Wiltshire Music Centre Autumn Winter 2015 Concert Season by Wiltshire Music Centre

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WELCOME ... to our Autumn Winter 2015 season brochure. It is always an enormous pleasure to put together a new concert series at Wiltshire Music Centre and this one is no exception. We are extremely lucky to work and collaborate with so many outstanding international artists and ensembles, and they look forward to coming back to us year after year. But a great programme also needs a great audience, so hopefully you will find plenty to look forward to in the following pages. James Slater Clare Jack Artistic Director Executive Director

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SUPPORT US Get closer to the music at Wiltshire Music Centre and help support our artistic and creative learning programmes by joining our circle of supporters. For details of how to become more involved please contact Camilla Johns: camilla.johns@wiltshiremusic.org.uk

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We are very pleased to launch a new summer opera festival with three livestreamed performances from the Glyndebourne Festival (p4) with music by Ravel, Mozart and Britten, and we present a full season of opera and ballet performances from the Royal Opera House Covent Garden. This season we particularly explore the relationship between music and other art forms including dance, film and poetry. Music and dance is a theme that runs through the season with performances from City of London Sinfonia (p7), piano duo Joseph Tong and Waka Hasegawa (p14) and a special collaboration with Dame Evelyn Glennie (p25). We also explore music with words in a stunning recital by Ian Bostridge and Xeufei Yang (p13), and Cordelia Williams (p28) presents the culmination of her Messiaen 2015 project Between Heaven and the Clouds. We are delighted to present the Orlando Consort’s inspiring new original soundtrack to Carl Theodor Dreyer's 1928 film masterpiece La Passion de Jeanne d’Arc (p27).

SPECIAL EVENTS YOUNG MUSICIANS

Age of Enlightenment (p24) in a stunning Bach-inspired programme, Ensemble 360 (p18) presents another searching mixed bill, and the Busch Ensemble (p17) returns after their excellent debut last year. Folk legend Eliza Carthy (p22) presents her new show and we host a rich programme of world music from Mongolia, Finland and India.

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‘Music is about communication... it isn’t just something that physically sounds good or aurally As always there are plenty of other ways to engage with our artists and sounds interesting; it's something far, far deeper than that.’ the music we present beyond the p24) which explore some of the works in our season programme.

platform, so please join us for one of our free pre-concert talks, panel discussions or musical workshops.

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It promises to be another bumper season so we look forward to We are thrilled to be celebrating the welcoming you to the Centre soon. National Youth Jazz Orchestra’s 50th Birthday season (p22) with a day of jazz events that culminate in a special show involving young musicians from across the county. There is also plenty of fun to be had in our kids' and family programme with specially designed performances for younger audiences by NYJO Quintet (p22), Polly Ives and Ensemble 360 (p18), and the award-winning Galliard Ensemble (p29).

Our lunchtime concert series devoted to outstanding younger artists continues with debut performances by brass ensemble Spiritato! (p10) and clarinettist Anthony Bailey (p26), and we launch a new series of daytime study sessions led by Jonathan Other highlights include Rachel Podger leading the Orchestra of the James (Discovering Music) (p10, 3

JUN – AUG 2015 SUN 21 JUN 6PM LIVESTREAM OPERA / ON SALE NOW (DOORS OPEN 4.30PM)

SUN 19 JUL 5PM (DOORS OPEN 3.30PM)

SUN 9 AUG 6PM (DOORS OPEN 4.30PM)

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GLYNDEBOURNE FESTIVAL 2015 LIVE ON THE BIG SCREEN Escape the ordinary this summer and share the unique Glyndebourne experience in high definition and superb surround-sound. Bring your own picnic or order from our food menu (p38). Picnic on the patio / playing fields, or in the Café Bar in poor weather. Treat yourself at our Glyndebourne Champagne and Wine Bar, with a wonderful selection of Champagne and sparkling wines chosen by the award-winning Great Western Wines of Bath. Wines, beers, spirits, soft drinks and teas and coffees are available from our Café Bar.

GLYNDEBOURNE 2015 RAVEL DOUBLE BILL: L’HEURE ESPAGNOLE / L’ENFANT ET LES SORTILEGES (AS LIVE) ‘A sparkling evening’ (Independent) of ‘pure magic’ (Financial Times): a sassy and funny erotic farce; and a charmingly fantastical morality tale. ‘An evening of wit, style and surreal enchantment.’ Daily Mail Running time: c. 2h 15m / one interval. Sung in French with English subtitles. £15 / £3 Under-18s glyndebourne.com

GLYNDEBOURNE 2015 DIE ENTFÜHRUNG AUS DEM SERAIL (LIVE)

GLYNDEBOURNE 2015 THE RAPE OF LUCRETIA (LIVE)

Among the highlights of the 2015 Festival, Mozart’s take on the glittering Orient is both brilliant comedy and compassionate drama: a stirring tale of abduction, escape and forgiveness.

A dark British masterpiece, Benjamin Britten’s treatment of this harrowing historic tale of the corruption of innocence is explored in a ‘searingly beautiful’ (Observer) production by stage star Fiona Shaw.

 ‘Electric throughout.’ Guardian / ‘Brilliant... irresistible charm... charged with romantic vitality.’ Telegraph

‘Opera at its most nakedly powerful.’ Telegraph

Running time: c. 3h 30m / two intervals. Sung in German with English subtitles. £15 / £3 Under-18s glyndebourne.com

Please note: only drinks purchased on the premises may be consumed on the premises.

Image: (Anonymous) Odalisques in a Harem, Constantinople, Lithograph with clay plate, C. 1880. akg-images

Running time: c. 2h 35m / one interval. Sung in English with subtitles. £15 / £3 Under-18s glyndebourne.com

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JUL – AUG 2015 SUMMER CINEMA / ON SALE NOW

MUSIC MOVIES

MOVIES4KIDS

Experience four of the greatest music THU 30 JUL 7.30PM films ever, from bravura Academy DON’T LOOK BACK Award®-winning dramas to 1967, Cert: Exempt, 96m: superlative concert films. D A Pennebaker’s wonderfully revealing account of Bob Dylan’s £7 Adult / £3.50 Under-18s per film 1965 UK tour.

Discover a glorious world of celluloid craziness with some of the best kids’ movies to watch as a family.

THU 23 JUL 7.30PM

THU 6 AUG 7.30PM

FRI 24 JUL 10.30AM

1984, Cert: PG, 88m: A seminal gig-film capturing the kinetic joy and artsy groove of NYC new wave rock oddballs Talking Heads at the peak of their powers.

2013, Cert: PG, 108m: Dress up fancy and sing along to the wintry smash-hit Disney princess musical, a glorious, heart-warmingly fun-filled story of sisterly love.

WHIPLASH

2014, Cert: 15, 106m: An utterly riveting, emotionally intense study of the pursuit of jazz virtuosity.  Guardian

STOP MAKING SENSE

£3 Child / £3 Adult per film

FROZEN SING-A-LONG

FRI 7 AUG 10.30AM

PADDINGTON

2014, Cert: PG, 90m: Marmaladen with gloriously silly jokes and fizzily inventive adventures, this big-screen debut of Michael Bond’s beloved talking bear is fun, fast and sweet. FRI 14 AUG 10.30AM

SHAUN THE SHEEP

2015, Cert: U, 85m: A sweetnatured and gloriously crackpot feature-length debut for Aardman Animations’ plucky farmyard hero.

THU 13 AUG 7.30PM

FRI 21 AUG 10.30AM

2014, Cert: 15, 97m: A bold, frank and wryly humorous drama-documentary on one of alt-rock’s most enigmatic figures, the iconic Nick Cave.

2014, Cert: PG, 108m: A thrilling and uproariously funny sci-fi superhero buddy movie of a crazy-smart whizzkid, his lovable balloon-bot and wisecracking, crime-fighting geek army.

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MON 27 JUL – FRI 14 AUG CHILDREN’S AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S ACTIVITIES / ON SALE NOW

SUMMER FUN KIDS’ FESTIVAL 2015

Activities / shows include:

Wiltshire Music Centre’s vibrant three week festival of summer holiday music, dance and arts activities for children and young people.

TESSA BIDE PUPPET SHOW 5–7 yrs. £9 Child / £2 Adult ARNOLD’S BIG ADVENTURE THU 6 AUG 10AM – 4PM 3-10 yrs. £6 Child / £8 Adult DAN THOMASON OLD JOANNA, NEW NOISE FRI 31 JUL 12.30PM – 1.30PM (PIANO SOUND DESIGN / TESSA BIDE PUPPET RECORDING TECHNIQUES) WORKSHOP

‘Exciting and fun and awesome.’ Attendee (aged 8) READ MORE: wiltshiremusic.org.uk/summerfun ON E SAL W NO

MON 27 JUL – FRI 31 JUL 9AM – 3PM

FELICITY COURAGE MUSICAL IN A WEEK

5–14 yrs. £95 Child / £85.50 Accompanying Siblings FRI 31 JUL 11.30AM / 2PM

7-11 yrs (+ 5-7 yrs w/ parental supervision). £3 Child MON 3 – WED 5 AUG 9.30AM – 3.30PM

WILTSHIRE YOUNG MUSICIANS SUMMER STRINGS

Under-18s. £90 Young Person MON 3 AUG + MON 10 AUG 10AM – 12NOON

CHRISSIE WELTIKE SING, MAKE AND CHAT (CRAFT AND SONG) Mums + Babies (pre-crawlers). Free Babies / £18 Adult for both sessions

