Glasgow Concert Halls Classical Music by rosemary james

Th e I n t e r n at i o n a l Classical Season 2008/2009

A N OT E F RO M T H E D I R EC TO R This season prepare to be dazzled by a spectacular box of delights! I’m very pleased to let you know that this year we embrace variety. Not only do we have a particularly eclectic mix of orchestras from all over Europe, but also well known soloists in demand the world over visit Glasgow.

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There are some elements of the season that you will know and love, for example world-renowned orchestras including the London Philharmonic and Staatskapelle Dresden. However, we also have some surprises in store! A personal highlight for me will be Dawn Upshaw with The Andalucian Dogs and The Brodsky Quartet. This concert will take place in our fantastic venue, the Old Fruitmarket, a first for the International Classical Season and an ideal venue for such a unique and extraordinary performance – come along and prepare to be amazed. The concert is one of a series of collaborations with The Brodsky Quartet taking place during their International Fellowship at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. Another exciting new departure is our Shostakovich weekend where you will be able to immerse yourself in the music of the composer for an entire two days – or just pick and choose the concerts which appeal most. The season will also celebrate two key anniversaries – Purcell 350 and Messiaen 100. I’m sure you will agree that it is quite a coup that on the centenary of Messiaen’s birth we will present the talented English pianist and Messiaen expert, Peter Donohoe, in the world-renowned acoustics of City Halls.

Gennadi Rozhdestvensky with the London Philharmonic Orchestra . . . . . . 4 Yuri Temirkanov with the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra . . . . . 5 Michael Collins with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields . . . . . . . . . 6 Peter Donohoe in Recital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 The Brodsky Quartet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Philip Pickett and the New London Consort . . . . . 9 Elvis Costello with the Brodsky Quartet . . . . . . . 10 Dawn Upshaw with the Andalucian Dogs and the Brodsky Quartet . . 11 Leif Ove Andsnes with the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra . . . . . . . 12 Daniel Harding with the Staatskapelle Dresden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Gennadi Rozhdestvensky with the London Philharmonic Orchestra

Yuri Temirkanov with the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra

and guest soloist Jean-Yves Thibaudet

and guest soloist Elisso Virsaladze Russia’s oldest symphonic ensemble, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, made quite an impact on its last visit to Glasgow in 2005!

The Orchestra recently celebrated its 125th anniversary and was originally founded to perform in the Royal presence, although in the early 20th-century it was permitted to perform at commercial concerts for the general public. It was Evgeny Mravinsky who joined the orchestra in 1938 who is largely credited with transforming it into one of the best orchestras in the world over his 50 year tenure. Current Artistic Director and Chief Conductor Yuri Temirkanov is also highly regarded: “…under Mr

Recognised as one of the world's great orchestras, since 1964 the LPO has performed each summer in the pit at Glyndebourne Festival opera and tours extensively throughout the world. Having long been embraced by the recording, broadcasting and film industries - it has recorded soundtracks for blockbuster motion pictures including the Oscar-winning score for The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Termirkanov, its director since 1988, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic sounds like no other orchestra.” THE NEW YORK TIMES

Acclaimed pianist Elisso Virsaladze performs regularly both individually and in chamber music and with orchestras she has toured North America, Japan and Europe extensively.

“Throughout, the playing (five stars for the brass) was icily majestic; the final destination never out of sight.”

Having received her first piano lessons in her native Georgia from her grandmother, Professor Anastasia Virsaladze, she is recognised today herself as an exceptional teacher. Moscow Conservatory and Munich Musikhochschule have made Virsaladze a regular professor and there is hardly any important international competition where she has not been invited to take part in the jury.

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Soloist Jean-Yves Thibaudet is sought after by orchestras, conductors, fellow musicians and festivals alike for his versatility and artistic sensitivity.The former child prodigy is in the prime of his career, with more than 30 recordings to his name and hundreds of highly acclaimed concert appearances. His most recent accolade is the 2007 Victoire d’Honneur, a lifetime career achievement award and the highest honour given by France’s Victoire de la Musique.

