The Bridgewater Hall
AUTUMN 2018
Joan Armatrading alt-J Lingua Franca World Music Festival Clare Bowen BBC Philharmonic Camel The Hallé Haçienda Classical Caro Emerald Steve Hackett
Box Office: 0161 907 9000 www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk
The Bridgewater Hall
AUTUMN 2018
Welcome to our 2018|19 season. This brochure includes all events for September and October, but we have many more events now on sale throughout the 18|19 season, including all of our Christmas concerts. See page 16 for details of New Year’s Eve.
Change to Booking Fees From 1 September 2018, booking fees will increase from £2.50 to £3.00 per ticket. Fees will remain at £2.50 for concerts from our resident orchestras and other selected events, including the Hallé, BBC Philharmonic, Manchester Camerata, International Concert Series and Manchester Mid-day Concerts. Ticket prices in this brochure include booking fees as at 1 September 2018.
Box Office: 0161 907 9000 www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk
A-List
at The Corporate Members Bar 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 Lingua Franca World Music Festival Saturday 1 September
Join us as we celebrate the outstanding array of international musicians resident in the north west of England. See page 2 for more details.
A Little Bite Music
The Kitchen Ceili Band
Monday 3 September 12.45pm The Kitchen Ceili Band is a Manchester based acoustic group specialising in Celtic music. The repertoire winds its way through centuries of Irish music – from the baroque-nuanced tunes of the 17th century harper Turlough O’Carolan, through the energising jigs, reels, polkas and hornpipes of traditional dance, to the inventive contemporary music of today’s young players and composers. Free non-ticketed event
Jonathan Scott Night & Day Lunchtime Organ Concerts Wednesday 5 September 1.10pm Mozart Allegro (Eine Kleine Nachtmusik K.525) Ravel Daybreak (Daphnis & Chloé) Dubois Fiat Lux Rimsky-Korsakov Festival at Baghdad, the Sea and Shipwreck (Scheherazade Op.35) Handel Largo (Xerxes HWV 40) Bonnet Elfes Op.7 Offenbach Barcarolle (The Tales of Hoffman) Elgar Pomp & Circumstance March No.1 Op.39
Clare Bowen
Thursday 6 September 7.30pm Fresh from the success of the acclaimed Nashville live shows, Clare Bowen embarks on her first solo tour. £32.50 – £25.50 Book Tickets
From blazing sunrises to Arabian nights, Associate Artist Jonathan Scott performs an unmissable programme of music of the night and day! Book Tickets
£12 £10.50 concession | £7.50 student
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Saturday 1 September at The Bridgewater Hall
Lingua Franca World Music Festival Join us for a day of music and workshops by artists from around the world as we celebrate the outstanding array of talented international musicians resident in the north west of England. The Bridgewater Hall & Bhartiya Vrund Gaan present
Swaranjali
BVG: The Indian Choir of England & SHIVA: The Indian Youth Choir 5.00pm Auditorium
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BVG: The Indian Choir of England and SHIVA: The Indian Youth Choir present authentic songs from India, including popular group songs, raga based Tarana, Vedic chants & hymns, famous poetry and songs of the four seasons.
Tai Chi Workshop
Jali Nyonkoling Kuyateh
Master Qiang Di is a 12th generation practitioner of the Chen style of Tai Chi, accompanied with live traditional erhu music played by Henry Fung, Musical Director of the renowned Manchester Cantonese Opera Club.
A traditional oral historian or griot from The Gambia, Jali Nyonkoling Kuyateh is a master of the West African harp or kora. He has been featured on the BBC’s children’s programme Zingzillas.
11.00am Circle Foyer
1.00pm Stalls Café Bar Stage
El Condor
Free, non-ticketed event £10.00
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DJ Mayeva
12.00pm, 1.45pm, 2.45pm & 3.45pm Stalls Café Bar Stage
Children’s Erhu Workshop
1.15pm Barbirolli Room
Established on the UK world music scene since 2003, DJ Mayeva has performed at Croydon Summer Music Festival, Blue Dot, Kendal Calling and Africa Oye in Liverpool.
Henry Fung and Geli Berg (DJ Mayeva) share the history and capabilities of the traditional Chinese string instrument, the erhu and its role in the stories of the Cantonese opera and folk music.
