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HU L L C I T Y HA L LC LASS ICS

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Esther Yoo ©Marco Borggreve

Thursday 1 November 2018, 7.30pm

Conductor: Mark Elder Piano: Francesco Piemontesi

WEBER: Overture Oberon BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No.5 WAGNER: Lohengrin Preludes Act I and III WAGNER: Die Meistersinger Suite

The concert opens with Weber’s magical overture, Oberon, before the exceptionally expressive pianist, Francesco Piemontesi, performs Beethoven’s ‘emperor of a concerto’. Then we hear two contrasting preludes from Lohengrin – the first, serene, and the second, energetic. In a glorious climax, Sir Mark guides us through the intimacy and ceremony of Wagner’s great comic masterpiece, Die Meistersinger.

P RE-CO N CE RT ACTIV ITYWe are delighted to continue our exciting lecture series curated by Dr Simon Desbruslais - Lecturer in Music, School of Drama, Music and Screen at the University of Hull.

Pre-concert lecture and talk at 6.15pm in the Mortimer Suite

Thursday 27 September Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Thursday 1 November Hallé Orchestra

Thursday 7 February Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Duncan Ward

Thursday 14 March BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Leonard Elschenbroich

Thursday 18 April Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Adrian Partington

Thursday 23 May Russian Philharmonic Orchestra Thomas Sanderling

M E ET T H E A RTISTHull Philharmonic Orchestra Saturday 23 February 2019 Andrew Penny talks to James Hendry and Richard Uttley

Hull Philharmonic Orchestra Saturday 11 May 2019 Andrew Penny talks to Kerrin Tatman and Timothy Ridout

Free to ticket holders. Please request tickets in advance from the box office.

WE LCOM E We are delighted to present the 2018/19 Hull City Hall Classics season in partnership with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Hull Philharmonic Orchestra. The series will once again feature nine outstanding concerts bringing world class music to the City of Hull.

The acclaimed Royal Philharmonic orchestra have curated 6 concerts which includes three visits from themselves as well as one of the finest international orchestras - the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra and a welcome return from one of the UK favourites, the Hallé Orchestra. This is complemented by three first class concerts from one of the nation’s leading local symphony orchestras, Hull Philharmonic Orchestra.

The series includes pre-show lectures curated by Dr Simon Desbruslais from Hull University as well as insightful pre-concert talks with key players at selected concerts (please see below for full details).

With such a fantastic concert season, this would be a great opportunity for you to take advantage of several attractive subscription offers to give you the opportunity to attend several concerts at discounted rates.

We look forward to welcoming you to Hull City Hall Classics 2018/19

HALLÉ ORCHESTRA

Thursday 27 September 2018, 7.30pm

Conductor: Barry Wordsworth Violin: Esther Yoo

BEETHOVEN: Leonore Overture No.3 BRUCH: Violin Concerto No.1 BRAHMS: Symphony No.2Sparkling tunes infuse Beethoven’s ever-popular Leonore Overture No.3 before the RPO’s 2018 Artist-in-Residence, Esther Yoo, takes centre stage for Bruch’s much-loved master-piece, full of musical fireworks and sparkling brilliance.

Brahms Symphony No.2, a work of rich complexity and subtlety, closes the concert with its graceful melodies and magnificently radiant brass finale.

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Pre-concert lecture and talk 6.15pm

Pre-concert lecture and talk 6.15pm

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Thursday 7 Feb 2019, 7.30pm Conductor: Duncan Ward Violin: Yury Revich

SCHUMANN: Genoveva Overture MENDELSSOHN: Violin Concerto TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No.5

Schumann’s Genoveva Overture opens this concert with restless, passionate strings and hunting calls from the horns before Yury Revich takes to the stage to perform Mendelssohn’s tender and emotive Violin Concerto.

Closing the concert is Tchaikovsky’s grand Symphony No.5, which alternates between light and dark, melancholy and joy, in what is considered one of the best-loved symphonies of all time.

Saturday 24 November 2018, 7.00pm Conductor: Andrew Penny Beverley Chamber Choir New York Consort VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Serenade to Music VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Symphony No.3 ‘The Pastoral’ (Second Movement: Lento Moderato) GUSTAV HOLST: The Planets

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1918: End Game: Armistice and AftermathThe final part of our triptych, covering the period from 1917 to the end of the war and beyond, following those stories that began in 1914.

H U L L P H I LHA R M O N IC O RC H E ST RASaturday 23 February 2019, 7.30pm Guest Conductor: James Hendry Piano: Richard Uttley

WEBER: Overture Der Freischütz SCHUMANN: Piano Concerto in A Minor BEETHOVEN: Symphony No.3 in E flat Major (The Eroica)

We welcome Hull born conductor James Hendry as our guest; he has been working with Antonio Pappano at the Royal Opera House as a Jette Parker Young Artist. Richard Uttley joins him in Schumann’s beautiful Piano Concerto.