WED 5 AUG 10AM – 11.30AM

0 – 19 YRS

CHRISSIE WELTIKE BIRDS, BUGS AND BUTTERFLIES (CRAFT AND SONG) 2–4 yrs. £6 Child / £2 Adult WED 5 AUG 1PM – 3PM

CHRISSIE WELTIKE ART EXPLOSION

15-18 yrs. £8 Young Person MON 10 – TUE 11 AUG 10.30AM – 4PM

WILTSHIRE ROCK SCHOOL 11-19 yrs. £60 Young Person

TUE 11 AUG 10AM – 11.30AM

MICHAEL LOADER CRAZY CREATURES (STORYTELLING)

7-11 yrs. £6 Child / £2 Adult TUE 11 AUG 1PM – 4PM

MICHAEL LOADER AT YOUR FINGERTIPS (CREATIVE WRITING) 11-14 yrs. £8 Child

WED 12 AUG 10AM – 11.30AM

CHRISSIE WELTIKE I DO LIKE TO BE BESIDE THE SEASIDE (CRAFT AND SONG) 2–4 yrs. £6 Child / £2 Adult WED 12 AUG 1PM – 3PM

CHRISSIE WELTIKE ON THE HIGH SEAS (CRAFT AND SONG)

5–7 yrs. £9 Child / £2 Adult THU 13 AUG 10AM – 12NOON

AFRICAN DRUMMING 5–7 yrs. £8 Child

THU 13 AUG 1PM – 3PM

FREESTYLE HAND-DRUMMING 11–16 yrs. £8 Child

SAT 19 SEP 7.30PM CLASSICAL / DANCE / PRESENTED IN ASSOCIATION WITH ORCHESTRAS LIVE

CITY OF LONDON SINFONIA CLS opens the new season with Debussy, Copland and dance

DEBUSSY ARR. SCHOENBERG Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune BACH TRANS. COLLINS Solo suite movements for clarinet RAMEAU Pygmalion Suite COPLAND Appalachian Spring BACH ARR. MATTHEWS New Work Michael Collins conductor / clarinet Alexandra Wood director / violin City of London Sinfonia returns with dynamic principal conductor Michael Collins for an evening of outstanding music-making that promises to surprise and move. The programme includes arrangements of works that have been adopted for dance by Debussy and Copland alongside a new work by Colin Matthews.

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 ‘Striking emotional force.’ Telegraph

For this special opening event CLS is joined by dancers to perform new choreography to Prélude à l’aprèsmidi d’un faune. £28 / £14 Under-18s / £27 Multibuy (p38)

6.30pm pre-concert talk: with Matthew Swan (CLS Chief Executive) cityoflondonsinfonia.co.uk Supported by

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SUN 20 SEP 5PM – 6PM SPOKEN WORD

SUN 20 SEP 7.30PM FOLK-ROOTS / ALT-ROCK

WED 23 SEP 7.15PM LIVESTREAM BALLET

DISCUSS: SAM GETTING YOUR PROFILE BROOKES / OUT THERE WASUREMONO Thinking beyond the band: the fundamentals of profile development for independent artists. No matter how good a musical artist you are, having a successful public career is not just about your music, but also about your public image – your profile, your ‘brand’. Artist manager and consultant Phil Day, musician Sam Brookes, members of dream-pop outfit Wasuremono, and Team BBC Introducing in the South West host a special round table panel discussion and Q&A session on the essentials of developing your profile and getting it ‘out there’. Free / ticket required Panel members subject to availability. WMC reserves the right to change presenters if circumstances dictate

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A bravura double bill of simply beautiful music born in the Wiltshire westlands

£12 / £6 Under-18s / £11 Multibuy (p38) / Quid-A-Kid (p38)

Two rising stars of the Brit music scene visit their Bradford roots. Entertaining comparisons with Tim Buckley and beloved of luminaries such as The Kinks’ Ray Davies, Sam Brookes’ intricate finger picked guitar, captivating voice and timelessly engaging, narratively rich folk songs are instantly compelling. Likened to Wild Beasts and Arcade Fire, and with Radio 2 and BBC 6Music airplay, Wasuremono’s live shows – rich in sky-scraping dream-pop soundscapes – are never less than transfixing.

6.30pm FreeStage: Canopy (p31)

Brookes: ‘Absolutely amazing.’ Ray Davies

Supported by Wiltshire Music Centre Young Artist Fund

THE ROYAL BALLET ROMEO AND JULIET (AS LIVE) Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy of star-crossed lovers: Kenneth MacMillan’s ‘electrifying’ ( Guardian) setting of Sergei Prokofiev’s matchless music is a 20th-century classic.

 ‘Exceptional... a triumph.’ Telegraph Running time: c. 3h / two intervals £15 / £3 Under-18s / £14 Multibuy (p38) roh.org.uk

FRI 25 SEP 7.30PM WORLD MUSIC / ROOTS

SAT 26 SEP 7PM BRASS

YIDDISH TWIST ORCHESTRA Do the Schvitz: a super-tight big band with goodtime retro klezmer-Cuban dance fun

Fronted by charismatic south London dandy Natty Bo (Ska Cubano) and featuring the nifty twanging guitar of Ben Mandelson

(3 Mustaphas 3), this staggeringly good all-star band brings a gleefully maverick spirit to the revival of forgotten gems and bona fide classics of 1950’s London East End. A heady mash of klezmer, Yiddisher wedding tunes, early

‘Verve, skill and humour... London’s first world music.’ Songlines

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rock’n’roll, Caribbean ska, Calypso and Latin dance, ‘der schvitz’ is the most deliriously danceable music of all. £17 / £8.50 Under-18s / £16 Multibuy (p38) / Quid-A-Kid (p38)

CORY BAND

A remarkable feast of powerful world-class brass Philip Harper musical director The justly famous Cory Band, the world’s number one ranked brass band for an unrivalled eighth year, showcases its evocative sounds and exceptional soloists with a hugely inventive programme of stirring music; by turns magnificent and melancholy. £18 coryband.com A Cory Band promotion

TUE 29 SEP 11.30AM SPOKEN WORD

JONATHAN JAMES

THE STRING QUARTET: A HISTORY Discovering Music: from courts to concert hall – the evolution of the string quartet Join music educator and conductor Jonathan James for this interactive study session delving into the historical and musical context behind the forthcoming concert by the Doric String Quartet (Sat 3 Oct). Ever since Haydn put the string quartet on the map in the 1760s, composers have been drawn to it as a vital means of expressing their ideas. This session explores how the genre has developed over two hundred years, from classical beginnings to modern masterpieces. Running time: 60m. £5 jonathanjamesmusic.com 10

WED 30 SEP 1PM LUNCHTIME CONCERT / CLASSICAL

FRI 2 OCT 7.30PM JAZZ / NEW ORLEANS SWING

‘High-quality entertainment.’ BBC Radio 3

SPIRITATO!

Sound the trumpet: heroic music for trumpets and strings

PURCELL Suite from King Arthur CORBETT Suite in D LEGRENZI Sonata a Quarta in D ALBRICI Sonata a 5 MATTEIS Extracts from Ayres for the Violin FRANCESCHINI Suonata a 7 con due Trombe Exploring the vibrant music of England and Italy in the late 1600s, dynamic periodinstrumentalists Spiritato!

perform a programme of elegant dances and lively sonatas. Contrasting celestial sounds of the court with playful tunes from the theatre, these outstanding young musicians explore a world of music that excites and entertains. £8 / £7 Multibuy Post-concert Q&A spiritato.co.uk Supported by Wiltshire Music Centre Young Artist Fund

EVAN CHRISTOPHER’S

DJANGO A spicy musical gumbo of fiery European gypsy-swing and cool New Orleans Creole rhythms Jazz clarinettist Evan Christopher – ‘one of the world’s finest’ (Financial Times) – and his flawless quartet pay tribute to the real roots of jazz, with an exhilarating melding of Django Reinhardt’s Hot Club guitar, the Crescent City’s famed

SAT 3 OCT 7.30PM CLASSICAL

À LA CRÉOLE Afro-Cuban ‘tinge’, the elegance of Duke Ellington and the visceral energy of Louis Armstrong. With tour guest Don Vappie, a brilliant New Orleans banjoist and vocalist, adding extra bona fides with his warm vocal renderings of authentic Creole jazz songs, this ‘earthy and passionate’ (Downbeat Magazine) music is ‘timeless stuff’ (Sunday Times).

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DORIC STRING QUARTET

£18 / £9 Under-18s / £17 Multibuy (p38) / Quid-A-Kid (p38) 6.30pm pre-concert Q&A: Don Vappie and Evan Christopher djangoalacreole.com NG BRI KID R U O Y A FOR D! I QU

WMC favourites present an evening Composed almost a century later in of exquisite chamber music 1928 Bartók’s fourth string quartet is considered to be among his greatest HAYDN String Quartet Op 64 No 4 works and conveys his boundless BARTÓK String Quartet No 4 creativity and exuberance. SCHUMANN String Quartet Op 41 No 1 £20 / Free Under-25s (p38) / £19 Multibuy (p38) In 1842 Schumann turned his intense focus to the string quartet. In 6.30pm what has been called his ‘year of E pre-concert talk chamber music’, he voraciously FRE RNDE studied the masters that preceded U Tue 29 Sep 11.30am: 25s him (including Haydn) and produced Discovering Music a set of three quartets, Op 41.

SUN 4 OCT 7.30PM STORYTELLING / WORLD MUSIC

MON 5 OCT 6.45PM LIVESTREAM OPERA

FIRE IN THE NORTH SKY EPIC TALES FROM FINLAND (SAATUJA SANOJA)

Voyages to the unknown, unheard-of UK storyteller Nick Hennessey and places: entrancing songs, spells and three virtuoso Finnish folk musicians stories to conjure Finland’s old lands breathe life into these 2000 year old stories with a touch of offbeat fun Great for adults and young people and entrancing music that moves 12+ years. between dancing flutes, earthy Nick Hennessey storyteller, Kristiina rhythms and hauntingly beautiful Ilmonen flutes / vocals / percussion, sung melodies. Anna-Kaisa Liedes vocals, Timo £14 / £7 Under-18s / Väänänen pyngyr / kantele £13 Multibuy (p38) Be transported by the rune songs, mythic stories and thrilling adventures of the epic poem Kalevala (a cultural treasure which is to Finland what Beowulf is to England).