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Last year, the London Philharmonic Orchestra celebrated its 75th birthday and also moved back into its splendidly restored Royal Festival Hall home on the south bank of the River Thames.This evening it will be led by highly acclaimed Russian conductor Gennadi Rozhdestvensky, known for having conducted many of the world’s greatest orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

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***** “Big crowd, phenomenal atmosphere and a concert in a thousand” MICHAEL TUMELTY, THE HERALD

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A rare opportunity to see this fabulous major orchestra in Scotland, providing a spectacular start to our International Classical Season and a concert which no classical music lover should miss!

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Friday 3rd October 2008, 7.30pm

Sunday 12th October 2008, 7.30pm

Gennadi Rozhdestvensky Conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet Piano

Yuri Temirkanov Conductor Elisso Virsaladze Piano

R. Strauss Metamorphosen Ravel Piano Concerto for the Left Hand Tchaikovsky Symphony No.6

Elgar Introduction and Allegro, Op.47 Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.1 in B flat major, Op.23 Elgar Enigma Variations, Op.36

Michael Collins with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields

Peter Donohoe in Recital “Magical playing … the music is irresistibly melodious, inventive and dazzlingly virtuosic.” THE SUNDAY TIMES

***** “Hats off to the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, an orchestra in a thousand which gave a concert in a million last night in the Royal Concert Hall.”

The centenary of Olivier Messiaen’s birth will be internationally celebrated throughout 2008 and on his exact anniversary, we present internationally renowned English pianist Peter Donohoe who will perform his work in the world class acoustics of Glasgow’s City Halls.

MICHAEL TUMELTY, THE HERALD

Tonight the audience will enjoy the world premiere of Mozart’s Concerto in E flat, K.268, on clarinet as Collins is proud to have exclusive rights to the first contemporary performances of the concerto in this form - until now the concerto has been associated with the violin.

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Originally formed in 1958 as a small, conductorless chamber ensemble, The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields has gone from strength to strength.

“Collins’ effortless and engaging interpretation was a delight.” THE SCOTSMAN

Its literally record-breaking discography boasts well over 500 entries and it is particularly well-known for its Mozart recordings.The group has also played on the film soundtracks of Amadeus (1984), The English Patient (1996) and Titanic (1997). As well as being the most recorded chamber orchestra in the world, it also maintains a busy schedule of international touring.

Having begun his studies at the Royal Northern College of Music with Derek Wyndham, Peter Donohoe then travelled to Paris. He had always loved the work of Messiaen and was delighted to be able to study there with him and his wife Yvonne Loroid. Photo: Mike Hoban

Donohoe is acclaimed as one of the foremost pianists of our time - mainly for his musicianship, stylistic versatility and commanding technique.A romantic and highly charged player, he has been an annual visitor to the BBC Proms for seventeen years and has also appeared at many other festivals including six consecutive visits to the Edinburgh International Festival.

British clarinettist, Michael Collins is one of the world's leading woodwind players. His dazzling virtuosity and sensitive musicianship has led to a varied career performing as an orchestral player, chamber musician, soloist and director of his own ensemble, London Winds. More recently, Collins has developed his portfolio of work to include directing orchestras such as the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, London Mozart Players, City of London Sinfonia and Johannesburg Philharmonic.

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Events will pay tribute to his singular and creative personality, his poetic and spiritual world, his revolutionary vision in many paths and to his fertile pedagogy. The composer came not from any particular ‘school’ or style but formed and created his own totally individual musical voice taking rhythmic ideas from India, ancient Greece, the Orient and most importantly adapting the songs of birds from around the world.

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Tuesday 4th November 2008, 7.30pm Michael Collins Clarinet Kenneth Sillito Director Britten Sinfonietta, Op.1 Mozart Concerto in E flat, K.268 (transcribed for Clarinet by Simon Milton) Mozart Clarinet Concerto in A major, K.622 Haydn Symphony No.45 in F sharp minor, Hob.I/45 ‘Farewell’

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The outstanding orchestra that entranced audiences on its last visit to Glasgow in 2007 makes a welcome return, this time to appear with one of today’s most sought after soloists, Michael Collins.

