Autumn 2017 Wigmore Hall Learning Brochure

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Connecting people through music Wigmore Hall Learning gives people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities opportunities to take part in creative music making. We lead a wide range of innovative projects and events, both in the community and at Wigmore Hall, for young children, families, schools, young people and adults.

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to take part in music making, and the spirit of chamber music lies at the heart of all that we do: making music together as an ensemble, with every voice heard and equally valued.

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Early Years We present relaxed concerts for parents or carers and their babies under 1, and interactive workshops for children under 5 pages 4-5

Families We lead concerts, musical activity days and creative workshops for families with children aged 4 and over pages 6-7

Schools Alongside our extensive programme in schools, we also offer one-off workshops, concerts and training at Wigmore Hall pages 8-9

Young People We lead projects for, by and with young people, as well as a free ticket scheme and events at Wigmore Hall pages 10-11

Community Our programme takes place across the community, from hospitals to residential care homes, and also features events for young people and adults at Wigmore Hall pages 12-13

Behind the Music We offer a range of study events giving audiences the chance to go behind the music through talks, masterclasses, study groups and singing workshops pages 15-17

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Early Years Relaxed concerts for parents or carers and their babies under 1, and interactive workshops for children under 5 with their parents or carers

For Crying Out Loud!

Hear outstanding performances by musicians from the Royal Academy of Music, in these concerts presented especially for parents or carers with their babies under 1 to enjoy together in a relaxed and accommodating environment.

Friday 22 September: Bukolika Piano Trio 11.00am – 11.45am 12.30pm – 1.15pm Wednesday 8 November: The Abingdon Quintet 11.00am – 11.45am 12.30pm – 1.15pm Adults £8.50 (babies come free!)

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In partnership with the Royal Academy of Music

‘Thank you so much for a brilliant morning... our babies were transfixed. Excellent musicians and wonderful music in a stunning setting! I’ll definitely come again.’ Catia, parent

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Chamber Tots Interactive music-making sessions for children aged 1 to 5 and their parents or carers, with songs, percussion and the chance to meet some exciting instruments up close, presented by our experienced Chamber Tots music leaders alongside emerging chamber ensembles.

Into the Jungle Thursday 21 September 10.15am (1 – 2 years) & 11.45am (3 – 5 years) Thursday 26 October 10.15am (1 – 2 years) & 11.45am (3 – 5 years)

On the Train Wednesday 11 October 12.30pm (1 – 2 years) & 2.00pm (3 – 5 years)

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Wednesday 6 December 10.15am (1 – 2 years) & 11.45am (3 – 5 years)

Fireworks Thursday 2 November 10.15am (1 – 2 years) & 11.45am (3 – 5 years) Saturday 4 November 10.15am (1 – 2 years) & 11.45am (3 – 5 years) Children £6 Adults £4 All workshops are 1 hour in duration Maximum 3 child, 2 adult tickets per booking for each event

First Time Booker Offer

Not booked for Chamber Tots before?

Buy your tickets at half price, either by phone or in person

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Families Interactive concerts, music-making days and workshops for families with children aged 4 and over

Saturday 16 September 10.00am – 3.00pm

Open House Day For all ages Join us for an opportunity to look behind the scenes at Wigmore Hall, with free performances and workshops taking place throughout the day. Bring the family and join Detective Inspector Lucy Drever for a musical mystery trail around the building, as well as free music-making workshops at 11.00am, 12.15pm and 1.30pm. Please sign up for the workshops on the day.

Free (no ticket required)

Saturday 30 September 11.00am – 12 noon

Family Concert: The Chimpanzees of Happytown For ages 4 plus Based on the book by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees, The Chimpanzees of Happytown is Music in the Round’s latest concert for young children. With original music by their Children’s Composer in Residence Paul Rissmann, performed by Ensemble 360 and narrator Polly Ives, this captivating concert includes projected images from the book and irresistibly catchy songs.