Free, non-ticketed event
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Palm-Wine Singing with Papa Sam Alafia
El Condor
3.00pm Stalls Café Bar Stage El Condor are Vladimir Cativo (El Salvador) and Gary Garamendi (Peru) who share the traditional cultures of the indigenous peoples of the Americas through music, song and storytelling. Free, non-ticketed event
Swaranjali
5.00pm Auditorium
Sarah Yaseen
See feature (left)
12.15pm & 2.15pm Barbirolli Room
£10 | Students & Under 16s £5
Papa Sam Alafia from Sierra Leone, who studied under the late great palm-wine singer, S.E. Rogie, shares his musical heritage in this fun workshop for families.
Golty Farabeau
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7.30pm Stalls Café Bar Stage
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Free, ticketed event
Sarah the Sufi
2.00pm Stalls Café Bar Stage Trained by her late father, Sufi Muhammed Yaseen, Sarah is inspired by Qawaali music and Ghazals by musicians such as Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Abida Parveen.
Papa Sam Alafia
Free, non-ticketed event
Golty Farabeau is an acclaimed reggae musician from the Seychelles. With eight albums to his name, he composes and plays his own music as well as traditional genres from his home country. Free, non-ticketed event
Akash Parekar
Camel
Friday 7 September Doors 7.00pm This special show is performed by Andrew Latimer (guitar, flute, vocals), Colin Bass (bass guitar, vocals), Denis Clement (drums) and Peter Jones (keyboards, vocals). The band will be playing the entirety of their 1976 album Moonmadness plus plenty of other classic tracks. Upon release Moonmadness left its mark on the UK Top 20 albums chart, going on to become certified silver. It was included in Q & Mojo's list of the best '40 Cosmic Rock Albums' and in the Top 100 Prog Albums of All Time by readers of 'Prog' magazine in 2014. £58 – £41.50 VIP tickets £128
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Raiders of the Lost Ark: In Concert Film with Live Orchestra Sunday 9 September 7.30pm Film certificate PG Indiana Jones is back and better than ever before! Relive the magic on the silver screen with John Williams’s epic score performed live by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Ben Palmer. £51.50 – £41.50 VIP Package £92
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A Little Bite Music Music for the Mind & Soul
Akash Parekar & Kousic Sen
Akash Parekar sitar Kousic Sen tabla Friday 14 September 12.45pm Barbirolli Room In a unique lunchtime slot, the Music for the Mind & Soul series brings rising star of the classical Indian music scene, Akash Parekar (The Bearded Sitarist) alongside tabla maestro, Kousic Sen, in a concert that will delight audiences with a traditional Hindustani Afternoon Raga – perfect for both those who are Indian Classical aficionados or just wanting to experience something new. Free ticketed event, advance booking recommended Book Tickets
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Trio Zadig
One Night of Elvis
Starring Lee Memphis King Friday 14 September 7.30pm Returning by popular demand for an extra special hometown performance, Lee Memphis King presents the ultimate tribute to Elvis Presley – celebrating the epic career of the musical legend. In this latest production, he portrays Elvis Presley at his peak, celebrating the iconic ‘Vegas Years’ from 1969-77 when Elvis would perform in Las Vegas and tour throughout the US and Canada. £35.50 – £30.50 Book Tickets
Flawless presents
Chase The Dream The Reboot
Sunday 16 September 7.30pm Stars of the smash-hit movies Street Dance 3D 1 & 2 and two-time winners of the World Dance Championships, Flawless came to the fore on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent a few years ago and their popularity has continued to rise ever since. This fantastically high energy, acrobatfused, feel-good, family show follows the journey of 10 Big Dreamers, seeking the opportunity to live their ultimate dance fantasy on board the 'Intergalactic Dream Ship'. £28
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Manchester Mid-Day Concerts Society
Trio Zadig
Ian Barber piano Boris Borgolotto violin Marc Girard Garcia cello Thursday 20 September 1.10pm Ravel Piano Trio Haydn Piano Trio in C major Hob. XV:27 The Ravel Piano Trio, with its warm modal melodies and shimmering virtuosity, highlights Trio Zadig’s talent to the utmost. The crisp, lively Haydn trio with its startling turns of harmony, shows the strength of their precision and ensemble playing. £12 £10.50 concession | £7.50 student Book Tickets 5
Simon Trpčeski
The Hallé Dvořák's Seventh Symphony
Karl-Heinz Steffens conductor Simon Trpčeski piano Thursday 20 September 7.30pm Sunday 23 September 7.30pm Wednesday 26 September 2.15pm Brahms Piano Concerto No.2 (48') Dvořák Symphony No.7 ( 41') Tickets from £14 £5.50 student stalls tickets Under 30s tickets available (limited number) £12.50 tickets available on the day (limited number) Book Tickets
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A Little Bite Music
Harri Endersby
Friday 21 September 12.45pm
Rush Hour Social
Friday 21 September 5.30pm
From acoustic to electronic, Harri Endersby blurs the lines of the folk genre, drawing inspiration from both contemporary and traditional music, as well as the rugged landscape of County Durham, the place that she calls home.
