The Bridgewater Hall What's on Guide Summer 2015 by The Bridgewater Hall

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SUMMER 2015

Free Summer Events A Little Bite Music, our popular series of free foyer concerts, returns from Friday 1 May. With everything from folk to classical to world music and jazz, why not come along and try something new? Full details in the brochure listings. Don’t miss our Open Day Wednesday 29 July with lots of free activities in and around the Hall – see page 19 for more 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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May

A Little Bite Music

Breathe flute quartet Friday 1 May 12.30pm

Free non-ticketed event in Stalls Foyer. Flute quartet arrangements from pop to Piazzolla.

Friday 1 May Doors 7.30pm at Gorilla Whitworth St West This event will take place at Gorilla on Whitworth Street West (formerly The Green Room). Please note this show is all standing. ‘Nothing the world holds could match the love waiting for me in Mexico City’ Morrissey Expect to hear The Smiths classics and Morrissey’s solo songs as you’ve never heard them before. In Mexico Morrissey has always been a prophet with honour. His songs of love, loss and longing, with powerful imagery and metaphors have found a huge audience and chimed with generations raised on rancheras and mariachis and their singers who were not afraid to cross the line. Now the love can be returned, with a band made in Mexico City reinventing Morrissey’s songs south of the border. The first of the gang is Camilo Lara, the force inside Mexican Institute of Sound, who together with Sergio Mendoza (Orkesta Mendoza/Calexico), has put together a team of musical gunslingers from Mexico’s finest bands. Viva Mexrrissey. Produced by La Linea – The London Latin Music Festival in association with the Barbican and Music Beyond Mainstream. £17 (incl £2 fee*)

Al Stewart

Classic Album Concert: Year of The Cat Live Friday 1 May 8.00pm

Al Stewart returns to The Bridgewater Hall to perform an acoustic version of his classic album Year of The Cat in its entirety. The show will also feature his long-time collaborator Dave Nachmanoff. £34.50 | £30.50 (incl £2 fee*)

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Raymond Gubbay Presents

Glenn Miller Orchestra 70th Anniversary of VE Day

Ray McVay band leader Colin Anthony, Catherine Sykes & Ray Wordsworth special guests The Uptown Hall Gang The Moonlight Serenaders Sunday 3 May 3.00pm

Legendary band leader Ray McVay directs the UK’s greatest big band in a nostalgic concert of fabulous 40s music and classic wartime chart toppers in a special tribute remembering the end of World War II. Featuring St. Louis Blues March, Dambusters, Little Brown Jug, Moonlight Serenade, In the Mood and Tuxedo Junction. Plus a toe-tapping tribute to George Formby by Paul Curtis, featuring When I’m Cleaning Windows, Leaning on a Lampost, Our Sergeant Major, Chinese Laundry Blues and With My Little Stick of Blackpool Rock. The Orchestra will perform the second half of the concert in the World War II uniforms of the US Army Air Force. £34.50 | £30.50 | £26.50 | £21.50 | £18.50 (incl £2 fee*) Book Tickets Groups of 10+ offer: 20% off (Subject to availability, not available online. Please visit our Box Office or call 0161 907 9000)

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BBC Philharmonic Beethoven’s Fidelio

Juanjo Mena conductor Stuart Skelton Florestan Rebecca von Lipinski Leonore Friday 8 May 7.30pm Beethoven Fidelio £37 | £30 | £25.50 | £21 | £16 | £12 £5 student tickets available with valid ID Prices include £2 fee* Book Tickets Jack Jones

The Hallé

Markus Stenz conductor Lynsey Marsh clarinet Gareth Small trumpet Thursday 7 May 7.30pm

Ives The Unanswered Question Helen Grime Concerto for clarinet and trumpet Walton Symphony No.1 Pre-concert event at 6.30pm

The Hallé A Russian Spectacular

Stephen Bell conductor Tom Poster piano Saturday 9 May 7.30pm

Rimsky-Korsakov Overture: May Night Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No.2; Vocalise Borodin Prince Igor: Polovtsian Dances Prokofiev Symphony No.1, ‘Classical’: Gavotte Tchaikovsky Marche Slave Tickets from £19 PwC under 26 tickets available Prices include £2 fee*

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John Barrowman

International Concert Series

Wayne Marshall organ

Matthew Hamilton conductor Manchester Chamber Choir Hollie-Anne Bangham mezzo soprano Stuart Orme baritone Stephanie Stamopoulos cello Saturday 23 May 7.30pm

