Gala Concert &
Dinner
at Drapers’ Hall, with Kristian Bezuidenhout Tuesday 31 October, 2017 1
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£43
three course lunch
£58
six course tasting dinner
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Welcome
Drapers’ Hall Tuesday 31 October 2017
6.45pm
Arrival
§ 7.00pm
Concert in the Livery Hall
§ 8.00pm
Champagne & Canapé Reception
§ 9.00pm
Dinner in the Livery Hall
§ During Dinner
Speeches from Chief Executive Gijs Elsen and Chairman George Burnett
§ 10.30pm
Carriages
Tonight’s programme Dall’abaco Concerto Grosso Op.5, No.6
§ Tartini Violin Concerto in B minor, D.125 Nadja Zwiener violin
§ Bach Harpsichord Concerto in D minor, BWV 1052 Kristian Bezuidenhout director/harpsichord
The performers The English Concert Harry Bicket director/harpsichord/organ Kristian Bezuidenhout director/harpsichord Nadja Zwiener violin Violin I Nadja Zwiener leader Jonas Zschenderlein Thérèse Timoney Magdalena Loth-Hill Alice Evans Violin II Tuomo Suni Elizabeth MacCarthy Kinga Ujszászi George Clifford
Viola Alfonso Leal del Ojo Louise Hogan Violoncello Joseph Crouch Jonathan Byers
Chief Executive Gijs Elsen Orchestra Manager Sarah Fenn Production Coordinator Nick Hardisty
Double bass Philippa Macmillan
Accountant Gill Rees
Lute Eligio Luis Quinteiro
Keyboards supplied and tuned by Simon Neal
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Menu Pol Roger Brut Reserve Champagne Canapés
§ Joseph Drouhin Pouilly-Vinzelles 2014 Smoked salmon with horseradish & paprika biscuit and salted quail eggs
§ Joseph Drouhin, Rully Rouge 2013 en magnum Drapers’ Beef Wellington with herb braised vegetables
§ Royal Tokaji Blue Label, 5 puttonyos Aszú 2009 Pear and sultana strudel with pecan ice cream Coffee and petit fours
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Silent auction conditions of sale 1. The highest bidder shall be deemed to have purchased the offered lot. 2. Winning bidders will be notified by telephone or email on Friday 3 November. 3. Payment must be made on notification by credit or debit card. 4. In no circumstances will the organisers of The English Concert rescind any purchase made or refund the amount paid in respect of any lot. 5. Lots may be offered subject to reserves. 6. Any lot may be withdrawn by the organisers of The English Concert at any time. 7. The organisers of The English Concert reserve the right to reject a bid from any bidder. 8. The organisers of The English Concert cannot assume any risk, liability or responsibility for the authenticity of the authorship or provenance of any lot identified in the auction.
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Lot 1
Golden disc The English Concert’s award-winning discography of over 100 releases features some of the best artists in recent memory. Secure for yourself a piece of English Concert history by bidding on 1 of only 10 limited edition Golden Discs of our forthcoming recording. Signed by our featured musicians Nadja Zwiener, Katharina Spreckelsen, Joseph Crouch, and Alfonso Leal del Ojo, your generous support will be credited in the booklet for general release.
Buy it now: ÂŁ500
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Lot 2
Dinner at L’Ortolan Relax in the stylish and comfortable surroundings of Tom Clarke’s Michelin-star restaurant and enjoy exquisite contemporary French cuisine. Located just outside Reading, L’Ortolan is housed in a beautiful listed building and offers a tempting variety of dining options. Three course lunch or dinner for two, valid Tuesday – Thursday until 31st February 2018 (excluding December and Valentine’s Day)
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Lots 3, 4, 5
A Lesson from The English Concert The ranks of The English Concert’s orchestra are made up of some of the world’s finest musicians, many of whom are soloists in their own right, who are driven by a passion and commitment that makes an ordinary performance spectacular. Learn from the best and bid on a lesson with one of our principal musicians and directors. Dates to be discussed. No previous experience of playing period instruments is necessary; tuition may be applied to modern instruments at the winners’ discretion.