Join us in the Stalls Café Bar and relax with a drink and listen to acoustic music by emerging singer-songwriters from in and around Greater Manchester. Rush Hour Social performances last for approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, are free to attend and you don’t need to book.
Free non-ticketed event
Free non-ticketed event
International Concert Series
Ian Bostridge tenor Julius Drake piano
Friday 21 September 7.30pm Schubert Winterreise The incomparable English tenor and passionate Schubert enthusiast Ian Bostridge performs a masterwork of the Lieder repertoire. A wanderer disappointed in love embarks on a journey through a winter landscape. He finds a mirror of his melancholy in its colourless and icy world, while also longing for the renewal of spring. Preview 6.30pm Prof Laura Tunbridge discusses Winterreise with Peter Davison, the Hall’s Artistic Consultant. £38 – £18 £7.50 student standby tickets available on the day Book Tickets
BBC Philharmonic Respighi/Walton/ Sibelius
John Storgårds conductor Truls Mørk cello Saturday 22 September 7.30pm Respighi Fountains of Rome (16’) Walton Cello Concerto (27’) Sibelius Symphony No.2 (42’) The BBC Philharmonic opens its new season with a real Italian job, featuring two works influenced by and written in Italy: William Walton’s rhapsodic Cello Concerto, inspired by the postcard-perfect island of Ischia, and Sibelius’s magnificent Second Symphony. To open, Respighi’s cherished tribute to the Eternal City.
Haçienda Classical Thursday 27 September Doors 7.00pm
Haçienda Classical, with Manchester Camerata, returns to where it all began for a very special celebratory concert. The brand new soundtrack features many new additions of classic tunes to the Haçienda Classical repertoire and this Bridgewater Hall performance, itself the closest venue to the original club, promises to be a very exciting and exclusive evening. £68 – £32.50 Book Tickets
Rush Hour Social
Friday 28 September 5.30pm Celebrate BBC Music Day with the latest in our Rush Hour Social series for emerging artists. Join us in the Stalls Café Bar and relax with a drink and listen to acoustic music by singer-songwriters from in and around Greater Manchester. Rush Hour Social performances last for approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, are free to attend and you don’t need to book. Free non-ticketed event
The Hallé The Music Of Star Wars Episodes I – VIII
Stephen Bell conductor Tom Redmond presenter Hallé Youth Choir Saturday 29 September 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. Packed with some of the most recognisable cinematic themes, from The Phantom Menace to The Last Jedi, this concert packs more punch than an Imperial blaster. Imperial Stormtroopers will be patrolling the area. We advise you to come in Star Wars disguise! May the Force be with you. Pre-concert event 6.30pm Sponsored by Siemens Tickets from £15.50 Under 30s tickets available (limited number) £12.50 tickets available on the day (limited number) Book Tickets
Joan Armatrading
Sunday 30 September 7.30pm Joan Armatrading has spent the last 45 years touring and recording. Her 2018 tour is only the second time she has toured completely solo. Joan has written and recorded new music for this tour and will be singing many of those songs, but not to worry, her classics will also be included. £35.50 – £30.50 Book Tickets
£40.50 – £12.50 £5.50 Students and under 16s Book Tickets
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October Jonathan Scott Autumn
Lunchtime Organ Concerts Monday 1 October 1.10pm Rossini Thieving Magpie Overture Vivaldi Autumn from The Four Seasons Op.8 Elgar Nimrod (Enigma Variations Op.36) Vierne Final (Symphony No.1 Op.14) Marcello/Bach Adagio (Concert in D minor) Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture Op.49 As the nights draw in and the leaves fall from the trees, Jonathan Scott and The Bridgewater Hall concert organ provide thrilling music for the season, including Vivaldi’s evocative depiction of Autumn, Elgar’s Nimrod and Jonathan’s own epic solo organ version of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. £12 £10.50 concession | £7.50 student Book Tickets