Wednesday 10th December 2008, 8pm Peter Donohoe Piano Beethoven Sonata No.30 in E major, Op.109 Messiaen Vingt Regards sur l’Enfant-Jésus, No.10 and No.15 Messiaen Cantéyodjayâ Beethoven Sonata No.32 in C minor, Op.111

The Brodsky Quartet

Philip Pickett and the New London Consort

The Complete Shostakovich String Quartets in 2 Days

Dido and Aeneas 1700 by Henry Purcell/John Eccles Directed by Jonathan Miller

“The Brodsky's calm, authoritative command of the material was evident from the opening notes.”

A unique world exclusive semi-staged performance of Dido and Aeneas – the well-known and loved English opera, directed by one of the most eminent and respected of all English opera directors, Jonathan Miller.

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This unique new production will celebrate Purcell 350 and is a full-length version with a large and colourful orchestra. It includes the original 1700 prologue for Mars and Peace, Eccles’ additional scene for Aeneas and his companions, a new reconstruction of Purcell’s long-lost prelude and a chorus for the Witches.

The quartet performs standing up ensuring a striking visual presence on stage. This transforms the experience and gives the players flexibility of movement. Currently enjoying an International Fellowship at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, their pioneering work has come to the attention of the press:

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Philip Pickett, musical director and founder of the New London Consort is considered one of today’s most eminent advocates of period performance.The Consort itself is known to be one of the world’s leading early music ensembles and has been performing its chamber version Dido to great acclaim for many years. A concert version was given as part of the Royal Festival Hall 50th birthday celebrations:

“They are one of a handful of string quartets that have come to represent an elite in redefining the nature and function of a string quartet ensemble.” THE HERALD

ENJOY JUST ONE OF THESE FABULOUS CONCERTS OR TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFER OF 5 CONCERTS FOR £50 (OR £40 FOR SEASON SUBSCRIBERS) AND SAVOUR THE MUSIC OVER THE ENTIRE WEEKEND: SATURDAY11AM – ALL TICKETS £12 String Quartet No.1 in C major, Op.49 String Quartet No.2 in A major, Op.68 String Quartet No.3 in F major, Op.73

“Every number came nourished with playing of exemplary force and finesse… Dido’s Lament was properly heartbreaking.” THE TIMES Photo: Damil Kalogjera

City Halls

Following the critical acclaim and worldwide success of the New London Consort’s production of Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo, seen here in Glasgow as part of our International Classical Season in 2007, this is a rare opportunity to see the ensemble’s stunning reconstruction of the early 18th-century Lincoln’s Inn Field’s Theatre revival of Purcell’s masterpiece.

Known for their acclaimed recording of Shostakovich’s 15 String Quartets, The Brodsky Quartet are at the forefront of the international chamber music scene. Their passion to embrace ‘all good music’ has been the driving force behind their success and has kept their approach fresh and enthusiasm high for 30 years.

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A first for the International Classical Season, this is a unique chance to immerse yourself in the music of this talented composer over an entire weekend.

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THE INDEPENDENT

SATURDAY 3PM – ALL TICKETS £12 String Quartet No.4 in D major, Op.83 String Quartet No.6 in G major, Op.101 String Quartet No.5 in B flat major, Op.92

SATURDAY 7.30PM – ALL TICKETS £12 String Quartet No.7 in F sharp minor, Op.108 String Quartet No.8 in C minor, Op.110 String Quartet No.9 in E flat major, Op.117 SUNDAY 3PM – ALL TICKETS £12 String Quartet No.11 in F minor, Op.122 String Quartet No.12 in D flat major, Op.133 String Quartet No.13 in B flat minor, Op.138 String Quartet No.14 in F sharp major, Op.142 SUNDAY 7.30PM – ALL TICKETS £12 String Quartet No.10 in A flat major, Op.118 String Quartet No.15 in E flat minor, Op.144

