ENDELLION STRING QUARTET &

WENDY COPE
HAYDN Quartet No.3,Op.33 “The Bird”
ROXANNA PANUFNIK The Audience (words by Wendy Cope)
ELIZABETH MACONCHY Quartet No.10
BEETHOVEN Quartet No.3 in D major, Op.18
THURSDAY 4TH NOVEMBER 7.30PM GREAT HALL

One of the all-time greatest string quartets, the Endellions

celebrated their 30th Anniversary with a cheeky and amusing
piece by Roxanna Panufnik and poet Wendy Cope. Their new
Maconchy quartet also features tonight with some classic Haydn
and Beethoven.
Meet the Artist 6.45pm
2010/11 SEASON | SUBSCRIBER’S PREVIEW
BARDOLINO
Subscription bookings commence 10am Tuesday 31st August 2010 JANÁČEK Moravian Poetry in Song
and conclude at 2pm on Monday 13th September. MARTINU The Three Madrigals
KUKAL Madman’s Wife - Blaznova zena
CALLER Tres canciones de declaracion
Call Jo on 01524 594151 to book your subscription. FISCHER Marel o Del
General concert bookings commence 10am Tuesday 14th September.
THURSDAY 11TH NOVEMBER 7.30PM NUFFIELD
THEATRE

Tantalisingly undefinable, Bardolino is a virtuosic fusion of classical,

TCHAIKOVSKY SYMPHONY folk and gypsy music. This versatile Czech trio leaps across these
genres on a breathless musical journey that will make you fall
ORCHESTRA OF MOSCOW RADIO deeply in love with the spirit of central Europe.
TERJE MIKKELSEN CONDUCTOR *Podium Lecture 1.10pm
ALENA BAEVA VIOLIN
SVENDSEN Carnival in Paris, Op.9
SIBELIUS Violin Concerto in D minor, Op.47 LANCASHIRE SINFONIETTA
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No.5 in D minor, Op.47 JANE IRWIN SOPRANO
THURSDAY 28TH OCTOBER 7.30PM GREAT HALL LYN FLETCHER DIRECTOR
TCHAIKOVSKY Serenade for Strings
To open the concert season we are honoured to present a concert DUNCAN WARD “Hotpot” Premiere
by the internationally famed Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra. BARBER Knoxville - Summer of 1915
Formerly the orchestra of Soviet Radio, they hold a rich and STRAVINSKY Pulcinella Suite
fascinating heritage having premiered many of the greatest
Russian works of the 20th Century. THURSDAY 18TH NOVEMBER 7.30PM GREAT HALL
Kazakh-born violinist, Alena Baeva, started her international
Lancaster University graduate, Jane Irwin, is one of the most
career at 10 and has claimed an impressive array of 1st prizes
admired voices in the UK.The leader of the Hallé also directs the
such as the Moscow Paganini Competition. The symphony
ever-popular Tchaikovsky Serenade and balletic Pulcinella with
tonight was selected by members of our audience and promises
Lancashire’s own star-studded chamber orchestra.
to raise the roof off the Great Hall. An unmissable concert by one
of Russia’s most prestigious orchestras. *Podium Lecture 1.10pm Preview Concert 6.45pm

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PSAPPHA MAHAN ESFAHANI HARPSICHORD
NICHOLAS KOK CONDUCTOR PACHELBEL Fantasia ex dis
J.S.BACH Chorale-Partita ''O Gott, du Frommer Gott'', BWV 767
KENNETH HESKETH Fra Duri Scogli; Theatre of Attractions
LOU HARRISON Six Sonatas for Cembalo (1943)
PAUL MAX EDLIN Five Fantastic Islands
J.S.BACH French Overture in B minor, BWV 831
MICHAEL TORKE The Telephone Book
STEVE MACKEY Indigenous Instruments THURSDAY 20TH JANUARY 7.30PM GREAT HALL
THURSDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 7.30PM GREAT HALL Mahan Esfahani is emerging as one of the world’s finest
harpsichordists - this exceptional young musician studied at
Musical gems from the UK and USA. This programme showcases Stanford University then launched his international career with
an outstanding work by Steve Mackey who has been enjoyed by the support of the Borletti Buitoni Trust. He is currently a BBC New
audiences in previous seasons, Psappha’s own commission Five Generation Artist and artist in Residence at Oxford University. His
Fantastic Islands and the groovy and energetic Telephone Book. programme combines gems of the keyboard repertoire with Lou
*Podium Lecture 1.10pm Harrison’s sparky Six Sonatas.
Preview Concert 6.45pm Podium Lecture 1.10pm Preview Concert 6.45pm

HALLE YOUTH CHOIR

GREGORY BATSLEER CONDUCTOR
BENGAL TIGER, SHANGHAI
TO INCLUDE:
DRAGON
TALLIS If You Love Me & Salvator Mundi GRAND UNION ORCHESTRA
BYRD Ave Verum
DEBUSSY Trois Chansons THURSDAY 27TH JANUARY 7.30PM GREAT HALL
TAVERNER The Lamb
Bengal Tiger Shanghai Dragon combines ragas, time-cycles and
SATURDAY 4TH DECEMBER 7.30PM GREAT HALL inflected vocal styles from India and Bangladesh and ancient
classical show-pieces and folk tunes of China with jazz
The outstanding Hallé Youth Choir have a glorious evening of improvisation, Latin rhythms and surprising harmonic twists.
vocal treats in store. The choir is one of the Halle’s youngest
The 9 piece line-up features Grand Union’s Indian and
ensembles, known for their exceptional quality and passionate
Bangaldeshi musicians. A huge success at the London Jazz
performances. A seasonal delight for Christmas.
Festival, this is a unique multi-cultural show not to be missed.
Meet the Artist 6.45pm
Meet the Artist 6.45pm

