Warwick Arts Centre Orchestral Series 2021/22

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“Truly there would be reason to go mad were it not for music.”

ORCHESTRAL SERIES 2021 - 2022

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Orchestral Series Packages All concerts will be in the Butterworth Hall unless otherwise specified.

PACKAGE BENEFITS

INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICES

Priority booking for existing subscribers opens on Mon 19 July 2021

General booking opens Mon 9 August 2021

By Seating Area A: £42.50 (£40.50), B: £39.50 (£37.50), C: £36.50 (£34.50), D: £29.50 (£27.50), E: £23.50 (£21.50), Choir: £18.50.

Benefits of booking a package of concerts: •

Early choice on all the best seats

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Save up to 15% on ticket prices

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Spread the cost of your ticket by Direct Debit *

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Free ticket exchange**

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Reduced price of £1.50 for pre-concert talks

Concessions in brackets. Prices include a £2 booking fee.

Under 26s/Students* Best available tickets £16 each for 16 – 26 year olds and students.

Under 16s* £13 if accompanied by a full paying adult or package ticket holder (seats not guaranteed to be alongside package seats).

* available for 4 concerts and more ** tickets to be returned with 24 hours’ notice of event and exchanged within the Series

Offers subject to availability.

Existing Concert Series Subscribers will be contacted by our dedicated team of Box Office staff to organise their seats.

National Youth Orchestra, Stephen Johnson Lecture and Armonico Consort tickets are not included in the package structure and will have different pricing. Please note for both the CBSO and NYO concerts, some flat floor rows of seating will be removed and therefore seating in that area will be limited.

New Package Bookings can be booked online from Mon 9 August or contact Box Office for assistance.

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Package Discounts

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Total Cost

When you book

% Off

Band A

Band B

Band C

Band D

Band E

Band F

8 concerts

16%

£288.16

£268.00

£247.84

£200.80

£160.48

N/A

7 concerts

16%

£252.14

£234.50

£216.86

£175.70

£140.42

N/A

6 concerts

12%

£225.84

£210.00

£194.16

£157.20

£125.52

N/A

5 concerts

12%

£188.20

£175.00

£161.80

£131.00

£104.60

N/A

4 concerts

8%

£157.04

£146.00

£134.96

£109.20

£87.12

N/A

3 concerts

8%

£117.78

£109.50

£101.22

£81.90

£65.34

N/A

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WELCOME

WELCOME BACK

2021 - 2022 Orchestral Series Hello and welcome back.

Tchaikovsky once said: “Truly there would be a reason to go mad were it not for music.” And I am sure you agree, in the last year, we have all lived through extraordinary times. After months of listening to birdsong through my windows, it will be a joy to be able to sit in the concert hall and listen to live orchestral music.

As we begin to unlock after the pandemic, Warwick Arts Centre is coming back bigger, better and bolder. We are ready to welcome all the people of Coventry, Warwickshire and further afield, with world-class music, art, film, dining and many improvements to our building and facilities.

Our mission is to bring you artistically brilliant classical music that engages with the challenges of our times and is yet an expression of our hope and optimism. Our new 2021-2022 Orchestral Series opens with the first of two visits from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and we will welcome back the Chineke! Orchestra and the Hallé Orchestra as part of our programme of the world’s finest orchestras, ensembles and musicians.

I hope you will find this year’s orchestral series both thought-provoking and enjoyable, and I look forward to welcoming you back this autumn.

DOREEN FOSTER

ELISABETH BRAUSS © MONIKA LAWRENZ CHINEKE! © CHINEKE

DOREEN FOSTER DIRECTOR, WARWICK ARTS CENTRE.

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Director, Warwick Arts Centre

Thanks to the University of Warwick for the continued support of Warwick Arts Centre

Details correct at time of going to press – July 2021. If there are any changes to the concerts or seating arrangements as a result of government restrictions due to the Covid pandemic, all bookers will be notified. Keep an eye on warwickartscentre.co.uk for updates.

