l a c i s s Cla Musi c eason
October 2012 - May 2013
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Orchestra of the Swan I Fagiolini Schubertreise with James Lisney The Fibonacci Sequence Barbican Piano Trio London Baroque Baillie Duo Academy of St Martin’s in the Fields
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welcome It may come as a surprise to some of you that Anna and I have been organising the current regime of classical concerts since 2003.That makes the coming season, 2012 - 2013 our tenth. We are proud and a little surprised to have persuaded so many high quality orchestras, groups and soloists to come to Stamford. More than that, once they experience Stamford, we have had no difficulty in securing return visits. But time does not stand still. I have decided that although I have learnt much and have enjoyed the experience immensely, the need for succession planning should no longer be ignored and it is time for me to retire, handing over to a younger person. This will allow the changeover to take place over a period and as seamlessly as possible thus ensuring no disruption to the future of quality classical concerts in Stamford. We have been fortunate indeed to find in Kate Douglas, someone who shares our passion for live classical music and has had experience in the important role music agents play in promoting and developing up and coming artistes. Kate will continue to seek artistes from a variety of venues but will of course bring to bear her own ideas. She will take over from me during this season. I wish her well and I am sure you will give her every support.
Orchestra of the Swan David Curtis Tamsin Waley-Cohen
I Fagiolini conductor violin
Classical skyrockets and a mercurial twist This evening’s programme opens with one of Haydn’s ‘sturm und drang’ symphonies, the aptly named ‘Mercury’ which will be followed by one of his finest violin concertos, performed by the Orchestra of the Swan’s Associate Artist, Tamsin Waley-Cohen. The concert ends with another mercurial symphony, Mozart’s Symphony no 29. Mozart was particularly pleased with his ‘Mannheim skyrockets’ in the finale which sees the orchestra flying up and down their instruments. In an unlikely twist Schnittke pays homage to both composers in his Moz-art a la Haydn, reminiscent of another of Haydn’s musical jokes. “Tamsin Waley-Cohen held us rapt with daring and undaunted performances” The Times
I have no intention of disappearing from the scene. I will be one of that all important section of classical music afficionados - the audience.
“An excellent, up-for-it orchestra”
We hope you enjoy the season.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Violin Concerto no 4
Sonia Withers
INTERVAL
Robert Hollingworth
Founded in 1986 at Oxford University it has pioneered innovative staged presentations through its Theatre of Music project. Their appearance in Stamford will be a five singer programme and could be one of the highlights of the season. We shall witness the magic that I Fagiolini perform wherever they appear, so active is their imagination. Claudio Monteverdi Madrigals Benjamin Britten Sacred and Profane Cathy Berberian Stripsody
BBC Music Magazine Franz Joseph Haydn Symphony no 43, The Mercury
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony no 29
All concerts have reserved seating in the Arts Centre Ballroom
Sat 13 Oct £19 (£18)
8pm
director
I Fagiolini is a British solo-voice ensemble specialising in Renaissance and contemporary music and is the only early music ensemble ever to be awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society’s Ensemble Prize.
Alfred Schnittke Moz-art a la Haydn
Don’t forget you can get £7 tickets if you’re under 26.
Sat 10 Nov £19 (£18)
8pm
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Schubertreise
Schubert’s late Piano Music James Lisney
piano
A chance to survey Schubert`s immortal piano music from 1827/28 over a weekend! A true `winter`s journey` that ranges from exquisite miniatures such as the Moments Musicaux to the grand canvases of the final sonatas. Three recitals containing some of the most beloved of all piano repertoire. James Lisney, a regular visitor to Stamford, has an international reputation as an interpreter of the Viennese composer, don’t miss this musical treat.
The Fibonacci Sequence
Barbican Piano Trio
Gina McCormack Helen Paterson Yuko Inoue Julian Farrell Benjamin Hughes
Sophie Lockett Robert Max James Kirby
violin violin viola clarinet cello
Now in its eighteenth year, the Fibonacci Sequence is considered one of the UK’s most distinguished chamber ensembles with a wide-ranging discography and impressive reviews. The ensemble members appear at the world’s leading festivals and venues and many of them are also on the faculties of leading conservatoires in the UK and abroad.