NUTCRACKER MINIATURES
LEVANTES DANCE THEATRE
LANCASHIRE SINFONIETTA THE SILKEN TENT
ANIMATION BY ADAM GREGORY FRETWORK & CLARE WILKINSON SOPRANO
MONDAY 6TH DECEMBER 11AM & 1.30PM BYRD Where the blind; Turn our captivity
NUFFIELD THEATRE PÄRT Fratres
SHOSTAKOVICH Prelude & Fugue
The premiere of an adorable children’s production of Tchaikovsky’s DEBUSSY La fille aux cheveux de lin
Nutcracker by the Live at LICA team. BRITTEN O Waly, waly
Local children have worked in their schools with artists to add their THURSDAY 3RD FEBRUARY 7.30PM GREAT HALL
own magic to the performance. Mouse soldiers, a handsome
prince & the Sugar Plum Fairy all spring into life in this interactive The melting voice of Clare Wilkinson blends with the “finest viol
adaptation of everyone’s favourite Christmas ballet. consort on the planet” - Fretwork are famed for their huge
repertory which includes anything and everything that can be
Suitable for children age 4-6 years. (Duration 1 hour)
played on viols. A seductive and varied display in the Silken Tent.
Meet the Artist 6.45pm
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TRANSFIGURED NIGHT ALL CLASSICAL MUSIC EXPLAINED
MANCHESTER CAMERATA ENSEMBLE RAINER HERSCH COMEDIAN
FILM BY NETIA JONES THURSDAY 3RD MARCH 7.30PM GREAT HALL
SCHUBERT String Trio in B flat D 471
MOZART Oboe Quartet Rainer Hersch is a multi-talented comedian and musician who is
SCHOENBERG Verkärte Nacht - Transfigured Night equally at home at London’s famous Comedy Store or
conducting the St Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra. He turns
THURSDAY 10TH FEBRUARY 7.30PM GREAT HALL his comic skills on those awkward questions: "Why is organ
music so boring?";"How can I play a musical instrument without
This programme introduces an unexpected side to Schoenberg’s practising?"; "What do conductors actually do?”. ACME has
early Romantic string work Verklärte Nacht. The original version been turned into two series for the BBC and Hersch is a graduate
for string sextet will be accompanied by real-time visuals which of Lancaster University. This is a comedy show with an edge for
react to the music courtesy of artist Netia Jones/Lightmap. Led by anyone who enjoys music. Suitable for all ages.
the Camerata’s vivacious new leader, Giovanni Guzzo.
"A brilliant touch of comic madness" Time Out, London
Podium Lecture 1.10pm Preview Concert 6.45pm

FORTY DEGREES NORTH

XUEFEI YANG GUITAR
NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ
J.S. BACH Violin Sonata No.2 in A minor
ORCHESTRA
ALBENIZ Suite Espana, Seis Hojas de Album Op.165 THURSDAY 10TH MARCH 7.30PM GREAT HALL
HE & CHEN Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto
J. RODRIGO Invocation and Dance Due to popular demand, NYJO returns to Lancaster. The
TARREGA Carnival of Venice orchestra is world-famous as a glittering showcase for the UK’s
most gifted and talented young jazz musicians. Most of the
THURSDAY 17TH FEBRUARY 7.30PM GREAT HALL current generation of top British jazz musicians have risen
through its ranks. NYJO is known for its unique swinging big
The astonishing virtuoso Xuefei Yang is now widely recognised as band sound and promises to be a night of great music and great
a world leading guitarist. Her programme explores the tantalising fun.
idea that Beijing and Madrid share the same latitude through a Podium Lecture 1.10pm Preview Concert 6.45pm
beguiling selection of her own arrangements.
Meet the Artist 6.45pm

NATALIE CLEIN CELLO & VALERIY SOKOLOV VIOLIN &

KATYA APEKISHEVA PIANO KATHRYN STOTT PIANO
DEBUSSY Violin Sonata in G minor
LISZT Elegie No.1 & No.2
GRIEG Violin Sonata No.3 in C minor
SCHUBERT Arpeggione sonata in A minor
BRAHMS Violin Sonata No.1 in G major
KODALY Solo Sonata, Op.8
RAVEL Tzigane
BEETHOVEN Sonata in A major
THURSDAY 17TH MARCH 7.30PM GREAT HALL
THURSDAY 24TH FEBRUARY 7.30PM GREAT HALL
Valeriy Sokolov is one of the hottest young violinists around. This
Natalie Clein is known for her dynamic and impassioned
Ukrainian blasted onto the concert platform at the age of 11 and
performances and is one of the most original artists of her
hasn’t looked back. He has cleaned up a number of international
generation. She has made the epic Kodaly Solo Sonata her own,
prizes, including the Enescu Gold Medal, and is carving a career
full of excitement and drama. Her performances are always
which is being defined by his rich and intensely mature
inspiring and thought provoking - a truly naturally gifted musician.
performances. He performs with his friend Kathryn Stott, one of
Meet the Artist 6.45pm the UK’s top concert pianists.

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