Children £10 Adults £12

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Friday 27 October 10.30am – 3.30pm

Family Day: Soundscapes and Landscapes For ages 5 plus We invite families with children aged 5 and over to join artists and musicians to collect musical and visual ingredients from the galleries of The Wallace Collection, before mixing them together at Wigmore Hall to create their own original work of musical art!

Children £12 Adults £16 In partnership with The Wallace Collection

Saturday 18 November 11.00am – 12 noon

Family Concert: World of Jazz For ages 5 plus A dynamic showcase of jazz music, this interactive concert introduces families to new sounds from across the genre.

Performed by internationally renowned singer Ranjana Ghatak, alongside bass player Liran Donin from Mercury Prize-nominated band Led Bib, this vibrant performance brings together a wide variety of contemporary jazz especially for families.

Children £10 Adults £12 In partnership with the EFG London Jazz Festival

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‘What an excellent day, it was a perfect mix of art and music. We loved performing on the stage at Wigmore Hall.’

James, parent

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Schools Schools concerts and one-off workshops at Wigmore Hall to complement our extensive programme taking place in schools across London

Friday 29 September 11.00am – 12 noon

Reception & Key Stage 1 Schools Concert: The Chimpanzees of Happytown Based on the book by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees, The Chimpanzees of Happytown is Music in the Round’s latest concert for young children. With original music by their Children’s Composer in Residence Paul Rissmann, performed by Ensemble 360 and narrator Polly Ives, this captivating concert includes projected images from the book and irresistibly catchy songs.

Children £4 Adults Free (ticket required) Book through the Wigmore Hall Learning department on 020 7258 8240

Thursday 16 November 11.00am – 12 noon

Key Stage 3 Schools Concert: Jazz Around the World

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‘I don’t recall an educational trip that has been more enriching, empowering and stimulating for the children.’ Phoebe, music teacher

We join forces with the EFG London Jazz Festival for this interactive schools concert exploring jazz from around the world. Internationally renowned singer Ranjana Ghatak has a classical Indian vocal music background and has evolved a style of her own that reflects contemporary Britain. She performs with bass player Liran Donin from Mercury Prize-nominated band Led Bib, in a concert that combines engaging performance with interactive activities designed to support and extend the Key Stage 3 curriculum.

Children £4 Adults Free (ticket required) In partnership with EFG London Jazz Festival

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In the Community: Schools Our Schools Programme engages children, young people and teachers across London and further afield, working with our Partner Music Education Hubs to engage groups who otherwise would not have the opportunity to take part in creative music making.

Now in its third year, our Partner Schools Programme is a new approach to working with schools; in collaboration with our Partner Music Education Hubs we are working alongside four primary schools keen to develop their cultural offer, empowering them to co-create a programme of opportunities over three years which meets their needs and supports them to place music at the heart of their school ethos. © ga

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‘I’m really shy – I didn’t think I’d be able to do it, but when I got my hands on the baton, it was really, really fun’ Caleb, participant

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Young People Long-term projects for, by and with young people, as well as a free ticket scheme and events at Wigmore Hall

Chamber Zone Free concert tickets for young people and school groups Wigmore Hall and CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust have been offering free tickets to young people since 1999. This year we are delighted to offer over 2,000 free tickets to young people aged 8 – 25 and school groups, as well as free pre-concert workshops for schools.

Visit www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/chamberzone for full details.

Supported by the CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust

‘It’s a great creative outlet to put my ideas down, and for them to be heard and appreciated is really good.’ n Ealovega

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Yasmin, Member of Wigmore Hall Young Producers

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Autumn Chamber Zone Concerts Monday 11 September 7.30pm