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Fri 8 October 2021 7.30pm

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Re-opening Concert LISZT MOZART INTERVAL SIBELIUS

Hamlet Violin Concerto No.3

Conductor: Violin:

Anu Tali Barnabás Kelemen

Symphony No.2

The first of two performances in our 2021-2022 season from the ever-inspiring RPO begins with Franz Liszt’s symphonic poem, Hamlet - a dramatic character study of Shakespeare’s avenging prince.

Completing the programme is Mozart’s Violin Concerto No.3, written when the composer was just 19, and the second symphony by Finland’s Jean Sibelius, which is audibly influenced by his 1901 Italian trip.

The RPO is joined by Barnabás Kelemen, the lauded Hungarian violinist whose numerous awards and accolades include Liszt and Kossuth Prizes and Prima and Gramophone Awards, as well as the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary.

PRE-CONCERT TALK

Woods-Scawen Room 6.15pm £2.50 In conversation with Barnabás Kelemen

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Beginning her career as a pianist, Anu Tali is at the forefront of an exciting generation of international conductors characterised by an energetic freshness and ingenious creativity. Since co-founding the Nordic Symphony Orchestra in 1997, she’s appeared with major orchestras the world over, and been the subject of numerous documentaries celebrating her work.

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Sun 7 November 2021 6pm

One Song, Four Voices A Talk with Stephen Johnson Composer and broadcaster Stephen Johnson presents an introduction to Brodsky Quartet’s concert, which includes his own Quartet No.1.

‘The music of Beethoven, increasingly isolated by his deafness and Shostakovich, working under an oppressive totalitarian regime, tells us a lot about how they found strength to face both personal and political trials, and nowhere more so than in their string quartets.’ says Stephen.

‘My own quartet is a tribute to these giants, charting a journey through loss, but leading to something more hopeful and liberating.’

Woods-Scawen Room £10

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Thu 11 November 2021 7.30pm

Brodsky Quartet JOHNSON SHOSTAKOVICH

String Quartet No.1 ( World Premiere) String Quartet No.7

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BEETHOVEN

String Quartet No.15 in A minor Op. 132

A natural curiosity and an insatiable desire to explore has propelled the Brodsky Quartet in a number of artistic directions, and continues to ensure them not only a prominent presence on the international chamber music scene, but also a rich and varied musical existence.

Their energy and craftsmanship have attracted numerous awards and accolades, while their ongoing educational work provides a vehicle to pass on experience and stay in touch with the next generation.

Fast approaching their 50th anniversary season, Ian Belton, Paul Cassidy, and Jacqueline Thomas are now joined by Krysia Osostowicz (previously with Dante String Quartet).

Of the many string quartets they composed, Beethoven’s No.15 and Shostakovich’s No.7 are undoubtedly two of their greatest works, while the concert’s opening Quartet No.1 is a world premiere from the accomplished pen of broadcaster and critic Stephen Johnson.

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NOV / DEC 2021

ORCHESTRA

SYMPHONY

Armenian State Symphony Orchestra

ARMENIAN STATE

Wed 1 December 2021 7.30pm

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FREDDY KEMPF

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KHACHATURIAN Masquerade Suite BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No.5, Op. 73 INTERVAL

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Conductor: Piano:

Symphony No.4, Op. 36 Sergey Smbatyan Freddy Kempf

Conductor Sergey Smbatyan founded the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra in 2005. From the beginning, the orchestra has been home to bright and energetic musicians, assembled around a shared vision based on the elevatory power of music, and a desire to amplify Armenian culture.

Hence the inclusion of renowned Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian’s Masquerade in the programme.

Originally penned for a centenary performance of Russian Romantic writer Mikhail Lermontov’s rebellious and spirited four-act play, the suite opens with the composer’s celebrated, surging and instantly familiar waltz.

