The Bridgewater Hall What's on Guide Autumn 2016

The Bridgewater Hall AUTUMN 2016

ABC Roy Harper Petula Clark The HallĂŠ Christy Moore Elaine Paige BBC Philharmonic The Gloaming Pink Martini The Philharmonia Orchestra

The Bridgewater Hall AUTUMN 2016

Posh Picnics

Enjoy a Posh Picnic for Two before the following concerts this Autumn: Elaine Paige | Saturday 8 October Doors 7.00pm Petula Clark | Tuesday 11 October 7.30pm Last Night of the Autumn Proms | Saturday 15 October 7.30pm Grand Organ Gala | Sunday 16 October 3.00pm Simply Gershwin | Sunday 6 November 3pm Space Spectacular | Saturday 12 November 7.30pm Ideal for sharing with family and friends. See page 17 for full details.

Booking Fees Prices shown in this brochure 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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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.

September

Jonathan Scott

Lunchtime Organ Series The Last Rose of Summer Thursday 1 September 1.10pm Rossini arr. Scott Overture to the Barber of Seville Bach ‘Dorian’ Toccata BWV 538 Handel arr. Scott Largo from Xerxes Guilmant March upon Handel’s Lift Up Your Heads Op.15 No.2 Pachelbel arr. Scott Canon in D Buck Variations on The Last Rose of Summer Albinoni/Giazotto Adagio in G Minor Elgar arr. Lemare Pomp & Circumstance March No.1 As the last rose of summer fades into autumn join Jonathan Scott for this exciting programme of great music performed on the magnificent organ of The Bridgewater Hall. From the elegance and beauty of Pachelbel’s Canon and Handel’s Largo to the exuberance of Rossini and the rousing music of Elgar this really is a concert with something for everyone. £10.50 | £8.50 concessions

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Roy Harper

A Little Bite Music

Papa Sam Alafia

Roy Harper

Friday 2 September 12.30pm

Friday 9 September Doors 7.00pm

Free non-ticketed event in Stalls Foyer.

Manchester-based recording artist Papa Sam Alafia performs the traditional palm music of Freetown, Sierra Leone; both well-known songs and his own compositions.

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A Little Bite Music

Now officially ‘retired’, and living in a secluded corner of Ireland, Harper has recently been hailed as a key influence by a much younger generation of devoted starsailors who instinctively recognise his innovations, his refusal to compromise and his visionary world view. £47 | £34.50 | £27

Slidin’ About

Friday 9 September 12.30pm

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A Little Bite Music

A Beautiful Thing

Free non-ticketed event in Stalls Foyer.

Trombone quartet Slidin’ About perform an entertaining set for audiences of all ages, including original compositions and arrangements.

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Friday 16 September 12.30pm Free non-ticketed event in Stalls Foyer.

Manchester-based close vocal harmony trio A Beautiful Thing explore the spirit of folk, roots, jazz, soul and pop.

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The Godfather Live

The Godfather Live

With Manchester Camerata orchestra Saturday 17 September 7.00pm Film Certificate 15 (suitable only for 15 years and over).

Please note the film will start at 7.00pm.

Francis Ford Coppola’s timeless masterpiece The Godfather, starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino and winner of three Academy Awards, will be shown on the big screen whilst Nino Rota’s epic score is performed simultaneously by a live orchestra. £62 | £49.50 | £39.50

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The Hallé

Sir Mark Elder conductor Benjamin Grosvenor piano

Thursday 22 September 7.30pm Sunday 25 September 7.30pm Wednesday 28 September 2.15pm* Tchaikovsky Fantasy Overture: Hamlet (18’) Liszt Piano Concerto No.1 (19’) Beethoven Symphony No.6, ‘Pastoral’ (40’) *Sponsored by Manchester Airport Group Tickets from £13 Concessions available Book Tickets £5 student stalls tickets available £12 tickets available on the day (limited number) Under 30s tickets available (limited number) 4