Dupré Prelude and Fugue in A-flat; Symphony No.2 in C-sharp; Four motets Duruflé Prelude and Fugue on ‘Alain’; Requiem The mercurial and hugely talented organist Wayne Marshall returns to perform and accompany works by two 20th century masters of the French tradition. £20 | £14 £7 student standby available Prices include £2 fee*

Don McLean The American Troubadour

Plus Support Chelsey Chambers Monday 25 May 7.30pm

America’s legendary singer-songwriter Don McLean returns to the UK with his band, in support of his new live CD/DVD, Live in Manchester. Don’t miss your chance to see the man who brought us American Pie, Vincent (Starry Starry Night), Crying and Castles In The Air – one of America’s living legends, Don McLean. £39.50 | £35.50 (incl £2 fee*)

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Wrexham Symphony Orchestra Richard Howarth conductor Rebecca Afonwy-Jones alto April Fredrick soprano Jill Henderson Wild chorusmaster Altrincham Choral Society Buxton Music Society Manchester Chorale The Sirenian Singers Saturday 30 May 7.30pm

Mahler Symphony No.2 ‘Resurrection’ Engelbert Humperdinck

Be Hear Now Around the World

Wednesday 27 May Concert 11.00am | Workshops 12.00-1.00pm Musical discovery sessions for young people with special educational needs and their families. Join us for a relaxed concert, open to all, followed by music workshops in which young people can explore music for themselves. Dynamic folk quintet Project Jam Sandwich jam up a storm of fusion folk explosion, as we take a trip around the musical world using strings, guitar and percussion. Young people and adults are welcome to enjoy the relaxed environment of the morning concert, whilst parallel workshops for ages 0-11 and 12-19 allow audience members to explore musical ideas in more depth, inspired by the performance. £3 Concert only | £5 Concert & Workshop £20 Family ticket (5 people) (Not available online, please call the Box Office 0161 907 9000) Book Tickets

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Jonathan Ware & Simone Easthope Friday 29 May 12.30pm

Free unticketed event in Stalls foyer. Leading young classical pianist Jonathan Ware is accompanied by soprano Simone Easthope. 7

Over halfway through their Mahler Symphony cycle, Wrexham Symphony Orchestra make their Bridgewater Hall debut where they will be conducted by Richard Howarth, former leader of Manchester Camerata. The orchestra is also delighted to be joined by the tremendous singing talents of Rebecca Afonwy-Jones and April Fredrick, plus four renowned local choruses: Altrincham Choral Society, Buxton Music Society, Manchester Chorale and Wrexham’s Sirenian Singers. They have joined together especially for this occasion under their Chorusmaster Jill Henderson Wild. All proceeds from this concert go towards local Alzheimer’s charities. £19.50 | £17 Students & children (aged 16 years & under): £7 (stalls only) Prices include £2 fee* Book Tickets Sponsored by Betrinac

Engelbert Humperdinck Plus Support

Sunday 31 May 7.30pm One of the strongest and most enduring voices in the business, Engelbert Humperdinck, the man who has sold 150 million albums worldwide, will return to The Bridgewater Hall as we celebrate 50 years with Engelbert. Hear renditions of all the Humperdinck classics including Please Release Me, QuandoQuando-Quando, The Last Waltz, Am I That Easy To Forget, There Goes My Everything, Les Bicyclettes De Belsize and A Man Without Love. £40.50 | £37 (incl £2 fee*)

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June Tinariwen

Tinariwen

The Hallé

Plus Support

Thursday 4 June 7.30pm Don’t miss the return of Grammy-award winning Saharan blues band Tinariwen. Fresh from the success of their critically acclaimed 2014 album Emaar, the band return to the UK, ready to captivate audiences once again with their visceral and psychedelic soundscapes. £26 | £23 (incl £2 fee*)

Sir Mark Elder conductor Elizabeth Llewellyn soprano Susan Bickley mezzo soprano Allan Clayton tenor Reinhard Hagen bass Hallé Choir Saturday 6 June 7.30pm

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A Little Bite Music

Kevin Dempsey & Rosie Carson Friday 5 June 12.30pm

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Free unticketed event in Stalls foyer. Virtuoso folk roots duo play fiddle and guitar it 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.