6.30pm pre-concert talk: Nick Hennessey and Naomi Wilds (producer) chart the show’s background adversecamber.org

‘Finely honed and earthy vocals, candid lyricism, and vivid traditional ballads... captivating.’ BBC Radio 2

THE ROYAL OPERA LE NOZZE DI FIGARO (LIVE) David McVicar’s production of Mozart’s glorious comic opera The Marriage of Figaro, set in 1830’s France on the eve of revolution, is spellbinding; an unadulterated joy. Running time: c. 3h 25m / one interval. Sung in Italian with English subtitles. £15 / £3 Under-18s / £14 Multibuy (p38) roh.org.uk

 ‘Electrifying... a compelling evening.’ Guardian

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SAT 10 OCT 7.30PM CLASSICAL

IAN BOSTRIDGE TENOR / XUEFEI YANG GUITAR Songs from our Ancestors: intimate musical settings of poems, letters, and text

This critically acclaimed collaboration between leading English tenor Ian Bostridge and Chinese classical guitarist Xuefei Yang celebrates over DOWLAND In darkness let me dwell 3,000 years of human experience BRITTEN ARR. BREAM Second expressed through the authentic Lute Song of the Earl of Essex, words of our ancestors from lands from Gloriana far and wide, ancient and modern. ARGENTO Letters from Composers SCHUBERT Die Mainacht D194, £24 / £12 Under-18s / Der König im Thule D367, An die £23 Multibuy (p38) Musik D547, Ständchen No 4 from Lieder aus Schwanengesang D957 6.30pm pre-concert talk: Charles BRITTEN Songs from the Chinese, Wiffen, Head of Department of Nocturnal after John Dowland Op 70 Music, Bath Spa University GOSS Book of Songs Supported by Friends of Wiltshire DOWLAND White as lilies, Flow Music Centre my tears, In darkness let me dwell

‘Bridging the East-West classical divide: a trailblazing musical collaboration.’ Independent

FRI 16 OCT 7.30PM CLASSICAL

JOSEPH TONG PIANO WAKA HASEGAWA PIANO Peerless piano duo presents an evening of ballet music PROKOFIEV Cinderella Suite Op 87 McCABE Two Scenes from Edward II STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring This internationally acclaimed piano duo returns to the Centre with a dazzling programme of music written for ballet. Prokofiev’s ravishing and playful Cinderella Suite is the perfect companion to the piano duet version of Stravinsky’s iconic work. Originally commissioned by Diaghilev for his 1913 Ballets Russes season, the avant-garde music and choreography caused a sensation and a near-riot in the audience. £24 / £12 Under-18s / £23 Multibuy (p38) 6.30pm pre-concert talk piano4hands.com 14

‘Exhilarating pianism.’ Independent

SAT 17 OCT 5.30PM – 6.30PM MUSIC WORKSHOP

DHRUV INDIAN MUSIC WORKSHOP Soumik Datta and Shahbaz Hussain lead a practical session for advanced string, woodwind, brass and percussion players that explores different perspectives on Indian music. After a brief demonstration of the sarod (Indian lute) and tabla, the musicians discuss ornamentation, scales and cyclic rhythms, before leading some specific Raga exercises, where participants learn how to improvise within patterns. Minimum music standard: Grade 5. Age: 14+ yrs. £5

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SAT 17 OCT 7.30PM WORLD MUSIC

SOUMIK DATTA SAROD / SHAHBAZ HUSSAIN TABLA Two master musicians extend the boundaries of Indian classical music

‘One of the biggest new music talents in Britain.’

In this special collaborative concert virtuoso sarod player Soumik Datta links his Indian Vogue Magazine classical training with bold, progressive sounds, and explores H IS a rich sound world between YT BU T H IS Radiohead and Pink Floyd. T RY CI A L S PE K E T Renowned tabla player Shahbaz T IC ER OFF Hussain is heralded as one of the most exciting performers of his generation and was awarded the prestigious ‘Son of Lahore’ from the government of Pakistan in 2008. £14 / £7 Under-18s / £13 Multibuy (p38) / Buy This, Try Fire In The North Sky (p12) or Huun-Huur-Tu (p26) half-price soumikdatta.com Presented in association with Asian Arts Agency

SAT 24 OCT 8PM JAZZ / LIVE IN THE BAR

SUN 25 OCT 7.30PM CLASSICAL

‘One to watch out for.’

WILL BUTTERWORTH QUARTET WMC Live in the Bar: a riveting musical suite from an acclaimed rising Brit jazz piano star Will Butterworth piano, Seb Pipe alto saxophone, Nick Pini bass, Pete Ibbetson drums

and rich and dark harmony to retell Wilde’s tale of love and sacrifice. The quartet uses these melodies as starting points for improvisation, and the result is intense, exhilarating music-making.

£10 / £5 Under-18s / £9 Multibuy WBQ plays music inspired by Oscar Wilde’s children’s story The Nightingale and the Rose. This suite willbutterworth.com of music employs beautiful melodies Supported by Wiltshire Music Centre Young Artist Fund

Independent

ORCHESTRA OF ST JOHN’S

‘A precociously talented young modern jazz pianist who plays with spacious and fractious beauty.’ Time Out

An outstanding all-Bach evening by an orchestra on mesmerising form JS BACH Brandenburg Concertos 2, 4 and 5 Cantata No 51 Jauchzet Gott in Allen Landen Bach's magnificent Brandenburg Concertos need no introduction. Under the direction of founderconductor John Lubbock the OSJ brings its ‘spellbinding’ (Sunday Times) musicianship to these essential and enduringly popular works. Soprano Louise Wayman is expertly partnered in the rarely heard Praise God in All Lands from 1726, Bach's extrovertly spirited church cantata scored for solo soprano and trumpet. £24 / £12 Under-18s osj.org.uk

An Orchestra of St John’s promotion

SAT 31 OCT 10AM (+ SAT 14 NOV)

JAZZ STANDS FOR FREEDOM IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP l Inspirational and interactive workshops on the art of ‘makin' stuff up!’ Gemma Buckenham, Music Director of the NYJO Academy Jazz Ensemble, presents two accessible exploratory workshops revealing jazz improv's tricks of the trade. Please note: this is a paired workshop with Jazz Improvisation II (Sat 14 Nov 3.30pm – 5pm). Please ensure that you are able to attend both prior to booking. ‘Ahhh – those jazz guys are just makin' that stuff up!’ Homer Simpson Running time: 3h. Ages: all. Suitable for beginners. £10 for both workshops Promoted in association with Wiltshire Music Centre Young Curators Project

WED 4 NOV 7.30PM CLASSICAL / JEAN HORSFALL MEMORIAL CONCERT

BUSCH ENSEMBLE Prize-winning ensemble returns to WMC after acclaimed debut HENZE Kammersonate MENDELSSOHN Trio No 1 in D minor Op 49 ˇ ÁK Piano Trio in E minor DVOR Dumky

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‘Effortless musicianship and unity.’ Times

6.30pm pre-concert talk thebuschensemble.com

Supported by a gift in memory of Jean Horsfall, a long-time friend of the Centre

E FRE RDE N U 25s

Omri Epstein piano Mathieu van Bellen violin Ori Epstein cello Mendelssohn’s passionate trio contains all his best qualities with dazzling virtuosity, lyrical themes and irresistible energy. Following Henze’s short but incisive 1948 Chamber Sonata, the recital concludes with Dvorˇák’s Dumky Trio which speaks of legends and fantasies from a world of Bohemian folklore. A wonderful evening of chamber music with one of Britain’s best young ensembles. £18 / Free Under-25s / £17 Multibuy (p38)

SAT 7 NOV 3PM KIDS’ AND FAMILY SHOW / CLASSICAL

SIR SCALLYWAG AND THE BATTLE OF STINKY BOTTOM

SAT 7 NOV 7.30PM CLASSICAL AGES 3-8

WITH MUSICIANS FROM ENSEMBLE 360 AND NARRATOR POLLY IVES

An outstanding musical tall story for little 'uns

Running time: 60m / no interval. Drinks and snacks available.

Great for families and kids aged 3-8 years.

£10 / £5 Under-18s

When King Colin sets his sights on finding the famous Golden Sausage that will make him live forever, there's only ONE person for the job: Sir Scallywag! But will the braveand-bold six-year-old knight be mighty enough to defeat the filthy guard-trolls and win the stinkiest battle ever? A rudely hilarious musical adventure based on the bestselling picture book by Giles Andreae and Korky Paul, and packed with brilliant live music, vivid storytelling, anarchic projected illustrations and lots of audience participation.

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ENSEMBLE 360 WMC favourites delight with a rich programme from across Europe

STRAUSS Till Eulenspeigels lustige Streiche Op 28 LIGETI Six Bagatelles LUTOSŁAWSKI Dance Preludes ˇ ÁK String Quintet in G Op 77 DVOR E FRE RDE UN s 25

Ensemble 360 is renowned for the quality of its performances and this recital for wind and strings shows off their full range. Strauss tells the story of Till Eulenspiegel, a medieval prankster from German folklore. Dvorˇák wrote his spirited quintet for the unusual combination of string quartet and double bass, and it reveals, like Lutosławski, the influence of folk tunes from their Czech and Polish homelands.