The Gloaming

Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society

Sampson Tsoy piano

Friday 23 September 1.10pm Beethoven 6 Bagatelles Op.126 Schumann Piano Sonata No.1 in F sharp minor, Op.11 £11.50 | £10 concession | £7 student Cash on the day: £9.50 | £8 concession | £5 student

The Gloaming

Iarla O’Lionaird sean-nós singer Caoimhin O’Raghallaigh hardanger fiddle Dennis Cahill guitar Martin Hayes fiddle Thomas Bartlett piano Friday 23 September 7.30pm The Gloaming carves new paths connecting the rich Irish folk tradition and the New York contemporary music scene.

From haunting sean-nós songs to rousing instrumental medleys, they create a new musical alchemy between ancient traditions, experimentation and modernity. £27

Juanjo Mena conductor Lucy Hall soprano Ben Hulett tenor Dietrich Henschel baritone CBSO Chorus

Saturday 24 September 7.30pm Book Tickets

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BBC Philharmonic Haydn’s The Creation

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Haydn Die Schöpfung (The Creation) (99’) ‘When I think of God,’ said Joseph Haydn, ‘I can write only cheerful music.’ The Creation makes his point perfectly, yet this choral masterpiece offers much more than just blithe-spirited joy. Featuring the CBSO chorus and splendid soloists conducted by Juanjo Mena, The Creation will make a life-affirming opening to the new season.

Please note that this performance will be sung in German. £40 | £32 | £26 | £18 | £12 £5 student tickets available with valid student ID Book Tickets

Stephen Bell conductor

Saturday 1 October 7.30pm Programme Includes: Dvorˇák Overture: Carnival Pachelbel Canon Shostakovich Romance from ‘The Gadfly’ Bernstein Overture: Candide Elgar Enigma Variations: VIII ‘WN’, IX ‘Nimrod’, XIV ‘Finale’ Handel Music for the Royal Fireworks: excerpts Fauré Pavane Rossini Overture: William Tell Coates Calling All Workers Sponsored by Brother Tickets from £13.50 £12 tickets available on the day (limited number) Under 30s tickets available (limited number) Book Tickets

Jonathan Scott

Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society

The Katona Twins guitar duo Wednesday 5 October 1.10pm

October

The Hallé Classical Dance Extravaganza

de Falla arr. Katona Three Cornered Hat Albéniz arr. Katona Evocacion; El Puerto; Asturias Granados arr. Katona Oriental (Spanish Dance No.2) Piazzolla Tango Suite £11.50 | £10 concession | £7 student Cash on the day: £9.50 | £8 concession | £5 student Book Tickets

The Hallé

Sir Mark Elder conductor Scott Hendericks baritone Natalya Romaniw soprano Madeleine Shaw mezzo soprano Allan Clayton tenor Hallé Choir Thursday 6 October 7.30pm Verdi Macbeth: Scenes (34’) Beethoven Symphony No.9, ‘Choral’ (67’)

Lunchtime Organ Series Invitation to the Dance Monday 3 October 1.10pm

Sponsored by PZ Cussons

Tchaikovsky arr. Scott Waltz from Sleeping Beauty Bach Fugue a la Gigue Albeniz arr. Scott Asturias (for Pedal Solo) von Weber arr. Scott Invitation to the Dance Op.65 Bonnet Variations de Concert Op.1 Delibes arr. Scott Prélude & Waltz from Coppelia Yon Concert Study No.1 Tchaikovsky arr. Scott Finale from Swan Lake Op.20

Tickets from £13.50 £5 student tickets available £12 tickets available on the day (limited number) Under 30s tickets available (limited number)

By popular demand Jonathan Scott performs a special programme which once again puts the feet firmly in the spotlight. Featuring fiendish pedal solos as well as some of the greatest ballet music in the world this will be a thrilling concert which puts both organ and organist through their paces! £10.50 | £8.50 concessions Book Tickets

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Christy Moore

With Declan Sinnott & Jim Higgins Friday 7 October 8.00pm No support and no interval.

