RSNO Season 2023/24 (DND)

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Welcome

Welcome to the RSNO’s new Concert Season at the Caird Hall. From exciting new music to popular classics, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Don’t miss our Music Director Thomas Søndergård in action! He opens the Season with a cracker of a concert, including both Grieg’s Piano Concerto and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, before returning in March with Mendelssohn’s magical A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

At Christmas we have two treats for you. Radio presenter Ken Bruce presents an evening of chart hits, beautifully arranged for orchestra by David Arnold. Plus, our annual Christmas Concert returns featuring The Snowman on the big screen.

We celebrate the music of the greatest film composer of our time, John Williams, in February. Then, to bring the Season to a close, we welcome the wonderful young musicians of Big Noise Douglas for a special side-by-side performance and our sensational Leader Maya Iwabuchi takes centre stage with Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending.

I very much look forward to seeing you at a concert soon.

Alistair Mackie, RSNO Chief Executive

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Pictures at an Exhibition

Thu 5 Oct 2023: 7.30pm

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Thu 14 Mar 2024: 7.30pm

The Lark Ascending

Thu 23 May 2024: 7.30pm

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Sensational nights out with Scotland’s National Orchestra

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CLASSICAL

Pictures at an Exhibition

Thu 5 Oct 2023: 7.30pm

Lera Auerbach Icarus

Grieg Piano Concerto

Mussorgsky arr Ravel Pictures at an Exhibition

Thomas Søndergård Conductor

Lise de la Salle Piano

Mussorgsky’s musical depiction of his friend’s picture exhibition is an electrifying showpiece. Glowing skulls, dancing chickens, medieval minstrels and the Great Gate of Kiev: they’re all there, painted in sound and large as life when Thomas Søndergård conducts this ear-tingling opening concert of the new RSNO Concert Season. Add Lera Auerbach’s fiery Greek myth, and the fabulous Lise de la Salle in Grieg’s ever-popular piano concerto and you have the perfect recipe for a spectacular night out with Scotland’s National Orchestra.

Thu 14 Dec 2023: 7.30pm

Ken Bruce Presenter

Jacinta Whyte Vocals

Jon Boydon Vocals

Join the RSNO tonight as we bring you the best in four decades of UK chart hits. Enjoy your favourite tracks reworked into breathtaking orchestral versions and performed by top West End vocalists. Featuring hits by Queen, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Adele, Stormzy, the Pet Shop Boys, Sam Smith, Robbie Williams and more. You know them, you love them – and to host, we’re thrilled to welcome the voice of British pop himself: Scotland’s one and only Ken Bruce. Let him entertain you!

David Arnold Conductor

RSNO Christmas Concert featuring The Snowman

Wed 20 Dec 2023: 7.30pm

Neil Ferris Conductor

RSNO Chorus

Stephen Doughty Director, RSNO Chorus

RSNO Chorus Academy

Aimee Toshney Director, RSNO Chorus Academy

The RSNO’s magical Christmas Concert returns!

Don’t miss this family-friendly event packed full of your favourite festive melodies, singalong carols and Raymond Briggs’ enchanting film The Snowman

Shown on the big screen, the film will be narrated by our special star guest and accompanied by the Orchestra, featuring the wonderful Walking in the Air So, gather friends and family together and join the RSNO for this special feast of Christmas cheer!

Sponsored by

Thu 29 Feb 2024: 7.30pm

From Star Wars to Harry Potter, Jaws to Superman, whether you’re swashbuckling with Indiana Jones or cycling through the air with a little alien who just wants to phone home, you already know the tunes. The music of John Williams has given us some of the greatest cinematic adventures of our lives, and no-one understands these scores better than movie maestro Richard Kaufman. Experience the thrill of these legendary soundtracks live in concert –plus a special premiere from our Film Composers Lab winner – performed by the full force of Scotland’s National Orchestra.