SUN 8 NOV 7.30PM CLASSICAL CHORAL / REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY CONCERT

CANTAMUS CHAMBER CHOIR £18 / Free Under-25s / £17 Multibuy (p38) 6.30pm pre-concert talk ensemble360.co.uk Supported by

A superb Remembrance Day concert of stunning vocal music SCHUMANN Zigeunerleben Op 29 No 3 SCHUMANN Dichterliebe Op 48 ELGAR From the Bavarian Highlands Op 27 GRAINGER Brigg Fair ELGAR They are at Rest Mike Daniels conductor, Peter Kirk tenor, Steven Hollas piano The brilliant young lyric tenor Peter Kirk (ETO, ENO, OAE) – in superb voice for his highly acclaimed performance of Schubert’s Winterreise with Steven Hollas at the Centre in 2014 – joins this eminent local choir in a concert featuring two superlative song collections.

Schumann's song-cycle Dichterliebe (A Poet's Love), one of the most enigmatic works of the repertoire, and Elgar’s evocative choral songs are complemented by Schumann’s colourfully lighthearted Zigeunerleben and Grainger’s gorgeous folk song, with tenor solo. Elgar’s elegy for unaccompanied chorus completes these masterly performances. £16 / £10 Under-18s + Students

THU 12 NOV 7.15PM LIVESTREAM BALLET

THE ROYAL BALLET

CARMEN / VISCERA / AFTERNOON OF A FAUN / TCHAIKOVSKY PAS DE DEUX (LIVE) A brilliant mixed programme of four short ballets Acclaimed dancer Carlos Acosta premieres his spectacular one-act Carmen, performed alongside Liam Scarlett’s dark and brooding Viscera, Jerome Robbins’s seductive Afternoon of a Faun, and George Balanchine’s Tchaikovsky pas de deux, a breathtaking display of bravura technique.

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£15 / £3 Under-18s / £14 Multibuy (p38)

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‘They don’t just sing the notes; they pour their hearts into a performance.’ Wiltshire Times

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CONCERTS AT A GLANCE 20

JUNE – AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

Sun 21 Jun 6pm GLYNDEBOURNE 2015 RAVEL DOUBLE BILL (LIVESTREAM)

Sat 19 Sep 7.30pm CITY OF LONDON SINFONIA Debussy, Bach, Rameau, Copland: impassioned playing that beautifully captures the spirit of dance.

Sun 19 Jul 5pm GLYNDEBOURNE 2015 DIE ENTFÜHRUNG AUS DEM SERAIL (LIVESTREAM) Sun 9 Aug 6pm GLYNDEBOURNE 2015 THE RAPE OF LUCRETIA (LIVESTREAM) 23 Jul – 13 Aug MUSIC MOVIES Four great music films, from bravura Academy Award®-winning dramas to superlative concert films. 24 Jul – 21 Aug MOVIES4KIDS A glorious world of celluloid craziness with some of the best kids' movies to watch as a family. Mon 27 Jul – Fri 14 Aug SUMMER FUN KIDS’ FESTIVAL 2015 A vibrant three week festival of summer holiday music, dance and arts activities for children and young people.

Sun 20 Sep 7.30pm SAM BROOKES / WASUREMONO A bravura double bill of simply beautiful folk-rootsrock born in the Wiltshire westlands. Wed 23 Sep 7.15pm THE ROYAL BALLET ROMEO AND JULIET (LIVESTREAM) Fri 25 Sep 7.30pm YIDDISH TWIST ORCHESTRA Do the Schvitz: a supertight big band with goodtime retro klezmerCuban dance fun. Sat 26 Sep 7pm CORY BAND A remarkable feast of powerful world-class brass.

Tue 29 Sep 11.30am JONATHAN JAMES DISCOVERING MUSIC THE STRING QUARTET

Mon 5 Oct 6.45pm THE ROYAL OPERA LE NOZZE DI FIGARO (LIVESTREAM)

Wed 30 Sep 1pm SPIRITATO! Purcell, Corbett, Legrenzi, Albrici, Matteis, Franceschini: heroic music for trumpets and strings.

Sat 10 Oct 7.30pm IAN BOSTRIDGE TENOR / XUEFEI YANG GUITAR Dowland, Britten, Argento, Schubert, Goss: songs from our ancestors – intimate musical settings of poems, letters, and text.

OCTOBER Fri 2 Oct 7.30pm EVAN CHRISTOPHER'S DJANGO À LA CRÉOLE A spicy musical gumbo of fiery European gypsy-swing and cool New Orleans Creole rhythms. Sat 3 Oct 7.30pm DORIC STRING QUARTET Haydn, Bartók, Schumann: WMC favourites present an evening of exquisite chamber music. Sun 4 Oct 7.30pm FIRE IN THE NORTH SKY EPIC TALES FROM FINLAND Entrancing songs, spells and stories to conjure Finland's old lands.

Fri 16 Oct 7.30pm JOSEPH TONG PIANO / WAKA HASEGAWA PIANO Prokofiev, McCabe, Stravinsky: peerless piano duo presents an evening of ballet music. Sat 17 Oct 5.30pm DHRUV INDIAN MUSIC WORKSHOP Sat 17 Oct 7.30pm SOUMIK DATTA SAROD / SHAHBAZ HUSSAIN TABLA Two master musicians extend the boundaries of Indian classical music. Sat 24 Oct 8pm WILL BUTTERWORTH QUARTET WMC Live in the bar: riveting jazz from rising piano star.

Sun 25 Oct 7.30pm ORCHESTRA OF ST JOHN'S An outstanding all-Bach evening by an orchestra on mesmerising form.

Sun 8 Nov 7.30pm CANTAMUS CHAMBER CHOIR Schumann, Elgar, Grainger: a superb Remembrance Day concert of stunning vocal music.

Sun 15 Nov 7.30pm TROWBRIDGE SINGS! A high-octane massed choir concert of heritage songs and migration stories collected by the Trowbridge Song Project.

NOVEMBER

Thu 12 Nov 7.15pm THE ROYAL BALLET CARMEN / VISCERA / AFTERNOON OF A FAUN / TCHAIKOVSKY PAS DE DEUX (LIVESTREAM)

Tue 17 Nov 11.30am JONATHAN JAMES DISCOVERING MUSIC THE BAROQUE VIOLIN

Wed 4 Nov 7.30pm BUSCH ENSEMBLE Henze, Mendelssohn, Dvorˇák: a scorching programme from a prize-winning young ensemble. Sat 7 Nov 3pm ENSEMBLE 360 / POLLY IVES KIDS' SHOW SIR SCALLYWAG AND THE BATTLE OF STINKY BOTTOM The hilarious musical adventure of a six-year-old knight and his search for the Golden Sausage of immortality. Sat 7 Nov 7.30pm ENSEMBLE 360 Strauss, Ligeti, Lutosławski, Dvorˇák: WMC favourites delight with a rich programme from across Europe.

Fri 13 Nov 7.30pm ELIZA CARTHY / JACKIE OATES / LUCY FARRELL / KATE YOUNG A powerful acoustic folk set by a quartet of superlative singing female fiddlers. Sat 14 Nov 2pm NYJO QUINTET / MARK ARMSTRONG KIDS' SHOW DO YOU KNOW HOW TO GROOVE? Jazz4Kids: a riotous insight into the world of jazz. Sat 14 Nov 7.30pm NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA A spectacular 50th birthday celebration from the world-class, ever-youthful UK big band.

Fri 20 Nov 7.30pm ORCHESTRA OF THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT / RACHEL PODGER VIOLIN Bach, Vivaldi, Pisendel, Telemann: a baroque string showcase with a superstar line-up. Sat 21 Nov 7.30pm EVELYN GLENNIE / JOSS ARNOTT DANCE An explosive triple bill of high-octane contemporary dance and percussive brilliance. Sun 22 Nov 7.30pm HUUN-HUUR-TU Other-worldly throat-singing rooted in the natural sounds of the Tuvan Steppe.

Wed 25 Nov 1pm ANTHONY BAILEY CLARINET / EMMA RICHARDS VIOLA / DANIEL KING-SMITH PIANO Mozart, Bailey, Poulenc: an immaculate clarinet chamber music showcase from a high-class young trio. Sat 28 Nov 7.30pm ORLANDO CONSORT LA PASSION DE JEANNE D'ARC Award-winning vocal ensemble presents silent cinema and medieval music.

DECEMBER Sat 5 Dec 7.30pm CORDELIA WILLIAMS PIANO Messiaen 2015 Between Heaven and the Clouds: a breathtaking recital of Vingt Regards alongside words and images. Fri 11 Dec 7.30pm BELSHAZZAR'S FEAST An English folk Christmas: a superb showcase of breathtaking music and wry merry-making.

Sat 12 Dec 7.30pm PARAGON SINGERS The astonishingly rich Baroque music of South America brought to vivid life. Sun 13 Dec 3pm GALLIARD ENSEMBLE KIDS' SHOW WHERE HAS RUDOLPH'S RED NOSE GONE? A delightful afternoon of festive family fun: unravel the puzzling puzzle of Rudolph's missing nose. Sun 13 Dec 7.15pm THE ROYAL OPERA CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA / PAGLIACCI (LIVESTREAM) Wed 16 Dec 7.15pm / Sun 27 Dec 2pm THE ROYAL BALLET THE NUTCRACKER (LIVESTREAM) Sat 19 Dec 7.30pm GBH BIG BAND / CANTAMUS CHAMBER CHOIR Jazz does Christmas.