Christy Moore remains a relevant force on today’s contemporary music scene. He will be joined on stage by Declan Sinnott on guitar and Jim Higgins on percussion. £37 | £34

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Elaine Paige

Elaine Paige

BBC Philharmonic Melody and Rhythm

Saturday 8 October Doors 7.00pm The show will see her perform her favourite tracks, from an array of contemporary songwriters, with a small group of musicians. £57 | £40.50 | £30.50 Elaine Paige Diamond VIP Package £101 Be closer to Elaine with a good seat in the first 5 rows Elaine has signed her autobiography as a gift for you Signed A3 VIP exclusive tour poster Souvenir laminate VIP check in desk with host in attendance Book Tickets

Juanjo Mena conductor Jennifer Pike violin Sunday 9 October 7.30pm Elgar In the South (21’) Sibelius Violin Concerto (29’) Walton Symphony No.1 (43’)

Written in the wake of a failed affair, William Walton’s powerful First Symphony runs the emotional gamut – from heartbreak via contemplation to a profoundly optimistic ending. In the South, Elgar’s postcard from the Italian Riviera, opens the concert, before violinist Jennifer Pike joins Juanjo Mena and the orchestra for Sibelius’s Violin Concerto.

Pre-concert talk 6.30pm £40 | £32 | £26 | £18 | £12 £5 student tickets available with valid student ID

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Petula Clark From Now On Tour

International Concert Series

Kyung Wha Chung violin Kevin Kenner piano

Tuesday 11 October 7.30pm With an incredible career spanning over seven decades Petula Clark is a true international superstar and legend.

She is the bestselling British female artist in recording history selling over 68 million records worldwide and to this day regularly tours throughout the world. The show will feature her hits as well as a selection from her new album From Now On. £47 | £37 | £27

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Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society

Chetham’s School of Music Showcase

Coco Inman violin & Callum McLachlan piano* Samuel Dye trombone & Henry Cash piano** Ignacio Mana Mesas saxophone & Tammas Slater piano*** Wednesday 12 October 1.10pm

Wednesday 12 October 7.30pm Programme to include: Fauré Violin Sonata in A , Op.13 (27’) Franck Violin Sonata in A (30’) J.S. Bach Works for unaccompanied violin Kyung Wha Chung is recognised as one of the finest violinists of her generation. Her recital programme combines the lyrical sensuality of Fauré and Franck with the unsurpassed musical mastery of Bach’s works for unaccompanied violin. £35 | £27 | £20 Book Tickets

The Legend of Zelda

Symphony of the Goddesses Thursday 13 October 7.00pm Doors 6.00pm. Starts 7.00pm.

Under 14s to be accompanied by an adult.

Mozart Violin Sonata in B flat major K.454* Folke Rabe, Basta** Debussy Romance; Beau Soir** Šulek Vox Gabrieli** Piet Swerts Klonos*** Mana Mesas New work tba*** Demersseman Fantasie sur un thème original***

Based on one of the most popular and beloved video game series of all time, Symphony of the Goddesses features live orchestral performances of theme music from Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda franchise, and a giant screen showing the most memorable moments of the series. Guests will enjoy their favorite game music carefully and beautifully timed with a gorgeous orchestral score approved by Legend of Zelda franchise composer Koji Kondo.