Sponsored by

Film Composers Lab was supported by the Boris Karloff Charitable Foundation, Fenton Arts Trust, Idlewild Trust, Jones Family Charitable Trust, Thriplow Charitable Trust and Vaughan Williams Foundation.

Richard Kaufman Conductor

RSNO AT THE MOVIES

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Thu 14 Mar 2024: 7.30pm

Mendelssohn-Hensel Overture in C Major

James Burton The Lost Words

Mendelssohn A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Incidental Music

Thomas Søndergård Conductor

RSNO Youth Chorus

Patrick Barrett Director, RSNO Youth Choruses

To each word a warbling note… fairies, lovers and a bloke called Bottom with a donkey’s head. A Midsummer Night’s Dream is Shakespeare at his very best: and Felix Mendelssohn loved it so much that he transformed it into pure musical magic. Enjoy both words and music (including that Wedding March), plus a lively overture by Felix’s sister Fanny and our incredible RSNO Youth Chorus in a 21st-century celebration of the names that we give to birds, beasts and plants.

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The Lark Ascending

Thu 23 May 2024: 7.30pm

Caroline Shaw Entr’acte

Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending

Elgar Introduction and Allegro

Dvořák Serenade for Strings

Stephanie Childress Conductor

Maya Iwabuchi Violin

Big Noise Douglas

With the right sounds – and a bit of imagination – you can travel the world. Today, Stephanie Childress and the strings of the RSNO join forces with the inspirational young musicians of Big Noise Douglas. And then they let their imagination take flight – whether it’s the soaring beauty of Vaughan Williams’ much-loved

Lark Ascending, the Bohemian rhapsodies of Dvořák’s sunny Serenade, or Elgar’s exhilarating Introduction and Allegro, which was originally inspired by a holiday on the Welsh coast. Sit back and let the music transport you.

Come & Sing Verdi Requiem

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Sat 27 Jan 2024

Rehearsal: 10am-5pm Concert: 7.30pm

Calling all singers! Have you ever wanted to perform with Scotland’s National Orchestra? Now’s your chance! Join RSNO Chorus Director Stephen Doughty for a day of rehearsals, before performing Verdi’s spectacular Requiem live with Scotland’s National Orchestra in The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.

Open to singers of all abilities.

Participant tickets: £25, U26s £12.50

To book your place, please visit rsno.org.uk/communities

Audience tickets: £15

To book your audience ticket, please visit rsno.org.uk or phone The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Box Office on 0141 353 8000. Booking fees may apply.

Digital Season From our home to yours

Sit back and enjoy three stunning concerts from the comfort of your own home.

Our digital performances will be live-streamed from The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on the date of the concert and then available to view on demand from the following Wednesday until 30 June 2024.

Book all three concerts and save 15%.

rsno.org.uk/watch-online

Romantic Valentine’s: Romeo and Juliet

Sat 17 Feb 2024: 7.30pm

Szymanowski Suite from King Roger

Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No2

Prokofiev Selection from Romeo and Juliet

Thomas Søndergård Conductor

Simon Trpčeski Piano

The Planets

Sat 20 Apr 2024: 7.30pm

Ireland The Forgotten Rite

Elgar Sea Pictures

Holst The Planets

John Wilson Conductor

Alice Coote Mezzo-soprano

RSNO Chorus

Stephen Doughty Director, RSNO Chorus

Rachmaninov Two

Sat 18 May 2024: 7.30pm

Einem Capriccio

Liszt Piano Concerto No1

Rachmaninov Symphony No2

Patrick Hahn Conductor

Vadym Kholodenko Piano

Music for all In 2022:23

As a National Performing Company, the RSNO is a resource for Scotland’s people.

We are your orchestra, and our engagement initiatives strive to reflect the communities we serve through a diverse portfolio of opportunities to join in, have fun and make music.

In partnership with other charities and leading bodies in sectors such as education and healthcare, we continuously evolve our delivery with accessibility in mind.

