HARROGATE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS
Harrogate Music Festival July 2017 | Harrogate | home of arts
“Music is a gesture of friendship, the strongest there is.” Malcolm Arnold
July 2017
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Welcome to the Harrogate Music Festival 2017 Who do you think you are? Genealogy connects us to family long gone; their lives revealing universal truths that in some way, make us who we are. 2017’s Festival theme is Generations. Music is a universal language that crosses time and space, from one generation to the next. It connects us to the human experience. A piece of music written hundreds of years ago can reveal its beauty stretching across the centuries. It can grab you from the inside. Our programme is designed to celebrate music passed down, honoured or reinvented through the generations, and our Young Musicians Series provides a platform for the next generation of performers. Unlock the Summer with Harrogate International Festivals – the home of festivals.
Artist in Residence: Armonico Consort Under the artistic direction of Christopher Monks, Armonico Consort specialises in presenting Renaissance and Baroque music in engaging and innovative ways for a new generation.
Concert by Candlelight: Monteverdi Vespers of 1610 Friday 30th June | St. Wilfrid’s Church | 8pm Armonico Consort performs Monteverdi’s Vespers in the intimate and beautiful candlelight setting of St. Wilfrid’s Church. It’s an iconic work that has become one of the great pillars of the Baroque repertoire. Find out why this remarkable music has stood the test of time from generation to generation, as we celebrate the 450th Anniversary of the great composer’s birth. Tickets: £21 (Unreserved)
Oz & Armonico: Drink to Music! Saturday 1st July | St. Wilfrid’s Church | 7.30pm From the hilarious to the tragic, Oz will enlighten you with tales of drunkenness, gluttony and misfortune with composers dating back to the baroque. HIF’s Artist in Residence 2017, Armonico Consort invites you to join them and Oz Clarke on a wine-fuelled trip through the generations. Tickets: £35*(Unreserved Cabaret Style) *Ticket includes a selection of wines by the glass
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Tim Garland Electric Quartet Sunday 2nd July | Crown Hotel | 7.30pm Grammy award-winning British saxophonist Tim Garland first emerged onto the jazz scene performing alongside the legendary Ronnie Scott, who opened his iconic club in 1959. From one legendary generation of jazz, to Tim’s notable stints with Chick Corea, Garland has become one of the jazz geniuses of our time. His recent album ONE was voted CD of the year for 2016 by Jazzwise. Tickets: £21 (Unreserved Cabaret Style)
European Union Chamber Orchestra with Benjamin Goldscheider Wednesday 5th July | Royal Hall | 7.30pm Pre-concert talk | 6.30pm L. Mozart W.A. Mozart M. Haydn J. Haydn
Symphony in G major Horn Concerto No. 4 in E flat major Concertino for Horn in D major Symphony No. 42 in D major
Under the direction of Hans-Peter Hofmann, EUCO will be joined by BBC Young Musician Finalist Benjamin Goldscheider to explore our theme of Generations from the perspective of the greatest musical dynasties of all time - the Haydn and Mozart families. Joseph Haydn was already a renowned composer when W.A. Mozart was young and they developed a mutual respect. Their fathers, although lesser known than their sons today, were also accomplished composers. Tickets: £21, £17, £15. Boxes: £51 set price per box (seats up to 3) Pre-Concert Talk: FREE tickets must be booked in advance
Early Stroll Songs with Ian McMillan Friday 7th July | Wesley Chapel | 1pm Martin Le Poidevin | Baritone Amanda Cook | Guitar Most mornings, well-known poet and broadcaster Ian McMillan takes an Early Morning Stroll and shares what he sees and hears through his extremely popular, funny and poignant Early Stroll tweets. Presented by Ian McMillan, this recital features composer Richard Barnard’s Early Stroll Songs, using the short form poems of Ian’s beautiful meandering Tweets, John Rutter’s song cycle “Shadows” and live poetry readings by Ian McMillan. Follow the Bard of Barnsley on Twitter @IMcMillan. Tickets: £16
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The Gould Piano Trio Friday 7th July | Wesley Chapel | 7.30pm Pre-concert talk | 6.30pm Beethoven Simpson Williams Beethoven
Piano Trio in E flat major, No. 1, Op. 1 After Avedon (new commission) Blush (new commission) Piano Trio in E flat major, No. 2, Op. 70
Described as “Pure Gould” by The Strad Magazine, the internationally acclaimed Gould Piano Trio present a programme that bridges generations of composers in one single evening. Performing two new commissions from Gareth Williams and Mark Simpson this exciting programme is flanked on either side by two of Beethoven’s greatest Piano Trios. Tickets: £18 Pre-Concert Talk: FREE tickets must be booked in advance
San Jose Symphonic Choir Saturday 8th July | St. Peter’s Church | 1pm Crossing the Atlantic, all the way from Silicon Valley, is this 40-strong symphonic choir made up of “ordinary people making extraordinary music”. Featuring a wide selection of choral repertoire, this choral society shows how it’s done stateside, under the direction of Leroy G. Kromm. Tickets are FREE but must be booked in advance.
BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists Van Kuijk Quartet with Annelien Van Wauwe Sunday 9th July | Royal Hall | 7.30pm Recorded for broadcast on BBC Radio 3 Mozart Webern Brahms
String Quartet No. 19 in C major, K. 465 Langsamer Satz in E flat major Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op. 115
The BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists Scheme brings some of the world’s most promising new talent to listeners across the UK. This electrifying concert, recorded by the BBC, unites high ranking young artists on their way to the top. Tickets: £21, £17, £15. Boxes: £51 set price per box (seats up to 3)
Oddsocks: Romeo & Juliet Tuesday 11th July | Wednesday 12th July RHS Garden Harlow Carr | 7.30pm Always a hit for all the family, high-energy theatre group Oddsocks return to Harrogate to present their unique interpretation of Shakespeare’s classic tale of star-crossed lovers, Romeo & Juliet, in the beautiful surroundings of the gardens at RHS Harlow Carr. Tickets: Adults: £17, Children 7- 18: £10, Children under 7: £3 Family Ticket: £48 (2 adults & 2 children aged 7-18)
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John Wilson Orchestra: A Celebration of Rodgers & Hammerstein /Rodgers & Hart Saturday 15th July | Royal Hall | 7.30pm The phenomenal John Wilson Orchestra return to the Harrogate Festival with a show celebrating two iconic musical partnerships of Rodgers & Hammerstein and Rodgers & Hart. The John Wilson Orchestra will be joined by guest singers to perform a celebration of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s hit musical titles including Oklahoma, Carousel, South Pacific and the Sound of Music and hit titles from Richard Rodgers’s partnership with Lorenz Hart including the Lady is a Tramp. The John Wilson Orchestra has established an international reputation performing repertoire from the golden era of Hollywood, Broadway musicals and music for the big screen. The orchestra appears regularly at the BBC Proms, at international festivals and concert halls throughout the world and regularly broadcasts on television and radio. Tickets: £75*, £55, £48, £42, £35. Boxes: £126 set price per box (seats up to 3) *VIP tickets
Kamus String Quartet: “Finnish Voices across the Generations” Sunday 16th July | St. Wilfrid’s Church | 7.30pm Sibelius Rautavaara Salonen Sibelius
Adagio in D minor, JS 12 String Quartet No. 1 Homunculus for String Quartet String Quartet in D minor Op. 56
Celebrating 100 years of Finnish independence and marking the 60th Anniversary of the death of Jean Sibelius, the internationally acclaimed Kamus String Quartet perform works by Sibelius, as well as compositions from a new generation of celebrated Finnish composers. Tickets: £18 (Unreserved)
Family Concert: Harrogate Symphony Orchestra Sunday 23rd July | Royal Hall | 3pm In this fun-filled event suitable for all ages, the Festival’s Children’s Concert features a wonderful selection of well-known classical music, as well as theme music from movies, cartoons and even popular video games. This concert is for all the family, so make some noise! Sing along, clap along but most importantly, come along for this rollercoaster musical adventure under the direction of HSO’s conductor Bryan Western. Tickets: Adults: £10, Children 3-18: £6, Children under 3: FREE
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Anna Tsybuleva | piano Wednesday 26th July | Wesley Chapel | 7.30pm CPE Bach Brahms Debussy Shostakovich
Sonata in G minor Sonata No. 2 in F sharp minor, Op. 2 Préludes (Selections) 24 Preludes, Op. 34 (Selections)
Winner of the Leeds International Piano Competition in 2015, Anna Tsybuleva is a pianist of remarkable talent, energy and sensitivity. Performing for the first time in Harrogate, the young Russian presents a varied programme including selections from Debussy’s intoxicating Préludes, which she performed at the Leeds Competition. Tickets: £16
