SOMMER I SØNDERBORG C O N C E RT H A L L A L S I O N
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SEASON PROGRAMME AUTUMN
Dear audience! It has been said that Sønderborg is an example that great things also happen in smaller places. If this is true then this year’s experiences at Alsion are testament to such a statement. This autumn our beautiful concert hall will amongst other events, provide a framework for one of the major, nationwide cultural events: the Crown Prince Couple Awards 2012, a large scale show broadcast live on DR 1. We are both pleased and proud to announce that Sønderborg has been selected to host such a prestigious and meaningful celebration of cultural life in Denmark. However there is little time to dwell on this announcement as in November we will also host the CSR AWARDS 2012 back in Sønderborg, which will inevitably bring the whole city buzzing to life... which will also include a key note speech by Bill Clinton at Alsion. And then there many looking forward to the many other prestigious events on offer such as appearances by the magnificent South Jutland Symphony Orchestra and Sønderborg Theatrical Society which guarantee exciting and rich experiences. We should also mention the hugely successful Solo Artists in Café Alsion where Simon Rosenbaum constantly performs to sold-out audiences this time in the company of, amongst others, Dario Campeotto and the rest of the talented Rosenbaum family. You can also experience both classical and modern ballet performed at the highest standard and also a wonderful production of Mozart’s classic opera The Marriage of Figaro. Be entertained by the wit and humour of Mick Øgendahl or be enthralled by Ghita Nørby and Lars Hannibal’s beautiful rendition of storytelling and music. There is also much more on the programme – all for your enjoyment. So from all of us behind the scenes, we want to welcome you to Alsion Concert Hall and be entertained. John Bøgelund Frederiksen, Head of Culture, Sønderborg Municipality
Foto: Vincent Serra
AUGUST ILLUMINATING STORIES DIGITAL LIGHT IN THEATRE
TASTE OF THE SEASON FREE CONCERT
IM GEISTE DES GESANGS SHMF 2012
4th August, 3pm
18th August, 2pm
25th August, 8pm
On this day, the whole of Alsion is transformed into a Mecca for theatre enthusiasts. Experts demonstrate the fantastic recent developments in stage lighting; you can experience live theatre and also attend exciting workshops. DigiDelight-symposium is part of the NEATA festival in Sønderborg.
The South Jutland Symphony Orchestra presents a preview of the wonderful concert experiences that will feature within 2012-2013. Amongst others, guests will be treated to music by Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Nielsen and Stavinsky, with soloist Niculai Apostol on the horn. The conductor will be the young and charismatic Maria Badstue.
The prestigious Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival reaches its conclusion this year with a gem of a concert in Alsion’s concert hall. The event features the popular clarinet soloist Paul Meyer who will also be directing the festival orchestra throughout the delightful evening.
Entry is free – The symposium is part of the NEATA festival.
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SEPTEMBER SOUTH JUTLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
MOTIVATION, AMBITION AND THE JOY OF LIFE
SOUTH JUTLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
6th September, 8pm
13th September, 7pm
20th September, 8pm
The season begins with an exciting blend of jazz and classical music. The soloist will be Nikolaj Bentzon. The concert features music from Copland, Gershwin, Bentzon and Stravinsky, amongst others. The conductor is David Porcelijn. Free concert introduction, 7pm.
A lecture on happiness, motivation and finding the balance between work, family and leisure time. Using examples from his own life, Lars Christiansen discusses health, the importance of cooperation and friendship, intimate relationships, the difficult issues in life and how to inspire and motivate others.
Two world famous musical icons will be featured at Alsion alongside the South Jutland Symphony Orchestra. Conductor Eri Klas, talisman of the Tallinn Philharmonic Orchestra will be joined by the soloist guest and Russian violist Vedim Repin who will play amongst other pieces, Sibelius’ Violin Concerto, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest violin concertos.
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SEPTEMBER SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES JAZZ IN CAFÉ ALSION
PROMUSICA CHAMBER MUSIC
JETTE TORP CLOSE TO YOU
22nd September, 11am
23rd September, 3pm
26th September, 8pm
A cosy, swinging and tasty day in Café Alsion – and all in a good cause. SOS Children’s Villages local group and Café Alsion have arranged a jazz lunch with the hugely popular Mr. Jensens Jasskapel, who will be playing swinging and upbeat jazz while you enjoy your brunch.
ProMusica is a chamber music forum for South Jutland Symphony Orchestra’s own musicians. Here, chamber music and solo pieces have their own dedicated space.
Jette charmed everyone as host during this year’s Sct. Hans concert in Mølleparken, where she also provided a taste of The Carpenters concert which she has now brought to Alsion. On stage will be an 11 piece orchestra with strings, choir and wind instruments. The stage is thus set for a nostalgic journey back in time to an era where music stole the hearts of the world.
There are no table reservations on the day, but tickets to the brunch can be booked on 2616 7750.
The program will be announced 14 days before the concert on www.promusica.dk. Admission is free to all ProMusica concerts.