Thursday 14 March 2019, 7.30pm Conductor: Vassily Sinaisky Soloist: Leonard Elschenbroich

DVOŘÁK: Cello Concerto ELGAR: Symphony No.1

Vassily Sinaisky conducts the BBC Philharmonic as they return to Hull City Hall. Antonín Dvořák’s Cello Concerto in B minor was premiered on 19 March 1896 in London and is the last solo concerto he composed. Former BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist Leonard Elschenbroich brings his passion and flair to this much loved staple of the solo repertoire. Edward Elgar’s Symphony No.1, which the composer intended to reflect “a wide experience of human life” and “a massive hope in the future”, closes this evening’s concert.

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Meet the Artists 6.30pm James Hendry and Richard Uttley talk to Andrew Penny.

Pre-concert lecture and talk 6.15pm

Pre-concert lecture and talk 6.15pm

The Planets by Holst had its first performance one hundred years ago in 1918. Vaughan Williams’ ‘Pastoral Symphony’ was written during the war but not performed until 1921. Our spoken narrative reflects on the approaching end of the war from a Hull perspective using images and sounds with pre-recorded contributions from John and Jane Godber.

The Serenade to Music was written for Sir Henry Wood’s Jubilee in 1938, 80 years ago. Sir Henry was conductor of our orchestra for 16 years from 1923 to 1939.

Thursday 23 May 2019, 7.30pm Conductor: Thomas Sanderling Soloist: Sergey Redkin

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Capriccio Espagnol TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto No.1 MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition

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Meet the Artists 6.30pm Kerrin Tatman and Timothy Ridout talk to Andrew Penny

Thursday 18 April 2019, 7.30pm Conductor: Adrian Partington

SOPRANO: Fflur Wyn KATIE BRAY: Mezzo-Soprano JI HYUN KIM: Tenor BENJAMIN BEVAN: Baritone Leeds Philharmonic Chorus HANDEL: Messiah

The power and glory of hundreds of voices in monumental harmony is unlike any other!

Enjoy Handel’s choral masterpiece within the grand and majestic Hull City Hall, sung by four superb soloists and massed choir. From loud, bombastic choral movements, to delicate solo arias, this work has something for everyone.

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TIC KET I NFOR MATION

DISCOUNTS ON INDIVIDUAL TICKETS

Under 25s, Students, School parties, Children 16 and under: £5.00 (Main Floor Only)

Concessions: £1.50 reduction on all tickets

Groups of 10 or more: 25% Discount

Groups of 30 or more: 30% Discount

Hull City Hall Classics • 6 concert series save 20% off full price. • 3, 4 or 5 concerts save 10% off full price.

Hull Philharmonic Orchestra • 3 concert series save 15% off full price.

Joint subscriptions• 5% reduction for 3 Combined Series including at least 1 HPO Concert.

• 10% reduction for 6 Combined Series including at least 2 HPO Concerts.

• 20% reduction for 9 Combined Series including at least 3 HPO Concerts.

£1.50 per ticket £1.20 postage fees

SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS

BOOKING FEES

Hull City Hall Classics

Hull Philharmonic Orchestra

Main Floor A-T £24.50 £19.00

Main Floor U-W £18.00 £10.00

Balcony D Part C & E £28.00 £27.00

Balcony B, F Part C & E £24.50 £22.00

Balcony A & G £18.00 £18.00

Gallery A-G £24.50 £22.00

HOW TO BOOK

If you wish to renew your existing season subscription please book between Friday 25 May - Thursday 7 June

Season tickets and individual concerts go on general sale on Friday 8 June 10am

Box Office: 01482 300 306

For full terms and conditions and further information please visit www.hulltheatres.co.uk

Pre-concert lecture and talk 6.15pm

Pre-concert lecture and talk 6.15pm

Saturday 11 May 2019, 7.30pm Soloist: Timothy Ridout Conductor: Andrew Penny

KERRIN TATMAN: Fantasy for Viola and Orchestra WALTON: Two Pieces from Henry V WALTON: Viola Concerto BRAHMS: Symphony No.1 in C Minor

The outstanding young viola player Timothy Ridout, currently a YCAT Artist joins the orchestra for that brilliant virtuoso showpiece, the William Walton Concerto. He will also present the world premiere of local composer Kerrin Tatman’s Fantasy for Viola and Orchestra.

We are launching a cycle of all the Brahms Symphonies over four years with No.1.

One of Russia’s finest regional orchestras, the Russian Philharmonic (of Novosibirsk) are conducted by their Music Director, the highly regarded Thomas Sanderling, and joined by talented young pianist Sergei Redkin, to perform works by three prominent Russian composers.

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S E ATI N G PLA NFor further information please visit www.hulltheatres.co.uk

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