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ORCHESTRA OF THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT “Not all orchestras are the same.”

That’s been our calling card since a pioneering group of musicians started the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE) just over 30 years ago.

But what distinguishes one of our performances from one by any other orchestra? Think of it like drinking a lovingly-made craft beer over a massproduced lager, or a Highland single malt over a supermarket own-brand. There’s an element of craft in everything we do.

We play on instruments from the period the music was written. Each concert needs hours of research to

understand centuries of performance tradition, making old music new. In our hands, you get to hear as close as possible to what Bach or Beethoven envisaged when they were writing.

And because we don’t perform every day of the year, every performance is remarkable, and nothing is routine.

We’re fired up, excited, and love what we do. You’ll see that on stage.

In 2016/17, we play music by many of the composers we’ve become famous for performing, including Mozart, Haydn and Bach. So if you’re new to OAE, or if you’ve been coming for 30 years, we hope to see you at a concert soon!

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BERLIOZ CONCERTS IN BRIEF BACH: A FAMILY AFFAIR Sunday 30 October 2016, St John’s Smith Square

CPE Bach Sinfonia in C JS Bach Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 in D minor JCF Bach Sinfonia in D minor WF Bach Harpsichord Concerto in F minor CPE Bach Sinfonia in B minor Ottavio Dantone director/harpsichord

CHRISTMAS ORATORIO, PARTS 1–3 Friday 9 December 2016, Cadogan Hall

JS Bach Christmas Oratorio, Part 1 JS Bach Christmas Oratorio, Part 2 JS Bach Motet, Singet dem Herrn JS Bach Christmas Oratorio, Part 3 Masaaki Suzuki conductor Anna Dennis soprano Robin Blaze countertenor Jeremy Budd tenor Ashley Riches baritone Choir of the Age of Enlightenment

MÉHUL: THE FIRST ROMANTIC

FAUST AND THE MOZART CONCERTOS

Méhul Overture from Les Amazones Méhul Arias from the operas Mélidore et Phrosine, Uthal, Une Folie, Euphrosine et Coradin and Ariodant Méhul Symphony No. 5 (Unfinished)

Haydn Symphony No. 49, La passione Mozart Violin Concerto No. 1 CPE Bach Symphony in G Mozart Violin Concerto No. 5

Friday 10 February 2017, St John’s Smith Square

And music by Gluck, Beethoven, Mozart, Kreutzer and Salieri.

Jonathan Cohen conductor Michael Spyres tenor

SARAH CONNOLLY’S BERLIOZ Monday 20 February 2017, Royal Festival Hall

Berlioz Rêverie et Caprice Berlioz Les Nuits d’été Mendelssohn The tale of fair Melusina Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4 Italian Sarah Connolly mezzo-soprano Kati Debretzeni director

CHRISTMAS ORATORIO, PARTS 4–6

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JS Bach Sanctus from B minor Mass JS Bach Christmas Oratorio, Part 4 JS Bach Christmas Oratorio, Part 5 JS Bach Christmas Oratorio, Part 6

Haydn Overture La fedeltà premiata Haydn Cello Concerto in C Beethoven Symphony No. 7

Saturday 10 December 2016, Cadogan Hall

Masaaki Suzuki conductor Anna Dennis soprano Robin Blaze countertenor Jeremy Budd tenor Ashley Riches baritone Choir of the Age of Enlightenment

Monday 20 March 2017, Royal Festival Hall

Adam Fischer conductor Steven Isserlis cello

Tuesday 18 April 2017, Royal Festival Hall

Isabelle Faust violin Matthew Truscott director

THE BRANDENBURGS Tuesday 2 May 2017, St John’s Smith Square

JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 Lisa Beznosiuk flute David Blackadder trumpet Steven Devine harpsichord Roger Montgomery horn Katharina Spreckelsen oboe

BACH GOES TO PARIS Tuesday 4 July 2017, St John’s Smith Square

Campra Suite from Les Fêtes Vénitiennes JCF Fischer Suite in G minor from Le Journal du Printemps, Op. 1, No. 7 Bach Suite No. 4 in D Rameau Suite from Les Indes galantes Bach Suite No. 3 in D William Christie conductor

ALL CONCERTS START AT 7PM

OAE Extras: pre-concert talks before each concert at 5.45pm.