Beethoven’s confident and assertive ‘Emperor’ concerto is complemented by Tchaikovsky’s personal Symphony No.4 in a night that also sees the return to the venue of the ever-popular Freddy Kempf.

PRE-CONCERT TALK

Helen Martin Studio 6.15pm £2.50 In conversation with Freddy Kempf.

Exceptionally gifted with an unusually broad repertoire, Freddy is one of today’s most successful pianists, performing to sell-out audiences all over the world.

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Wed 23 February 2022 7.30pm

Chineke! Orchestra COLERIDGE-TAYLOR GRIEG

Othello Suite, Op. 79 Piano Concerto in A minor

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BEETHOVEN

Symphony No.6 in F, Op. 68

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PRE-CONCERT TALK

Helen Martin Studio 6.15pm £2.50 In conversation with Chi-chi Nwanoku OBE, Founder and Artistic & Executive Director, Chineke! Foundation.

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A much anticipated return to Warwick Arts Centre by the pioneering Chineke!

Founded in 2015 by Chi-chi Nwanoku OBE, the Chineke!

Orchestra is Europe’s first majority Black and ethnically diverse orchestra. Chineke! champions change and celebrates diversity in classical music, performing a mixture of standard orchestral repertoire along with the works of Black and ethnically diverse composers, both past and present.

An outstanding programme features Coleridge-Taylor’s dramatic and sweeping Othello Suite, which Chineke! performed to a raft of 4-star reviews at Southbank Centre in 2020; Edvard Grieg’s only Concerto, with its familiar piano flourish; and Beethoven’s joyful Pastoral.

Conducting is Canadian-born, Trinidadian-raised Kwamé Ryan, who has led many of the world’s finest orchestras and opera houses, while the soloist is Amiri Harewood, currently studying piano at the Royal College of Music and a young name to watch.

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FEB / MAR 2022

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Wed 16 March 2022 7.30pm

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra MENDELSSOHN MOZART

Hebrides Overture Piano Concerto No.21

INTERVAL

MOZART BEETHOVEN

Don Giovanni Overture Symphony No.7

Conductor: Piano:

Chloé van Soeterstède Dinara Klinton

As the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) celebrates its 75th anniversary, its mission to enrich lives through orchestral experiences that are uncompromising in their excellence, and inclusive in their appeal, places them at the forefront of music-making in the UK and internationally.

Praised for her crisp direction, Chloé van Soeterstède is attracting the attention of orchestras across the globe. Her intuitive, sensitive, expressive music-making and her charming and positive presence on the podium have led to appearances with orchestras including the BBC Symphony, the CBSO, and the Royal Northern Sinfonia.

Meanwhile, Ukranian-born Dinara has established her reputation performing with such orchestras as the Philharmonia Orchestra and St Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra.

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DINARA KLINTON © BENJAMIN EALOVEGA

PRE-CONCERT TALK

Woods-Scawen Room 6.15pm £2.50

Programme highlights include Mendelssohn’s scene-setting Fingal’s Cave, inspired by the Scottish landscape, and Mozart’s demanding Piano Concerto No.21.

In conversation with Chloé van Soeterstède.

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Wed 27 April 2022 7.30pm

The Hallé VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

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Symphony No.6

INTERVAL

MOZART SIBELIUS

Piano Concerto No.23 K488 Symphony No.3

Conductor: Piano:

Sir Mark Elder Elisabeth Brauss

Manchester’s Hallé is one of the UK’s top symphonic orchestras.

Sir Mark Elder CH CBE, has been its Music Director since 2000 and prior to his appointment has worked with or led many of the world’s leading symphony orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony and Orchestra de Paris. He has an impressive discography, has appeared at the BBC Proms almost every year since 1975 and regularly works in major international opera houses, including Covent Garden, Paris Opéra and the Metropolitan Opera.