Supported by The Haworth Trust

£77 | £67 | £55 | £40 | £28 Book Tickets

£11.50 | £10 concession | £7 student Cash on the day: £9.50 | £8 concession | £5 student

Loudon Wainwright III Book Tickets

With Special Guest Chaim Tannenbaum Friday 14 October Doors 7.00pm Cult singer songwriter Loudon Wainwright III returns to The Bridgewater Hall. £30

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Sky Ingram

Raymond Gubbay presents

Raymond Gubbay presents

John Pryce-Jones conductor Sky Ingram soprano David Butt Philip tenor Manchester Concert Orchestra

Hilary Davan Wetton conductor Darius Battiwalla organ Fanfare Trumpeters of The Band of The King’s Division Manchester Chorale

Last Night of the Autumn Proms

Saturday 15 October 7.30pm Rossini The Barber of Seville Overture Sousa Liberty Bell March Grieg Morning and In the hall of the mountain king Puccini O soave fanciulla from La bohème Verdi Brindisi from La traviata Mascagni Intermezzo from Cavalleria rusticana Jenkins Palladio Bizet Flower Song from Carmen A feast of uplifting classics crowned with a jubilant proms finale, including all your proms favourites: Hornpipe, See conq’ring hero, Rule, Britannia!, Nessun Dorma and Land of Hope and Glory. £42 | £37 | £32 | £25.50 | £21.50 | £16.50 Book Tickets

Grand Organ Gala

Sunday 16 October 3.00pm Bach Toccata and Fugue Elgar Pomp and Circumstance March No.1 Handel Zadok the Priest, Hallelujah Chorus Strauss Sunrise from Also sprach Zarathustra Mendelssohn Wedding March from A Midsummer Night’s Dream Mascagni Intermezzo from Cavalleria rusticana Mozart Lacrimosa from Requiem Albinoni Adagio for Organ and Strings Widor Toccata Saint-Saëns Symphony No.3 ‘Organ’ Celebrate the power and majesty of the king of instruments featuring the magnificent ‘Organ Symphony’

by Saint-Saëns. £42 | £37 | £32 | £25.50 | £21.50 | £16.50

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The Hallé

ABC

Gergely Madaras conductor Katherine Baker flute Marie Leenhardt harp

With Southbank Sinfonia Anne Dudley conductor Friday 21 October Doors 7.00pm

Wednesday 19 October 2.15pm* Thursday 20 October 7.30pm Sunday 23 October 7.30pm Mussorgsky orch. Rimsky-Korsakov Night on the Bare Mountain (10’) Mozart Flute and Harp Concerto (27’) Bartók Hungarian Sketches (11’) Borodin Symphony No.2 (28’) * Sponsored by Manchester Airport Group Tickets from £13 £5 student tickets available £12 tickets available on the day (limited number) Under 30s tickets available (limited number) Book Tickets

Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society

Peter Jablonski piano Thursday 20 October 1.10pm

Chopin Polonaise Op.26 No.1 Szymanowski Mazurka Op.50 No.1 Chopin Mazurka Op.56 No.2 Szymanowski Mazurka Op.50 No.4 Chopin Mazurka Op.17 No.4 Szymanowski Don Juan Serenade from ‘Masques’ Bartók Suite Op.14 Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No.3; Hungarian Rhapsody No.15 ‘Rakoczy March’

Featuring The Lexicon Of Love in its entirety, plus the band’s greatest hits and tracks from their new album The Lexicon Of Love II, including BBC Radio 2 A-listed single Viva Love. £67 | £57 | £47 | £37 VIP Package £131 includes: Meeting and photo opportunity with ABC Best seats in the front 4 rows Exclusive signed photo Souvenir VIP tour laminate Book Tickets

Milapfest: Music for the Mind and Soul

Jonathan Mayer sitar Kousic Sen tabla

Saturday 22 October 1.00pm Barbirolli Room Featured for the first time at Milapfest’s long-running concert series, Jonathan Mayer’s versatility and distinctive approach are tribute to his education in both Indian and Western classical music, and his studies in composition with his father, the late Indo-Jazz artist John Mayer. Jonathan is a composer and performer who has appeared in concerts all over the world, and in this concert, features his improvisations and compositions on the sitar. Kousic Sen, the master-drummer from Kolkata, is an expert in accompaniment and duets in Hindustani music, and performs tabla in the duet with Mayer. £14 | £12 concessions Cash on the day: £12 | £10 concessions