This brochure details all the concerts in OAE’s 2016/17 Southbank Centre season. The orchestra also performs in other locations, including Kings Place, Glyndebourne and at many venues around the country and internationally. See www.oae.co.uk for more details.

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BACH: A FAMILY AFFAIR

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Sunday 30 October 2016, St John’s Smith Square, 7pm A father and his three musical sons. Meet the incredible Bach family at this concert.

It’s a journey through time and wildly different musical styles. Hear, in the music of CPE Bach, the compelling story of a gifted child rebelling against the legacy of his famous father.

CPE Bach Sinfonia in C JS Bach Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 in D minor JCF Bach Sinfonia in D minor WF Bach Harpsichord Concerto in F minor CPE Bach Sinfonia in B minor — Ottavio Dantone director/harpsichord — Concert supported by: Mark and Rosamund Williams

SIBLING RIVALRIES CHRISTMAS ORATORIO This festive spectacular involves two big OAE firsts. It’s our first trip to gorgeous Cadogan Hall, and renowned Bach specialist Masaaki Suzuki’s debut with the Orchestra.

Performed over two nights, this monumental retelling of the Christmas story is Baroque music at its finest and most ambitious.

Masaaki Suzuki conductor Anna Dennis soprano Robin Blaze countertenor Jeremy Budd tenor Ashley Riches baritone Choir of the Age of Enlightenment — Concerts supported by: Rosalyn and Philip Wilkinson

PARTS 1–3

Friday 9 December 2016, Cadogan Hall, 7pm JS Bach Christmas Oratorio, Part 1 JS Bach Christmas Oratorio, Part 2 JS Bach Motet, Singet dem Herrn JS Bach Christmas Oratorio, Part 3

PARTS 4–6

Saturday 10 December 2016, Cadogan Hall, 7pm JS Bach Sanctus from B minor Mass JS Bach Christmas Oratorio, Part 4 JS Bach Christmas Oratorio, Part 5 JS Bach Christmas Oratorio, Part 6

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MÉHUL: THE FIRST ROMANTIC

Méhul Overture from Les Amazones Méhul Arias from the operas Mélidore et Phrosine, Uthal, Une Folie, Euphrosine et Coradin and Ariodant Méhul Symphony No. 5 (Unfinished)

Friday 10 February 2017, St John’s Smith Square, 7pm Gala in association with Palazzetto Bru-Zane.

Some say Étienne Méhul was as important as Beethoven in dragging music kicking and screaming into the Romantic age.

And music by Gluck, Beethoven, Mozart, Kreutzer and Salieri.

— Jonathan Cohen conductor Michael Spyres tenor — Concert supported by: Sir Martin Smith & Lady Smith OBE

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Enjoy a ‘best of Méhul’ at this special gala featuring the outstanding arias from his many operas. These are complemented by pieces from other greats of the day, including Gluck, Mozart and Beethoven himself.

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Monday 20 February 2017, Royal Festival Hall, 7pm Explore six stages of love with one of Britain’s favourite singers, mezzo-soprano and international opera star, Sarah Connolly.

Based on a series of poems, Berlioz’s dramatic song cycle Les Nuits d’été takes you on a journey from joyful youth to everlasting life.

Berlioz Rêverie et Caprice Berlioz Les Nuits d’été Mendelssohn The tale of fair Melusina Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4 Italian — Sarah Connolly mezzo-soprano Kati Debretzeni director — We are delighted to dedicate this concert to our Supporting, Bronze, Silver and Gold Friends and Patrons in recognition of all their support of the Orchestra’s work.

DRAMATIC LOVE STORIES

SARAH CONNOLLY’S BERLIOZ

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STEVEN ISSERLIS PERFORMS HAYDN

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Monday 20 March 2017, Royal Festival Hall, 7pm Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C is one of music’s enigmatic pieces, lost for two centuries before its rediscovery in the 1960s.

It demands great skills from the soloist, so who better to perform it than British cello legend Steven Isserlis? Then enjoy Beethoven’s Seventh, made famous all over again as the soundtrack to Colin Firth’s eve of war address in the film The King’s Speech.

