The Bridgewater Hall Whats on Guide Autumn 2014

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AUTUMN 2014

Book Now for Christmas Our festive season events are now on sale. Make the most of your celebrations with our pre-concert dining or upgrade to A-List at the Corporate Members Bar. To book, please visit our website or contact the Box Office on 0161 907 9000.

Booking Fees Prices shown in this brochure do not include booking fees which apply to most transactions.

A booking fee of £2 per ticket applies to telephone and online transactions. Tickets bought in person at the Box Office using a debit card or credit card are subject to a 2% booking fee. No fee applies to tickets bought in person and paid for by cash or cheque or purchased as part of a fixed or flexible subscription.

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Box Office: 0161 907 9000 www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk

You can now enhance your concert experience by upgrading to A-List at The Corporate Members Bar. For just £10 per person, concert ticket holders can enjoy access to The Corporate Members Bar on Choir Circle Level including one complimentary drink.

Available for most concerts – book online with your tickets or contact the Box Office.

The Hallé and Kinshasa Symphony & Choir

The Lightning Thieves

Friday 5 September 12.30pm Free non-ticketed event in Stalls Foyer. An alternative world-folk fusion delivered by virtuoso violinist Adam Summerhayes and baroque superstar harpsichordist David Gordon. The unique pairing of electric fiddle, sparking off the anciently funky sound of the harpsichord, is the equivalent of putting a rocket engine in a Morris Minor! The Lightning Thieves create a world of Celtic inspirations, Romanian influences, supercharged grooves, beautiful melodies, Bulgarian blues and medieval pop tunes.

An Intimate Evening with Art Garfunkel Friday 5 September 7.30pm Sold out £35

Lisa Stansfield

Plus Support Mamas Gun

Sunday 7 September Doors 7.00pm Limited availability £37.50 - £27.50

Jamie Phillips & Armand Diangienda conductors Thursday 11 September 7.30pm

September

A Little Bite Music

Shostakovich Festive Overture Congolese and Western Choral items Congolese repertoire Sibelius Finlandia Berlioz Movements from Symphonie fantastique Beethoven Finale from Symphony No.9, ‘Choral’ (Programme subject to confirmation) The Hallé is proud to share the stage with this remarkable orchestra and choir, and welcomes these Congolese musicians at the start of their first ever visit to the UK. L’Orchestre Symphonique Kimbanguiste de Kinshasa (the Kinshasa Symphony) was formed in the mid-1990s by Armand Diangienda, its conductor and musical director. All the musicians are self-taught, often travelling hours on foot to attend rehearsals. As part of its visit, the orchestra will take part in instrument repair workshops and be given repair kits to take back home. The Kinshasa Symphony and Choir perform a wide range of repertoire, and will appear alongside the Hallé and members of other Hallé ensembles for what promises to be an inspiring musical event.

Free foyer events from 6.00pm

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£12 Adults | £6 Children (aged 17 years & under) Book Tickets

A Little Bite Music

Bridie Jackson & The Arbour Friday 12 September 12.30pm

Free non-ticketed event in Stalls Foyer. Bridie Jackson and The Arbour’s inspired harmonyled arrangements and heavenly strings, create a powerful, dark and hauntingly tender sound, which merges folk with touches of blues, jazz, baroque and gospel.

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Great Northern Brass Arts Festival

Saturday 13 September 12.00 noon onwards 12.00 noon

Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band This year’s Great Northern Brass Arts Festival celebrates a century of brass band composition and gets underway in spectacular style with one of the finest colliery brass bands in the world. £11 2.15pm

The Band of The King’s Division

The Band of The King’s Division makes its debut performance in the Great Northern Brass Arts Festival.

The band is made up of the finest military brass musicians in the country and will perform a concert which will thrill The Bridgewater Hall audience. £12 4.15pm

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, the jewel in the crown of brass bands, will be conducted by its Artistic Director, Bramwell Tovey. Over 5000 players have been members of the NYBBGB since its foundation in 1952. It is hoped that many will attend this landmark concert. £13

The Hallé

Hannu Lintu conductor Nikolaj Znaider violin

Wednesday 17 September 2.15pm* Thursday 18 & Sunday 21 September 7.30pm Prokofiev Cinderella: ballet scenes Sibelius Violin Concerto Mussorgsky (orch. Ravel) Pictures at an Exhibition Tickets from £11 £3 student tickets available for Wed & Sun PwC under 26 tickets available Book Tickets *Sponsored by Manchester Airport

Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society

Zelkova Quartet

Caroline Pether & Simran Singh violin Alex Mitchell viola Jonathan Pether cello

Thursday 18 September 1.10pm Haydn Quartet in E flat Op.20 No.1 Ravel Quartet in F major

The Mid-days Centenary Season opens with this exciting, prize-winning quartet from the RNCM. £9.50 | £7.50 concessions | £5 student

7.15pm

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Black Dyke Band, Brighouse & Rastrick Band & Foden’s Band

The Gala Evening Concert showcases three legendary brass bands; Black Dyke, Foden’s and Brighouse & Rastrick. Each of these championship bands will give their own scintillating performance and feature their virtuoso soloists. A glittering evening is in prospect. £27 - £13 £26 day ticket for all three daytime concerts £43 - £31 day/evening tickets (includes all three daytime concerts and the evening concert) Book Tickets

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Presented by Philip Biggs Brass Festivals Ltd. Sponsored by Yamaha, PRS for Music and Besson.