FRI 13 NOV 7.30PM FOLK

SAT 14 NOV 2PM KIDS’ AND FAMILY SHOW

ELIZA CARTHY / JACKIE OATES / LUCY FARRELL / KATE YOUNG A powerful acoustic folk set by a quartet of superlative British singing female fiddlers Four highly respected folk artists, brought together by English piper Kathryn Tickell, showcase their captivating vocals and superb harmonies, and the immaculate interplay of their four fiddles. Presenting a gloriously diverse selection of songs, ranging from English tradition through gospel to 1940's American pop, and all with a unique twist, the sheer enjoyment of their playing together shines through and makes this a total delight. £19 / £9.50 Under-18s / £18 Multibuy (p38) / Quid-A-Kid (p38) 6.30pm FreeStage: Declan Millar (p31)

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DO YOU KNOW HOW TO GROOVE? WITH NYJO QUINTET AND MARK ARMSTRONG Jazz4Kids: a riotous insight into the world of jazz Great for families and kids aged 8-12 years. National Youth Jazz Orchestra Artistic Director Mark Armstrong and the NYJO Quintet lift the lid on how jazz works, exploring the instruments, the story behind the music, improvisation and how the musicians play together. The concert features lots of interactive games and lively performances to spark curiosity and fire the imagination. Running time: 60m / no interval. Drinks and snacks available. £8 / £4 Under-18s

SAT 14 NOV 3.30PM (+ SAT 31 OCT)

SAT 14 NOV 7.30PM JAZZ

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JAZZ STANDS FOR FREEDOM IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP ll

NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA

A superb conclusion to NYJO's exploration of jazz improv skills

NYJO celebrates its 50th birthday at WMC

Take chances, work together, play off each other, make something: Gemma Buckenham’s spirited workshops close with an opportunity to perform alongside some of the UK's most gifted young jazz artists.

NYJO is world-famous as a glittering showcase for the country’s 6.30pm FreeStage: St Augustine’s Creative Music Group (p31) best young jazz musicians. This concert celebrates NYJO’s 50th nyjo.org.uk birthday with established big band classics alongside modern works by composers at the cutting-edge of jazz.

AGES 8-12

Please note: this is a paired workshop with Jazz Improvisation Workshop I (Sat 31 Oct 10am – 1pm). Please ensure that you are able to attend both prior to booking.

‘One of the best bands you will ever hear.’ Sir John Dankworth NG BRI KID R YOU R A FO D! I QU

£22 / £11 Under-18s / £21 Multibuy (p38) / Quid-A-Kid (p38)

Running time: 1h 30m. Ages: All. Suitable for beginners. £10 for both workshops Promoted in association with Wiltshire Music Centre Young Curators Project

SUN 15 NOV 6PM WORLD MUSIC / CHORAL

TUE 17 NOV 11.30AM SPOKEN WORD

THE BAROQUE VIOLIN

ORCHESTRA OF THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT

Discovering Music: the Golden Age of Baroque violin

A baroque string showcase with a superstar line-up

Join Jonathan James for this interactive study session which explores the historical and musical context behind the forthcoming concert by the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (Fri 20 Nov).

Rachel Podger violin / director

JONATHAN TROWBRIDGE JAMES SINGS!

An exuberant massed choir concert of heritage songs and migration stories collected by the Trowbridge Song Project The culmination of a two year Community Arts Project, this inspiring event brings together the diverse communities of Trowbridge with a unified voice, with spirited songs from around the world, tales of faraway places, and music with multicultural roots. £10 (£8) / Free Under-11s 4pm – 5.45pm open reception: with interactive audio-visual exhibition of oral history recordings and tastethe-world buffet sold by the Wiltshire Women's Multi-Faith Forum trowbridgesongproject.co.uk A Trowbridge Song Project promotion, supported by Wiltshire Music Centre and Sounding It Out Choir

FRI 20 NOV 7.30PM CLASSICAL

The Baroque period was a golden age for the violin, with composers writing ever more challenging repertoire for it and exploiting its expressivity as a solo instrument to the full. This is a nuanced look at how Italy and Germany’s finest proponents both borrowed from each other and found new paths. Running time: 60m. £5 jonathanjamesmusic.com

BACH Concerto for violin in E BWV 1042 VIVALDI Concerto for 2 violins in G minor Op 3 No 2 RV 578 PISENDEL Violin concerto in G minor BACH Chaconne from Partita No 2 in D minor BWV 1004 VIVALDI La Stravaganza Op 4 Violin Concerto No 2 in E minor RV 279 TELEMANN Concerto for Four Violins in G major TWV 40:201 BACH Concerto for 2 violins in D minor BWV 1043

‘There is probably no more inspirational musician working today than Rachel Podger.’ Gramophone

Rachel Podger enjoys a worldwide reputation as a leading period instrument soloist and guest director. In this concert she leads a Bach-inspired programme that includes three of his most celebrated works for violin, and showcases OAE leaders Matthew Truscott, Kati Debretzeni and Margaret Faultless.

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SAT 21 NOV 7.30PM MUSIC AND DANCE

JOSS ARNOTT DANCE / EVELYN GLENNIE £32 / £16 Under-18s / £31 Multibuy (p38)

An explosive triple bill of high-octane contemporary dance and percussive brilliance

6.30pm pre-concert talk

The critically acclaimed Joss Arnott Dance, one of the most exciting voices in British contemporary dance, demonstrates its acclaimed energy, masterful athleticism and breath-taking choreography with its new programme. 24 takes inspiration from the ravishing Alexander McQueen V&A retrospective exhibition Savage Beauty; the emotive solo V explores the rare and contorted beauty of our bodies.

Tue 17 Nov 11.30am: Discovering Music oae.co.uk

‘A must see performance.’ London Dance

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For the entertaining and exhilarating Wide Awakening, five alpha-female dancers are joined onstage by the GRAMMY award-winning percussion phenomenon Dame Evelyn Glennie, and Musical Director James M Keane, who create thundering beats perfectly matching the heart-pounding movement. £22 / £11 Under-18s / £21 Multibuy (p38) / Quid-A-Kid (p38) 6.30pm pre-concert talk evelyn.co.uk jossarnottdance.com

SUN 22 NOV 7.30PM WORLD MUSIC

WED 25 NOV 1PM LUNCHTIME CONCERT / CLASSICAL

HUUNHUUR-TU

ANTHONY BAILEY CLARINET / EMMA RICHARDS VIOLA / DANIEL KINGSMITH PIANO

Other-worldly throat-singing rooted in the natural sounds of the Tuvan Steppe

£14 / £7 Under-18s / £13 Multibuy (p38) / Quid-A-Kid (p38)

The clarinet in the limelight: an immaculate showcase from a high-class young trio

An exhilarating set from the best known practitioners of the vibrant throat-singing tradition of the tiny central Asian republic of Tuva: ethereal, powerful evocations of their homeland, of nature – the wind whistling, mountain streams, thunder rolling – and of the life of the nomadic horseman.

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MOZART Clarinet Trio K 498 Kegelstatt BAILEY Contours for solo clarinet POULENC Sonata for clarinet and piano

Accompanying themselves on all manner of strange and wonderful instruments – lutes, Tuvan horse-hair fiddles, flutes, shamandrum percussion, mouth harps and horse hooves – this is a tour-de-force of overtone singing, their miraculous voices at times joyous, at times sorrowful, always profoundly mysterious.

Promoted in association with Salisbury Arts Centre

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Clarinettist and composer Anthony Bailey is joined by two outstanding

SAT 28 NOV 7.30PM CLASSICAL VOCAL / SILENT FILM AND LIVE MUSIC young musicians who bring together a programme that showcases works for clarinet. A new work for solo clarinet by Anthony is sandwiched between Mozart’s ever popular Kegelstatt trio and Poulenc’s late great clarinet sonata. £8 / £7 Multibuy Post-concert Q&A anthonyjohnbailey.com Supported by Wiltshire Music Centre Young Artist Fund and Laycock Abbey Recitals Fund

ORLANDO CONSORT

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LA PASSION DE JEANNE D’ARC (1928) Award-winning vocal ensemble presents silent cinema and medieval music La Passion de Jeanne d’Arc (The Passion of Joan of Arc) Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer Starring Renée Maria Falconetti Matthew Venner countertenor, Mark Dobell tenor, Angus Smith tenor, Donald Greig baritone, Robert MacDonald bass Condemned on its release La Passion de Jeanne d’Arc is now recognised as a silent masterpiece. Inspired by Dreyer’s vision, the Orlando Consort present a new soundtrack of music from the era

in which the film is set. The intricate beauty of 15th century works by Dufay together with animated motets and haunting plainsong amplify the poignant depiction of medieval France and provide a highly evocative accompaniment to this landmark film. £18 / £9 Under-18s / £17 Multibuy (p38) / Quid-A-Kid (p38) 6.30pm pre-concert talk orlandoconsort.com Supported by Arts Council England, the National Centre for Early Music and Eureka Films

‘The performances are simultaneously ravishing and reverential.’

Los Angeles Times

SAT 5 DEC 7.30PM CLASSICAL / SPOKEN WORD / LIVE ART

FRI 11 DEC 7.30PM FOLK C WM H 18T DAY TH BIR CERT N CO

CORDELIA WILLIAMS PIANO Messiaen 2015: between Heaven and the Clouds MESSIAEN Vingt Regards sur l’Enfant-Jésus Cordelia Williams piano Michael Symmons Roberts poet / narrator Sophie Hacker artist

‘Michael Symmons Roberts’ poems are intense and sensual explorations of the moment when the soul quickens to ice-cracking life.’ Observer

Messiaen wrote this piano masterpiece in 1944 surrounded by war in occupied Paris, yet the music is suffused with themes of love, passion and faith. Tonight’s concert is the culmination of a year-long series of events setting Vingt Regards alongside specially commissioned words and images, which explore these universal themes and Messiaen’s rich variety of inspiration. £17 / £8.50 Under-18s / £16 Multibuy (p38) 6.30pm pre-concert talk: the challenges and excitement of cross-art working cordeliawilliams.net symmonsroberts.com sophiehacker.com messiaen2015.com The Messiaen 2015 Project generously supported by the City Music Foundation

‘As fine an example of traditional English folk music as you’re likely to hear.’