Cuarteto Casals

Friday 15 September 7.30pm

Daniel Müller-Schott & Simon Trpčeski

Saturday 16 September 7.30pm

Christiane Karg & Gerold Huber

Tuesday 19 September 7.30pm

Vox Luminis

Monday 25 September 1.00pm

Amatis Piano Trio

Friday 29 September 7.30pm

Sarah Connolly & Malcolm Martineau

Sunday 1 October 7.30pm

Leila Josefowicz & John Novacek

Saturday 7 October 7.30pm

Isabelle Faust & Alexander Melnikov

Tuesday 10 October 7.30pm

Pavel Haas Quartet & Pavel Nikl

Saturday 14 October 3.00pm

Jennifer Pike, Guy Johnston & Petr Limonov

Sunday 22 October 7.30pm

Phantasm

Thursday 26 October 7.30pm

Benjamin Appl & Graham Johnson

Wednesday 1 November 7.30pm

Augustin Dumay & Louis Lortie

Thursday 2 November 7.30pm

James Gilchrist & Anna Tilbrook

Wednesday 8 November 7.30pm

Doric Quartet

Monday 13 November 1.00pm

Gabriela Montero

Thursday 23 November 7.30pm

Hagen Quartet

Monday 27 November 1.00pm

Andrei Ionita & Itamar Golan

Tuesday 5 December 7.30pm

Christian Tetzlaff & Lars Vogt

Wednesday 13 December 7.30pm

Trio Mediæval & Nils Økland

Friday 15 December 7.30pm

Anthony Marwood, Isabelle van Keulen, Lawrence Power, Richard Lester & Heath Quartet

Friday 29 December 7.30pm

Concerto Italiano

Under 35s Scheme

No longer under 25? We now offer £5 tickets to under 35 year-olds. To view concerts in the scheme and for more information, visit www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/u35

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Community Events at the Hall for young people and adults, as well as across the community, from hospitals to residential care homes

Sunday 1 October 12 noon – 4.30pm

Silver Sunday at The Wallace Collection For people living with dementia and their friends, family and carers As part of Silver Sunday, we invite people living with dementia and their family, friends and carers to join us in the beautiful space of The Wallace Collection. Meet at The Wallace Collection at 12 noon for tea and sandwiches before exploring the gallery, then turn pictures into music with Julian West and students from the Royal Academy of Music.

Free (booking required) Book through the Wigmore Hall Learning department on 020 7258 8246 or learning@wigmore-hall.org.uk.

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In partnership with The Wallace Collection, Westminster Arts and the Royal Academy of Music

‘When you hear a piece of music that takes you back to your childhood, a magical moment will happen.’

Alastair, Music for the Moment attendee

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Tuesday 17 October 10.30am – 1.30pm

Saturday 2 December 3.00pm – 4.00pm

Come and Sing

Relaxed Concert: Zoë Martlew

For people living with dementia and their friends, family and carers

For all ages

If you are, or someone you know is, living with dementia, join Isabelle Adams for a session of group singing, exploring a mixture of music old and new, followed by tea and coffee.

Join dynamic cellist and composer Zoë Martlew for a diverse programme of music written for cello.

Our relaxed concerts are open to everyone and are specifically designed to welcome people who will benefit from a more relaxed performance environment, including people with Autism Spectrum Disorders, sensory and communication disorders, and learning disabilities.

No previous experience needed, just an enthusiasm to sing!

Free (booking required) Book through the Wigmore Hall Learning department on 020 7258 8246 or learning@wigmore-hall.org.uk.

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In partnership with Westminster Arts

There is a relaxed attitude to noise and movement, and house lights will remain up. Audience members are able to move in and out of the auditorium as they need to, and there is a designated quiet area.

Friday 24 November 3.00pm – 4.00pm

Music for the Moment For people living with dementia and their friends, family and carers If you are, or someone you know is, living with dementia, please join us for this informal afternoon concert with musicians from the Royal Academy of Music. You are warmly invited to join us for tea and coffee from 2.30pm.

Free (ticket required) In partnership with the Royal Academy of Music and Westminster Arts

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In the Community: Music for Life

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We believe that dementia should not stop people from doing the things they love, or from trying new things. With the right support people can live well with dementia, and we are committed to this goal: helping to build a dementia friendly society and enabling people living with dementia to access high quality, life enriching musical experiences.

Music for Life is a pioneering programme that brings together musicians, care staff and people living with dementia through music making.

Activity takes place in residential homes, extra care settings and day centres, engaging people who can be isolated and disempowered as a result of dementia.