Please note that these concerts cannot form part of your subscription season

Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th April 2009

Sunday 19th April 2009, 8pm

Daniel Rowland Violin Ian Belton Violin Paul Cassidy Viola Jacqueline Thomas Cello

Jonathan Miller Director Philip Pickett Conductor Eskandar Costumes Purcell/Eccles Dido and Aeneas 1700

Elvis Costello with the Brodsky Quartet

Dawn Upshaw with the Andalucian Dogs and the Brodsky Quartet

Highly acclaimed singer-songwriter Elvis Costello joins the internationally renowned Brodsky Quartet for an evening to celebrate their longstanding collaborative link.The programme will include pieces from their hugely successful recordings - The Juliet Letters and Moodswings, alongside new material built up over the last fifteen years.

“Upshaw's performances are the stuff of legend.” LOS ANGELES TIMES

Golijov was inspired by the striking voice of the four-times Grammy award winner and composed this magnificent songcycle especially for her.Tonight she will be joined by the highly acclaimed Brodsky Quartet in the third of their unique series of concerts with us.

The Brodsky Quartet are known both for their love and mastery of the classical quartet repertory, as well as their pioneering collaborations with a diverse range of performing artists, which has given them an unrivalled opportunity to influence and inspire some of the newest work for string quartet.

The Andalucian Dogs are a hand-picked group of star performers brought together from three continents to perform this very special work.Together with Dawn Upshaw, the band’s original line-up premiered the piece at Zankel Hall in New York, the recording of which went on to receive a Grammy award nomination.

The Juliet Letters was a unique creative partnership between Costello and the Quartet, fusing pop sensibilities with chamber music, and inspired by an Italian professor's decision to reply to the many thousands of letters written every year to Shakespeare’s fictional Juliet. Costello also contributed vocally to the Quartet’s expressive album Moodswings.

In 2007 Upshaw was named a Fellow of the MacArthur Foundation, a prestigious award commonly referred to as the “genius grant” which noted her as “stretching the boundaries of operatic and concert singing and enriching the landscape of contemporary music.”

**** “…the singer and his collaborators have created something that is as accomplished as it is moving.”

Golijov’s recently completed projects include Azul, a cello concerto for Yo-Yo Ma and the Boston Symphony, and the composition of the soundtrack for Francis Ford Coppola’s recent film Youth Without Youth.

ROLLING STONE on The Juliet Letters

O l d Fru i t m a r k e t

Enjoy a complimentary glass of Champagne courtesy of Taittinger before the performance.

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Costello is well-known for his musical eclecticism and his innovative and influential songwriting capabilities. Having originally been linked with the punk and new wave explosion, his music has since drawn on dozens of genres.

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A new and exciting departure for the International Classical Season is a concert in our well-loved venue the Old Fruitmarket. Golijov’s Ayre is a must-see spectacular musical event in which acclaimed soprano Dawn Upshaw gives voice to tales of love and war, and religion and rage, primarily from 15th-century Spain.

Sunday 26th April 2009, 7.30pm Elvis Costello Vocals Daniel Rowland & Ian Belton Violins Paul Cassidy Viola Jacqueline Thomas Cello

Photo: Patrick Ryan

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Saturday 16th May 2009, 8pm Dawn Upshaw Soprano Bartók String Quartet No.1 in A minor Bartók (arr Tognetti) Hungarian Folk Songs (a selection of 5) Golijov Ayre

Leif Ove Andsnes with the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra

Daniel Harding with the Staatskapelle Dresden

“…what truly marked their work was the sense of excitement, which leapt off the stage.”