Music Makers

Friday 19 September Toddlers: 11.00-11.45am & 12.00-12.45pm Babies: 1.45-2.30pm & 2.45-3.30pm We are the Music Makers, we are the dreamers of dreams… The Bridgewater Hall launches monthly music and sensory play sessions for babies and toddlers, each inspired by a well-loved piece of classical music.

Free (booking is required) One ticket admits a child plus accompanying adult/s Book Tickets

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20 minutes from Manchester

SEPTEMBER

FRIDAY 19 SEPTEMBER THE TAPESTRY • GRAMOTONES • BY THE RIVERS THE MINX • RACING GLACIERS • BIRD TO BEAST • BERLIN BERLIN WALK THE PLANK • LANTERN PARADE

SATURDAY 20 SEPTEMBER JIMI GOODWIN • ADMIRAL FALLOW • THE SKINTS

FRANKIE FORMAN • XOVA • GORGEOUS GEORGE • THE SHEE • JOLANGA BRIDIE JACKSON AND THE ARBOUR • MARCUS MALONE • PAPER BEAT SCISSORS RANDOLPH SWAIN & THE RED LIGHTS • VINNY PECULIAR • THUGS ON WOLVES • MOTOR CITY DISCO PIF-PAF THEATRE • LES ENFANTS TERRIBLES • WALK THE PLANK

SUNDAY 21 SEPTEMBER CARA DILLON • NEVILLE STAPLE BAND • NELL BRYDEN

JO HARMAN & COMPANY • KESTON COBBLERS’ CLUB • MAD DOG MCREA • LISBEE STAINTON HARP AND A MONKEY • LUKE DANIELS • HANS THEESSINK • MY SWEET PATOOTIE RUM THIEF • MATT HAMER • SECOND HAND WINGS • KING KARTEL STORIES AND MORE • LANTERN PARADE • BOLLYWOOD HEAT

FOUR STAGES • FAMILY FRIENDLY • CAMPING • FESTIVAL ALE TENT BUSES DAILY FROM CHORLTON & MANCHESTER • CAMPING AT BURRS COUNTRY PARK DAY TICKETS FROM £24 • FULL FESTIVAL £66 • CHILDREN & FAMILY DISCOUNTS

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Inala: A Zulu Ballet

A Little Bite Music Souza Winds Carla Sousa flute David Benfield oboe Lucy Rugman clarinet Lucy Keyes bassoon Jonathan Harris horn

Friday 19 September 12.30pm Free non-ticketed event in Stalls Foyer. Souza Winds were formed in 2005 whilst its members were studying at the RNCM. Since then they have gained an enviable reputation for outstanding musicianship, exciting collaborations, inspiring educational work and engaging recitals.

Igudesman & Joo: Big Nightmare Music

Musical Madness on a Symphonic Scale Aleksey Igudesman violin Hyung-Ki Joo piano London Philharmonic Orchestra Friday 19 September 7.30pm

Big Nightmare Music boasts uproarious sketches tailor-made for a symphony orchestra, the kind of show where musicians on stage have at least as much fun as the audience. Igudesman & Joo have mastered the art of mashing up classical music masterpieces and famous folk and pop songs.

Featuring works including From Mozart with Love, Rachmaninoff by Himself and A Very Blue Danube, you’ll hear Igudesman & Joo transform well-known classical pieces with their own unique twist! £15

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Live and Local supported by JTI

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Milapfest: Music for the Mind & Soul

Partha Bose

Saturday 20 September 1.00pm Partha Bose is a highly acclaimed and much respected sitar player from India. Specialising in contemporary Hindustani classical music, he has become renowned for his ability to weave technical virtuosity with emotional expression. He will be accompanied by tabla player Shiv Shankar Ray. £12 | £10 concessions

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Manchester Camerata Benedetti Plays Vivaldi

Gábor Takács-Nagy conductor Nicola Benedetti violin Saturday 20 September 7.30pm

Pärt Silouan’s Song, ‘My soul yearns after the Lord’ Vivaldi The Four Seasons; Concerto in F, RV 569 Mozart Symphony No.36, K.425, ‘Linz’ Joined by one of the world’s most phenomenal violinists, Scottish-born Nicola Benedetti, Camerata’s Music Director Gábor Takács-Nagy leads the orchestra in Vivaldi’s well known masterpiece, The Four Seasons. You’ll also have the chance to experience the stilling and film-like sound world of Silouan’s Song – a breathtaking hymn for string orchestra by Camerata favourite, Arvo Pärt.