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Lot 3
A lesson with Nadja Zwiener violin
A lesson with Harry Bicket harpsichord
Lot 4 A lesson with Kristian Bezuidenhout harpsichord or fortepiano
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Lots 6, 7, 8 “each instrumentalist played as though personally responsible for the entire show, wringing out every ounce of drama: at one point during Act II, the cellos unleashed such a torrent of fury that they threatened to upstage the cast." Financial Times
Lot 8
Lot 6
A lesson with Joseph Crouch cello
A lesson with Katharina Spreckelsen oboe
Lot 7 A lesson with Alfonso Leal del Ojo viola Reserve: ÂŁ250 per lesson
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Lot 9
Money Can’t Buy Lord’s Experience This exceptional package includes 4 tickets for The Royal London One Day Cup Game (excluding quarter, semi or finals) or Specsavers Domestic Championship Match (any day) at the Home of Cricket, Lord’s. Skip the 27-year membership waiting list and watch the match from the prestigious Lord’s Pavilion. Reserve: £1,000
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Blue Badge guided tour Blue Badge Tourist Guides are Britain’s most highly qualified and sought-after guides, who add greatly to the pleasure of well over a million visitors from around the world each year. Enjoy a half-day walking tour of a London with Blue Badge Guide Nick Morrison. Date, time and area to be discussed.
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Lot 11
Arsenal Tickets
Experience the roar of the crowd from two good season ticket seats at the Emirates Stadium for an Arsenal home match. Date flexible.
Lot 12
Three bottles of fine wine
Haut-Brion 2002; Leoville-Barton 1999; Yquem 1989
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Lot 13
Hell or Heaven’s Kitchen in Your Home for 8 An Executive Chef will come to your home with the ingredients to prepare a fine dining meal in this unique culinary dining experience. Four of your guests will join him as willing ‘Commis Chefs’ under professional tuition in the kitchen to help create a sumptuous 3-course meal. Available anywhere in England Sunday–Thursday by arrangement.
Reserve: £1,000
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Lot 14
Fly Fishing for 2 on the River Test A day of fly fishing on the famous Upper River Test for 2 at Lower Mill, Longparish. Bank and wading fishing of stocked browns, wild trout and grayling with classic sight fishing on this stunning beat. Not suitable for complete beginners. Equipment & guides can be arranged.Valid until 30th September 2018 excluding Mayfly dates from 1 May - 5 June.
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Reserve: £1,000
Lake District Cottage Break for 2 The perfect package for those wanting to enjoy the natural splendour of the North Lakes. Choose from a number of cottages. This package is for a three-night Fri - Mon break or four-night Mon - Fri break in a couple’s cottage for two people. Subject to availability, excluding Christmas & New Year.Valid for 12 months. Reserve: £700
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Lot 16
Vineyard Tour and Tasting in England for 2 This unique tour takes you all the way through the winemaking process to the most important part – the tasting and the bottling. Then comes the very special experience of sampling the vineyard’s wines right there on site, before you are treated to a delicious lunch or indulgent afternoon tea to soak it all up. Available at six locations across England. Package excludes: accommodation, travel and extra food and drink.
Reserve: £300
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Lot 17
A week in Cadaqués, Costa Brava, Spain A first floor, three-bedroom flat (sleeps six) overlooking the Mediterranean, in the village described by its most famous resident, Salvador Dali, as ‘the most beautiful village in the world’. Situated north of Barcelona and close to the French border. The closest airports are Girona and Perpignan. Dates flexible, excluding July and August. Travel to Spain not included.
Reserve: £500
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Lot 18
Golf at Wisley for 3 Ranked among the best courses in the country, Wisley Golf Club prides itself on their attention to detail that makes every hole in one, or shot in the rough, an experience to remember. Enjoy breakfast, a round of golf and lunch at the exclusive Surrey club with our Chairman for 3 guests.
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Lot 19
Private party & concert Perched on the South Bank overlooking the River Thames and Royal Festival Hall below, you and up to 50 guests can enjoy a rare opportunity to appreciate the superb musicians of The English Concert at a private event. Tailored to your requests, up to 4 musicians will provide an hour’s recital while you enjoy the wonderful private apartment, balcony, and canapÊ reception. Dates, times, menu and musical programme to be discussed. Event to last no longer than 4 hours. Provision of harpsichord and tuning included.