Rush Hour Social
Monday 1 October 5.30pm Join us in the Stalls Café Bar and relax with a drink and listen to acoustic music by emerging singer-songwriters from in and around Greater Manchester. Rush Hour Social performances last for approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, are free to attend and you don’t need to book. Free non-ticketed event
International Concert Series
Russian State Symphony Orchestra
Vasily Petrenko conductor Barry Douglas piano Monday 1 October 7.30pm Tchaikovsky Suite from Swan Lake (20’) Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No.1 (26’) Rachmaninov Symphony No.2 in E minor (55’) The Russian State Symphony Orchestra make their Manchester debut under a conductor who made his name in Liverpool. Joined by another familiar name, Barry Douglas brings technical prowess and natural poetry to Rachmaninov’s First Piano Concerto. That composer’s Second Symphony is one of classical music’s best crowd-pleasers, combining joyful exuberance with brooding passages of deep Russian soul. Preview 6.30pm Classical music expert Jonathan James introduces the evening’s programme. £43 – £18 £7.50 student standby tickets available on the day Book Tickets
Barry Douglas
Steve Hackett Genesis Revisited
Band with Orchestra Wednesday 3 October 7.30pm Genesis' lead guitarist and part of the classic line up with Gabriel, Collins, Banks and Rutherford, Steve Hackett displays extraordinary versatility in both his electric guitar playing and his composing. Never one to rest on his laurels, Steve continues to blaze a trail with new material and to be an exhilarating and groundbreaking artist, and this year performs a special Genesis Revisited show with his band and a live orchestra. £42.50 – £37.50
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International Concert Series
The Colour of Music
Emily Beynon flute Andrew West piano Saturday 6 October 3.00pm Barbirolli Room Enescu Cantabile et Presto Fauré Fantaisie Janáček Sonata for flute and piano; V Mlhách (In the Mists), four pieces for piano Debussy Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune Thomson Mucha Nase Cesta (Our Way) Martinů Scherzo; Sonata for flute and piano
Rip It Up the 60s
Starring Harry Judd, Aston Merrygold & Louis Smith Thursday 4 October 7.30pm Following the smash hit success of Rip It Up Dancing Through The 50s last year, Rip It Up brings the fabulous soundtrack of the 1960s to life in an explosion of song and dance! Strictly Come Dancing champions Harry Judd and Louis Smith MBE and people’s champion Aston Merrygold will tour together as the ultimate boy band of dance, presenting everlasting hits from the decade that changed not just that generation but the world; from Mersey Beat, Motown and Mod to West Coast and Woodstock. £40.50 – £25.50 Meet & Greet Package £103 Book Tickets
The Concertgebouw’s principal flute, Welsh-born Emily Beynon, explores her enthusiasm for the Czech artist Alphonse Mucha in a programme that unites two great cities; Paris and Prague. Mucha, best known for his iconic posters of Sarah Bernhardt, was also a champion of Art Nouveau. Mucha’s son Jiří was also a friend of Martinů and married the Scottish composer, Geraldine Thomson. Preview 2.00pm John Mucha introduces the life & work of his grandfather, Alphonse Mucha. £20 Book Tickets
Omer Meir Wellber
BBC Philharmonic Mozart/Wagner
Omer Meir Wellber conductor Christiane Libor soprano Brindley Sherratt bass Saturday 6 October 7.30pm Mozart Symphony No.36 (‘Linz’) (29’) Wagner Die Walküre – Act I (67’) A stellar cast of singers joins conductor Omer Meir Wellber, who makes his Bridgewater Hall debut with a concert performance of the first act of Wagner’s mighty Die Walküre. Tonight’s programme also features Mozart’s dazzling Linz Symphony, written in just four days for a wealthy Austrian count. Preview+ 6.30pm Omer Meir Wellber gives an introduction to this evening’s performance. £40.50 – £12.50 £5.50 Students and under 16s Book Tickets