Pre-concert performance at 6.30pm: Manchester Camerata’s young musician partners from In Harmony Telford and Stoke-On-Trent join forces with Nicola Benedetti to perform an exciting mix of repertoire. £36 - £13 Sonic Manchester

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Stephen Fry Live: More Fool Me

Wednesday 24 September 7.30pm Limited availability £29.50

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Nicola Benedetti

Ladysmith Black Mambazo in Inala: A Zulu Ballet

Featuring Dancers from The Royal Ballet & Rambert Dance Company Mark Baldwin choreographer Music Co-written by Joseph Shabalala, Ladysmith Black Mambazo & Ella Spira Pietra Mello-Pittman & Ella Spira producers Thursday 25 September 7.30pm

Celebrating 20 years of democracy in South Africa, INALA presents choral legends, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, in a unique artistic collaboration with multi award-winning choreographer Mark Baldwin and world class dancers including talent from the Royal Ballet and Rambert. INALA embraces South Africa’s past, its present and new hopes for the future and delivers a spiritually uplifting and beautiful live story-telling experience, powered by a cultural explosion of music, song and dance. £25 - £20

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The English Concert

A Little Bite Music

BBC Philharmonic Beethoven Explored

Trio Isimsiz Pablo Hernán Benedí violin Michael Petrov cello Erdem Misirlioglu piano Friday 26 September 12.30pm

Free non-ticketed event in Stalls Foyer. The Trio Isimsiz was formed in 2009 at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, under the guidance of Louise Hopkins.

The English Concert

Harry Bicket conductor Elizabeth Watts soprano Timothy Mead counter-tenor Joshua Ellicott tenor Matthew Brook bass

Juanjo Mena conductor Rebecca Evans soprano Clara Mouriz mezzo soprano John Daszak tenor Alastair Miles bass CBSO Chorus Saturday 27 September 7.30pm

Beethoven Symphony No.4 Beethoven Symphony No.9, ‘Choral’ Preview at 6.30pm: Chief Conductor Juanjo Mena in conversation with BBC Philharmonic General Manager Simon Webb. £35 - £10 Sonic Manchester

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Friday 26 September 7.30pm

Nana Mouskouri

J.S. Bach Mass in B Minor

Happy Birthday Tour

Acclaimed period instrument group The English Concert make their Bridgewater Hall debut with one of the greatest monuments in Western classical music. They bring with them their stunning choir and a quartet of distinguished vocal soloists. There will be an interval after the Gloria. £38 - £12 Sonic Manchester 7

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Tuesday 30 September 7.30pm Nana Mouskouri returns to the stage, not just to celebrate her birthday, but also the composers and writers who have inspired her singing throughout the years. She will be accompanied by her four French musicians and by her daughter Lénou, who has had her own singing career in France since 2001. £50 - £40

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October

An Evening With Mary Chapin Carpenter With Manchester Camerata

Wednesday 1 October 7.30pm

Carpenter celebrates the release of her latest album, Songs From The Movie, with Manchester Camerata.

Songs From The Movie, with its compelling orchestral reinvention of classic Mary Chapin Carpenter compositions, is an artistic landmark for the beloved singer songwriter and harkens to her love of classic film and symphonic music. The show will also feature some of her greatest hits including Stones In The Road, The Hard Way and 10,000 Miles. £34.50 - £25

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Alison Balsom The Trumpet Sings

From Baroque to Broadway & Beyond Thursday 2 October 7.30pm

Mary Chapin Carpenter

Satie Gnossieme No.3; Gynopedie No.3 Piazzolla Oblivion; Café 1930 Milhaud Tango des Frattellini Ravel Habenero Duruflé Paradisium Kosma Autumn Leaves Duke/Yarburg April in Paris Monot & Guielmi La Vie en Rose Multi-award-winning trumpet player Alison Balsom performs as part of her headline tour. Alison will be joined by musicians including the legendary jazz trumpeter Guy Barker and renowned organist Chad Kelly performing an eclectic mix of repertoire from Bach to Gershwin and Ravel to Satie. Be taken on a musical journey with Alison exploring virtuosity, style, elegance and melody. Featuring repertoire from Alison Balsom’s much anticipated new album, including the beautiful songs Autumn Leaves, April in Paris and La Vie en Rose. £32.50 - £19.50

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The Hallé Classical Extravaganza

Raymond Gubbay Presents

Saturday 4 October 7.30pm

Jennifer Pike violin Mark Simpson clarinet Gwilym Simcock piano Anthony Inglis conductor BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

Stephen Bell conductor

Sibelius Finlandia Grieg Peer Gynt: Morning and Solveig’s Song Tchaikovsky The Sleeping Beauty: Rose Adagio and Waltz Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet: selection Elgar Overture: Cockaigne (In London Town) Dukas La Péri: Fanfare Debussy Clair de lune Dvořák Slavonic Dance No.1 John Rutter Suite For Strings: selection Massenet Thaïs Méditation Walton Henry V Suite Tickets from £17 PwC under 26 tickets available Sponsored by Brother