Composed over several years during the mid-1940s and first performed in 1948, conducted by Adrian Boult, Vaughan Williams’ Symphony No.6 is an extravagant and imaginative work. Given its timing and the menacing tense opening, many have pondered its connection to the devastation and loss of war, something the composer emphatically denied. But whatever your perspective, Symphony No.6 is a work which ushered in a fruitful and expressive late period for Vaughan Williams, one of the greatest British composers of the 20th century.

PRE-CONCERT TALK

Helen Martin Studio 6.15pm £2.50

HALLÉ ORCHESTRA

In conversation with Sir Mark Elder and Elisabeth Brauss.

Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.23, which side-stepped musical trends of the time, and Sibelius’ transitional Symphony No.3 complete the programme which features rising pianist Elisabeth Brauss. She is the latest recipient of the prestigious Terence Judd Hallé Award, as well as being a BBC New Generation Artist. Brauss has quickly established a reputation as one of the most exciting and versatile musicians of her generation.

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KAZUKI YAMADA AND MEMBERS OF THE CBSO

APR / MAY 2022

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City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra PROKOFIEV BRUCH

Symphony No.1 Violin Concerto No.1 in G Minor

INTERVAL

MENDELSSOHN

Symphony No.3 In A Minor, Op. 56

Conductor: Violin:

Kazuki Yamada Daishin Kashimoto

PRE-CONCERT TALK

Woods-Scawen Room 6.15pm £2.50 In conversation with Stephen Maddock OBE, Chief Executive of the CBSO.

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Sat 7 May 2022 7.30pm

DAISHIN KASHIMOTO

The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) is at the heart of musical life in the West Midlands, and one of the world’s greatest orchestras.

Performing over 150 concerts around the world every year, their global reputation has been established by a succession of dynamic and exciting conductors.

CBSO Principal Guest Conductor Kazuki Yamada is joined by violinist Daishin Kashimoto, first Concertmaster of the Berliner Philharmoniker and a much in-demand soloist, for two works with a Romantic leaning: Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No.1, the first of three violin concertos by the celebrated German Romantic composer, and by far the most popular; and Felix Mendelssohn’s Symphony No.3, which he began after completing The Hebrides.

The evening begins with Prokofiev’s first symphony.

Described by the composer as “a symphony in the classical style” it nonetheless finds him absorbing the works of Haydn and Mozart from a distinctly 20th century viewpoint.

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“Pure Pleasure” THE GUARDIAN Supersize Polyphony” THE TIMES

Armonico Consort Wed 10 November 2021 7pm

Wed 8 December 2021 7:30 pm

The Armed Man

Messiah

Armonico Consort & Orchestra AC Academy Choirs

Armonico Consort & Baroque Players Soloist to be announced

Director: Christopher Monks

Director: Christopher Monks

Commissioned by the Royal Armouries to mark the new millennium, Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man is dedicated to the victims of the Kosovo conflict, whose tragedy was unfolding as it was being composed. Blending genres and cultures, and embracing the full range of emotions that the war evokes, Jenkins conveys a powerful message for world peace. Armonico Consort will be joined by the forces of over 400 children from their AC Academy choirs in the region, helping recreate the performance initially intended by the composer.

As much a Christmas tradition as mince pies and holly wreaths, Handel’s Messiah is the musical essential of the festive season. Christopher Monks leads the finest period musicians of Armonico Consort and a starry line-up of soloists in this performance of Handel’s iconic work.

MESSIAH

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These events do not form part of our orchestral series packages but orchestral series package bookers will be offered a voucher code for a reduced ticket price for our NYO concert.

OTHER ORCHESTRAL EVENTS

National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain

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Fri 7 January 2022 7.30pm

NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN

Ticket prices: £27(£25), £23 (£21), £18 (£16), £14 (£12) National Youth Orchestra (NYO) is made up of talented young people from all over the UK. Their vision is to inspire young people and this aim begins and ends in an unshakeable belief in the limitless potential of Britain’s teenage musicians.

Due to the orchestra’s limited opportunities to rehearse together in 2020 we are still finalising details of their programme.

We will update the website with details as soon as we are able so do check for further information.