Over the course of eight weeks, specially trained musicians use improvisation to create music with people living with dementia and their care staff, and participants are given the space to express themselves and make their own musical choices. Music for Life aims to enhance the quality of life of its participants as well as the quality of their care.

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‘Music is my medicine’ Margaret, Music for Life choir member

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Behind the Music Wigmore Hall/Kohn Foundation International Song Competition A series of study events to help you delve a little deeper into the world of song Saturday 2 September 10.00am – 3.30pm

Monday 4 September 5.00pm – 6.00pm

Wednesday 6 September 3.00pm – 7.30pm

Come and Sing: French Song

Inside the Rehearsal Room

Dame Felicity Lott Masterclass

As part of our International Song Competition celebrations, Penny Desbruslais leads a workshop day for adults exploring French Song.

Get to know the music from the inside, develop your singing skills and finish the day with a performance on the Wigmore Hall stage.

Ailish Tynan soprano, James Baillieu piano, Nigel Simeone presenter

Dame Felicity Lott passes on some of the wisdom she has acquired throughout her career, and uses her vast experience as an internationally acclaimed soprano to provide encouragement and inspiration to eight semifinalists from the competition.

£27 Concessions £20

Soprano Ailish Tynan and pianist James Baillieu are joined by Nigel Simeone for this musically illustrated talk in which they explore the fascinating relationship between singer and pianist when approaching a performance. £6

Sunday 3 September 4.30pm – 5.15pm

François Le Roux on French Song French Art Song is said to be the perfect marriage between music and French poetry. But how does this work, if an expert such as philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau said that French language is non-musical? What kind of French language is it that works for composers? To try to understand, François Le Roux explores the characteristics of both sung and spoken French. £5

Wednesday 6 September 1.00pm – 2.00pm

Exploring Russian Song Julia Sitkovetsky soprano, Iain Burnside piano Iain Burnside and Julia Sitkovetsky take us on a fascinating journey through the colourful world of Russian song as they explore works by Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov. Iain and Julia will reveal the difficulties of the language for non-Russian singers, and how to interpret the texts successfully. £6

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Behind the Music A range of study events giving audiences the chance to go behind the music through talks, masterclasses, study groups and singing workshops

Friday 22 September 6.00 – 6.45pm

Pre-Concert Talk H.E. Dr Martin Eichtinger, Austrian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, explores the history and revolutionary vision of Empress Maria Theresia. £5

Saturday 30 September 6.00 – 6.45pm

Artists in Conversation Leading violinist Tasmin Little gives us an insight into her life as a performer as well as the evening concert programme. £5 Saturday 18 November 6.00pm – 6.45pm

Artists in Conversation Renowned violinist James Ehnes discusses his life as a performer and the weekend programme.

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Wigmore Study Group: Bach Odyssey Tuesday 10 October 3.00pm – 6.00pm Friday 13 October 3.00pm – 6.00pm Wednesday 18 October 3.00pm – 6.00pm Take a journey through the incredible world of Bach’s keyboard music in three afternoons of discussion and performance. Throughout his life, Bach wrote more consistently for keyboard than for any other medium, allowing us to trace the entire development of his musical language through this repertoire. His fame as a keyboard virtuoso led to the wide publication of works such as The Well-tempered Clavier, which became a formative influence on subsequent generations of composers.

The sessions are presented by composer Julian Philips alongside pianist Laura Roberts, guest speakers, and performers from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.

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Friday 24 November 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Joyce DiDonato Masterclass Reflections on the light and dark of human nature and a desire to elevate mankind’s creative spirit belong to Joyce DiDonato’s concerns as an artist, qualities that have given an extra dimension to her interpretations of everything from the simplest of songs to spectacular bel canto arias.

She is set to share her insights and experiences in a masterclass with postgraduate singers and pianists from London music colleges, part of her commitment to the next generation of musicians and audiences.