Haydn Overture La fedeltà premiata Haydn Cello Concerto in C Beethoven Symphony No. 7 — Adam Fischer conductor Steven Isserlis cello — Concert supported by: Bob and Laura Cory

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R O T C U D N CO FAUST AND THE MOZART CONCERTOS Tuesday 18 April 2017, Royal Festival Hall, 7pm International star violinist Isabelle Faust wowed audiences in our ‘Look! No Conductor!’ concert in 2012.

She’s back for more with a double dose of Mozart at this concert. Also explore a Haydn symphony, La passione, with a lightness of touch and emotional depth that make for compelling listening.

Haydn Symphony No. 49, La passione Mozart Violin Concerto No. 1 CPE Bach Symphony in G Mozart Violin Concerto No. 5 — Isabelle Faust violin Matthew Truscott director — Concert supported by: Bruce Harris Selina and David Marks

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THE BRANDENBURGS Tuesday 2 May 2017, St John’s Smith Square, 7pm Each of the Brandenburg Concertos has its own personality, but all are technically impressive and emotionally powerful.

We’ve performed The Brandenburgs regularly throughout our history, but this concert is a rare opportunity to hear them revived in their entirety.

JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 — Lisa Beznosiuk flute David Blackadder trumpet Steven Devine harpsichord Roger Montgomery horn Katharina Spreckelsen oboe — Concert supported by: Julian and Annette Armstrong

BACH GOES TO PARIS Tuesday 4 July 2017, St John’s Smith Square, 7pm William Christie is the most recent addition to our roster of Emeritus Conductors, and this is your first chance to hear him conduct the Orchestra in his new role.

Here we imagine what might have happened if Bach – who never actually left Germany – had visited Paris to meet another great composer of his day, Rameau.

Campra Suite from Les Fêtes Vénitiennes JCF Fischer Suite in G minor from Le Journal du Printemps Bach Suite No. 4 in D Rameau Suite from Les Indes galantes Bach Suite No. 3 in D — William Christie conductor — Concert supported by: Nigel Jones and Françoise Valat Jones

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Note that due to refurbishment of the Queen Elizabeth Hall, selected concerts in our Southbank Centre residency take place at St John’s Smith Square and Cadogan Hall. Tickets for all concerts are still available through southbankcentre.co.uk.

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Our biggest UK concerts take place in the iconic Royal Festival Hall, at the heart of Southbank Centre on the south of the River Thames across from the Houses of Parliament. Opened in 1951 as part of the Festival of Britain, this Grade I listed Hall is one of the world’s leading performance venues.

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For more intimate concerts, we move to St John’s Smith Square in the heart of Westminster. Built in 1728, this landmark example of Baroque architecture provides an ideal acoustic for music of the same era.

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2016 sees our first ever performances in London’s newest large concert venue, Cadogan Hall. Given a state of the art regeneration to convert it from a church, it hosts Bach’s Christmas Oratorio over two nights in December.

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TICKETS

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Concessions: 50% off (jobseekers allowance, income support. Please take the appropriate card to check on admission and note discounts cannot be combined).

Group Savings: Save 20% for groups of more than 10, with flexible reservation and payment options.

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For a form or further information please call 020 7960 4200, email: accesslist@southbankcentre.co.uk, or visit:southbankcentre.co.uk/access Premium Seats: Premium Seats priced at £60 are available for every concert. These are the very best seats in the hall, with excellent views and acoustics.

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OAE TOTS The very youngest of music lovers are always captivated by OAE TOTS concerts, a magical introduction to the orchestra for children aged 2–5. Performances last 45 minutes.

This year’s TOTS concerts are two different programmes based on the theme Musical Journeys. Come and join us on our musical adventures.

Sunday 15 January, 2017 10.30am & 12pm

THE NIGHT SHIFT

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Our rule-breaking late-night series goes monthly in 2016, with intimate pub gigs rotating between three venues:

If you’re a student or under 35, we offer bargain tickets, the occasional free drink and access to special events. Sign up at the following links:

• The George, Shadwell • Old Queen’s Head, Islington • CLF Art Café, Peckham Check The Night Shift website for the latest listings.