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Desert Island Discs: Classical Favourites

Sunday 5 October 3.00pm

Coates By the Sleepy Lagoon Holst Jupiter from The Planets Pachelbel Canon Strauss Blue Danube Waltz Mozart Clarinet Concerto (Adagio) Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto (Allegro) Beethoven Symphony No.5 (First Movement) Dvořák Largo from the New World Symphony Tchaikovsky Swan Lake Waltz Elgar Nimrod Barber Adagio for Strings Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue A journey of discovery through the most popular classical music choices from the world famous BBC radio programme, performed live and featuring castaway clips from the archive. Desert Island Discs was created by Roy Plomley. £38.50 - £14.50 Groups of 10 or more receive 20% off the top three prices only (subject to availability, not available online) Book Tickets

Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society

David Kempster baritone Duncan Glenday piano

Wednesday 8 October 1.10pm

Programme to include a mix of operatic arias and songs from the golden age of musicals. £9.50 | £7.50 concessions | £5 student Supported by the late Mr Stephen Bell Gwilym Simcock 9

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Elaine Paige

The Hallé

Elaine Paige: 50th Anniversary Farewell Tour

Sir Mark Elder conductor Viktoria Mullova violin Hallé Choir

Plus Special Guests

Sunday 12 October Doors 7.00pm

Thursday 9 October 7.30pm

Shostakovich Violin Concerto No.1 Ravel Daphnis et Chloé – complete ballet Please note there is no pre-concert event Tickets from £11 £3 student tickets available PwC under 26 tickets available Sponsored by Siemens

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£75 - £25 Book Tickets

BBC Philharmonic Shostakovich, Nielsen & Sibelius John Storgårds conductor Sabine Meyer clarinet Saturday 11 October 7.30pm Sibelius Rakastava (The Lover) Nielsen Clarinet Concerto Shostakovich Symphony No.4 £35 - £10 Sonic Manchester

As ‘The First Lady of Musical Theatre’ Elaine Paige has made a major contribution to the modern musical and has starred in numerous productions in the West End and on Broadway. This new tour will encompass Elaine Paige’s monumental career, with songs from the world of musical theatre and her hugely successful recording catalogue.

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Paco Peña: Requiem for the Earth Plus Support

Tuesday 14 October 7.30pm Considered one of the world’s greatest flamenco artists, Paco Peña brings his astonishing flamenco company to The Bridgewater Hall for this internationally-acclaimed production. Requiem for the Earth is a powerful musical expression of the idea that our existence on this earth is ephemeral.

It expresses his grave concerns for humankind; it also encourages us to invest some hope in the future, above all in telling us that we must act now to save our planet. A Band on the Wall Fundraiser. £32.50 - £24.50

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Milapfest: Music for the Mind & Soul

Tarang: A new beginning Saturday 18 October 1.00pm

Celebrating their 10th year in 2014, Tarang is a unique ensemble of brilliant young British musicians who are redefining contemporary classical Indian music. Playing a range of instruments from across the Indian subcontinent, including the sitar, the veena and the tabla, these maestros in the making truly capture the essence of India. In this concert Tarang perform a selection of popular and specially composed pieces, demonstrating the group’s brilliant skill and irrepressible energy.

Renaud Capuçon

£12 | £10 concessions

The Hallé

Raymond Gubbay Presents

Wednesday 15 October 2.15pm* Thursday 16** & Sunday 19 October 7.30pm

Mario Sofroniou tenor Sarah Redgwick soprano John Pryce-Jones conductor Jonathan Scott organ Manchester Concert Orchestra

Sir Mark Elder conductor Paul Lewis piano

Brahms Piano Concerto No.1 Dvořák Symphony No.8 Tickets from £11 £3 student tickets available for Wed and Sun PwC under 26 tickets available Book Tickets *Sponsored by Manchester Airport **Sponsored by PZ Cussons

Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society

Andrew Tyson piano Thursday 16 October 1.10pm

Handel Air and Variations ‘The Harmonious Blacksmith’ (Suite No.5 HWV 430) Mozart Sonata No.14 in C minor K.457 Schumann Carnaval Op.9 Winner of the Terence Judd-Hallé Orchestra prize at the 2012 Leeds International Piano Competition, American pianist Andrew Tyson is emerging as a distinctive and important new musical voice. £9.50 | £7.50 concessions | £5 student 11

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Last Night of the Autumn Proms

