerto Presenter tbc 14

Tickets £25 front stalls £15 rear stalls £2.50 children (we particularly recommend The Works for children aged 11+)

OAE EXTRAS Through our OAE Extras programme you can learn more about the music, instruments, composers and what we believe makes our performances unique.

At every concert there’s a FREE pre-concert talk or performance. In addition selected concerts also feature an informal Aftershow event, featuring a relaxed discussion and Q+A with artists out in the bar after the concert.

OAE Extras events offer a great opportunity to find out more about the music and Orchestra. Many of them don’t require any musical knowledge in order to enjoy them, so if you’re new to classical music then look out for this symbol: This year we’re we also have two Insight Morning events allowing you to get a deeper insight into the music, and both focusing on strands of programming the OAE will be focusing on in this and forthcoming seasons.

INSIGHT MORNING: PARIS IN THE CLASSICAL ERA 5 March 2016, Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall, 10am-1pm Following on from our 14 February concert, this is a chance to delve deeper into the world of Paris in the classical era – both music and its social and historical context. Music from this era will be a key feature of OAE seasons to come.

INSIGHT MORNING: MAHLER & BRUCKNER 30 April 2015, Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall, 10am-1pm April sees two unusual OAE performances, with Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 and Bruckner’s Symphony No. 6. This session will explore the music and its context but also what period practice can bring to performances of this music.

TICKETS £12 per session £6 concessions £4 students

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OAE TOTS 2016 OAE TOTS EVENTS BAROQUE TOTS Saturday 27 February 2016 10.30 and 12 noon

CLASSICAL TOTS Sunday May 1 2016 10.30 and 12 noon With our usual venue, the Purcell Room, closed for a major refurbishment, our lively and fun OAE TOTS events move to an exciting new venue – the Royal Festival Hall stage. Orchestra and audience will be seated on stage making for an intimate and engaging event.

Recommended for those aged 2-5 and their friends and families. Children aged less than 2 are welcome and do not need a ticket, providing they can sit on your lap! Events last 45 minutes.

Further events will be announced during the year – keep an eye on oae.co.uk for full details.

TICKETS £9 Adults, £1 Tots

You can choose to sit in unreserved places on the stage itself (no seating) or in the Choir Benches behind.

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THE NIGHT SHIFT

FEATURED IN THIS BROCHURE

Our rule-breaking late-night series continues and this year celebrates its 10th birthday, marking the occasion by going monthly. Our main event hour-long concerts are presented from the stage and feature live music and DJs in the bar before and after. Running alongside these are intimate pub and club gigs across London. Please check our website for the latest information, with events usually announced at least one month ahead. oae.co.uk/thenightshift

Front Phillip Bainbridge, Trumpet

Page 2 Chi-chi Nwanoku MBE, Principal Double Bass Page 4 Martin Lawrence, Horn

Page 7 Lisa Beznosiuk, Principal Flute

Page 8 Adrian Bending, Principal Timpani

Page 11 Steven Devine, Co-Principal Keyboard

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As well as this we’re always on the hunt for Attitude representatives to promote the scheme and the Orchestra across London universities.

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Rear Luise Buchberger, Co-Principal Cello

ENJOY US AT HOME The OAE online shop carries a wide range of OAE recordings and merchandise so you can enjoy our music whenever you like. New for this season are our Birthday tote bags – so you can even be reminded of us while you do your shopping. Visit oae.co.uk/shop

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BY TELEPHONE: 0844 847 9922 (7 days a week 9am – 8pm) £2.75 transaction fee applies for phone, fax and postal bookings, £1.75 for online bookings.

IN PERSON: at Southbank Centre (no transaction fee) CHILDREN FOR £2.50!

Book tickets for Children under 18 for just £2.50, anywhere in the hall. We particularly recommend The Works concerts (page 14) for those aged 11 and up.

GROUP BOOKINGS: We offer a generous 20% discount for groups of 10 or more with flexible reservation and payment options, plus your group gets a mention in the programme!

For further information or to make a group booking, please call the OAE on 020 7239 9374 or e-mail info@oae.co.uk. Group bookings are subject to availability.

CONCESSIONS: 50% off (limited availability – jobseekers allowance, income support, 16 & unders, appropriate cards will be checked on admission and discounts cannot be combined). Full time students should join our special Attitude scheme to get £4 tickets – visit oae.co.uk/attitude

ACCESS: To be eligible for discounted tickets patrons with a disability should join Southbank Centre’s free Access List. For a form or further information please call 0871 663 2587, email: accesslist@southbankcentre.co.uk, or visit: southbankcentre.co.uk/access DAY SEATS: A number of seats will go on sale at 12 noon on the day of a concert, giving you the opportunity to purchase tickets for a performance even if it has otherwise sold out. Royal Festival Hall concerts, 40 seats at £10; St John’s Smith Square: 10 seats at £10. These seats are sold on a first come first served basis and are available online, by phone or in person.