“On the podium he has fluency of gesture, and an easy confidence…” THE TIMES

The youngest man to conduct the Berlin Philharmonic and the youngest to appear at the Proms, Harding has never lacked admirers. He is known as a regular visitor to Staatskapelle Dresden, one of the oldest orchestras in the world:“Harding’s now well-established relationship with

Playing solo and duo recitals as well as concertos with leading orchestras throughout each season, Andsnes is also an avid chamber musician who joins his colleagues every summer in Norway at the Risør Chamber Music Festival. He has been the first guest leader of The Norwegian Chamber Orchestra since 2002.

the Staatskapelle Dresden ensured that it came with enough spine-tingling moments to savour along the way.” THE TIMES

One of Norway’s cultural mainstays, the NCO’s international breakthrough came with the 1979 release of Grieg’s complete works for string orchestra.This evening they will delight the audience with the well-loved Holberg Suite by the native Norwegian composer and pianist. Andsnes also famously toured the US with the NCO, playing and conducting Mozart from the keyboard and The Observer hailed him as “the perfect 21st-century ambassador for Mozart.” The orchestra has performed in many of the world’s most distinguished concert halls, often together with some of the world’s most renowned musicians. Guest artists have included James Galway, Joshua Bell and Angela Hewitt, who said “their energy, enthusiasm, musicality, dedication and sense of style make it one of the very best in the world”.

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The Staatskapelle is steeped in tradition and has been a leading ensemble throughout various musical eras. It is in fact unique in having been in continuous existence for over four and a half centuries, and in 2008 it will celebrate its 460th jubilee. The line-up for this spectacular closing concert of our International Classical Season is completed by talented French violinist Renaud Capuçon. He has established himself as a soloist at the very highest level and International Record Review recently declared “Not since the emergence of Vengerov and Repin has such an exciting young violinist come my way”. Having recently performed with both the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, he makes a very welcome return to Glasgow following glowing reviews.

“This was a dazzlingly physical display in which the petite Capuçon literally arched his back at times like a recoiled spring, its backlash unleashing power that awoke every morsel of dynamism in the music.” THE SCOTSMAN

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Wednesday 20th May 2009, 7.30pm

Tuesday 16th June 2009, 7.30pm

Leif Ove Andsnes Principal Guest Artist

Daniel Harding Conductor Renaud Capuçon Violin

Mozart Piano Concerto No.14 in E flat major, K.449 Prokofiev Symphony No.1 in D major, Op.25 (Classical Symphony) Grieg Holberg Suite, Op.40 Beethoven Piano Concerto No.3 in C minor, Op.37

Schumann Overture to Genoveva, Op.81 Schumann Violin Concerto in D minor Schumann Symphony No.2, Op.61

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Despite still being relatively young, Leif Ove Andsnes is a highly respected pianist who has been an international star for 15 years.The New York Times has described Andsnes as “the most accomplished pianist of the new generation” while The Times has referred to his playing as “meltingly sensitive and fiercely transporting”.

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One of the brightest of a new young generation of conductors, English conductor Daniel Harding is a protégé of Simon Rattle and Claudio Abbado. He impressed Rattle while still a student at Cambridge University and was hired as an assistant at the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, where he made his professional debut in 1994.

Photo: Simon Fowler (Virgin Classics)

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THE NEW YORK TIMES

Photo: Harald Hoffmann (Deutsche Grammophon)

and guest soloist Renaud Capuçon

BOOKING

0141 353 8000 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Circle Seating Plan

Save up to 15% and enjoy complimentary Champagne The ideal accompaniment to your excellent evening of musical entertainment! Buy tickets for 6 or more concerts and get 10% off plus 2 interval Taittinger Champagne Receptions.

I £28

II £22

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• GENNADI ROZHDESTVENSKY WITH THE LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA • YURI TEMIRKANOV WITH THE ST. PETERSBURG PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA • MICHAEL COLLINS WITH THE ACADEMY OF ST. MARTIN IN THE FIELDS • ELVIS COSTELLO WITH THE BRODSKY QUARTET • LEIF OVE ANDSNES WITH THE NORWEGIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA • DANIEL HARDING WITH THE STAATSKAPELLE DRESDEN

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Buy tickets for the full season of 9 concerts and get 15% off plus 2 interval Taittinger Champagne Receptions AND a special invitation to the Director’s Opening Night Reception. We want to thank you for your support and ensure that you make the most of your concert experience. Our exclusive Taittinger Champagne Receptions are held in either the prestigious Green Room restaurant at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, or the stunning Recital Room at City Halls. Don’t forget the special offer available on the Shostakovich weekend, attend all 5 concerts over the 2 days for just £50 (or £40 for season subscribers). Please note that these concerts cannot form part of your subscription season.