International Concert Series

Dido and Aeneas New London Consort Sunday 7 June 7.30pm

Joanne Lunn soprano (Venus/Dido) Roderick Williams bass-baritone (Adonis/Aeneas) Faye Newton soprano (Cupid/Belinda) Penelope Appleyard soprano (Shepherdess, Little Cupid/2nd Woman, 1st Witch) Lucy Page soprano (Shepherdess, Little Cupid/ 2nd Witch) Tim Travers Brown counter-tenor (Shepherd/Spirit) Joseph Cornwell tenor (Shepherd/Sailor) Simon Grant bass-baritone (Shepherd/Sorceress) David Roblou harpsichord/musical direction Blow Venus and Adonis Purcell Dido and Aeneas As well as sharing musical ideas and orchestration, these two works often shared costumes and a cast. This performance will be semi-staged in modern dress, but Purcell’s opera has been rearranged with additional instrumentation to sound as it might have done in 1700 at the Lincoln’s Inn Fields Theatre. The music is more compelling than ever, including the work’s moving climax; Dido’s heart-rending lament. £27 | £20 | £14 £7 student standby available Prices include £2 fee*

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BBC Philharmonic Nielsen Symphony Cycle I John Storgårds conductor Roderick Williams baritone Tuesday 9 June 7.30pm

Nielsen Symphony No.1 Mahler Songs from ‘Des Knaben Wunderhorn’ Nielsen Symphony No.4, ‘Inextinguishable’ £37 | £30 | £25.50 | £21 | £16 | £12 £5 student tickets available with valid ID Prices include £2 fee* Book Tickets

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Elvis Costello Detour

Wednesday 10 June 8.00pm Costello’s solo shows have been some of the most adventurous of his illustrious career. The New York Times said of his solo Carnegie Hall debut in June 2014, ‘Costello offered something else: a continuing, challenging, intimate engagement with his songs, old and new.’ Whatever the venue, this is not a show to be missed. Please note there is no support. £44.50 | £39.50 (incl £2 fee*)

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Raymond Gubbay presents

The Piano Guys

Thursday 11 June 7.30pm The Piano Guys began as an internet phenomenon; four Utah dads who created a series of strikingly original self-made music videos with a quirky-yetvirtuoso take on making classical music hip with a rock ‘n’ roll style. With over 500 million views and 3.6 millon subscribers of their YouTube videos and four chart topping albums, their staggering online popularity has resulted in sold out concerts around the world. £44.50 | £38.50 | £28.50 VIP Packages available for £77 (includes a top price ticket, meet and greet, laminate & photo) Prices include £2 fee* Book Tickets

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A Little Bite Music

Thomas Gould & Ksenija Sidorova

Friday 12 June 12.30pm Free unticketed event in Stalls foyer. Violin and accordion together create an exciting and energetic programme.

BBC Philharmonic Nielsen Symphony Cycle II John Storgårds conductor Florian Boesch baritone Saturday 13 June 7.30pm

Unlimited Voices present

Sing Big Band & Swing

Sunday 14 June 7.30pm

200 local amateur singers will be performing some of the best known hits from this era with a live band. We invite you along to a summer party performing music from some of the Big Band greats, a tribute to some of the best vocalists ever. Music which has spanned the decades and is instantly recognisable then we give it the great wall of sound treatment. A feel good concert which will get your toes tapping. £19.50 | 17.50 | 15.50 | £12 (incl £2 fee*) Book Tickets

Nielsen Symphony No.2, ‘The Four Temperaments’ Mahler Des Knaben Wunderhorn Nielsen Symphony No.5 £37 | £30 | £25.50 | £21 | £16 | £12 £5 student tickets available with valid ID Prices include £2 fee* Book Tickets it 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.

The Return of Fotheringay Plus Support Jerry Donahue guitar Gerry Conway drums Pat Donaldson bass PJ Wright, Kathryn Roberts & Sally Barker special guests Wednesday 17 June 7.30pm

Fotheringay are returning bright eyed and bushy tailed following the release of their latest album Nothing More: The Collected Fotheringay. The musical achievements and professional experiences of the band combined is too long to list and spans over 40 years. You couldn’t find folk who know more about folk. The line-up is original founding members Jerry Donahue, Gerry Conway and Pat Donaldson, with very special guests PJ Wright filling Trevor Lucas’ shoes, and Kathryn Roberts and Sally Barker respectfully filling the shoes of Sandy Denny, providing silky smooth and harmonious vocals. Come back to your folk roots and let the Fotheringay’s demonstrate why this genre of music is still so truly loved. £26 | £23 (incl £2 fee*)