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CROWN PRINCE COUPLE’S AWARDS 2012 6 TH OCTOBER, 8.50PM For only the second time that the Crown Prince Couple’s Awards have been handed out, the event moves out of Copenhagen and will be hosted by Alsion Concert Hall on Saturday 6th October with a huge gala celebration. The glamorous event will also be broadcast live on DR1 where Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Marie will announce the winners of this year’s Cultural Prize and Social Prize, each of 500,000 DKK alongside two other cultural prizes of 50,000 DKK to young upcoming artists. The whole event will be bound together with a range of fantastic popular artists creating a memorable festive evening of entertainment for all. The Crown Prince Couple Awards was initiated in 2004 by the Bikuben Foundation as a wedding gift to Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary and is awarded annually.
Read more about the prize at www.kronprinsparretspriser.dk
OCTOBER EIFMAN BALLET ”ONEGIN”
SOUTH JUTLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
NEW SOLO ARTISTS IN CAFÉ ALSION
2nd October, 7.30pm
10th October, 8pm
20th October, 2pm
Eifman Ballet Company’s production of Eugene Onegin became one of the major events of the international cultural scene in 2009, and now it has arrived in Denmark. A magnificent experience of modern ballet awaits using a highly visual set up, whereby classical and modern musical styles.
Maxim Rysanov is a highly charismatic and popular viola player who regularly holds concerts all over the globe. Together with the Symphony Orchestra he will perform in Alsion, playing amongst others, Bartók’s Viola Concerto, considered by many as one of the great viola masterpieces.
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The Danish Soloist Association continues with the resounding success of the Solo Artists in Café Alsion. Simon Rosenbaum will once again be the host of the event which promises to be an exciting program full of charm and temperament in which Dario Campeotto is partnered with Anne Klienstrup, a breathtaking opera singer with The Royal Danish Theatre. Admission is free – just arrive on time!
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
GHITA NØRBY AND LARS HANNIBAL
THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO CLASSICAL OPERA
DEFINE ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL
21st October, 4pm
26th October, 7.30pm 27th October, 3pm
3rd November, 4pm
An evening hosted by one of Denmark’s greatest actresses, Ghita Nørby where she will read some of her favourite fairy tales by H.C. Andersen and Johannes Møllehave’s vibrant translations of La Fontaine’s subtle and moral fables. Guitarist Lars Hannibal will provide beautiful and popular tunes from the classical guitar repertoire. Book tickets at www.jvshop.dk
It will be a fantastic experience when The Danish National Opera and The South Jutland Symphonic Orchestra perform Mozart’s well known masterpiece, The Marriage of Figaro. This classical performance combines da Ponte’s delightful comedy of love, conspiracy and relationships with the sublime musical genius of Mozart.
This concert is part of the DEFINE festival. The internationally awardwinning Danish composer Simon Steen-Andersen collaborates with the Symphony Orchestra to create a performance including his new work Run Time Error. The starting point is a two part invention of the camera, and is a very innovate form of composition.
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Foto: Mark Harrison
NOVEMBER LIONS: “SMUK” WITH ELTEN AND BLICHFELDT
SOUTH JUTLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
MICK ØGENDAHL SPAS
4th November, 7.30pm
8th November, 8pm
9th November, 7pm
A wonderful concert with a good purpose! Once again this year, eight Lions clubs are invited for a festive and beautiful concert in Alsion and this year the popular Schleswig band (SMUK) are joined by Ann-Mette Elten lead singer of the popular dance act PS12 together with Big Fat Snake’s front man Anders Blichfeldt.
An event featuring, amongst others, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto Nr. 5, one of Beethoven’s most famous masterpieces. The soloist playing alongside the Symphony Orchestra will be the young Russian pianist Yevgeny Sudbin, who despite his age has already played with some of the world’s best orchestras.
One of Denmark’s funniest men hits the road, stopping at Alsion – he stands with one promise which is not to be mistaken: if you like reserved satire, clear political commentary and accounts which set the agenda for public debate... you will NOT get it here!!!
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“Himlen rører jorden” by Anita Houvenaeghel
NOVEMBER PROMUSICA CHAMBER MUSIC
SOUTH JUTLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
11th November, 3pm
16th November, 8pm
ProMusica is a chamber music forum for South Jutland Symphony Orchestra’s own musicians. Here, chamber music and solo pieces have their own dedicated space.
Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis is the most comprehensive work for a choir and orchestra ever created. Missa Solemnis is a compositional masterpiece Matthias Janz conducts the Symphony Orchestra which will also feature several soloists and two full choirs: the Flensburger BachChoir and The Symphonischer Choir Hamburg.
Again during this autumn, we will sing together in Café Alsion. If you enjoy singing, you are very welcome here! Admission is, as always, free - and we will meet: 1st September 29th September 3rd November 1st December All events from 12 to 1pm.
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If you feel like it, you can book your brunch in the café: tel: +45 2626 7750
The program will be announced 14 days before the concert on www.promusica.dk Admission is free to all ProMusica concerts.