Bright Young Folk

BELSHAZZAR'S FEAST An English folk Christmas: a superb showcase of breathtaking music and wry merry-making Paul Hutchinson accordion Paul Sartin oboe / violin / vocals NG BRI KID R YOU R A FO D! I QU

SAT 12 DEC 7.30PM CHORAL BBC RADIO 2 FOLK AWARDS 2010 BEST DUO NOMINEES One of folk's great odd couples, Paul Sartin (Bellowhead, Faustus) and Paul Hutchinson (Hoover the Dog, Karen Tweed) showcase their superlative musicianship and wickedly inventive banter with this intimate and entertaining set of typically eclectic festive (as in joyous) fare. £14 / £7 Under-18s / £13 Multibuy (p38) / Quid-A-Kid (p38) belshazzarsfeast.com

PARAGON SINGERS CHRISTMAS IN THE NEW WORLD The astonishingly rich Baroque music of South America brought to vivid life Keith Bennett conductor, The Six cornett and sackbut ensemble, Folia Baroque string ensemble, Simone Rebello percussion, Eligio Quintiero theorbo / guitar, Steven Hollas organ / harpsichord A truly sparkling programme of Baroque music from the exotic world of 17th-century Mexico, Bolivia and Peru, with its vibrant rhythms, gorgeous tunes and striking instrumental colours. With newly discovered music and powerful and distinctive favourites, this is glorious music to set the festive pulses racing.

SUN 13 DEC 3PM KIDS’ AND FAMILY SHOW / CLASSICAL

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WHERE HAS RUDOLPH’S RED NOSE GONE?

AGES 3-8

WITH GALLIARD ENSEMBLE An afternoon of seasonal family fun Great for families and kids aged 3-8 years. Join us for an afternoon of festive fun and help make sure our Christmas presents arrive on time! Without Rudolph’s red nose Santa can’t find his way, but the music will guide Rudolph to mysterious lands through nursery rhymes and fairy tales in search of his missing nose. You can help him on his way with the digging song, fanfares, conducting and chasing away a scary giant.

Running time: 60m / no interval. Drinks and snacks available. 2PM FREE KIDS’ MAKE AND SING WORKSHOP Come along before the show to make antlers, paint on your red noses and help the musicians compose a new piece of sleigh music. Free to ticket holders / book early as places limited. £8 / £4 Under-18s galliardensemble.com

£17 (£16) / £5 Under-18s paragonsingers.co.uk A Paragon Singers promotion

SUN 13 DEC 7.15PM LIVESTREAM OPERA

THE ROYAL OPERA CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA / PAGLIACCI (AS LIVE) A classic double bill of Pietro Mascagni and Ruggero Leoncavallo's greatest operas, two dark tales of passionate love and violent jealousy. Running time: c. 3h / one interval. Sung in Italian with English subtitles. £15 / £3 Under-18s / £14 Multibuy (p38) roh.org.uk

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WED 16 DEC 7.15PM / SUN 27 DEC 2PM LIVESTREAM BALLET

SAT 19 DEC 7.30PM JAZZ / CHORAL

THE ROYAL BALLET THE NUTCRACKER (LIVE / AS LIVE)

GBH BIG BAND / CANTAMUS CHAMBER CHOIR ANOTHER MERRY JAZZY CHRISTMAS

THE magical Christmas ballet for all the family – an enchanting fairy-tale danced to a glittering score

Jazz does Christmas

On a sparkling Christmas Eve, young Clara creeps downstairs to play with her favourite present – a nutcracker soldier doll. But a mysterious magician is waiting to sweep her off on a magical adventure, of enchanted lands, handsome strangers, giant rats, snow fairies and mystery.

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The combination of superb choreography and Tchaikovsky's unforgettable music has made The Nutcracker one of the best-loved of all ballets. In Peter Wright’s wondrous production, the stage dazzles with theatrical magic. A memorable and unmissable Christmas treat. Running time: c. 2h 15m / one interval. £15 / £3 Under-18s / £14 Multibuy (p38) roh.org.uk

This ‘outstanding’ (Wiltshire Times) slam-bang big band and ‘vibrant’ (Bath Chronicle) choir mix vivacious jazz and wonderful choral music with atmospheric readings in a sensational evening to get you into the swing of the season. Mingling enduring classics such as Winter Wonderland and Sleigh Ride with Stan Kenton's fabulous carol arrangements, this is Yuletide jazz perfection. £16 / £5 Under-18s + Students 6.15pm free pre-concert seasonal music A GBH Big Band / Cantamus Chamber Choir promotion

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SPECIAL EVENTS

LUCY PARHAM / JOANNA DAVID / EDWARD FOX BELOVED CLARA

FREE BEER MUSIC FOLK

JAZZ FACTORY SHOWCASE

SAT 11 JUL 7PM

SEP – NOV

THU 29 OCT 8PM

MON 30 NOV 8PM

A captivating portrait in words and music of one of classical music's most romantic and tragic stories

Experience compelling FreeStage early evening live performances in the Café Bar.

Live and drink beer: a glorious showcase of beer and folk music (in the best tradition)

An uplifting showcase for one of Wiltshire’s foremost jazz workshops

This special concert in aid of the National Osteoporosis Society chronicles the intense and complex Robert Schumann-Clara Schumann-Johannes Brahms love-triangle through their masterful music, vivid letters and eloquent diaries.

SUN 20 SEP 6.30PM

£25 (£24) / £12.50 Under-18s / £50 w/ VIP post-concert reception with the artists

SAT 14 NOV 6.30PM

Holt-based brewery Box Steam brings a superb selection of flavoursome steam-copper crafted beers to the Centre to sing the praises of the world's greatest beverage. With award-winning brewers on hand giving entertaining talks on beery topics and answering all your questions, and earthy folk drinking-music, this is the most convivial of evenings. All hail.

Jazz Factory – one of Wiltshire Music Centre’s longest running and most successful regular workshops – showcases the results of its dynamic weekly get-togethers. An impressive blend of outstanding young jazz talent, eminent veterans and the finest of guest performers, this irresistible showcase richly represents both bold contemporary jazz and the thrilling early jazz canon.

lucyparham.com | nos.org.uk The charity reserves the right to amend the programme if necessary. All proceeds to the National Osteoporosis Society, Registered Charity No 1102712 (England and Wales) and No SC039755 (Scotland)

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CANOPY (JAZZ)

Pre-show for: Sam Brookes / Wasuremono (7.30pm) (p8) FRI 13 NOV 6.30PM

DECLAN MILLAR (FOLK) Pre-show for: Carthy / Oates / Farrell / Young (7.30pm) (p22)

ST AUGUSTINE’S CREATIVE MUSIC GROUP (JAZZ)

Pre-show for: National Youth Jazz Orchestra (7.30pm) (p23) Free / no ticket required

£10 boxsteambrewery.com Generously supported by Box Steam Brewery. All proceeds to the Wiltshire Music Centre charitable trust

Free / no ticket required jazzfactory.org.uk Retiring collection to support Jazz Factory

SAT 16 JAN 11AM – 10PM / SUN 17 JAN 11AM – 4PM ACOUSTIC / BLUES / CHORAL / FOLK / JAZZ / ROCK / WORLD

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BRADFORD ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL 2016 Bradford on Avon's iconic music festival: acoustic, electric, eclectic

Get involved as a volunteer. Email: volunteers@wiltshiremusic.org.uk (subject line: BRMF)

A triumphant return to the Centre for this wondrous two-day music festival celebrating just what a brilliantly talented place Bradford on Avon is. The Centre comes alive with a mesmerising programme packed full of thrilling live music, kids’ shows and activities, jam sessions, dancing, workshops, showcases of fabulous local products, real ales and food, and much more. Pencil these dates in your diary.

Proceeds in support of Wiltshire Music Centre charitable trust, Zone Club and Wiltshire Young Carers

Weekend Pass: £18 adv. (£20) / £14 Under-18s Day tickets: Sat: £13 adv. (£15) / £9 Under-18s Sun: £8 adv. (£10) / £6 Under-18s Free Under-12s (with adult) 32

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SAT 23 JAN 7.30PM CLASSICAL

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RAPHAEL WALLFISCH CELLO / JOHN YORK PIANO A vintage programme from one of the best duo partnerships SCHUMANN Stücke im Volkston Op 102 BRAHMS Sonata in D Op 78 (arr. Brahms for cello and piano), Sonata in G Op 78 BEETHOVEN Sonata No 4 in C Op 102/1 REBECCA CLARKE Sonata (1919) Two great works for cello and piano coupled with two sonatas in versions for cello by their respective composers. This is an entertaining and provocative programme which offers both standard repertoire and some new perspectives.

The idiosyncratic late sonata of Beethoven is balanced by Schumann’s whimsical late set of fairy tales which range from the most intimate to the gruff and robust. £22 / £11 Under-18s / £21 Multibuy 6.30pm pre-concert talk

JAN – JUN 2016 LIVESTREAM OPERA / BALLET PREVIEW

LIVESTREAM ON THE BIG SCREEN SPRING SUMMER 2016

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The best of British opera and ballet broadcast live to Wiltshire’s ‘switched-on music venue’ (Guardian).

SUN 31 JAN 2PM

Experience the world’s finest opera and ballet with this fantastic cinema season of acclaimed broadcasts streamed live in high definition and superb surround-sound from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.

This superb Frederick Ashton double bill pairs his charming story of troubled young love with a virtuoso showcase set to sweeping music by Rachmaninoff.