Saturday 18 October 7.30pm

Rossini Overture to The Barber of Seville Sousa Liberty Bell March Tchaikovaky Sleeping Beauty Waltz Puccini O Soave Fanciulla Saint-Saëns Finale from Organ Symphony No.3 Bizet Danse Boheme from Carmen Wagner Prelude to Act III from Lohengrin Mussorgsky Great Gate at Kiev Ravel Bolero Uplifting classics crowned with a jubilant proms finale, also featuring Land Of Hope And Glory, Nimrod, Nessun Dorma, Rule, Britannia! and Jerusalem. £39.50 - £13.50 Groups of 10 or more receive 20% off the top three prices only (subject to availability, not available online) Book Tickets

The Hallé

Olari Elts conductor Sunwook Kim piano

Thursday 23 October 7.30pm R. Strauss Intermezzo: Waltz Scene Chopin Piano Concerto No.2 Brett Dean ‘Testament’ – music for orchestra (2008) Beethoven Symphony No.1 Pre-concert event at 6.30pm Tickets from £11 £3 student tickets available Book Tickets PwC under 26 tickets available

Paul Potts Live In Concert: The One Chance Tour

Rhydian

With Special Guest Laura Wright Friday 24 October 7.30pm

Rhydian

Plus Special Guests

Tuesday 21 October Doors 7.00pm Rhydian Roberts – double platinum selling, Classical Brit nominee and best-selling male newcomer in 2008 – returns to The Bridgewater Hall to perform songs from his new album One Day Like This.

You will also hear Rhydian’s stunning vocals on a variety of songs from his highly acclaimed Top 5 albums Rhydian and O Fortuna and some surprises! £45 - £25

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Paul Potts, winner of ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ Season One, has found global success with his albums, live shows and tours and is set to once again remind audiences of his inspiring charm and rich, mellifluous classical prowess. £28.50 - £21

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BBC Philharmonic Beethoven & Schubert Juanjo Mena conductor Renaud Capuçon violin

Saturday 25 October 7.30pm

Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society

Alexander Panfilov piano

Wednesday 22 October 1.10pm

Beethoven Fantasia in G minor Op.77 Ravel Gaspard de la nuit Stravinsky Three Pieces from Petrushka

Colin Matthews Grand Barcarolle Schubert Symphony No.2 Beethoven Violin Concerto £35 - £10 Sonic Manchester

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Raymond Gubbay Presents

Bond & Beyond

Louise Dearman & Tim Howar guest singers John Rigby conductor London Concert Orchestra Sunday 26 October 3.00pm

Join us for a concert celebrating the UK’s most famous secret service agent, with all the iconic music and songs from over 50 years including From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever, Live And Let Die, For Your Eyes Only, Licence To Kill, Tomorrow Never Dies, Thunderball, The Spy Who Loved Me, Moonraker and Skyfall. Plus a tribute to other spies and detectives from around the world including The Pink Panther, Hawaii Five-O, Hill Street Blues, The Saint, Bergerac, The Avengers, The Sweeney and Poirot. £39.50 - £16 Groups of 10 or more receive 20% off the top three prices only (subject to availability, not available online) Book Tickets

An Evening with Neil Sedaka Monday 27 October 7.30pm

The history of Rock N’ Roll would be incomplete without the innumerable contributions of Neil Sedaka.

For over fifty years, Neil has written, performed, produced and inspired countless songs and his canon of compositions will continue to stand the test of time. His catalogue of over 1000 compositions includes Oh Carol, Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen, Calendar Girl, Little Devil and Next Door To An Angel. £50 - £45

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John Mayall’s 80th Anniversary Tour

Plus Special Guests King King Rocky Athas guitar Greg Rzab bass Jay Davenport drums Tuesday 28 October 8.00pm

Regarded by many as blues’ most influential artist, Mayall’s pioneering band The Bluesbreakers, launched the careers of band members Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Peter Green and Mick Taylor and he returns to The Hall with his band, in support of brand new album A Special Life. £30 - £26

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Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society

Jennifer Pike violin Tom Poster piano

Wednesday 29 October 1.10pm Beethoven Sonata in E flat major Op.12 No.3 Ysaÿe Ballade (Sonata No.3) for solo violin Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending Jennifer Pike has long been a favourite with her ‘home’ audience in Manchester. Now admired the world over, Jennifer brings her mature artistry, musical insight and creative programme choices to this recital. £9.50 | £7.50 concessions | £5 student Jennifer Pike 13

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Concert given in memory of Lynne Spencer

The Gruffalo

Daniil Trifonov piano

Royal Northern Sinfonia present

Wednesday 29 October 7.30pm J.S. Bach Fantasia and Fugue in G minor BWV 542 (transcribed for piano by Liszt, S.463) Beethoven Sonata No.31 in A-flat major, Op.110 Liszt Twelve Transcendental Studies, S.139 Daniil Trifonov is one of the brightest names among the new generation of pianists. In this demanding and varied programme, you will be able to experience Trifonov’s brilliant technique and maturity as an interpreter. With acclaimed appearances at the Proms and Edinburgh Festival in 2013 already behind him, he is a performer not to be missed. £33 - £19 Sonic Manchester In collaboration with U-Live

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The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo’s Child

Thursday 30 October 1.30pm & 4.00pm Julia Donaldson’s hugely popular story of The Gruffalo has sold over 10 million copies and won numerous prizes for children’s literature. Join us for this family showing of the acclaimed films The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child, accompanied live by Royal Northern Sinfonia, Orchestra of Sage Gateshead, who will play René Aubry’s enchanting scores. The films feature the voices of Robbie Coltrane, James Corden, Helena Bonham Carter, Rob Brydon, John Hurt and Tom Wilkinson.