Wednesday 31 May, 2017 10am & 11.30am

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SUPPORTERS Support Us

The generosity of our supporters is vital to the ongoing success of our projects. We are very grateful to our sponsors and Patrons and hope you will consider joining them. Our supporters enjoy close involvement in the life of the Orchestra with opportunities to meet players, attend rehearsal and even accompany us on tour.

For more information on supporting us please contact Emily Stubbs, Development Director emily.stubbs@oae.co.uk 020 7239 9381.

ANN & PETER LAW OAE EXPERIENCE SCHEME Ann & Peter Law

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CORPORATE PARTNERS

Apax Partners E.S.J.G. Limited Lindt Lubbock Fine Chartered Accountants Macfarlanes Parabola Land Stephen Levinson at Keystone Law Swan Turton The Lant Street Wine Company

SEASON PATRONS

Bob & Laura Cory Adrian Frost Bruce Harris Nigel Jones & Françoise Valat Jones Selina & David Marks Sir Martin Smith & Lady Smith OBE Mark & Rosamund Williams

PROJECT PATRONS

Julian & Annette Armstrong Philip & Rosalyn Wilkinson

ARIA PATRONS

Denys & Vicki Firth John & Martha Graham JMS Advisory Limited Gary & Nina Moss Andrew Nurnberg Rupert Sebag-Montefiore Caroline Steane Eric Tomsett

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 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 Sandy Mitchell The Mark Williams Foundation Co-Principal Bassoon Haakon & Imogen Overli Co-Principal Cello Jonathan Parker Charitable Trust Co-Principal Cello Professor Richard Portes CBE FBA Co-Principal Bassoon Olivia Roberts Violin John & Rosemary Shannon Principal Horn Roger & Pam Stubbs Sub-Principal Clarinet Crispin Woodhead & Christine Rice Principal Timpani

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

OAE Thirty Circle

The OAE is particularly grateful to the following members of the Thirty Circle who have so generously contributed to the re-financing of the Orchestra through the OAE Trust.

THIRTY CIRCLE PATRONS

Bob & Laura Cory Sir Martin Smith & Lady Smith OBE

THIRTY CIRCLE MEMBERS

Victoria & Edward Bonham Carter Nigel Jones & Françoise Valat Jones Selina & David Marks Julian & Camilla Mash Mark & Rosamund Williams

ASSOCIATE PATRONS

Michael Allen Felix Appelbe & Lisa Bolgar Smith Josh Bell & Adam Pile Mrs A Boettcher Marius & Anna Carboni Christopher & Lesley Cooke John & Jennifer Crompton David Emmerson Stanley Lowy Michael & Harriet Maunsell David Mildon in memory of Lesley Mildon Tim & Jenny Morrison North Street Trust Andrew & Cindy Peck Michael & Giustina Ryan Ivor Samuels & Gerry Wakelin Emily Stubbs & Stephen McCrum Shelley von Strunckel Rev.d John Wates, OBE & Carol Wates Tim Wise

TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONS

Angus Allnatt Charitable Foundation Apax Foundation Arts Council England Catalyst Fund Arts Council England Small Capital Grants Arts Council England Strategic Touring Fund Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust Brian Mitchell Charitable Settlement The Charles Peel Charitable Trust Comninos Charitable Trust The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust Dunard Fund Esmée Fairbairn Foundation

Fenton Arts Trust Foyle Foundation The Golden Bottle Trust Goldsmiths’ Company Charity The Helen Hamlyn Trust The Hinrichsen Foundation Idlewild Trust Jack Lane Charitable Trust JMCMRJ Sorrell Foundation John Lyon’s Charity Ling Trust The Liz and Terry Bramall Foundation Lord and Lady Lurgan Trust The Mark Williams Foundation Marsh Christian Trust National Foundation for Youth Music The Nugee Foundation Orchestras Live Patrick Rowland Foundation Radcliffe Trust The Rayne Foundation The RK Charitable Trust The Thistle Trust Valentine Charitable Trust We are also very grateful to our anonymous supporters and OAE Friends for their ongoing generosity and enthusiasm.

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