SONG SESSION IN CAFÉ ALSION
NOVEMBER
BILL CLINTON COMES TO ALSION CSR AWARDS 2012 13th AND 14th NOVEMBER Once again this year, the whole Sønderborg area will be the focus of the prestigious CSR AWARDS 2012, in which companies from across the country will meet in Sønderborg for two days of professional work, networking and lastly but not least for the award ceremony whereby 15 prizes will be distributed to the businesses and associations that have distinguished themselves in such areas as social responsibility and sustainability. Beyond the ordinary composition, former President Bill Clinton will be in attendance in Sønderborg as the year’s keynote speaker at Alsion. One of the modern era’s most important leaders has taken a keen interest in Sønderborg due to its ambitious sustainable vision to become CO2 neutral by 2029. Project Zero was admitted earlier this year to Clinton’s special list of ambitious climate projects. Read more about the CSR AWARDS 2012
A GOOD START TO THE CONCERT In connection with the Concert Hall events, our buffet is a good start to a delightful evening at the Concert Hall. Table booking is required at tel: +45 2626 7750 Remember that you can order your drinks before the show, so they are ready for you in the break.
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
SOUTH JUTLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
THE KING’S SINGERS AND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
SOLO ARTISTS 3 X ROSENBAUM
24th November, 4pm
29th November, 8pm
8th December, 2pm
This afternoon presents Dvorák’s Violin Concert and the soloist for the event will be the South Jutland Symphony Orchestra’s concert master Karsten D. Maden. Guests will also be treated to Nielsen’s Helios Overture and Brahm’s Symphony No. 4. The conductor will be Andreas Delfs, who lives in both New York and Flensborg.
Experience one of the world’s leading vocal groups, The King’s Singers, from England, singing the arrival of Christmas into Alsion alongside the Symphony Orchestra. The six singers have for many years performed to sold-out events throughout the world, and there is no doubt that this group are able to signal the arrival of Christmas in style.
It is a pure delight when the popular Rosenbaum family combine on stage; when Simon is united with Pia and Ina-Miriam. Together, the three Rosenbaums perform what they call “a musical family chronicle”. Remember: there is also the New Year solo artist’s event on the 5th January featuring Leif Meibom, Trine Gadeberg and Thomas Pakula.
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Admission is free – just arrive on time!
Foto: Patricio Soto
DECEMBER BACH’S CHRISTMAS ORATORIO
THE NUTCRACKER CLASSCIAL BALLET
PER NIELSEN CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2012
13th December, 8pm
14th December, 7.30pm
15th December, 7.30pm
The South Jutland Symphony Orchestra once again this year presents one of the Christmas classics, which for many has become indispensible with the December month. The conductor for this event will be the Englishman Stephen Layton. The choir has its own symphony orchestra, namely The Philharmonic Choir at Alice Granum.
Last year’s show was sold out so quickly that many were unfortunately unable to attend this timeless Christmas adventure for the whole family. Fortunately, it was possible to reassemble to the impressive set up back at Sønderborg so it is once again possible to experience the event featuring more than 100 participants from The Tatar State Symphony Orchestra.
Alongside Per Nielsen on tour is organist Mads Granum and violist Alexandri Radu. However, Alsion will also host an extra special treat as Thomas Ovesen joins the event on bass along with Martin Klausen on drums – not to mention the wonderful acting and popular Julie Berthelsen as a soloist here at Alsion!
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ALSO HAPPENING AT SØNDERBORG
AN EXTRACT OF THE MANY OTHER CULTURAL EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE IN SØNDERBORG 31st August Castle Rock Nordborg Castle 31st August SE Tour 5th September – 11th November Blue Grass - artist group HoriZont Augustiana 14th September 1001 Nights - Arabic evening Sønderborghus
25th September Romeo and Juliet Sønderborg Theatre
25th October Andreas Bo –Plagiarism Sønderborghus
16th September Rodnik, Russian choir Nette-Jensen, Skelde
9 th November Hamlet – Schaufuss Ballet Sønderborg Teater 1st November LOC Sønderborghus
13th October Flying Superkids Skansen
6th November Who murdered Regitze Rio. The Royal Danish Theatre – Tour premiere at Sønderborg Theatre
22nd November The Golden Fish – Russian children’s theatre Ulkebøl Bibliotek og Aksen 24th Nov – 16th Dec Christmas in the Palaces Augustiana
Hall events: DRESDEN PHILHARMONIC COMES TO ALSION 2013 6th November, 2013 Alsion Concert Hall is amongst Europe’s finest venues when it comes to classical symphonic music. Therefore, Sønderborg is also a popular place for many musicians to perform and apart from the many exciting events with the South Jutland Symphony Orchestra, Alsion is also visited regularly by many other popular classical acts. Amongst those who have performed at Alsion Concert Hall are Trio Con Brio, who together with South Jutland Symphony Orchestra were invited to officially open Alsion and then return to record a CD in the hall. Since then the esteemed venue has welcomed Concerto Copenhagen, The Royal Danish Orchestra and
Münchener Kammerorchester and also earlier this year The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, under the direction of Håkan Hardenberger graced our stage. There are already many exciting performances booked in place for 2013,
including a concert from The Dresden Philharmonic in Alsion on 6th November featuring the skilled direction of conductor Michael Sanderling. Read more about the concert and purchase tickets for the 2013 season at www.alsion.dk
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