I £20

II £17

III £12

• PETER DONOHOE IN RECITAL • PHILIP PICKETT AND THE NEW LONDON CONSORT

Old Fruitmarket ALL TICKETS £25 (Includes a complimentary glass of Taittinger Champagne) Seating will be unreserved cabaret style • DAWN UPSHAW WITH THE ANDALUCIAN DOGS AND THE BRODSKY QUARTET

24 Hour Money Back Guarantee We understand that booking ahead can be difficult so don’t worry, if you change your mind we’ll give you your money back. We guarantee a full refund on all International Classical Season tickets up to 24 hours before the performance. No questions asked!

Free Parking As a special benefit for our full season subscribers, parking will be available free of charge on concert nights at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall in the Buchanan Galleries’ Car Park – for more details see overleaf.

Special Event THE BRODSKY QUARTET: THE COMPLETE SHOSTAKOVICH STRING QUARTETS IN 2 DAYS 5 concerts over 2 days - take advantage of our special offer and attend all 5 for £50 (or £40 for season subscribers). Alternatively, buy individual tickets at £12 for each concert.

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Lower Level Seating Plan

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Concession Tickets

A concessionary rate of £2 off each ticket is applicable for disabled, senior citizens, students and the unwaged. Please note this discount cannot be applied to tickets bought as part of a subscription season.

Companions and Carers go free We want to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy our concerts. Should you be unable to attend one of our events without assistance we’ll make sure your companion or carer can come along free of charge. Just ask our box office for your extra free seat when booking your concert tickets.

Access The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, City Halls and the Old Fruitmarket are accessible to those with mobility difficulties. There are lifts to all levels and our auditoriums are equipped with infrared assisted hearing facilities. Our staff are on hand to help you to your seat, just let us know your requirements in advance and we’ll be happy to help. Please call 0141 353 8000 for more details, or ask when booking your tickets.

Parking Exclusively for Concert Hall patrons - the Buchanan Galleries offer parking at a reduced rate of £1 from 5.30pm to 11.30pm. This offer is available on presentation of your concert ticket at the Car Park Control Room at the Killermont Street entrance. You can also now purchase your ticket in advance at the Control Room. Full season subscribers will be able to park for free on concert evenings. Also, for the City Halls/Old Fruitmarket concerts - Q Park on Albion Street offer patrons parking from 6pm - midnight for just £1.20. All you have to do is pick up a voucher from our friendly staff.

About Glasgow ’s Concert Halls www.glasgowconcerthalls.com

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Sauchiehall Street, City Centre Opened during Glasgow’s European City of Culture in 1990, the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall is a landmark venue in the city centre. Each year it plays host to the best in classical, folk, world, jazz and popular music and is home to the traditional music festival, Celtic Connections, each January. The auditorium can seat 2,459 people when all areas are in use.

City Halls & Old Fruitmarket Candleriggs, Merchant City Located in the heart of the city, the City Halls re-opened in January 2006 after a £15 million refurbishment. Glasgow’s oldest purpose-built performance space with a traditional ‘shoebox’ auditorium, its acoustics are renowned throughout the world. The auditorium can seat 1,036 people. Forming part of the City Halls complex, the Old Fruitmarket really has to be seen to be believed. This entrancing space, which once actually was a working fruitmarket, has kept all of its period charm including its lofty vaulted roof, cast iron columns and balcony. Cabaret style, the venue seats 450 people. All details were correct at time of going to print, but may be subject to change. Glasgow’s Concert Halls is an operating name of Glasgow Cultural Enterprises Ltd which is a registered Scottish charity no: SC002932