Whether you’ve never picked up an instrument, have a passion for baroque music or are looking for fun experiences for your family and friends, there’s an opportunity to express yourself with your national orchestra.

We are grateful for the generosity of our donors and the numerous charitable trusts and foundations that support the RSNO’s engagement activities across Scotland.

140,000+ people engaged in our programmes

300+ members aged 7-18 sang in the RSNO Youth Choruses

47,000+ children and families participated in our Early Years Programme, Yoyo & The Little Auk

1,200+ singers, composers and instrumentalists took part in our community music-making and talent-development programmes

3,000+ individuals at home and in healthcare and community settings interacted with our content

Children and Young people

Through concerts, creative workshops and talent-development opportunities, the RSNO is committed to supporting and inspiring young people at the beginning of their creative journey.

Schools

The RSNO’s interactive schools concerts are a lively and engaging introduction to the Orchestra for young pupils. With accompanying resources and CPD sessions, teachers and families can find out more about forthcoming concerts at rsno.org.uk/join-in

Notes from Scotland

An exciting free mentorship scheme for young composers aged 14-18 living in Scotland, six young musicians will be selected to work with project mentors and compose new music for a chamber ensemble. The final compositions will be performed and recorded by RSNO musicians for a public audience. We are very excited to partner with Dunedin Consort for Season 2023:24 to explore the power of early music and instruments. Applications open Spring 2023 at rsno.org.uk/young-people

Young Creatives

Open to young people aged 15-21, RSNO Young Creatives is a youth-led creative arts and leadership programme. Join us for a year to plan and perform your own concert, experience life behind the scenes at the RSNO and work with our fantastic musicians and staff. Applications open Spring 2023 at rsno.org.uk/young-people

Inspiring the next generation

Play Your Part So we can play ours!

We believe that everyone should experience the joy of music.

Help us continue to connect, inspire, support and entertain people of all ages and backgrounds. Your donation will help provide a lifetime of musical inspiration for communities in Scotland and beyond.

£20

could help us buy clarinet reeds

£50

could help us hire music for a dementia-friendly concert

£150

could help us hire a rehearsal space for our Youth Chorus

Play Your Part today and donate at rsno.org.uk/playyourpart

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£500

could help us bring a pop-up quartet performance to a primary school

could help us bring a pop-up quartet performance to a primary school

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Join the RSNO Circle, our community of music lovers

Help make the music you love possible and receive exclusive insights into your National Orchestra. As a Circle member you can help ensure the RSNO can continue to bring world-class music to all across Scotland.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:

• Priority single-ticket booking for Classical concerts

• Invitations to special events, such as RSNO Open Rehearsals

• Regular updates via an exclusive monthly e-newsletter and the Inner Circle magazine

• Acknowledgment in Classical concert programmes (Sonata, Concerto, Symphony and Virtuoso members) Memberships start from £40 a year. Join online today at rsno.org.uk/circle or call Torran McEwan on 07798 811345 to find out more.

YOUR LEVEL OF SUPPORT: OVERTURE £40 or £3.50 per month

SONATA £150 or £12.50 per month

CONCERTO £300 or £25 per month

SYMPHONY £600 or £50 per month

VIRTUOSO £1,200 or £100 per month

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Trust ScotRail to keep you moving to the music

As the official transport partner of the RSNO, ScotRail ensures our musicians travel in comfort across the country while reducing the environmental impact of a busy touring schedule. We recommend you make tracks for our concerts by taking the train. With convenient, fast and frequent services throughout Scotland and a wide range of great value fares, ScotRail has just the ticket for your next visit. The Caird Hall is just minutes from Dundee Station.

Visit scotrail.co.uk to book tickets.

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Partners

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Project Partners

The RSNO is deeply grateful for the generosity of its individual supporters. Our inspirational Conductors’ Circle and dedicated Patrons are a vital part of our annual fundraising. As a charity, we also rely upon a wide range of support from Trusts and Foundations; each grant received makes a difference and we would like to thank all of those who continue to support the RSNO in this way.