Approximately two hours in duration (with interval) £20

Series ticket price £66 including 3 study sessions and a ticket for the evening concert on 18 October

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Booking Information Public booking opens on Tuesday 30 May 2017

Telephone Bookings

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Booking for Schools Concerts is open at time of publication

7 days a week: 10.00am – 7.00pm Days without an evening concert: 10.00am – 5.00pm

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Online Bookings

Information on restaurant opening hours can be found at www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/restaurant or by calling 020 7258 8292.

36 Wigmore Street, London W1U 2BP Tel: 020 7935 2141 Online Booking: www.wigmore-hall.org.uk

Online booking is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and you can select your own seat.

Box Office Hours

Schools concerts and events with a ticket price of more than £4 incur a £1 booking fee.

7 days a week: 10.00am – 8.30pm Days without an evening concert: 10.00am – 5.00pm No advance booking during the half-hour prior to performance

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Booking Fee

Tickets for Children and Concessions Where a concession ticket price is listed these are available to students, senior citizens and the unemployed. A child is anyone under the age of 18.

Table reservations can be made by calling the Box Office on 020 7935 2141.

Transport Underground: The closest underground stations are Bond Street (Central & Jubilee lines) and Oxford Circus (Bakerloo, Central & Victoria lines).

Buses: A number of bus routes pass along Oxford Street.

Car Parking There is limited street parking after 6.30pm (Mon–Sat) and all day Sunday in permitted areas. Alternatively there are public car parks in Cavendish Square, Harley Street and Marylebone Lane, all of which are less than a five-minute walk from the Hall. Wigmore Hall participates in the Theatreland Parking Scheme which gives all Wigmore event participants and ticket-buyers a 50% discount on their parking when using the Cavendish Square (Q Park Oxford Street) car park. Please contact Box Office or visit our website for further details.

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Facilities for Disabled People

Wigmore Hall has been awarded the Bronze Charter Mark from ‘Attitude is Everything’.

For full details on access and facilities contact us on access@wigmore-hall.org.uk or 020 7935 2141.

This brochure is available in alternative formats. Please contact the Box Office if this would be of assistance to you.

Telephone: 020 7935 2141 Email: boxoffice@wigmore-hall.org.uk Information in this brochure was correct at the time of printing. The right is reserved to substitute artists and to vary programmes if necessary.

Names used as quote sources throughout the brochure have been changed.

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Wigmore Hall is proud to meet the Family Arts Standards, reflecting its commitment to offering family-friendly events and spaces.

Donors and Sponsors The 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust Arts Council England CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust Charities Advisory Trust The Emmanuel Kaye Foundation The Harbour Foundation The Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation The Howard de Walden Estate Hyde Park Place Estate Charity John Lyon’s Charity The Leverhulme Trust The Linbury Trust London Stock Exchange Group Foundation George Meyer Michael Watson Charitable Trust Milton Damerel Trust Valerie O’Connor The Peter Stebbings Memorial Charity Stuart and Bianca Roden The Sampimon Trust Julia Schottlander SE Franklin Charitable Trust No 3 Spencer Hart Charitable Trust The Tertis Foundation in memory of Lillian Tertis The Three Monkies Trust William & Alex de Winton And several anonymous donors

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There is space to leave buggies and scooters and baby changing facilities. Fore full details contact access@wigmore-hall.org.uk or 020 7258 8210.

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Facilities for Families

We would like to thank the following for their support of the Wigmore Hall Learning programme. Their involvement is greatly appreciated and essential in continuing our work.

Partners Central London Clinical Commissioning Group Hammersmith and Fulham Clinical Commissioning Group Haringey Music Service Havering Music School Jewish Care Tower Hamlets Arts Music and Education Service Tri-borough Music Hub Westminster Adult Services West London Clinical Commissioning Group

Director: John Gilhooly OBE, HonRAM, HonFGS, HonRCM, HonFRIAM Head of Learning: Daisy Swift 36 Wigmore Street, London W1U 2BP www.wigmore-hall.org.uk Box Office Tel: 020 7935 2141 The Wigmore Hall Trust, Registered Charity Number 1024838

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