Both films are approximately 30 minutes long with a 20 minute interval.

Adult £20 | Child (16 & under) £12 Family £52 (4 tickets, minimum 1 adult, not available online) Book Tickets

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Bridgewater For All

Be Hear Now The Deep Dark Woods Friday 31 October 11.00am (Ages 0-11) 1.30pm (Ages 12-19)

Half term musical discovery sessions for young people with special educational needs and their families. Dare you enter the deep dark woods? Join workshop leader Beth Bishop and an ensemble of brave musicians to take a walk on the wild side of your favourite stories. Combining live performance with an interactive musical discovery workshop, these inclusive half term sessions invite children and young people to listen, explore and imagine alongside friends and family.

Please note the ages stated are for guidance only. £5 | Family ticket £20 (for any 5 people; not available online, please visit/call our Box Office on 0161 907 9000 for further details) No booking fee Book Tickets

BBC Philharmonic Tsujii performs Rachmaninov’s Third Piano Concerto Yutaka Sado conductor Nobuyuki Tsujii piano Friday 31 October 7.30pm

John Adams The Chairman Dances Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances; Piano Concerto No.3 £35 - £10 Sonic Manchester This is a Journey Through Music concert: Tickets £5 for children (aged 16 and under) & £10 for accompanying adults Book Tickets

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Guided Tours of The Bridgewater Hall

Your chance to see behind the scenes at The Bridgewater Hall. Our entertaining tour guides will tell you about the history of Manchester’s iconic international concert hall, and take you on a tour to parts of the building not usually open to the public.

Tuesday 2 September 1.00pm Friday 12 September 2.00pm Wednesday 17 September 5.00pm Saturday 4 October 11.00am Thursday 9 October 3.00pm Sunday 19 October 11.30am Thursday 23 October 3.00pm £5.00 (£4.00 concessions)

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Tickets available from the Box Office or book online. To arrange a private tour for a group of 20 or more (tickets £4.00 per person), please contact the Group Bookings Coordinator on 0161 907 9010.

Please note sometimes tours take place when the Hall is otherwise closed.

Coming Soon to The Bridgewater Hall Pink Martini

Monday 3 November 7.30pm Somewhere between a 1930s Cuban dance orchestra, a classical chamber music ensemble, a Brazilian marching street band and Japanese film noir is the 12-piece Pink Martini.

Book Tickets £27 - £21

St. Petersburg Philharmonic Yuri Temirkanov conductor Leticia Moreno violin Tuesday 4 November 7.30pm

Liadov Kikimora Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D Shostakovich Symphony No.10 £40 - £15

Book Tickets Philip Glass

The Hallé

PGE Retro

Sir Mark Elder conductor Rachel Nicholls soprano Hallé Choir

Philip Glass & The Philip Glass Ensemble Monday 10 November 8.00pm

Thursday 6 November 7.30pm Butterworth A Shropshire Lad Elgar The Spirit of England Bax In Memoriam Sibelius Symphony No.5 £39 - £11

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BBC Philharmonic Belshazzar’s Feast

John Storgards conductor Alina Pogostkina violin David Soar baritone CBSO Chorus Saturday 8 November 7.30pm

Elgar Overture, Cockaigne (In London Town) Nielsen Violin Concerto Walton Belshazzar’s Feast £35 - £10 Book Tickets

Don’t miss this fabulous, unrepeatable opportunity to see a retrospective of one of the true masters of contemporary music. Programme may be subject to change.

Book Tickets £33 - £23 | £15 student

John Grant

With The Royal Northern Sinfonia Sunday 23 November 7.30pm

John’s celebrated catalogue will be reworked with a sumptuous orchestral setting, alongside the world premiere of new especially written songs. £25 -£22 Book Tickets

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Manchester Camerata Robert Ziegler conductor Plus special guest singer Maria Friedman

Wednesday 31 December 2014 Add a touch of glamour to your New Year celebrations with The Bridgewater Hall’s fabulous New Year’s Eve Gala Concert. Join Manchester Camerata and West End stage star Maria Friedman in a night of musical theatre favourites complete with a seasonal finale.

From 5.00pm Pre-concert dining From 6.30pm Informal entertainment Concert at 8.00pm Dining Options Five Course Dinner £55 per person, including coffee, petit fours and a half bottle of wine.