They have performed across four continents and were invited to perform in the Phillips Collection’s 25th Anniversary “Celebrity Artist” Series in Washington DC and the Prado’s 175th Anniversary celebrations in Madrid. We look forward to welcoming the new member of the ‘team’, Sophie Lockett who brings with her the highest credentials as a violinist.
Vier Impromptus D 935
Sun 16 Dec 11.30am
Bernhard Crusell Quartet for clarinet and string trio
INTERVAL
Antonín Dvorak Four Romantic Pieces for two violins and viola
Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Trio in E flat Op 70/2
8pm
£16 (£15)
Allegretto in C, D 915 Vier Moments Musicaux, D 780 Vier Impromptus D 899
£14 (£12)
Drei Klavierstuecke, D 946 Sonata in c, D 958
Johannes Brahms Piano Trio in C minor Op 101 Paul Schoenfield Cafe Music
£14/£12
Sonata in A, D 959 Sonata in B flat, D 960
Charles Medlam Terence Charlston Ingrid Seifert Hannah Medlam
Formed in 1978, London Baroque is one of the most experienced and long lived baroque chamber groups around. They are loved and appreciated by audiences worldwide and as one reviewer wrote they are ‘... a delight to the ear, supple, flexible playing which touched the heights of virtuosity and the depths of emotion’. John Jenkins Sonata for Violin and Bass Viol Henry Butler Sonata for Violin and Bass Viol Henry Purcell If music be the food of love - Music for a while
William Young Sonata for Violin and Bass Viol Henry Purcell From The Fairy Queen The Plaint - If love’s a sweet passion INTERVAL
Handel-Halvorsen Passacaglia for violin and cello
George Frideric Handel Suite in E for harpsichord
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Quintet for clarinet and string quartet
Carl Friedrich Abel Sonata in D for Viola da Gamba solo George Frideric Handel 3 German Airs
Buy for 2 concerts or more over the weekend and get £2 off each ticket and join us for a free buffet lunch 1pm to 2pm on Sunday.
Sat 12 Jan £16 (£15)
8pm
Sat 9 Feb £16 (£15)
bass viol harpsichord violin soprano
William Croft Hymn on Divine Music
INTERVAL
Sun 16 Dec 2.30pm
The English Muse with Hannah Medlam violin cello piano
The Barbican Piano Trio last visited the Arts Centre in 2007 when it celebrated its 20th anniversary. Now in their 26th year they are as excellent as ever with a reputation for stimulating performances, exceptional audience rapport.
Concerts given by the ensemble recently included a visit to Columbia to appear in the prestigious chamber music series in Bogotá, Ibague and Medellin, with a return visit planned for 2014, and the second festival of chamber music in West Cumbria, successfully inaugurated by the Fibonacci Sequence in June 2010.