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BBC Philharmonic Nielsen Symphony Cycle III

John Storgårds conductor Gillian Keith soprano Hanno Müller-Brachmann baritone Thursday 18 June 7.30pm

Nielsen Symphony No.6, Sinfonia semplice Mahler Songs from ‘Des Knaben Wunderhorn’ Nielsen Symphony No.3, Sinfonia espansiva £37 | £30 | £25.50 | £21 | £16 | £12 £5 student tickets available with valid ID Prices include £2 fee* Book Tickets

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Milapfest: Music For The Mind & Soul

Tarun Bhattacharaya santoor Kousic Sen tabla

Saturday 20 June 1.00pm Barbirolli Room Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya is a highly acclaimed Indian musician, credited with redefining how the santoor, one of India’s most beautiful instruments, is played. The santoor is accompanied beautifully by the tabla, performed by the irrepressible Kousic Sen. Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya will present a contemporary Indian classical music concert featuring specially selected compositions. £14 | £12 concessions (incl £2 fee*) Book Tickets

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Greater Manchester Music Hub Celebration Concert 2015 Sunday 21 June 3.00pm

Featuring the GM Youth Brass Band, GM Jazz Orchestra, GM Wind Orchestra, GM String Orchestra, GM Show Choir and the GM Massed Chorus. The Greater Manchester Music Hub is a large and dynamic partnership including 9 local music services and 15 regional organisations committed to bringing the very best in music education to children in our region. The finale will be a performance of ‘Secret Music’, commissioned by the GM Music Hub for the Schools Proms at the Royal Albert Hall. The piece features a massed choir and the GMJO in a fitting commemoration of World War I and the writings of Siegfried Sassoon. £12 | £10 concessions (incl £2 fee*) Book Tickets

An Evening with Boycott & Aggers

Wednesday 24 June 7.30pm

The extraordinary odd couple return in 2015 by popular demand to enthrall, dazzle and entertain in a new show. The show is peppered with hilarious anecdotes, the audience can tweet Aggers live with their own questions and the evening will, as ever, be fun, fiery and full of surprises! The event is being run in association with the Professional Cricketers Association – money raised going to the organisation’s Benevolent Fund. £25 (incl £2 fee*)

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Justin Currie & Friends

Featuring The Reads, Moco, Poor Misguided Fools, Sophie de Winter and Rock Choir In aid of Myeloma UK Saturday 20 June 7.30pm

Justin Currie, lead singer of the acclaimed band Del Amtri and a creative, successful solo artist, performs in this one-off event to raise funds for myeloma, an incurable bone marrow cancer. The Reads are a ‘Wenglish’ band who count Radio 2’s Jeremy Vine among their fans. £32 | £27 (incl £2 fee*)

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Inside the Orchestra

Frank Sinatra Jnr & Orchestra Sinatra sings Sinatra

Thursday 25 June 6.00pm

Take a seat onstage alongside the talented string section from Chetham’s Symphony Orchestra as they prepare for their upcoming concert, Mahler’s magnificent Symphony No.3. Over 150 performers will fill the stage for the final concert – take this rare opportunity to share in their rehearsal process and to understand how orchestra, conductor and choir members combine into a triumphant whole. £12 incl one drink (incl £2 fee*)

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RNCM Symphony Orchestra, Chorus & Chamber Choir Krzysztof Penderecki conductor Piero Lombardi Iglesias assistant conductor Dominic Degavino piano Friday 26 June 7.30pm

Krzysztof Penderecki Entrata Witold Lutosławski Concerto for Piano & Orchestra Krzysztof Penderecki Symphony No.7 ‘Seven Gates of Jerusalem’ (UK première) The RNCM close their Seven Gates: The Music of Poland Explored festival with Krzysztof Penderecki’s monumental Seventh Symphony, which calls for massive orchestral forces, off-stage woodwind and brass, 3 choirs, 5 soloists and narrator. Commissioned for the third millennium celebration of the city of Jerusalem, this work is rarely performed due to the sheer forces required and remains one of the most powerful and dramatic of Penderecki’s oeuvres. RNCM are honoured that tonight, this will be conducted by the composer himself. £20 | £17 Concessions £18.20 | £15.50 Prices include £2 fee*