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NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN

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Your Visit Warwick Arts Centre has just completed a brand-new development which means that our public areas and facilities have all undergone extensive improvements. We update our website at regular intervals.

Seating Plan Please check in advance of your visit www.warwickartscentre.co.uk/visit-us/getting-here/

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A larger sized seating plan which includes seat numbers is available on request from Box Office Butterworth Hall seating plan for reference

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Please note that rows BB and CC will be removed for the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain and CBSO and flat floor availability will therefore

Getting Here

Access

By train: The nearest mainline station is Coventry. From Coventry station, you can catch a No.12X bus which takes about 15 minutes, or instead get a taxi. To plan your trip by train, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk

Although it is not essential, you are advised to book in advance so that we can readily provide assistance. If you require assistance, disabled patrons may also bring a companion FREE of charge.

By bus: We’re connected to Coventry, Leamington and Kenilworth with regular bus services. Warwick Arts Centre is around 100 metres behind the bus stop interchange. Bus numbers 12X, 11 and 11U are the main buses serving the campus.

Plan your journey with Network West Midlands’ Journey Planner: journeyplanner.networkwestmidlands.com For information on buses travelling to the University of Warwick campus, visit: nxbus.co.uk/coventry By car: You can reach Warwick Arts Centre via the A45, A46, M40 and M42. When approaching Coventry, follow ‘Warwick Arts Centre’ or the ‘University of Warwick’ signs.

For SatNav users, our postcode is CV4 7AL. Car parking: Many car parks are available on central campus, all close to Warwick Arts Centre. The University of Warwick campus is large and can be a little confusing for first-time visitors.

We’ve given precise locations for our car parks, using both what3words addresses and links to Google Maps.

(What3words provides very precise locations, as a three-word grid reference). For details visit our website warwickartscentre.co.uk/visit-us/getting-here/ Parking charges apply, please check website for details.

Warwick Arts Centre is pleased to have a Changing Place facility located on the ground floor of our building. Please head to our website (warwickartscentre.co.uk/accessible-building/) for further details or ask for information from our Box Office.

There are 9 spaces for Blue Badge Holders on Health Centre Road between 6am and 6pm – the short stay (20 minute) spaces on HCR change to blue badge after 6pm taking the total to 24.

There are 5 blue badge spaces behind Senate House between 6am and 6pm, increasing to 9 after 6pm to include service/delivery spaces. Please check availability of these spaces on our website during the Faculty of Arts building project.

Wheelchair access at ground level to Butterworth Hall, Studio, Benugo, Mead Gallery, Woods-Scawen Room, Box Office and Helen Martin Studio.

Lifts – there are two lifts in the building to provide access to the Cinema, Butterworth Hall balconies, Theatre and Theatre bar.

Assistance dogs are welcomed and can be cared for during performances by prior arrangement.

Receivers for our Sennheiser infra-red facility are freely available from the Box Office.

Accessible toilet facilities are available throughout the building, both on the ground and first floor.

Instrumental Experiences to Inspire Young People Warwick Arts Centre regularly welcomes internationally renowned, world class performers, hosting some of the best live classical music in the world and is committed to providing access to our concert series with the Instrumental Programme. Our aim is to inspire the young audiences and musicians of today and encourage them to become the adult audiences and musicians of tomorrow.

The Instrumental Programme provides free opportunities for young people to explore something new or raise aspirations among budding musicians. Over the academic year, schools from Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull will have access to 1,000 free tickets across 10 concerts. In addition to these free tickets, in partnership with Coventry Music Service, schools from Coventry are invited to take part in free pre-show workshops linked to the featured instrument in the concert and led by professional music facilitators. Instruments are provided for up to 30 students at KS2/3 and no prior experience is necessary. We can also work with schools to design and customise visits, with options to include backstage tours and pre-concert talks.

If you are excited to find out more about these free music experiences for your students, please contact creativelearning@warwick.ac.uk

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