Harrogate International Sunday Series 2023

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As a charitable arts organisa�on, we rely on the generous support of our Friends of the Fes�val to create the quality and range of work we do. Becoming a Friend of the Fes�vals is one of the best ways to enjoy all that the Harrogate Interna�onal Fes�vals have to offer, from big name stars, to in�mate concerts and hidden gems.

For five decades Harrogate Interna�onal Fes�vals has brought interna�onal musicians, authors and the wider arts to the region.

Acclaimed for its top class performances Harrogate Interna�onal Fes�vals con�nues to develop its vibrant por�olio, which contains some of the country’s most pres�gious arts events, featuring the biggest names in the arts world and drama�cally increasing the cultural and tourism offer for Harrogate and the North of England.

Da�ng back to the 1840s, the Old Swan Hotel is one of Harrogate’s oldest and most cherished hotels. The hotel’s Victorian splendour and tradi�onal elegance is complemented by a modern and contemporary environment.

The hotel has 175 car parking spaces and full disabled access. If travelling by train, the Old Swan Hotel is located a five minute walk or a short taxi drive from the railway sta�on.

Coffee and Tea will be available to purchase during the interval of all Sunday Series concerts from the hotel.

Please note the Old Swan Hotel accepts card payments only. The Hotel charges £3 for tea and coffee.

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Sunday Series 2023

Old Swan Hotel Harrogate January - March

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Ashley Wass Trio Balthasar Jeneba Kanneh-Mason Coco Tomita

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Welcome to the 2023 Harrogate International Sunday Series We’re proud to be a�rac�ng the brightest talents in chamber music to the heart of Harrogate, as our season of coffee concerts returns to the wonderful se�ng of the Old Swan Hotel.

A�er a difficult few years, we look forward to welcoming you back to the Sunday Series with a programme of excep�onally talented musicians. As we return to some semblance of normality, it is vitally important that our audiences return, if the Fes�val is to con�nue its renowned work of bringing classical and chamber music to life in the North. As an arts charity, we depend on �cket sales to survive so please do invite your friends and family to join you throughout the Sunday Series.

Since 1991, we’ve been bringing the best chamber musicians in the world to the Harrogate Interna�onal Sunday Series, and we’re incredibly grateful that we remain in a posi�on to do so. At the heart of the 2023 programme is the idea that innova�on goes hand in hand with tradi�on. We are proud to present this diverse and exci�ng series, designed to cap�vate both established and new audiences.

We’re joined by previous Young Musicians, feature a brand-new ensemble project, and have two of the fastest rising stars in the business making their Harrogate debuts.

Opening the 2023 Series is the current Director of Music at the Yehudi Menuhin School, interna�onally renowned pianist Ashley Wass, a Fes�val Young Musician alumnus from 2007.

In February we welcome Trio Balthasar, comprising of the incredibly talented Iain Burnside, Tim Hugh, and previous Young Musician alumnus from 2014 Michael Foyle. Also in February the incredible Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, joins us fresh from her debut BBC Proms appearance.

Bringing the series to a close is another one to watch; winner of the 2020 BBC Young Musician Strings category Coco Tomita, performing with pianist Simon Callaghan. The duo recently recorded Coco’s album Origins, which was described as “a head-turning debut” by The Strad.

Ashley Wass | piano

Jeneba Kanneh-Mason

TICKETS

Band A

Band B

Sunday 29 January | 11am

piano Sunday 26 February | 11am

Ashley Wass

£23

£21

In memory of Barbara Thompson.

Trio Balthasar

£23

£21

Jeneba Kanneh-Mason

£23

£21

Coco Tomita

£23

£21

SERIES SUBSCRIPTION*

£82.20

£75.60

Described as an “endlessly fascina�ng ar�st” Ashley Wass has a busy schedule as a pianist, both as a performer and recording ar�st, and is currently the Director of Music at the Yehudi Menuhin School. In 1997 Ashley won the London Interna�onal Piano Compe��on and made his debut recording in 1999 with an acclaimed solo recital disc of works by Franck. He was also a prizewinner at the Leeds Interna�onal Piano Compe��on in 2000. Ashley is incredibly in demand as a chamber musician. His programme at the Sunday Series includes works by Bach and Franck, two composers who have featured heavily in his impressive catalogue of recordings.

Ashley Wass appears thanks to the kind support of the European Founda�on for Support of Culture EUFSC | Organiza�on of Cultural events, ac�vi�es, concerts, fes�vals worldwide.