Sat 15 Dec
London Baroque
8pm
Sat 16 Mar £16 (£15)
8pm
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Baillie Duo Alexander Baillie Max Baillie
cello violin
Distinguished cellist Alexander Baillie is no stranger to Stamford - he first appeared at the Arts Centre in 1980, establishing a faithful following during many subsequent visits. He began playing the cello at the age of twelve having been directly inspired by Jacqueline du Pré. He went on to study at London’s Royal College of Music and with André Navarra in Vienna. Alexander is joined by his son Max, a talented violinist and teacher who treated a full Ballroom to a stunning lunchtime concert in 2005 when he was joined by Rowena Calvert and Eleanor Turner. A programme to include: Mozart Duos, Bach 2 part Inventions, Kodaly Duo, Martinu
Academy of St Martin’s in the Fields The Academy of St Martin in the Fields, one of the finest chamber orchestras in the world, is renowned for its polished and refined sound, rooted in outstanding musicianship. Formed in 1958 from a group of leading London musicians, and working without a conductor, the Academy gave its first performance in its namesake church in 1959. Today, the Academy performs some 100 concerts around the world each year, with as many as 15 tours each season. In 1993, the Academy became the first and only orchestra to be awarded the Queen’s Award for Export. Edward Elgar Introduction and Allegro Op.47 Benjamin Britten Lachrymae Sally Beamish Variations on a Theme of Benjamin Britten
We are open for you to come in or call from Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to 8.00pm (Please note, on busy show nights, telephone bookings can only be taken until 7.30pm). You may pay by CASH, CHEQUE (made payable to South Kesteven District Council) or CREDIT/DEBIT CARD. You can collect your prepaid tickets from the box office at any time before the performance, or we can post them for a charge of 60p. Discounts (priced in brackets) vary from show to show. Generally they are available to Artscene members, children & students, unwaged, over 60s, disabled patrons & their companion. There is a £7 evening ticket for under 26s. If you are planning to bring a large group to a concert, please contact the box office to see if we can help organise your trip or if we are able to offer you a discount. You can buy a Gift Voucher for any amount you require from the box office. We regret that we are unable to exchange tickets or to refund money. If an event is sold out, we will try to resell unwanted tickets. Tickets may also be provisionally reserved over the phone. Payment must be made within three working days or half an hour before the performance, whichever is sooner. Please ask at the box office if you wish to join our mailing list or become an artscene member.
INTERVAL
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Arvo Pärt Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten
Access
Benjamin Britten Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge
Our classical music concerts are held in the ballroom, which is on the ground floor and easily accessible. To avoid any steps please enter via our door in St George’s Square. Please let the Box Office know in advance if you wish to reserve a wheelchair space and if you require an adjoining seat for a companion. Toilet facilities are available close to both the theatre and the ballroom and we have baby changing facilities. If you need further information or assistance, please talk to the Box Office staff prior to your visit who will be glad to help.
Food and Drink Sat 13 Apr £16 (£15)
8pm
Sat 11 May £19 (£18)
8pm
We have a coffee shop open daily until 8pm and our cellar bar is open evenings from 7pm. The sweet kiosk provides a variety of refreshments and opens before all performances and during intervals.
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Where to Park A mile off the A1, Stamford is easy to find. Parking is available at Wharf Road, Cattle Market, Bath Row and St Leonard’s St car parks. All are free after 6pm (see map). There is parking for disabled drivers close to the Arts Centre in St Mary’s Street and in nearby St George’s Square. You can print off a local map from www.stamfordartscentre.com This information can be made available in large print, Braille, on audio tape/CD or computer disc and in a number of languages. If you, or someone you know, might benefit from this service, please contact us.
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Orchestra of the Swan I Fagiolini Schubertreise with James Lisney Schubertreise with James Lisney The Fibonacci Sequence Barbican Piano Trio London Baroque Alexander Baillie Academy of St Martin’s in the Fields
Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius Elgar’s great oratorio performed in Peterborough Cathedral by Peterborough Choral Society with Peterborough Cathedral Choir, Festival Chorus with the Aurelian Symphony Orchestra
Sat 10 Nov
7.30pm
£15 from Stamford Arts Centre
Stamford Chamber Orchestra For their autumn concert the SCO, under the inspiring direction of conductor Ben Palmer, perform three pieces from early 19th century Vienna. With Huw Morgan, brass winner of the BBC Young Musicians 2006. Beethoven Hummel Voríšek
Symphony no. 8 Trumpet Concerto (Huw Morgan) Symphony in D
Future SCO Concerts in 2013 at Stamford Arts Centre are Sat 23 March & Sat 6 July at 8pm
Sat 17 Nov
8pm
£12 (£10, £5 child)
stamford arts centre is part of Cultural Services, South Kesteven District Council Designed by Gavin Willis Art Direction 01604 638200 www.gavinwillis.co.uk