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Raymond Gubbay presents
Grand Organ Gala
Darius Battiwalla organ soloist Laura Mitchell soprano Anthony Inglis conductor Manchester Chorale Manchester Concert Orchestra Sunday 7 October 3.00pm Walton Crown Imperial Bach Sinfonia from Cantata No.29 Pachelbel Canon in D Handel Hallelujah Chorus Fauré Pie Jesu; In Paradisum Widor Toccata Parry Jerusalem Strauss Sunrise from Also sprach Zarathustra Bach Toccata and Fugue Mascagni Intermezzo & Easter Hymn from Cavalleria Rusticana Saint-Saëns Symphony No.3 – ‘Organ Symphony’ Elgar Land of Hope and Glory Celebrate the power and majesty of the King of Instruments, featuring the breath-taking Bridgewater Hall organ with a magnificent programme crowned by Saint-Saëns’ majestic ‘Organ Symphony’. £43 – £22.50
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Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society
Dominic Degavino piano
Wednesday 10 October 1.10pm Janáček Piano Sonata 1.X. 1905 Schumann Kreisleriana Op.16 (Phantasien für das Pianoforte) Dominic’s playing is characterised by its great sensitivity for colour and sonority. His growing list of prizes and successes in international competitions shows that he is definitely a pianist to watch for the future. Supported by the Stephen Bell Charitable Trust £12 £10.50 concession | £7.50 student Book Tickets
The Hallé Janáček's Glagolitic Mass
Edward Gardner conductor Sara Jakubiak soprano Dame Felicity Palmer mezzosoprano Stuart Skelton tenor James Platt bass Hallé Choir Thursday 11 October 7.30pm Janáček’s lean and muscular Glagolitic Mass, a setting of a 9th-century liturgical text, is one of the greatest 20th-century choral works, a Czech masterpiece that evokes both rawness and purity. Among much else, it will showcase the magnificent Bridgewater Hall organ and the extraordinary Hallé Choir. Tickets from £14 £5.50 student stalls tickets Under 30s tickets available (limited number) £12.50 tickets available on the day (limited number)
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Cliff Richard 58-18=60th Tour
Friday 12 October 7.45pm SOLD OUT £83 – £43
International Concert Series
The Colour of Music
See, Hear! Exploring Synaesthesia Deborah Pritchard lecturer Harriet Mackenzie violin Saturday 13 October 2.00pm Programme includes works by Deborah Pritchard: extracts from Wall of Water, Edge and the award-winning Inside Colour, as well as works for solo violin by J.S. Bach and others. ‘Synaesthesia’ definition: the simultaneous response of different senses to a single stimulus. Deborah Pritchard explains her capacity for synaesthesia, including her collaborations with the artist Maggi Hambling. Deborah and violinist Harriet Mackenzie present fascinating perspectives on the history and theory of synaesthesia, revealing how it can inform compositional process and performance. £12 Book Tickets
BBC Philharmonic Stravinsky/ Mendelssohn/ Tchaikovsky
Ben Gernon conductor Carolin Widmann violin Saturday 13 October 7.30pm Stravinsky Funeral Song (11’) Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor (27’) Tchaikovsky Symphony No.5 (44’) Journey Through Music 6.15pm Barbirolli Room Free pre-concert event for families Stravinsky’s homage to his teacher, Russian composer Nikolay RimskyKorsakov, went missing after its 1909 premiere – but it was recently rediscovered and will be performed in Manchester for the very first time tonight. £40.50 – £12.50 Students & under 16s £5.50 Book Tickets
At Last The Etta James Story
Caro Emerald
Caro Emerald
Sunday 14 October 8.00pm
Monday 15 October Doors 7.00pm
Starring the sensational Vika Bull, At Last: The Etta James Story tells the story of soul legend Etta James’ turbulent life, and features some of her most beloved songs including Tell Mama, Something’s Got A Hold On Me, Sugar On The Floor, the heart rending I’d Rather Go Blind, her iconic signature song At Last, and more.