£15 / £3 Under-18s / £14 Multibuy (p38) per broadcast

THE ROYAL BALLET TWO PIGEONS / RHAPSODY (AS LIVE)

 ‘An intensely absorbing celebration of the choreographic art.’ Telegraph

THU 4 FEB 6.45PM EAT AND DRINK: pre-show and THE ROYAL OPERA interval Café Bar open with drinks and snacks. Pre-order Gourmet Tarts LA TRAVIATA (LIVE) / Salads from £4.75 (p38). A tragic romance of unrivalled brilliance, Giuseppe Verdi’s roh.org.uk best-loved opera, of a Parisian courtesan who sacrifices all for love, is vividly told.

MON 28 MAR 2PM

WED 18 MAY 7.15PM

An arresting new production of Modest Mussorgsky’s singularly brilliant historical epic – the quintessential Russian opera – with Bryn Terfel’s role debut as the tortured Tsar.

An exciting new narrative work to a specially commissioned score, this elemental retelling of Mary Shelley’s gothic classic focuses on the human dramas of love, fear, loneliness and longing that play out around its monster protagonist.

THE ROYAL OPERA BORIS GODUNOV (AS LIVE)

WED 6 APR 7.15PM

THE ROYAL BALLET GISELLE (LIVE)

A superlative production of the greatest of all Romantic ballets, Marius Petipa’s classic is an intoxicating blend of human passions, gothic supernatural, and of love that transcends death.  Guardian / Telegraph MON 25 APR 7.15PM

THE ROYAL OPERA LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR (LIVE)

THE ROYAL BALLET FRANKENSTEIN (LIVE)

‘A ballet game changer.’ Guardian MON 27 JUN 7PM

THE ROYAL OPERA WERTHER (LIVE)

A powerful revival of Jules Massenet’s dark Romantic opera of the lovelorn and the beautiful, an intensely human tale of love, grief, loyalty and almost unbearable tragedy full of the most ravishing music.  Guardian / Independent / Daily Express

A bravura new production by ‘theatrical visionary’ ( Guardian) Katie Mitchell of one of Gaetano Donizetti’s finest works, a tragedy of ill-fated love, bloody murder and suicide culminating in opera’s most thrillingly desperate mad scene.

WILTSHIRE & SWINDON YOUTH ORCHESTRA The Directors and Trustees of the Wiltshire Music Centre are delighted to announce that they are to take over responsibility for running the Youth Orchestra (and its sister Wiltshire Youth Jazz Orchestra) from September 2015. This will be done with ongoing support from Wiltshire Music Connect (the county’s music education hub), supported by Arts Council England. This is an exciting development which offers many new opportunities to young musicians from the region through closer connection with the Centre’s professional concert programme.

FRI 28 AUG 7.30PM / SAT 29 AUG 3PM

MUSIC AMERICA A powerful programme putting American music in the limelight Works include: BERNSTEIN Symphonic Dances from West Side Story IVES Symphony No 2 Under conductor Timothy Redmond, WSYO centres its sparkling programme on two iconic works with genuinely American voices: Leonard Bernstein’s brilliant Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, with its raucous, pulsating energy, and Charles Ives’ landmark Symphony No 2.

FRI 1 JAN 7.30PM / SAT 2 JAN 3PM

with wonderful music and songs celebrating Vienna, city of dreams.

A NEW YEAR’S DAY VIENNESE SPECTACULAR

The Orchestra is joined and directed for one of Mozart’s most enduring and popular concertos by violinist David Adams, leader of the Welsh National Opera Orchestra.

A scintillating Viennese whirl at New Year Works include: STRAUSS Selection of Waltzes and Polkas MOZART Violin Concerto No 5 in A K219 David Adams violin / leader Timothy Redmond conductor A delightful programme of music from the great Viennese waltz composer Johann Strauss spiced

Tickets for each concert: £15 / £13 WSYO members / £9 Under-18s + Students / £40 Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Under-18s / Students) A Wiltshire and Swindon Youth Orchestra promotion, supported by

YOUNG MUSICIANS

REGULAR ACTIVITIES

WED 18 NOV 7.30PM

In addition to hosting the leading accredited providers of classical and rock music exams worldwide – Trinity and Rockschool – and the Workers Educational Association’s adult education series, the Centre hosts a mix of regular activities. To receive further information, or if you would like to bring your own group to the Centre, please call 01225 860 110.

ST LAURENCE SCHOOL CON SPIRITO!

An evening of dynamic and emotive music inspired by the 'bel paese' (beautiful country) that is Italy. MON 7 DEC 7.30PM

NORTH WILTSHIRE YOUNG MUSICIANS CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL TUE 8 DEC 7.30PM / THU 10 DEC 7.30PM

WEST WILTSHIRE YOUNG MUSICIANS CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL ‘Ambitious young instrumentalists from around the county display their talents... a fantastic array of pieces confidently performed.’ Wiltshire Times

Tickets for each concert: £6 (£3) st-laurence.com wiltshireyoungmusicians.org.uk Wiltshire Young Musicians supported by

MONDAYS JAZZ FACTORY jazzfactory.org.uk

WEDNESDAYS WEST WILTSHIRE YOUNG SINGERS wiltshireyoungmusicians.org.uk

THURSDAYS MANDORA’S VOX BRADFORD MANDOLIN GROUP PURE PILATES STEEL PANS wiltshireyoungmusicians.org.uk WILTSHIRE YOUNG MUSICIANS wiltshireyoungmusicians.org.uk

THE MUSICAL TREE HOUSE themusicaltreehouse.com

YOGATREE yogatree.co.uk

SINGING FOR THE BRAIN alzheimerswiltshire.org.uk

FRIDAYS

WILTSHIRE YOUNG MUSICIANS wiltshireyoungmusicians.org.uk

TUESDAYS

THE MUSICAL TREE HOUSE themusicaltreehouse.com RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETY thefrms.co.uk

ALL IN HARMONY singingwithattitude.com CANTAMUS CHAMBER CHOIR cantamuschamberchoir.co.uk PETE SAVIN YOGA SOUNDWELL MUSIC THERAPY soundwell.org.uk WILTSHIRE YOUNG MUSICIANS wiltshireyoungmusicians.org.uk

SATURDAYS ZONE CLUB

CREATIVE LEARNING PROGRAMME Wiltshire Music Centre was founded on a commitment to nurture musical ability or interest, regardless of age or background. WMC's Creative Learning Programme is at the heart of everything we do and provides local schools, families and communities access to high quality music-making and participatory experiences.

As part of our commitment to the local community we are especially proud of our continued relationship with St Laurence School Bradford on Avon. We have enjoyed developing our work further over the past year working on a World War One Composition Project with their GCSE students and working closely with two highly motivated and inspiring 6th form students as part of our team of Young Curators.

As well as three engaging family concerts across this Autumn Winter season we are also making strides off the concert platform in developing our long established work with our local Special We are proud of our local Schools. Musicians Alex Lupo, partnerships with a wide range of Tom Mauger and film maker Mark music leaders and project partners, Bishop work with five schools on locally and nationally, and offer a individually tailored school based creatively rich and diverse projects as part of the Special programme to our audience. We Schools Festival in July 2015. continue as a strategic partner with Inclusive workshops aim Wiltshire Music Connect (the to build self-awareness, music education hub for Wiltshire) confidence and self-esteem, to help to shape and inform collaborative working skills and excellence in music education with creativity, while being sensitive to particular emphasis on our new the differing needs of the children role in managing the Wiltshire & and the staff supporting them. Swindon Youth Orchestra and the Finally, the Wiltshire Music Centre Wiltshire Youth Jazz Orchestra. has been appointed a Champion for the BBC's Get Creative campaign, a year-long celebration of the world-class arts, culture and 36

creativity that happens every day across the UK. As a Champion we showcase our enormous range of musical activity with masterclasses, workshops and special events, so keep an eye open for how you can be part of this nationwide celebration. Behind the scenes our team works hard on running and developing our extended year round programme. Please contact our Creative Learning Manager, Becky Stothart, for more information on how you could take part: becky.stothart@ wiltshiremusic.org.uk.

VOLUNTEER WITH US ‘What a wonderful venue the Centre is. Lovely concert hall and everybody gets a warm welcome from the friendly Volunteers.’ Audience member Wiltshire Music Centre is incredibly thankful for the support of over 100 Volunteers who play such a vital role in its smooth operation, ensuring audiences a great experience through a welcoming, caring, professional and safe service. ‘The other volunteers, and the staff, are a joy to work with. It is like a family and it is so nice to be part of.’ WMC Volunteer The Centre is currently recruiting reliable, committed and friendly people wishing to join our team of Volunteers. For further information or an informal chat, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator: 01225 860 110 / volunteers@wiltshiremusic.org.uk.

SUPPORT US Wiltshire Music Centre is one of the finest concert halls in the region, hosting world-class musicians. The purpose-built auditorium has a fantastic acoustic. This jewel in the South West’s crown also nurtures emerging professional and amateur musicians. It is a testament to local people power and all of those who helped raise money for the Centre; determined to have an independent venue, dedicated to the best music, right on their doorstep. As a registered charity, we rely on donations from supporters and friends to support the concerts and our Creative Learning Programme.

YOUNG ARTIST FUND 2015 supporting exceptional young talent

The Young Artist Fund enables us to support young artists at the very start of their professional careers. Since the Fund was launched in 2012 we have been able to support over 10 young musicians, offering a valuable platform for performance and opportunities to stretch and develop their talent here at the Centre. First made possible through the gift of a legacy, the Fund only continues thanks to the generosity of our audiences, Friends and supporters. To make a donation, please contact 01225 860 110 or email camilla. johns@wiltshiremusic.org.uk.