MULTI SAVE OFFERS: Book 2-7 events and save 15% Book 8-9 events and save 20% Book 10+ events and save 25%, plus receive an invitation to a special wine reception.

Multi-Save offers not available on OAE Tots.

PREMIUM SEATS: Premium Seats priced at £60 (14 Oct, 10 Nov, 6 Feb, 14 Feb) or £75 (12 April, 22 April, 7 June) are available for concerts in the Royal Festival Hall (and St John’s, 14 Oct). These are the very best seats in the hall, with excellent views and acoustics.

Please note that series discounts do not apply.

PREMIUM BOX SEATS: Make your night really special by booking Premium Box Seats. Priced at £60 or £75 and only available at Royal Festival Hall concerts, these seats offer you the exclusivity of a box, plus the ticket price includes an interval wine reception. Boxes seat 4 and seats are sold individually. Details of the reception will be left on your seat on the night.

EATING AND DRINKING: A wide range of eating, drinking and shopping options are available at Southbank Centre and around St John’s Smith Square.

DIRECTIONS: Note that due to refurbishment of Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall this year selected concerts take place at St John’s Smith Square.

Royal Festival Hall is part of Southbank Centre, on the South bank of the River Thames.

Waterloo and Embankment Waterloo, Waterloo East and Charing Cross. ar Parking. Southbank Centre Car Parks – C Belvedere Road and Hayward Gallery are both open 7am-1am.

St John’s Smith Square Westminster, Victoria

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TICKET PRICING & SEATING PLANS ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL Balcony

Rear Stalls Front Stalls

£60/£75 £39 £24 £10

Boxes

Side Stalls Stage Area Choir Stalls

ST JOHN'S SMITH SQUARE

Gallery

Rear Stalls Front Stalls

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£50 / £60 £39 £24 £10

Please note that £10 seats are unreserved and may have a semi-restricted view.

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CORPORATE BENEFACTORS Apax Partners E.S.J.G. Limited Lubbock Fine Chartered Accountants Parabola Land CORPORATE PATRONS Lindt Macfarlanes Swan Turton The Lant Street Wine Company SEASON PATRONS Robert & Laura Cory Adrian Frost Bruce Harris Sir Thomas Hughes-Hallett KBE Nigel Jones & Françoise Valat Jones Selina & David Marks Sir Martin & Lady Smith Mark & Rosamund Williams PROJECT PATRONS Julian & Annette Armstrong Julian & Camilla Mash Philip & Rosalyn Wilkinson ARIA PATRONS Denys & Victoria Firth John & Martha Graham Gary & Nina Moss CHAIR PATRONS Mrs Nicola Armitage Education Director Hugh & Michelle Arthur Violin Victoria & Edward Bonham Carter Principal Trumpet Anthony & Celia Edwards Principal Oboe Sir Vernon & Lady Ellis Co-Principal Viola Peter & Leanda Englander Principal Clarinet Franz & Regina Etz Principal Double Bass James Flynn QC Co-Principal Lute/Theorbo

Paul Forman Co-Principal Cello Sir Timothy & Lady Lloyd Co-Principal Keyboard The Mark Williams Foundation Co-Principal Bassoon Haakon & Imogen Overli Co-Principal Cello Professor Richard Portes CBE FBA Co-Principal Bassoon John & Rosemary Shannon Principal Horn Roger & Pam Stubbs Sub-Principal Clarinet ASSOCIATE PATRONS Michael Allen Marius & Anna Carboni Christopher & Lesley Cooke John & Jennifer Crompton Michael & Jacqueline Gee Professor David Graham QC JMS Advisory Limited Irina Knaster Stanley Lowy David Mildon in memory of Lesley Mildon Tim & Jenny Morrison Andrew Nurnberg Andrew & Cindy Peck Emily Stubbs & Stephen McCrum Shelley von Strunckel Eric Tomsett EDUCATION PATRONS John & Sue Edwards (Principal Education Patrons) Mrs Nicola Armitage Patricia & Stephen Crew Venetia Hoare Rory and Louise Landman Professor Richard Portes CBE FBA THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE OAE Wendy Brooks (chair) & Tim Medland Jane Attias Steve & Joyce Davis Jerome & Joan Karter Andrew Wilson

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