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Supported by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute as part of the Polska Music programme Promoted by the RNCM

Saturday 27 June 8.00pm

Frank Sinatra Jnr pays homage to his father, the singer, the man, and the music that defines the Sinatra legend. In stories, photos, videos and songs, Frank Jnr will deliver first hand recollections of life on and off stage with his famous father, as he performs the music alongside the orchestra. Expect to enjoy songs such as Strangers in the Night, Foggy Day in London Town, I’ve Got You Under My Skin and New York New York featuring some of the finest musicians in the country, many of whom have been travelling with Frank Jnr for over 30 years. £62 | £47 | £42 Book Tickets VIP Package £162 Includes meet & greet with Frank Sinatra Jnr, signed CD, top price ticket seated in the first three rows of centre stalls Prices include £2 fee* Special dining option available – enjoy one of our new Posh Picnics for Two in a private dining room before the show. Call the Box Office or see the online concert listing for more information.

The Hallé Seven Planets & a Cosmic Rock

Stephen Bell conductor Hallé Children’s Choir Sunday 28 June 3.00pm

Holst The Planets: Mars and Jupiter John Williams E.T.: Adventures on Earth John Williams Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones: Across the Stars Goldsmith Star Trek I: The Motion Picture Grainer & Gold Doctor Who James Horner Apollo 13 Tom Cunningham Seven Planets & a Cosmic Rock Adult £15 | Child (17 and under) £9 Family ticket (4 people, min 1 child) £35 Prices include £2 fee* Book Tickets Sponsored by Cargill

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An Evening with The Overtones Monday 29 June Doors 7.00pm

The Overtones continue to reboot classic sounds for contemporary audiences. Their most recent album Sweet Soul Music is a tribute to doo-wop and soul pioneers that The Overtones grew up listening to and who have influenced them throughout their career. Album highlights include The Temptations’ sensational Get Ready, Martha & The Vandellas’ scorching Heat Wave, Marvin Gaye’s classic How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You and The Drifters Under The Boardwalk. £40.50 | £30.50 | £23.50 VIP Package (limited availability) £101 includes: seat in stalls (within the first six rows), meet and greet, sound check entry, tour laminate, a gift from The Overtones and 20% discount for one time purchase at The Overtones online store. Prices include £2 fee* Book Tickets

Burt Bacharach Plus Support

Tuesday 30 June 7.30pm After his sell out and hugely successful shows last year, Burt Bacharach returns to The Bridgewater Hall in this prestigious concert, but this year with a full orchestra and accompanied by his singers. Hear his most loved songs like you’ve never heard them before, with a rich and lush orchestra. Expect to hear I’ll Never Fall In Love Again, The Look Of Love, I Say A Little Prayer, Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head, (They Long To Be) Close To You, Do You Know the Way to San Jose, This Guy’s in Love With You and many more! £72 | £52 | £47 (incl £2 fee*)

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July Arvo Pärt © Kaupo Kikkas

The Hallé: Foundation of Liberty Stephen Bell conductor Foden’s Band Wednesday 1 July 7.30pm

Arnold Overture, Peterloo, Op.97 (1967) Walton Henry V: Suite Andrew Duncan A Tale Of Two Empires, A Manchester Fantasy (Cottonopolis) Walton The History of the English Speaking Peoples Ball Resurgam Respighi The Pines of Rome Tickets from £19 (incl £2 fee*) £5 student tickets available PwC under 26 tickets available

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Delivered in partnership with the House of Commons as part of Parliament in the Making

A Little Bite Music

Harp and a Monkey

Chethams Symphony Orchestra Stephen Threlfall conductor Sarah Connolly mezzo soprano Chetham’s Female Chorus Manchester Cathedral Choristers Members of St George’s Singers Bolton Junior Youth Choir Friday 3 July 7.30pm

Mahler Symphony No.3 in D minor Bringing the year to an exhilarating conclusion, Chetham’s Symphony Orchestra performs Mahler’s undisputed titan of the orchestral repertoire: his Third Symphony. Drawing together over 150 performers, this exultant dedication to the beauty of the natural world and creation itself will provide a sensational and memorable end to the summer season. Soloist Sarah Connolly joins massed local choral forces in Manchester. £20 (incl £2 fee*)