Caird Hall, Dundee

Dundee City Box Office: 01382 434940

Open Mon-Fri 9.30am to 12.30pm & 1pm to 4.30pm, Sat 9.30am to 12.30pm

A transaction fee of £1.50 is charged for phone bookings. A postage fee of £1.50 is charged. Online transaction fee of £2.50 applies. Fees correct at time of print.

Multibuy offer: book all three Classical Concerts and save 20%

Classical Concerts: £23, £15

RSNO at the Movies,

Concerts: £27, £21, £15

Purchase a Digital subscription and you can watch our livestreams from the comfort of your home and again on demand until 30 June 2024.

Visit rsno.org.uk/watch-online for full details.

Multibuy offer: book all three Digital concerts and save 15%*

Pay Per Concert

Pick and choose the concerts you want to watch and simply pay per concert.

Household ticket: £20

The Caird Hall is situated in the heart of the City Centre of Dundee, overlooking the pedestrianised City Square. Dundee Railway Station is a five minute walk and all local buses stop close to the Caird Hall. The nearest secure paid car parks are located at Greenmarket and Gellatly Street.

If you would like to watch the concert on the same screen with family or friends, please consider clubbing together to buy a household ticket, if you are able. The RSNO is a registered charity and all ticket purchases will go towards supporting our musicians, as well as community projects that we deliver year-round.

Single ticket: £10

Enjoy the concerts you want to watch, when you want to watch them, from the comfort of your own home.

Concession ticket:

Our Digital concession ticket is valid for U26, mature students, disabled, unemployed and NHS staff.

*Offer applies to Household and Single tickets only.

Discounts

Under 18s go free

Two under 18s can attend all RSNO Classical concerts for free when accompanied by a paying adult. Maximum of two free per adult. Additional children £6 each. Tickets to RSNO at the Movies/Festive/Pops concerts are 50% off for U18s.

Free tickets for 16-17 year olds

Young people can attend all RSNO Classical concerts for free with their friends. Phone the Box Office or visit in person to book your tickets. Proof of age must be shown upon ticket collection, e.g. Young Scot card. Tickets to RSNO at the Movies/Festive/Pops concerts are 50% off for U18s. Offers may be limited for some concerts.*

Under 26s and mature students

If you are aged between 18 and 25 inclusive, or are in full-time education, you can purchase tickets to all RSNO Classical concerts for £6 in advance, or £8 after 5pm on the day. Tickets to RSNO at the Movies/Festive/Pops concerts are 50% off. Proof of age or valid full-time student card must be shown.*

Unemployed

If you are of working age and in receipt of unemployment benefit you can purchase tickets to all RSNO Classical concerts for £6 each. Tickets to RSNO at the Movies/Festive/ Pops concerts are 50% off.* Proof of eligibility must be shown.

Patrons with disabilities

Patrons with disabilities and their carers are entitled to 50% off full-price single tickets. Disabled concessions are not applicable to multibuy prices. The Caird Hall is accessible via the ramps from City Square. The lift to the balcony level is next to the ramp at the west door.

Additional needs

Visitors are encouraged to contact the Box Office in advance on 01382 434940 if they have any questions about access requirements.

Schools and youth groups

Free tickets to RSNO Classical concerts are available for schools and groups of young people aged 17 and under. Visit rsno.org.uk/ groups for details on the concerts and how to book.*

Great discounts for groups

Whether you’re organising a work night out or simply meeting up with friends and family, the RSNO has great discounts available for group bookers. Groups of 6-10 save 20% and groups of 11+ save 30% off full-price tickets. Book online or email groups@rsno.org.uk to reserve the best seats for your group. Discounts are subject to availability.

* Seating restrictions may apply to some performances. Subject to availability.