From Your Ever Loving Son, Jack Thursday 27th July | Wesley Chapel | 7.30pm Joshua Ellicott | Tenor Simon Lepper | Piano A personal tribute delivered with searing intensity, displaying the power and lyricism of tenor Joshua Ellicott’s voice. Accompanied by pianist Simon Lepper, songs by Bridge, Ireland and Debussy are interspersed with his dramatic reading of the letters of his great uncle, Jack Ellicott. A young war volunteer, Jack’s funny, surprising and deeply moving letters home take us on his difficult journey to the battle of the Somme. Tickets: £16
Alex Mendham & His Orchestra Friday 28th July | Royal Hall | 8pm Grab your dancing shoes and get ready for an exhilarating evening of Hot Jazz and Swingin’ Dance Band music from the Art Deco era. Currently resident orchestra at the Savoy Hotel, Alex Mendham & His Orchestra are a young, slick and energetic 20-piece jazz orchestra that will surely get your toes tapping on the sprung dance floor of the Royal Hall. Tickets: £35*, £25, £20. Boxes: £75 set price per box (seats up to 3) *Includes Unreserved Cabaret Seating on the Grand Hall dance floor
Sir Bryn Terfel in Recital Saturday 29th July | Royal Hall | 7.30pm Bringing 2017’s Festival to a memorable close, it is with great pleasure that we welcome multi-award winning bassbaritone, Sir Bryn Terfel to perform in a rare and intimate recital at the beautiful Royal Hall. Famed for his stunning performances on the operatic stage, this very special event promises to be an unforgettable experience. Tickets: £70, £62, £52, £45. Boxes: £135 set price per box (seats up to 3)
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Young Musicians Series Savitri Grier | violin Sunday 2nd July | Crown Hotel | 11am Mozart Enescu
Violin Sonata No. 32 in B flat major, K. 454 Violin Sonata No. 3 in A minor, Op. 25
22-year-old Savitri Grier recently made her debut at Carnegie’s Weill Hall, and has also recently appeared as soloist with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and English Chamber Orchestra.
Trio Volant Wednesday 5th July | St. Wilfrid’s Church | 11am Supported by The Dorothy Parkinson Memorial Award Shaping the next generation of musical talent, Trio Volant was formed in 2010 by students at the Royal Northern College of Music. The trio comprises three supremely talented young reed players; Tom Evans (clarinet), Beatrice Hubble (oboe) and Richard Beards (bassoon).
Maria Marshall | cello Thursday 6th July | St James’ Church, Birstwith | 11am Mendelssohn Variations Concertantes, Op. 17 Sibelius Malinconia, Op. 20 Brahms Sonata No. 2 in F major, Op. 99 Winner of the concerto class and overall music prize at the 2016 Harrogate Competitive Festival for Music, Speech & Drama and the Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire Regional Festivals Championship, cellist Maria Marshall is a rising young performer with a very bright future.
Timothy Ridout | viola Friday 14th July | Wesley Chapel | 11am Dvorˇák Brahms
Sonatina in G major, Op. 100 (trans. Hartwieg) Viola Sonata in F minor, Op. 120, No. 1
One of the most promising artists of his generation, Timothy Ridout is quickly building an international reputation of outstanding potential. He is currently studying at the Kronberg Academy in Germany and was the first ever British musician to win the Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition.
Tickets for Young Musician Series: £10 Book all four concerts in the acclaimed Young Musicians Series and enjoy a 20% discount.
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Harrogate International Festivals aims to encourage young people to engage with the arts through our ‘Library of Live’ programme. A limited number of FREE tickets for under 18’s are available throughout the summer festival. Please contact the Festival office for more details. harrogateinternationalfestivals.com
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