Reserve: ÂŁ2,500
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Lots 20, 21, 22
Paintings by Peter Honey
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Lot 23
Bernstein’s Candide at Sante Fe Opera
The optimistic Candide and his fiancée Cunegonde have been taught that “Everything’s for the best in this best of all possible worlds”, but their voyage through life soon begins to suggest otherwise, with separation, volcanic eruptions, deadly earthquakes, the tortures of the Spanish Inquisition, shipwreck, prostitution, poverty, and warfare among their obstacles. Finally reunited, they come to realise that “Life is neither good nor bad. Life is life, and all we know.” Enjoy a night in the desert at the Sante Fe Opera from two best seats for Bernstein’s Candide, conducted by Harry Bicket. Performance dates (2018 festival): 29 June; 4, 7, 13, 31 July; 6, 11, 14, 25 August 2018 Travel and accommodation not included.
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Lots 24, 25, 26
Signed photos of Joyce DiDonato during Ariodante at Carnegie Hall in 2017
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Lot 27
Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro at the MET An exceptional ensemble of performers – including Ailyn Pérez, Nadine Sierra, Isabel Leonard, Luca Pisaroni, Mariusz Kwiecien, and Ildar Abdrazakov – share the stage in Mozart’s comic yet profound look at human nature on one crazy day in a wealthy Spanish household. The English Concert’s own Artist Director Harry Bicket conducts Richard Eyre’s high-spirited production. Performance dates (2017-18 season): 6, 9, 12, 15, 19, 23, 29 December 2017; 4, 10, 13, 19 January 2018 Travel and accommodation not included.
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Lot 28
Once in a life-time New York package A once-in-a-lifetime grand tour for 2 in the world’s most famous city. Stay in a New York apartment and experience the sights and sounds of The Big Apple’s greatest cultural institutions.
Reserve: £3,000
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Lot 28 This package includes: 7 nights stay in an exclusive New York apartment (19 - 26 March 2018) 2 tickets to our performance of Handel’s Rinaldo at Carnegie Hall featuring Iestyn Davies in the title role 2 tickets to see Oscar-winner Mark Rylance and Iestyn Davies in Claire van Kampen’s Farinelli and the King on Broadway 2 tickets to a performance at the Metropolitan Opera, plus dinner on the Grand Tier A private curatorial tour of the newly renovated Musical Instrument Galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
(travel not included)
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Thank you
The musicians, trustees and management of The English Concert would like to thank all those who have made a contribution to this evening. In particular, they would like to acknowledge the following artists, sponsors and helpers: Harry Bicket Kristian Bezuidenhout Robin Binks Joseph Crouch Iestyn Davies Joyce DiDonato The Drapers’ Company Richard Golding Peter and Carol Honey
Alfonso Leal del Ojo Nick Morrison Peter Newman Nicky Oppenheimer Patricia Parnell Joe Smouha QC Katharina Spreckelsen Simon Weil Nadja Zwiener
‌ and to all of our friends from The English Concert in America Helen Beekman Sarah Billinghurst Solomon Sally B. Brown Melanne Mueller Anne Straton Pierson
Luke Ives Pontifell Paul Sekhri Judith G. Smith Hugh J. Tilney
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Our sponsors
Pol Roger Champagne Champagne Pol Roger has been producing exceptional champagne for over 160 years. To this day the house remains small, family-owned, fiercely independent and unrivalled in its reputation for quality. It is this quality which brought about Sir Winston Churchill’s lifelong attachment to Pol Roger, who famously insisted "In defeat I need it, in victory I deserve it".
Joseph Drouhin Founded in 1880, this famous Burgundy Negoçiant remains family owned. Maison Joseph Drouhin owns extensive parcels of vineyards throughout the region. Drouhin's foremost concern is to express the exact character of each terroir which they have achieved by managing their vineyards according to organic and biodynamic principles.
Royal Tokaji Royal Tokaji was established in 1990 when a group of 60 vineyard owners came together with investors from overseas led by Hugh Johnson, the noted British author and wine historian. From the outset their goal has been to revive and bring back to international acclaim the wines of one of history's most renowned wine regions.
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