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Friday 3 July 12.30pm

Free unticketed event in Stalls foyer. Harp and banjo-led electro-folk storytelling exploring northern lives. 15 * A booking fee of £2 per ticket applies to phone and online transactions. Tickets bought in person at the Box Office by deb

Manchester International Festival

Mark Simpson The Immortal Mozart Requiem BBC Philharmonic Juanjo Mena conductor EXAUDI James Weeks EXAUDI director Manchester Chamber Choir Justin Doyle chorus master Saturday 4 July 7.30pm

Mark Simpson The Immortal An Oratorio Mozart Requiem Manchester International Festival presents the world première of The Immortal, a new work for orchestra and chorus by one of Britain’s brightest young composers, Mark Simpson. Inspired by John Gray’s book The Immortalization Commission, Simpson’s work explores the obsession with death that lies at the heart of the human experience. Drawing on the so-called ‘Cross Correspondences’, the extraordinary scripts of a series of séances undertaken in the first decades of the 20th century, this oratorio portrays the crisis of faith experienced by Frederick Myers, president of the Society of Psychical Research. Myers’ attempt to prove the existence of an afterlife was made more poignant by his own desperate hope of reuniting with the love of his life, whose untimely death haunted both his life and his work. Mark Simpson has worked with librettist Melanie Challenger to create The Immortal, which will be performed by the BBC Philharmonic, EXAUDI and Manchester Chamber Choir with solo baritone Mark Stone. The Immortal will be complemented by a performance of Mozart’s Requiem, the composer’s poignant and prescient anticipation of his own death. £36 | £30 | £26 | £21 | £16 Concessions £5 off, limited availability Book Tickets

Commissioned and produced by Manchester International Festival Supported by MIF Commissioning Circle and Sky Academy Arts Scholarship

The Hallé Happy Birthday Mr. Sinatra!

Roderick Dunk conductor Gary Williams vocalist Saturday 11 July 7.30pm

Programme includes: Let’s Face The Music And Dance, Nice ‘n’ Easy, Come Fly With Me, Witchcraft, The Very Thought Of You, I Won’t Dance, I Have Dreamed, Night & Day, Strangers In The Night, Swingin’ Down the Lane, I Get Along Without You Very Well, You’re Sensational, The Lady is a Tramp, You Make Me Feel So Young, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, My Kinda Town, New York, New York and My Way Tickets from £19 (incl £2 fee*) PwC under 26 tickets available

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Manchester International Festival

Arvo Pärt / Manchester Camerata Gábor Takács-Nagy music director Vox Clamantis choir Jaan-Eik Tulve choir artistic director

Sunday 12 July 7.30pm

Arvo Pärt Fratres; Stabat Mater; Como cierva Sedienta; Da Pacem Domine; Drei Hirtenkinder aus Fátima Arvo Pärt’s music, at once ancient and modern, seeks to communicate what the composer has described as ‘love for every note’. His music is utterly unique and of huge appeal with audiences internationally; today, Pärt is the most performed living composer in the world. Arvo Pärt, Manchester Camerata’s Music Director Gábor Takács-Nagy and MIF have curated a special evening of orchestral and choral works that perfectly demonstrates the overwhelmingly spiritual quality of his music. This one-off concert celebrates Pärt’s first visit to Manchester and the extraordinary project that brings together the work of Gerhard Richter and Arvo Pärt at the Whitworth as part of MIF15. Book Tickets £36 | £30 | £26 | £21 | £16 Concessions £5 off, limited availability

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Dan Penn & Spooner Oldham

Muscle Shoals Legends An Evening with Dan Penn & Spooner Oldham Thursday 16 July 8.15pm

Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama produced some of the greatest soul recordings of all time and Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham were two of its most prolific writers and musicians. Between them the created hits for Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Percy Sledge, Otis Redding and many more. Dan Penn’s At the Dark End of the Street is rightly regarded as a classic of the era. This is a rare chance to hear two incredible musicians in an intimate evening of songs that influenced a generation. Ahead of the performance there will be a free screening of the acclaimed Muscle Shoals documentary in the Barbirolli Room from 6.30pm, limited capacity, please book tickets via the box office, ticket holders only. Pete Roberts from Manchester’s legendary Twisted Wheel club will be DJing in the foyer, playing some of the hits made in, and influenced by, Muscle Shoals. A special Southern soul food menu will be available from 6.15pm. £24 (incl £2 fee*)