Terms and Conditions

All discounts are subject to availability. The RSNO reserves the right to vary pricing at any time. The RSNO reserves the right to change performance details without prior notice, although we will always endeavour to notify patrons whenever possible. All details are correct at time of print 1 April 2023.

We regret that no refunds can be issued except if a concert has to be cancelled in its entirety and an alternative concert is not possible.

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Scottish International Piano Competition Final

GLW Sun 10 Sep 2023: 3pm

Jurassic Park in Concert

EDN Fri 29 Sep 2023: 7.30pm

GLW Sat 30 Sep 2023: 7.30pm

Pictures at an Exhibition

DND Thu 5 Oct 2023: 7.30pm

Season Opener:

Beethoven & Strauss

EDN Fri 6 Oct 2023: 7.30pm

GLW Sat 7 Oct 2023: 7.30pm

RSNO plays

Mendelssohn

HMN Tue 10 Oct 2023: 1pm

KMK Wed 11 Oct 2023: 1pm

Songs of Wars I Have Seen

EDN Thu 12 Oct 2023: 7.30pm

PTH Fri 13 Oct 2023: 7.30pm

GLW Sat 14 Oct 2023: 7.30pm

Sibelius One

EDN Fri 27 Oct 2023: 7.30pm

GLW Sat 28 Oct 2023: 7.30pm

Children’s Classic Concerts

Myths & Monsters

GLW Sat 28 Oct 2023: 1.30pm

EDN Sun 29 Oct 2023: 3pm

Sibelius Violin

Concerto

ABN Thu 2 Nov 2023: 7.30pm

EDN Fri 3 Nov 2023: 7.30pm

GLW Sat 4 Nov 2023: 7.30pm

Rachmaninov

Piano Concerto No2

PTH Thu 9 Nov 2023: 7.30pm

EDN Fri 10 Nov 2023: 7.30pm

GLW Sat 11 Nov 2023: 7.30pm

Chamber Series

Dvořák String Sextet

GLW Sun 12 Nov 2023: 2.30pm

Patrick Doyle’s Music from the Movies

EDN Fri 17 Nov 2023: 7.30pm

GLW Sat 18 Nov 2023: 7.30pm

Christmas Oratorio

EDN Fri 24 Nov 2023: 7.30pm

GLW Sat 25 Nov 2023: 7.30pm

All Together Now!

GLW Sat 25 Nov 2023: 6.45pm

Scheherazade

EDN Fri 1 Dec 2023: 7.30pm

GLW Sat 2 Dec 2023: 7.30pm

Children’s Classic Concerts The Elf Games

EDN Sun 3 Dec 2023: 3pm

GLW Sat 9 Dec 2023: 1pm & 3.30pm

Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker

EDN Fri 8 Dec 2023: 7.30pm

GLW Sat 9 Dec 2023: 7.30pm

Ken Bruce’s Chart Hits

DND Thu 14 Dec 2023: 7.30pm

EDN Fri 15 Dec 2023: 7.30pm

GLW Sat 16 Dec 2023: 7.30pm

Chamber Series A Festive Celebration

GLW Sun 17 Dec 2023: 2.30pm

RSNO Christmas Concert

DND Wed 20 Dec 2023: 7.30pm

ABN Thu 21 Dec 2023: 6.30pm

EDN Fri 22 Dec 2023: 6.30pm

GLW Sat 23 Dec 2023: 2pm & 6pm

Handel’s Messiah

GLW Tue 2 Jan 2024: 3pm

Viennese Gala

DNF Fri 5 Jan 2024: 7.30pm

GNK Sat 6 Jan 2024: 7.30pm

LNG Sun 7 Jan 2024: 6pm

MSB Tue 9 Jan 2024: 7.30pm

INV Wed 10 Jan 2024: 7.30pm

Come & Sing

Verdi Requiem

GLW Sat 27 Jan 2024: 7.30pm

IT

GLW Fri 2 Feb 2024: 7.30pm

Romantic Valentine’s:

Romeo and Juliet

ABN Thu 15 Feb 2024: 7.30pm

EDN Fri 16 Feb 2024: 7.30pm

GLW Sat 17 Feb 2024: 7.30pm

Chamber Series

Simon Trpčeski Recital

GLW Sun 18 Feb 2024: 2.30pm

RSNO plays Mozart

LNK Tue 20 Feb 2024: 1pm

GNK Wed 21 Feb 2024: 1pm

RSNO Chorus

sings Bruckner

EDN Fri 23 Feb 2024: 7.30pm

GLW Sat 24 Feb 2024: 7.30pm

The Music of John Williams

DND Thu 29 Feb 2024: 7.30pm

EDN Fri 1 Mar 2024: 7.30pm

GLW Sat 2 Mar 2024: 7.30pm

Music School of Douglas Academy

GLW Fri 1 Mar 2024: 7.30pm

La Mer

PTH Thu 7 Mar 2024: 7.30pm

EDN Fri 8 Mar 2024: 7.30pm

GLW Sat 9 Mar 2024: 7.30pm

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

DND Thu 14 Mar 2024: 7.30pm

EDN Fri 15 Mar 2024: 7.30pm

GLW Sat 16 Mar 2024: 7.30pm

St Mary’s Music School

EDN Fri 15 Mar 2024: 6pm

Nicola Benedetti plays Simpson

ABN Thu 21 Mar 2024: 7.30pm

EDN Fri 22 Mar 2024: 7.30pm

GLW Sat 23 Mar 2024: 7.30pm

Dunedin Consort

Matthew Passion

GLW Thu 21 Mar 2024: 7pm

Sean Shibe meets

Dunedin Consort

GLW Sat 13 Apr 2024: 7.30pm

The Planets

EDN Fri 19 Apr 2024: 7.30pm

GLW Sat 20 Apr 2024: 7.30pm

Petrushka

EDN Fri 26 Apr 2024: 7.30pm

GLW Sat 27 Apr 2024: 7.30pm

Chamber Series

Woodwind Wonders

GLW Sun 28 Apr 2024: 2.30pm

RSNO & SNJO

West Side Story

EDN Fri 3 May 2024: 7.30pm

GLW Sat 4 May 2024: 7.30pm

Rachmaninov Two

EDN Fri 17 May 2024: 7.30pm

GLW Sat 18 May 2024: 7.30pm

Chamber Series

Brilliant Brass

GLW Sun 19 May 2024: 2.30pm

RSNO plays Dvořák

AYR Tue 21 May 2024: 1pm

MTH Wed 22 May 2024: 1pm

The Lark Ascending

DND Thu 23 May 2024: 7.30pm

Video Games Music in Concert

EDN Fri 31 May 2024: 7.30pm

GLW Sat 1 Jun 2024: 7.30pm

Saint-Saëns’

Piano Concerto No5

EDN Fri 7 Jun 2024: 7.30pm

GLW Sat 8 Jun 2024: 7.30pm

Chamber Series

Simon Trpčeski & Friends

GLW Sun 9 Jun 2024: 2.30pm

Season Finale: Berlioz Grande Messe

EDN Fri 14 Jun 2024: 7.30pm

GLW Sat 15 Jun 2024: 7.30pm

ABN Aberdeen

AYR Ayr

DND Dundee

DNF Dunfermline

EDN Edinburgh

GLW Glasgow

GNK Greenock

HMN Hamilton

INV Inverness

KMK Kilmarnock

LNK Lanark

LNG Langholm

MTH Motherwell

MSB Musselburgh

PTH Perth

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All details correct at time of print

The RSNO is supported by the Scottish Government

The RSNO’s work in Dundee and Tayside in Concert Season 2023:24 is generously supported by Northwood Charitable Trust, Leng Charitable Trust and W M Sword Charitable Trust