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Glasbrook; Dame Evelyn Glennie OBE; Muriel Guy; Anne Hall; Mrs Olive Harman; Mr & Mrs Harris; Mr Alan Hinds; Mrs Elizabeth Holyoake; Mr Antony Hopkins; Mr W Humble; Lady Kate Hunloke; Mr Ron Hurst; Mr & Mrs N Hutchings; Dr Caroline Jackson; Countess Jellicoe; Joyce Fletcher Charitable Trust; Caroline Kay; Mrs Mavis King MBE; Judy Kinsman; Mrs Kittow; Joan Main; John & Vicky Landell Mills; The Marquess of Lothian; Lady Jean Maitland; Muriel Marshall; Brian & Patricia Martin; Mr Hamish McPhie; Medlock Charitable Trust; Mr James Monckton; M Morrison; J Neale; Mrs Hilary Nimmo; Mr H Orr-Ewing; Shay Parsons; Mrs Diana Pring; Caroline Pym; Mr & Mrs D Randolph; Mrs Janet Repton; Andrew Rome; Phillip Scott; Diana Smith; Mrs Daphne Squire; Mrs Anna Tanfield; Mr P Taylor; Dr Manfred teNeues; Ali Tomkinson; Dr Graham & Dr Bridget Wakefield; Miss Irene Ward; Mr D Whitehead; Mrs Mary Whittle; Miss Mary Wynne; plus Anonymous Donors and Seat Sponsors

DONORS AND SEAT SPONSORS

MUSICAL AND SPECIAL FRIENDS

With a gift of £250 dedicate a seat to an individual, group or business.

GIVE THE GIFT OF A LIFETIME

Leave something in your Will to make a personal and lasting impact on our ability to continue our work for future generations. No matter how big or small your gift, it will make a difference.

BECOME A FRIEND

All Friends get Priority Booking for our two concert seasons every year. This means they have two weeks before tickets go on general sale to secure the best seats for our sell-out concerts. Join as a Good Friend, starting at £30 a year. Or combine this with a donation by becoming a Special Friend at £120 a year.

Mr & Mrs R Ashley; Bradford on Avon Arts Association; Brig. & Mrs J Badley; David Bailey; The Marquess of Bath; The Duke of Beaufort; Malcolm Binney; Rachel Berger; Mr Herbert Cain; Mr & Mrs J Carvell; Cllr Terry Chivers; Mr & Mrs R Coleman; Cathy Cooper; Mrs Ricky Coppel; Dr Derek Dominey; Mrs Pamela Drewett; Lynn Dunning; Mrs M Earnshaw; Gruffydd Evans; Mrs P Fairlie; Jocelyn & Harriet Feilding; Mr Andrew Fletcher; A Gambles; D Gardner; John

Shelagh Ainslie; Neil Allan; Bridget Baker; Kirsty Barry; Mrs Priscilla Bishop; Antony Corfe; Emma & Jonathan Cross; John Cullum; Dr Derek Dominey; Lynn Dunning; Jocelyn & Harriet Feilding; Lord Geddes; Chris & Juliet Grainger; Mrs Olive Harman; Mr Ron Hurst; Dr Angus Jack; Brian & Mo Kelly; Mrs Angela Lambert; Robert & Gina Manning; Mr Godfrey Marks; Miss Sheila McCormack; Mr Tony Millett; John & Vicky Landell Mills; Mr William Parker; Mrs F A Price;

Mr & Mrs R Pearce; Mrs Janet Repton; Jane Savery; Malcolm & Lucilla Shirley; Alan Wheals; Mrs Mary Whittle; Mrs Jenny Woodall; plus Anonymous Musical and Special Friends

SUPPORTERS

A Local Life; The Ammco Trust; Annett Charitable Trust; The Blagrave Trust; BLB Solicitors; Bradford on Avon Area Board; Bradford on Avon Rotary Club; Bradford on Avon Town Council; Calne Town Council; Chippenham Town Council; CHK Charities Limited; Colonel William Llewellen-Palmer Charitable Trust; The Co-Operative Group Community Fund; David Solomons Charitable Trust; Derek Hill Foundation; Ellis Whittam; Ernest Cook Trust; Fat Fowl Restaurant; Fidelio Charitable Trust; The Hills Group Limited; The Idlewild Trust; The Institute of Physics; Jack Lane Charitable Trust; James Dyson Foundation; Joyce Fletcher Charitable Trust; Keevil Parish Council; Laycock Abbey Recitals Fund; Longleat House; Medlock Charitable Trust; The MFPA Trust Fund; Odin Charitable Trust; Office Evolution Limited; Oldham Foundation; Pixiella Trust; The Prior Foundation; Radcliffe Charitable Trust; Ray Harris Charitable Trust; Roper Family Charitable Trust; RVW Trust; Sobell Foundation; SWAG; Somer 2000; Westbury Town Council; Wiltshire Community Foundation

VISIT US EAT AND DRINK The Café Bar offers an informal setting to relax with friends and enjoy pre-performance or interval drinks (which can be ordered in advance), with an enticing selection of specially chosen wines, locally-brewed beers, ciders, spirits, soft drinks, teas, coffee, ice creams and bar snacks. Free WiFi available. Complete your live music experience with ‘superb food’ ( Bath Chronicle) by the award-winning Fat Fowl Restaurant Bradford on Avon. A fantastic range of made-toorder, seasonal, locally sourced charcuterie, seafood and vegetarian supper platters (£13.50 each) and the finest tarts, salads and puddings (from £4.75) are available prior to all concerts and livestream events. Please pre-order at the Box Office 01225 860 100 at least 24 hours ahead of your concert.

MUSIC’S BETTER SHARED GROUPS GET MORE It can be much more fun coming to see a concert when you’re with lots of other like-minded people. Whether a night out with family and friends, a work social outing, a class from school or a society coach trip, the Centre’s experienced and friendly team will look after you, making your visit to us extra special. For further information on the special benefits and discounts for groups of 10+, please contact the Box Office 01225 860 100.

BOOKING INFORMATION HOW TO BOOK

BY PHONE 01225 860 100 / IN PERSON Mon – Fri 10am – 6pm; and to interval end (approx. 8.30pm) on concert evenings. Sat – Sun from 10am for a morning concert; and from 2pm to interval end for an afternoon or evening concert. ONLINE wiltshiremusic.org.uk Secure and easy online booking 24 hours a day. £2.50 administration fee charged per transaction for online ticket purchases only. A voluntary donation of £1 per transaction is requested to contribute towards the future of the Wiltshire Music Centre. Tickets can be collected at anytime up to concert start or posted to you for £1 to cover postage.

BOOKING OPENS

Friends' Priority Booking opens Mon 22 Jun 2015 10am General / Online Booking opens Mon 6 Jul 2015 10am

DISCOUNTS

Only one discount may be applied to each ticket. Concession tickets – indicated in brackets ( ) – are offered on specified concerts. Please contact Box Office for availability. Carer’s Ticket: one complimentary carer’s ticket is available to those registered disabled and requiring assistance to attend. Groups 10+: receive £2 off per ticket. Group organisers receive one free ticket plus one free drink and one free programme. If you are interested in booking tickets for a group, please contact the Box Office 01225 860 100 for help with organising your visit. Multibuy discount: get a £1 discount per ticket on an equivalent number of tickets when booking for three or more different specified concerts at the same time. Bring Your Kid For A Quid (Quid-A-Kid): offered on specified concerts to broaden your childrens’ musical experiences. Up to two Under-18s pay just £1 each when their tickets are bought with one full-price ticket to the same concert. Under-18s: are eligible for half price tickets on specified concerts.

Free Under-25s Tickets: we are delighted to offer free tickets to Under-25 year olds (inclusive) on Two weeks of Priority Booking are available to all Friends of Wiltshire Music selected classical concerts, thanks to our collaboration with the acclaimed Centre. Memberships start at £30 a CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust year and can be bought at any time from the Box Office on 01225 860 100 (cavatina.net). Please quote CAVATINA when booking a ticket (pay by card or request a standing (01225 860 100). order form).

Buy This, Try This: buy tickets for specified concerts and save 50% per ticket for a paired event. For example, should you buy a ticket for Soumik Datta (p15), this entitles you to buy a ticket for Huun-Huur-Tu (p26) for £7 (normal ticket price £14).

TICKET RETURNS

We offer a resale service for sold-out events only at an administration fee of £1 per ticket. Return your tickets no later than 5 hours before the performance. If resold, we can offer you a credit against a future concert. We regret that we are unable to refund tickets.

GIFT VOUCHERS

Give your loved ones the gift of music. An ideal present for music lovers, Gift Vouchers can be used to buy tickets for any concert at the Centre, to buy a Friends’ Membership or to make a donation. Available in any denomination and with a one year expiry date, they can be redeemed in person at the Box Office or over the phone.

CAFÉ BAR OPENING TIMES The Centre and its fully licensed bar is open to audience members 30 minutes before each concert. Please allow 15 minutes to collect tickets and to order interval drinks.

STAY IN TOUCH

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AUDITORIUM SEATING PLAN

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there is level access to most parts of the Centre and specific parking bays close to the main entrance off Churches and Winsley Road. ADAPTED TOILETS are available. BABY CHANGING FACILITIES and PUSHCHAIR STORAGE are available. For BRAILLE USERS there are tactile signs throughout the Centre.

PEOPLE WITH HEARING DIFFICULTIES OR IMPAIRMENTS can use the Centre’s induction loops at the bar and Box Office. The auditorium has an infrared system. Please ask at the Box Office for headphones or a portable neck loop. GUIDE DOGS / ASSISTING DOGS are very welcome.

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Parking is free on-site. For evening concerts please use the Ashley Road car park on the St Laurence School site. Additional / disabled blue badge holders parking is available in the car park off Winsley Road / Churches. Please park responsibly.

Bradford on Avon Taxis is located in the Train Station car park: 01225 862 277.

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The Centre is located on the Bath side of Bradford on Avon, and is clearly sign-posted (brown panel signs) on all roads.

Bradford on Avon Train Station is a 20 minute (uphill) walk or short taxi ride away: firstgreatwestern.co.uk

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