Platters for two people to share including a bottle of wine choose from Charcuterie £61, Vegetarian £61 or Seafood £66 Dessert platter £15 Book dining online with your tickets, or contact the Box Office Tickets £52 | £42 | £32 Book Tickets

Box Office: 0161 907 9000 www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk

Band on the Wall

August— November Listings 2014 www.bandonthewall.org / 0845 2500 500 03.08.14 : 7PM

DAVID BROMBERG AND LARRY CAMPBELL

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EASY STAR ALL STARS

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RAGING FYAH

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SOUL BOUTIQUE

FT. PAUL MAC, BIZZY B, MIKE STEPHENS & HEWAN CLARKE ————————––——————————— 17.08.14 : 7PM

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COLD SPECKS

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SYD ARTHUR

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MR SCRUFF KEEP IT UNREAL

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BILL LAURANCE PROJECT

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DENNIS BOVELL DUB BAND + CARROL THOMPSON

SUN RA CENTENNIAL ARKESTRA

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& NANCY KERR

SOUL GARDEN

ALEXIS TAYLOR ————————––——————————— 23.08.14 : 9PM ————————––——————————— : 7PM CRAIG CHARLES FUNK ‘N SOUL CLUB FT. MYLES SANKO 14.10.14 PACO PENA REQUIEM FOR THE EARTH ————————––——————————— 24.08.14 : 11PM (MANCHESTER BRIDGEWATER HALL) ————————––——————————— SOUL:UTION 16.10.14 : 7.30PM FT. CALIBRE, MARCUS INTALEX, BANE, SP:MC & GALVINI/ANTAGONIST TIM GARLAND’S LIGHTHOUSE ————————––——————————— 02.09.14 : 7.30PM ————————––——————————— 18.10.14 : 7PM — METROPOLIS MUSIC PRESENTS PERFUME GENIUS + SPECIAL GUESTS JUSTIN FURSTENFELD ————————––——————————— 12.09.14 : 8PM ————————––——————————— 18.10.14 : 11PM RAHEEM DEVAUGHAN SOUL GARDEN ————————––——————————— 13.09.14 : 8PM ————————––——————————— 25.10.14 : 9PM DISCOVERY — 100% LIVE CRAIG CHARLES FUNK N SOUL CLUB ————————––——————————— 19.09.14 : 7.30PM FT. THIRD COAST KINGS LIVE ————————––——————————— DJ YODA PRESENTS: BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS LIVE 27.10.14 : 8PM ————————––——————————— 20.09.14 : 11PM EMC ————————––——————————— SOUL GARDEN 28.10.14 : 7.30PM ————————––——————————— 22.09.14 : 7.30PM — HEY! MANCHESTER PRESENTS SIMON MCBRIDE & FEDERAL CHARM ————————––——————————— EZRA FURMAN 02.11.14 : 7.30PM ————————––——————————— 23.09.14 : 7.30PM AMP FIDDLER ————————––——————————— CHASTITY BROWN 04.11.14 : 7.30PM ————————––——————————— 25.09.14 : 7.30PM TAMIKREST ————————––——————————— LIFESIGNS 06.11.14 : 7.30PM ————————––——————————— 26.09.14 : 7PM STEVE ROTHERY BAND ————————––——————————— CARL VERHEYEN BAND 14.11.14 : 8PM ————————––——————————— 29.09.14 : 7.30PM KINDRED THE FAMILY SOUL + QUENTIN MOORE ————————––——————————— JUNGLE BROTHER 15.11.14 : 7.30PM ————————––——————————— PERE UBU 30.09.14 : 7.30PM ————————––——————————— 22.11.14 : 11PM MARTIN SIMPSON, ANDY CUTTING ————————––——————————— ————————––———————————

Booking Information Online

Visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk where you have the option to select your own seat or choose the best available.

You can email any special requests directly to the Box Office during your booking. You can also add gift vouchers, car park and Metrolink vouchers to your order. If you select your own seat, you can see at a glance which seats are available.

Save 15% Choose any 5 or more concerts Save 25% Choose any 16 or more concerts

Parking Discounts

To the Box Office at the address above

A limited number of guaranteed spaces are available to Bridgewater Hall patrons at Park Avenue car park (see map) for £6.00. Spaces must be booked with the Box Office or online at least a week before the concert and are valid from 5.30pm (or otherwise stated) on the date indicated. Patrons can also save money on evening NCP parking at Manchester Central Car Park (formerly G-Mex), Great Northern Phase 1 & 2 and Oxford Street. Validate your ticket at the Hall for a discounted rate.

Box Office opening hours*

Facilities for disabled patrons

By phone 0161 907 9000 In person

Box Office, The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3WS

By post

10.00am – 6.00pm Monday to Saturday (8.00pm on concert nights) Sunday (concert nights only) 12.00 noon – 8.00pm Closed on non-concert Sundays *As at July 2014. Please phone the Box Office or visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk to check for changes in opening times.

Mastercard, Visa, Maestro and Delta all welcome.