Caro Emerald is an original pop star with the look of a Hollywood icon of yesteryear and a voice that oozes warmth and vitality. Her live performance is not to be missed. Blending retro jazz with sampling and modern pop, starring Caro's exceptional vocals, the result is a truly unique signature sound.
£41.50 – £31.50
£52.50 – £28 VIP ticket: £102
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The Hallé A London Symphony
Andrew Manze conductor Jian Wang cello Wednesday 17 October 2.15pm Thursday 18 October 7.30pm Sunday 21 October 7.30pm Purcell Fantasia upon one note (orch. Manze for wind and brass) (4') Dvořák Cello Concerto (38') Vaughan Williams A London Symphony (44') Tickets from £14 £5.50 student stalls tickets Under 30s tickets available (limited number) £12.50 tickets available on the day (limited number) Book Tickets
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Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society
Hee-Young Lim cello Nathalia Milstein piano Thursday 18 October 1.10pm
Rachmaninov Sonata in G minor for Piano and Cello Op.19 Rachmaninov Vocalise Op.34 No.14 Hee-Young’s musical journey has taken her from South Korea to the USA, Weimar and Rotterdam, where she is now Principal Cellist of the Philharmonic Orchestra. Together with the award-winning pianist Nathalia Milstein, she will be playing Rachmaninov’s mighty Sonata, for which the pianist deserves at least equal billing. Concert given in memory of Jeremy Haworth £12 £10.50 concession | £7.50 student Book Tickets
Raymond Gubbay presents
Last Night of the Autumn Proms
Madeleine Pierard soprano Julian Hubbard tenor John Pryce-Jones conductor Manchester Concert Orchestra Saturday 20 October 7.30pm Ravel Bolero Grieg Morning & In the Hall of the Mountain King Tchaikovsky Sleeping Beauty Waltz Puccini O Soave Fanciulla from La Bohème Verdi Brindisi and Sempre Libera from La Traviata, Force of Destiny Overture Elgar Nimrod Mascagni Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana Strauss II Tritsch-Tratsch Polka Denza Funiculi, Funicula Gounod Je Veux Vivre Glinka Ruslan and Ludmila Overture Bizet Flower Song from Carmen Goodwin Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines Plus all your proms favourites including: Hornpipe, Nessun Dorma, Rule, Britannia! and Land Of Hope And Glory. Uplifting classics crowned with a Great British Proms finale. £43 – £22.50
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The Hallé Elgar's Second Symphony
Sir Mark Elder conductor Nicholas Trygstad cello Timothy Pooley viola Thursday 25 October 7.30pm R. Strauss Don Quixote (38') Elgar Symphony No.2 (58') Pre-concert event 6.30pm The Vera Clegg memorial concert
Hee-Young Lim
Tickets from £14 £5.50 student stalls tickets Under 30s tickets available (limited number) £12.50 tickets available on the day (limited number) Book Tickets
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alt-J
Music for the Mind & Soul Part of Indika on Tour 2018
U. Rajesh with Kousic Sen & RN Prakash
Sunday 28 October 1.00pm Barbirolli Room
BBC Philharmonic Kaija Saariaho/Berlioz Ludovic Morlot conductor Jan Lehtola organ Karen Cargill mezzo-soprano Friday 26 October 7.30pm
Kaija Saariaho Laterna magica (22’) Berlioz Cléopâtre (21’) Berlioz Overture, ‘King Lear’ (15’) Kaija Saariaho Earth’s Shadows (15’) One of modern music’s most daring and brilliant voices, Kaija Saariaho will be joining us in person for this concert featuring two of her compositions, both written in the last decade. The first half of the programme is dedicated to another superb orchestral colourist: Hector Berlioz. Preview+ 6.30pm Students from the RNCM perform works by Kaija Saariaho.