£11.50 | £10 concession | £7 student Cash on the day: £9.50 | £8 concession | £5 student

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Rebecca Ferguson

Monday 24 October 7.30pm Postponed from Sunday 31 January 2016. The show will feature a mixture of Rebecca Ferguson hits, from Lady Sings The Blues and new material from the forthcoming album. A maximum of 6 tickets per person. £37 | £30.50 | £24.50 Book Tickets

Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society

Foyle-Štšura Duo

Michael Foyle violin Maksim Štšura piano Wednesday 26 October 1.10pm Schubert Sonata in A major D574 ‘Grand Duo’ Fauré Sonata for Violin and Piano in A major Help Musicians UK supporting emerging artists £11.50 | £10 concession | £7 student Cash on the day: £9.50 | £8 concession | £5 student

Håkan Hardenberger

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BBC Philharmonic Masters of Reinvention

The Hallé

Ryan Wigglesworth conductor Sophie Bevan soprano Jennifer Johnston mezzo-soprano Mark Padmore tenor Matthew Brook bass-baritone Hallé Choir

John Storgårds conductor Håkan Hardenberger trumpet Saturday 22 October 7.30pm Nielsen Maskerade Overture (5’) Maxwell Davies Trumpet Concerto (28’) Shostakovich Symphony No.10 (52’)

Thursday 27 October 7.30pm

The death in March 2016 of Sir Peter Maxwell Davies – born in Salford, educated in Manchester – deprived British music of one of its greatest assets and fiercest advocates. Tonight, Håkan Hardenberger joins John Storgårds and the orchestra to pay tribute with a performance of Max’s terrific Trumpet Concerto.

The concert begins with Nielsen’s dynamic overture to Maskarade, then ends with Shostakovich’s vast Tenth Symphony.

Copland Fanfare for the Common Man (3’) Britten Sinfonia da Requiem (22’) Tippett A Child of Our Time (66’) Tickets from £13.50 £5 student tickets available £12 tickets available on the day (limited number) Under 30s tickets available (limited number) Book Tickets

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Box Tale Soup & The Sixteen The Fairy Queen

Friday 28 October 2.00pm Barbirolli Room Join us for a unique family event this Autumn half term.

The Sixteen have partnered with innovative theatre group Box Tale Soup to produce a new show for children (recommended for ages 8+). Box Tale Soup is a unique theatre group who combine puppetry, physical theatre and traditional performance in engaging, imaginative and accessible productions of literary classics.

Combining Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream with music from Purcell’s The Fairy Queen, this fantastic performance combines Baroque music with physical theatre and puppetry. £12 | £6 under 16s (no booking fee) Book Tickets

International Concert Series

The Sixteen Britten Sinfonia

Harry Christophers conductor Friday 28 October 7.30pm MacMillan Miserere (13’) Tallis Why fum’th in fight (2’) Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis (17’) MacMillan Stabat Mater (60’) Few living composers communicate with the emotional directness of Sir James MacMillan, and performances of his new Stabat Mater are eagerly anticipated.

The Northern premiere of this work is placed alongside Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia, a haunting evocation of a lost age, and the psalm-setting by Tallis upon which it is based. For searing emotion and spiritual intensity, this is an occasion not to be missed.

Preview 6.30pm: Harry Christophers discusses MacMillan’s Stabat Mater, and Eamonn Dougan introduces and conducts Genesis Sixteen, The Sixteen’s unique choral training programme for young singers. £37 | £29 | £23 | £17 Book Tickets

The Hallé The Music of Star Wars Episodes I – VII Stephen Bell conductor Tom Redmond presenter Hallé Youth Choir

Saturday 29 October 7.30pm A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... Feel the full force of the Hallé as we bring the highlights of John Williams’ music from every episode of Star Wars to the stage of The Bridgewater Hall.