Booking Fees A booking fee of £2 per ticket applies to telephone and online transactions. Tickets bought in person at the Box Office using a debit card or credit card are subject to a 2% booking fee. No fee applies to tickets bought in person and paid for by cash or cheque or purchased as part of a fixed or flexible subscription.

For details of ticket exchange, group discounts, concessionary and standby tickets, please visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk or call the Box Office.

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Flexible Booking - Save up to 25%

Save money on the full ticket price when you book 5 or more concerts featuring

The Bridgewater Hall is fully accessible for disabled patrons. For full information please visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk or call the Box Office.

Jurys Inn

Jurys Inn is conveniently situated across the road from the Hall. Ask about special room rates for Bridgewater Hall patrons on 0161 953 8888 or jurysinnmanchester@jurysinns.com

Sonic Manchester Student Discounts Sonic Manchester is a free network for students run

by BBC Philharmonic, Manchester Camerata, the RNCM and The Bridgewater Hall. It gives students the opportunity to buy discounted tickets for a diverse range of events when they show a valid student ID. Look out for the Sonic logo in the listings to see which concerts are included.

Sign up to Sonic Manchester to find out about all current offers: facebook.com/sonicmanchester

Getting Here The Hall is in the centre of Manchester, easily accessible by public transport and by road.

Metrolink tram passengers should alight at St Peter’s Square.

The nearest bus stops for major routes into the city centre are St Peter’s Square/Portland Street or Deansgate.

The nearest rail stations are Deansgate and Oxford Road.

The nearest car parks are Park Avenue, NCP Manchester Central, NCP Great Northern or NCP Oxford Street. Remember you can book Park Avenue parking when you buy your concert tickets.

If travelling by car, please allow plenty of time for your journey.

The Bridgewater Hall Lower Mosley Street Manchester M2 3WS

Coaches can drop off and pick up outside the main entrance on Lower Mosley Street.

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PARK AVENUE

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Eating, Drinking & Shopping Make the most of your evening by enjoying a relaxing drink or a pre-concert meal in The Charles Hallé Restaurant or Stalls Café Bar. You can also indulge in a little retail therapy in our shop.

The Charles Hallé Restaurant

The Bridgewater Hall Shop

Take time out during your visit to browse the beautiful and unique jewellery, contemporary gifts, CDs and unusual greetings cards in the shop. When there is an advertised artist signing, CDs can be purchased from the shop before the concert or in the interval. If you’re looking for a gift that little bit more special, you’re bound to find inspiration in The Bridgewater Hall Shop!

The Shop is open Monday – Friday 11.00am – 3.00pm and from 6.00pm on concert nights.

Enjoy Head Chef Marco Tedde’s mouth-watering supper in our award-winning restaurant. We offer the best value, quality cuisine in Manchester, with a fixed price menu du jour at £21.95 for two courses and £27.50 for three courses, inclusive of coffee and petits fours.

Pre-concert dining from 5.30pm.

Reservations required.

Stalls Café Bar

Ideal for morning coffee or lunch, Stalls Café Bar combines excellent quality with value for money with lunch prices from £4.35. Open for lunch Monday to Friday from 11am – 3pm (last orders 2.30pm).

Stalls also offers a more casual pre-concert dining experience within the lively atmosphere of the Stalls bar area. Pre-concert dining is available from 5.30pm with main courses typically from £9.95.

Reservations required for pre-concert dining.

For pre-concert dining, please reserve tables through the Box Office or online at www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk. Please note a £5.00 per person deposit is required for reservations; this is non-refundable in the event of cancellation with less than three days notice. For informal dining options, please visit our website.

Ice Creams

Award-winning Criterion Ices have been selected

by The Bridgewater Hall for their delectable ices, for sale during the interval. Delicious flavours include Belgian Chocolate, Stem Ginger, Gold Medal Vanilla, Stawberries and Cream, and Lemon Sorbet.

Gift items above from the Phillipi range, stocked at The Bridgewater Hall Shop.

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Thank you Season Sponsor Bridgewater Hall Concert Club Platinum

Community Education Trust Sponsors New Charter Housing Trust

Brother Laing O’Rourke Northern Ltd Manchester Airport Oaklands Hospital (Ramsay Healthcare UK) PwC LLP

Gold Tony & Daniela Coxon

Corporate Members Impresario Edmundson Electrical Ltd

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C & O Wines Ltd Eversheds LLP The Place Hotel and Manchester Conference Centre & Hotel

Mills and Reeve Orbis Wealth Helen Winterson Ltd

Published by The Bridgewater Hall. Information correct at time of press. The Bridgewater Hall is managed by SMG Europe Holdings Limited. The construction of The Bridgewater Hall was funded in partnership by Manchester City Council and Manchester Development Corporation with assistance from the European Regional Development Fund. The ongoing operation of the Hall is now the responsibility of an independent charitable trust, Manchester Concert Hall Limited.

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