Raymond Gubbay presents
Symphonic Fantasy
Toby Purser conductor Canzonetta choir Manchester Concert Orchestra Saturday 27 October 7.30pm Includes music from: Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, The Hobbit, Pirates of the Caribbean, Jurassic Park, Hook, The Chronicles of Narnia, Twilight and Dragonheart. Where the world of film and epic fantasy collide. Experience inspirational music and emotionally charged scores from Game of Thrones to Lord of the Rings and beyond. £45.50 – £22.50 Book Tickets
Experience a rare treat in Indian music, the mandolin, as it is played to perfection by a musician of the highest order. U. Rajesh is one of the most sought after classical artistes currently in India, having played with nearly all of the country’s top musical stars and recorded dozens of albums. He collaborated with John McLaughlin on the Grammy nominated album Floating Point. U. Rajesh has toured globally and worked with some of the biggest names in the business, including Ustad Zakir Hussain, Ustad Sultan Khan, Mike Marshall, Louis Banks and Ranjit Barot. He is joined by master percussionists Kousic Sen (on tabla) and RN Prakash (on mridangam). This concert is an on tour production from Indika, Europe’s finest festival of Indian arts. Visit www.milapfest.com for more information. £14.50 | £12.50 concessions Book Tickets
alt-J
Sunday 28 October Doors 7.00pm alt-J are touring in support of their new album Reduxer, a set of 11 incredible reinterpretations of songs from their award winning third album Relaxer. Limited availability, call Box Office on 016 907 9000. £40.50 – £30.50 Book Tickets
£40.50 – £12.50 £5.50 Students & under 16s Book Tickets
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Michael Bolton
Michael Bolton
Monday 29 October Doors 7.00pm Grammy Award winner Michael Bolton returns to the UK for the first time in over two years to perform his greatest hits and a selection of classic songs. The multiple award-winning singer, songwriter and social activist, has sold more than 65 million albums and singles worldwide and continues to tour the world, all while writing and recording for a wide array of projects spanning music, film, television and branded entertainment. £63.20 VIP packages £238 – £102 Book Tickets 14
Duane Eddy 80th Birthday Tour
Plus support Robert Vincent Tuesday 30 October 7.30pm Duane is one of the original guitar heroes, who put a deep and resounding twang into Rock‘n Roll – the signature sound of a string of late 1950s and early ‘60s instrumental masterpieces. Infused with elements of country, blues, jazz and gospel, his many hits include: Rebel Rouser, Peter Gunn, Because They’re Young, Shazam and (Dance With The) Guitar Man. £68 – £38
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RAF in Concert
Wednesday 31 October 7.30pm Join us for a rousing centenary salute to our Royal Air Force with the Band of the RAF College. Prepare to be taken on an exciting journey charting the development of the Royal Air Force from its formation in 1918 through to the present day and beyond! You’ll be treated to a range of rousing military marches, toe-tapping big band numbers and timeless classical pieces in this oncein-a-lifetime celebration. The concert is part of the official RAF100 series of events. £31.50 – £25.50 Book Tickets
Coming Soon Joana Carneiro conductor Sheku Kanneh-Mason cello Thursday 1 November 7.30pm Ravel Le tombeau de Couperin (18’) Elgar Cello Concerto (27’) Stravinsky Petrushka (1947 version) (34’) Book Tickets
The Hallé Goes to Nashville
Stephen Bell conductor Capital Voices Saturday 3 November 7.30pm Book Tickets
Simply Sinatra
Richard Balcombe conductor Matt Ford guest singer Victoria Hamilton-Barritt guest singer Sunday 4 November 3.00pm Ol’ Blue Eyes’s greatest hits with a 27-piece show band and ballroom champions Chris and Emma Burrell. Book Tickets
The Music of John Barry
Nicholas Dodd conductor Andrew Collins presenter Manchester Camerata Saturday 10 November 7.30pm Music from John Barry’s most memorable film scores, including of course, James Bond. Book Tickets
Box Office: 0161 907 9000 www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk
Manchester Camerata: Deutsche Romantik
Leticia Moreno violin Gábor Takács-Nagy music director Tuesday 13 November 7.30pm Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture Op.26 Bruch Violin Concerto No.1 in G minor Op.26 Schumann Symphony No.4 in D minor Op.120
International Concert Series
The Sixteen Choir & Orchestra
Harry Christophers conductor Friday 23 November 7.30pm A popular programme of Handel and Vivaldi, including Dixit Dominus and Gloria. Book Tickets
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Live On Mars A Tribute to David Bowie Sunday 18 November 8.00pm Book Tickets
Sheku Kanneh-Mason
BBC Philharmonic
The Orchestra Through the Ages A Set Works concert for schools & music pupils Friday 28 September 1.45pm Conducted by Jonathon Heyward and presented by Tom Redmond, this concert will take pupils from Year 9 through to sixth form on a guided tour of music from Baroque to film scores and will feature a number of orchestral pieces from the AQA, OCR, WJEC and Edexcel syllabi for GCSE and A-level music. The concert will give a brief history and musical analysis of these pieces and the evolution of the symphony orchestra, as well as feature soloists from the Royal Northern College of Music, all accompanied by the world-class Hallé. Throughout the concert, the orchestra will be captured on live camera feeds which will be displayed to the audience during each piece. The Orchestra Through The Ages concert is a collaboration with the Hallé, The Bridgewater Hall and the Royal Northern College of Music.