Tickets from £13.50 £12 tickets available on the day (limited number) Under 30s tickets available (limited number) Book Tickets

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Pink Martini

Raymond Gubbay presents

ABBA Classics

Manchester Concert Orchestra Sunday 30 October 3.00pm Includes: Waterloo, Money Money Money, Voulez Vous, The Winner Takes It All, Mamma Mia, SOS, The Name Of The Game, Dancing Queen, I Have A Dream, I Do I Do I Do Party time hits in full and fresh symphonic sound. Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to party with a fabulous line-up of West End singers and the Manchester Concert Orchestra as they perform record-breaking ABBA hits from I Have A Dream to Dancing Queen. £38 | £31.50 | £24.50 | £21.50 13

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An Evening with Pink Martini In Concert Monday 31 October 7.30pm

Pink Martini return to the UK in 2016 to celebrate their 21st birthday, featuring the stunning vocals of China Forbes. A brand new album is released as the tour begins. £32 | £29

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Mozart Requiem by Candlelight Mozart Festival Orchestra in full 18th century costume Canzonetta choir Sunday 13 November 3.00pm

Sixties Gold

Tuesday 1 November 7.30pm The ultimate sixties lineup, including The Searchers, Brian Poole & The Tremeloes, Wayne Fontana and P.J. Proby

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Mozart Requiem Handel A selection from the Water Music Suites Vivaldi The Four Seasons Book Tickets

International Concert Series

The Philharmonia Orchestra

David Essex I’ll Be Missing You Tour

Wednesday 2 November Doors 7.00pm Book Tickets

BBC Philharmonic

John Storgårds conductor/violin Jakob Kullberg cello Saturday 5 November 7.30pm Sibelius Tapiola Kaija Saariaho Notes on Light for cello and orchestra Weill Violin Concerto Britten Four Sea Interludes from ‘Peter Grimes’

Vladimir Ashkenazy conductor Alice Sara Ott piano Tuesday 22 November 7.30pm Borodin Overture, Prince Igor Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.1 in B-flat minor Rachmaninov Symphony No.1 in D minor

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

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The Hallé

Sir Mark Elder conductor Jonathon Heyward conductor* James Ehnes violin Thursday 10 November 7.30pm Mendelssohn Overture: The Hebrides (Fingal’s Cave)* Bruch Violin Concerto No.2 Janácˇek Jealousy Vaughan Williams Symphony No.6 Book Tickets

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New Year’s Eve at The Bridgewater Hall

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Manchester Camerata Tim Redmond conductor

Louise Dearman & Oliver Tompsett soloists Saturday 31 December 2016

See out 2016 with an evening of Hollywood glamour celebrating the best of the movies. The concert features music from blockbuster Oscar-winning films including Star Wars, The Bodyguard, James Bond, Indiana Jones and Titanic. Dress to impress and arrive early to enjoy our foyer entertainment with a glass of champagne.

Concert tickets £55 | £45 | £35

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

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From 5.00pm: Pre-concert dining From 6.30pm: Informal entertainment in the foyer Concert at 8.00pm Dining & Accommodation Please visit our website for more information about our delicious dining options. Hotel packages also available with INNSIDE By Melia Manchester.

Hotel Partnership with

INNSIDE By Melia

We are delighted to announce our new partnership with INNSIDE By Melia Manchester. If you are looking for accommodation for your next visit, INNSIDE Manchester is the ideal choice.

The hotel is located two minutes’ walk from The Bridgewater Hall at First Street, next to HOME arts centre – see the location map on page 20. INNSIDE offers 208 spacious, modern guest rooms, with comfortable king-size or twin beds, and fantastic cityscape views of Manchester. Wi-Fi and complimentary soft drinks and mineral water in the room are included, and children under 12 stay for free.

Why not celebrate in style at our New Year’s Eve Oscars concert with our great value ticket and hotel packages – see our website for full details.