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August

A Little Bite Music

The Voice Collective Friday 17 July 12.30pm

Free unticketed event in Stalls foyer. A capella singers performing pop, folk and soul. The Voice Collective are an original and dynamic group of singers based in Manchester. Their unique a cappella interpretations of pop, folk and soul songs have captivated audiences across the UK. Whether they’re performing popular oldies or new takes on modern classics, these singers never fail to lift the spirit. This year the group have been working on their debut album, so now you can take a little piece of The Voice Collective home with you! David Puttnam

The Hallé Puttnam Presents

The Hallé The Last Night of the Hallé Proms

Stephen Bell conductor David Puttnam presenter Sacha Puttnam piano

Stephen Bell conductor William Dazeley baritone

Saturday 18 July 7.30pm

Legendary British director David Puttnam presents an evening of music from some of his most successful films. David will introduce each piece, and stills from the films will be shown on the big screen, with the orchestra playing live on stage. The evening will include music from Midnight Express, Chariots of Fire, The Duellists, Memphis Belle, Local Hero, The Mission and Lisztomania and many more. Tickets from £19 (incl £2 fee*) PwC under 26 tickets available Sponsored by RBS

Saturday 1 August 7.30pm

Elgar Overture: In the South Puccini Manon Lescaut: Intermezzo Leoncavallo I Pagliacci: Prologue Wood Fantasia on British Sea Songs Arne Rule, Britannia! (arr. Sargent) Parry Jerusalem (orch. Elgar) Elgar Pomp & Circumstance March No.1 Tickets from £20 (incl £2 fee*) PwC under 26 tickets available

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The Bridgewater Hall

Open Day Wednesday 29 July

Following the success of last year’s Summer Festival, The Bridgewater Hall once again opens its doors to visitors to explore behind the scenes, beneath the floors and to play some instruments.

Gain an insight into the life of a busy concert hall, meet professional musicians, and share your own creative skills at this end of season celebration for all of our audiences.

Visit the Hall for free activities including backstage, acoustic and technical tours, Steinway pianos and orchestral instruments available for all to try out, and performances, music & art activities throughout the day.

The day culminates in a concert by Nashville’s The McCrary Sisters, whose close-harmony vocals switch effortlessly between gospel, soul and foot-stomping R&B (all tickets £17, incl £2 fee)

For more information, please visit our website 0161 907 9000 | www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk

Coming Soon to The Bridgewater Hall

Crosby, Stills & Nash

Monday 21 September 8.00pm

Nicola Benedetti

Italy & The Four Seasons

Tuesday 22 September 7.30pm

Squeeze

Dr John Cooper Clarke special guest Monday 12 October Doors 7.00pm

James Edwards tenor Grant Doyle baritone Hilary Davan Wetton conductor Manchester Concert Orchestra Saturday 17 October 7.30pm

Marcus Miller Friday 23 October

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

Nicola Benedetti

Last Night of the Autumn Proms

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. Thursday 7 May 1.30pm | Saturday 9 May 1.30pm Wednesday 20 May 1.30pm | Friday 29 May 10.15am Monday 8 June 5.15pm | Thursday 25 June 4.00pm Saturday 18 July 1.00pm £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.

Conduct the perfect event at The Bridgewater Hall The Bridgewater Hall is not only one of Manchester’s most iconic music venues, but also an inspiring conference and events facility, home to unique spaces, catering options and AV equipment. With stunning foyers overlooking the City Centre, modern conference and meeting rooms, and the magnificent Auditorium, we can hold events for up to 1800 delegates.

Contact the Conference & Events Team on 0161 950 0000 or email conferences@bridgewater-hall.co.uk to find out how we can help with your next event. www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk

* A booking fee of £2 per ticket applies to phone and online transactions. Tickets bought in person at the Box Office by deb

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it 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.

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 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.

By phone 0161 907 9000 In person

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

By post

To the Box Office at the address above

Box Office opening hours*

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 March 2015. 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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Parking Discounts

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.

Facilities for disabled patrons

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

Getting Here

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

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. St Peter’s Square Metrolink stop will close in the summer for 14 months. The nearest stop will then be Deansgate Castlefield which will be fully accessible. The nearest bus stops for major routes into the city centre are St Peter’s Square/Portland Street or Deansgate.

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

The nearest rail stations are Deansgate and Oxford Road.

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PARK AVENUE

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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