Schumann Alexey Shor Bach Shostakovich Franck

Kinderszenen, Op. 15 Piano Sonata in A minor Par�ta No. 1 in B flat major, BWV 825 Prelude and Fugue, Op. 87, No. 4 in E minor Prelude, Chorale and Fugue, Op. 21

Jeneba recently made her BBC Proms debut with the Chineke! Orchestra, performing the Florence Price Concerto and was heralded by the press as “demonstra�ng musical insight, technical acuity, and an engaging performing persona” (Music OMH).

An avid recital performer, Jeneba was named one of Classic FM’s ‘Rising Stars’ and appeared on Julian Lloyd Webber’s radio series in 2021. She was a Keyboard Category Finalist in BBC Young Musician 2018, and currently holds the Victoria Robey Scholarship to the Royal College of Music. Jeneba will perform a deligh�ul chamber programme which includes a work for solo piano by Price, an exclusive performance for the Sunday Series.

Shostakovich Prokofiev Mendelssohn Beethoven Price

Prelude and Fugue, Op. 87, No. 5 in D major 10 Pieces from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 75 Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 14 in E major Piano Sonata in D major, Op. 10, No. 7 Fantasie Negre No. 1 in E minor

“Maturity in performance and interpreta�on [...], the former an uncanny phenomenon.” The Chronicle

“Everything in this technically-immaculate recital was impressive.” The Independent

Trio Balthasar

Coco Tomita | violin

Sunday 12 February 11am

Simon Callaghan | piano

Iain Burnside, piano Michael Foyle, violin Tim Hugh, cello

Hailed by cri�cs and audiences alike, Japanese violinist Coco Tomita first gained recogni�on a�er winning the BBC Young Musician 2020 Strings Category. She was named as ‘one to watch’ by Gramophone Magazine and ‘Young Classical Star’ by Classic FM. Described as “technically brilliant”, pianist Simon Callaghan performs interna�onally as a soloist and chamber musician, in parallel with his highly successful career as a recording ar�st.

Sunday 26 March | 11am

Trio Balthasar is a new chamber group, commi�ed to imagina�ve, diverse programming.

Since their launch at Wigmore Hall in 2022 they have appeared at the City Music Founda�on’s Wigmore Hall Gala, the Rye Fes�val, Petworth Fes�val and the Kirker Music Fes�val on Ischia.

Individually each member of the Trio Balthasar has been praised for their vivacity, emo�onal depth and breathtaking playing.

Comprised of Michael Foyle, 2016 winner of The Netherlands Violin Compe��on, principal cellist of the London Symphony Orchestra, Tim Hugh, and acclaimed pianist Iain Burnside, the Trio present a programme where central masterpieces sit alongside diverse repertoire.

Joan Trimble Brahms Haydn Debussy arr. Sally Beamish

Phantasy Trio Trio No.2 in C major, Op. 87 Trio in E minor Hob XV:12 La Mer

We look forward to welcoming you back to the Old Swan Hotel for our 2023 Sunday Series.

“Trio Balthasar work seamlessly together. Each member is excep�onally talented in their own field.” Rye News

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Coco and Simon are regular collaborators and present a programme including music from Coco’s debut album ‘Origins’, which received a succession of rave reviews from The Strad, Gramophone Magazine, BBC Music Magazine and The Guardian.

Clara Schumann Beethoven Janáček Ravel Poulenc

Three Romances for Violin and Piano Op. 22 Sonata for Violin and Piano in A major Op. 47 No. 9 Violin Sonata, JW VII/7 Pièce en forme d'Habanera Sonata for Violin and Piano, FP119

“The playing, technically dazzling and characterful, bursts with musical intelligence, with the experienced Callaghan an expressive duo partner.”

The Guardian

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*Series Subscription includes a 10% discount when booking in the same price band for all four Sunday Series concerts Band A seats are situated in the Ballroom and front rows of the Garden Room. Band B seats are situated towards the back of the Garden Room.

Tickets can be purchased for individual concerts or as a Series Subscription.

UNDER 35s GO FOR £5 Just as we believe in supporting musicians at all stages of their careers, we believe in making chamber music accessible to new generations of audiences. This year, we’re offering everyone under 35 the opportunity to attend one of the Sunday Series Concerts for £5. To redeem this offer, please call the Box Office.

You will need to bring photo ID with you to the concert of your choosing.

BOOKING INFORMATION Tickets can be booked through the Harrogate International Festivals Office by the following methods: Telephone Online In Person

01423 562 303 harrogateinternationalfestivals.com 32 Cheltenham Parade, Harrogate, HG1 1DB

Payment Method Payment can be made by cash and major credit/debit cards (excluding American Express).

Postage & Transaction Fees All bookings are subject to a £1.75 booking fee. A £1.50 fee is charged for postage of tickets, however you can choose to collect your tickets at the concert or from our box office prior to the event.

Opening Times The Festival Office is open Monday - Friday, 10am - 5pm for telephone and in person bookings or general queries.

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