The Bridgewater Hall

Guided Tours

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.

September Friday 2 September 10.30am Thursday 15 September 1.30pm Monday 19 September 5.15pm October Saturday 1 October 11.00am Tuesday 4 October 1.00pm Sunday 23 October 2.30pm £5.00 (£4.00 concessions) 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.

1 First Street Manchester M15 4RP Tel: 0161 200 2500 innside.manchester@melia.com

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Posh Picnics for Two Elaine Paige Saturday 8 October Doors 7.00pm

Petula Clark Tuesday 11 October 7.30pm

Last Night of the Autumn Proms Saturday 15 October 7.30pm

Grand Organ Gala* Sunday 16 October 3.00pm

Simply Gershwin* Sunday 6 November 3.00pm

Space Spectacular Saturday 12 November 7.30pm

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Enjoy a Posh Picnic for Two before the listed shows in the comfort of our private dining space, which you can also return to during the interval. Posh Picnics are served at 6pm for evening concerts, at 1.30pm for matinees*.

Each Posh Picnic for Two is priced £70 and includes a glass of Prosecco each plus a glass of wine each.

View the full tempting menu in the concert listing online. To book, please contact the Box Office on 0161 907 9000. Please inform us regarding allergens or dietary requirements.

“Very enjoyable, made the evening. Would recommend to family & friends.” J Kelly “A special mention to the great service when we had the posh picnic meal, what a great idea well recommended.” Jane, Tripadvisor

The Bridgewater Hall offers a range of unique and stunning spaces to create your perfect wedding. You could literally take ‘centre stage’ by exchanging your vows in the magnificent Auditorium, impress your guests in the striking glass fronted foyers and relax in the contemporary Barbirolli Room; offering the perfect spaces for dining and dancing. Our experienced and friendly in-house Bars and Catering team offer a wide range of menu choices coupled by excellent service.

There isn’t another space like it in Manchester!

Email: weddings@bridgewater-hall.co.uk Tel: 0161 950 0000

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Booking Information Online

Flexible Booking – Save up to 25%

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

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

You can also add gift and car park vouchers to your order.

If you select your own seat, you can see at a glance which seats are available.

Save 25% Choose any 16 or more concerts

By phone 0161 907 9000

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

By post

Save 15% Choose any 5 or more concerts

Parking Discounts A limited number of guaranteed spaces are available to Bridgewater Hall patrons for most concerts 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.

To the Box Office at the address above

Facilities for disabled patrons Box Office opening hours* Monday to Saturday 10.00am—6.00pm Sunday (concert nights only) 12.00 noon—6.00pm Closed on non-concert Sundays Counter service until 8.00pm on concert nights

Sonic Manchester Student Discounts

Mastercard, Visa, Maestro and Delta all welcome

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.

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* As at July 2016. Please phone the Box Office or visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk to check for changes in opening times.

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

Hotel Accommodation INNSIDE By Melia Manchester is an ideal choice. The hotel is located two minutes’ walk from The Bridgewater Hall – see map on opposite page. INNSIDE offers 208 spacious, modern guest rooms, with comfortable king-size or twin beds, and fantastic cityscape views.

1 First Street, Manchester M15 4RP Tel: 0161 200 2500 Email: innside.manchester@melia.com

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

Metrolink tram passengers should alight at Deansgate-Castlefield. St Peter’s Square Metrolink stop is due to open in September.

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.

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

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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 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.

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.

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 Ice creams are available to buy at the interval. Delicious flavours include Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate and Ginger.

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Candles above from the Alusi range, stocked at The Bridgewater Hall Shop

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Thank you Season Sponsor Bridgewater Hall Concert Club Platinum Brother CRASTO Groundworks Ltd Edmundson Electrical Ltd Endress + Hauser Green Contract Services Laing O’Rourke Construction North Manchester Airport PwC LLP

Community Education Trust Sponsors Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund New Charter Housing Trust Youth Music

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