New Year’s Eve at the Movies Manchester Camerata Shona Lindsay guest singer Monday 31 December Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style with music from some of the greatest movies of all time, including E.T., Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, Pirates of the Caribbean, Lord of the Rings, Titanic, West Side Story and, of course, James Bond. Dining & accommodation packages available Tickets on sale from 31 August Box Office: 0161 907 9000 www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk
Tickets £5 Group/School Bookings: 0161 907 9010 Individual Bookings: 0161 907 9000 Online booking not available
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.
Wednesday 5 September 11.30am Wednesday 5 September 2.30pm Organ tour* Tickets £5 | £4 concessions Book Tickets 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. *Please note that the organ is not a space designed for public access. The tour involves climbing a wooden ladder and is not suitable for people with mobility difficulties, or for children under 12.
Box Office: 0161 907 9000 www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk
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Booking Information
Save money on the full ticket price when you book 5 or more concerts featuring
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Parking Discounts
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 dining and parking 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* 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 * As at July 2018. 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 Prices shown in this brochure include booking fees which apply to telephone and online transactions. No fee applies to tickets bought in person or purchased as part of a fixed or flexible subscription. From 1 September, the booking fee will increase from £2.50 to £3.00 per ticket. Fees will remain at £2.50 for concerts from our resident orchestras and other selected events, including the Hallé, BBC Philharmonic, Manchester Camerata, International Concert Series and Manchester Mid-day Concerts. Prices in this brochure include new fees. 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 15% Choose any 5 or more concerts Save 25% Choose any 16 or more concerts
A limited number of prepay discounted spaces are available to patrons attending evening concerts at Q-Park First Street car park (see map) at a rate of £6.50. Spaces must be booked at the time of purchasing your concert tickets no less than 24 hours before the event. Parking is limited to a maximum stay of 8 hours at the discounted rate. Q-Park First Street, M15 4FN
Metrolink Travel Discounts Book your Metrolink Travelcard with your event tickets and save 20% off the price of a Metrolink Adult Day Travelcard. Priced £4 and valid for unlimited travel on the Metrolink Network at off-peak times (after 9.30am on weekdays, all day Saturday or Sunday). Valid only when presented with concert ticket on the day of the event only.
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
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
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Getting Here
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 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.
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. Pre-concert dining from 5.30pm. Reservations required.
Stalls Café Bar Stalls offers a more casual pre-concert dining experience within the lively atmosphere of the Stalls bar area. Preconcert 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 but a credit to your Box Office account will be offered up to three working days before your reservation date. For informal dining options, please visit our website.
Murano Glass range
Ice Creams Ice creams are available to buy at the interval. Delicious flavours include Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate and Ginger.
Bridgewater Hall merchandise
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All details correct at the time of printing. May 2015.
Thank you Season Sponsor Bridgewater Hall Concert Club Platinum Brother CRASTO Groundworks Ltd Edmundson Electrical Ltd Endress and Hauser Ltd Green Contract Services Manchester Airport PwC LLP
Community Education Trust Sponsors New Charter Housing Trust Great Neighbourhoods Youth Music
Gold Beaverbrooks Tony & Daniela Coxon Steve Dempsey
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