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Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Bach Brandenburg Concertos 2-6 Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos present one of music’s great riddles. Their history reads like the script for classic adventure caper: we don’t know why Bach gifted them as a set to the Margrave of Brandenburg or exactly what he did with them; they were then ‘lost’ in the library of a Princess for around a century before being rediscovered and published in 1850; and the manuscript was nearly lost for…
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Maria Włoszczowska violin Alasdair Beatson piano PROGRAMME: Schubert Sonata in A D.574 Grand Duo Fauré Violin Sonata No.2 in E minor Op.108 Schubert Sonata in A minor D.385 Richard Strauss Sonata for violin and piano in E flat, Op.18 Polish violinist Maria Włoszczowska is recognised for her versatile musicianship, performing as soloist, director/concertmaster, and chamber musician. Recent career highlights include her BBC Proms solo debut with the Royal Northern Sinfonia and Dinis Sousa, her New York recital debut at 92NY with Jeremy Denk and directing…
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The LPO make their first visit to Malvern in over a decade, conducted by Martin Rajna, with pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason, who is the soloist in Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto. Conductor Martin Rajna Soloist Isata Kanneh-Mason Weber Der Freischutz Overture Beethoven Piano Concerto No.4 Dvorak Symphony No.8
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ARMONICO CONSORT DIRECTOR |CHRISTOPHER MONKS 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 the group’s fantastic soloists in this performance of Handel’s iconic work. What a fabulous way to get into the Christmas spirit!
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ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA CINEMA SEASON 2024/25 The Royal Opera THE TALES OF HOFFMANN New Production Through the haze of the years, a poet remembers the women he loved. But when it comes to matters of the heart, nothing is as it seems. Particularly when the devil himself is involved… Journeying back to his school days, Hoffmann relives his childhood romance with Olympia, a model student in every sense. Doomed love follows him into adulthood, here the dancer, Antonia,…
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Veronik a Jarůšková violin Marek Zwiebel violin Šimon Truszka viola Peter Jarůšek cello PROGRAMME: Dvorak Cypresses Martinů String Quartet No.5 Smetana From my life Revered across the globe for its richness of timbre, infectious passion and intuitive rapport, the Pavel Haas Quartet is firmly established as one of the world’s foremost chamber ensembles. It performs at the world’s most prestigious venues, including Wigmore Hall, London; Philharmonie and Konzerthaus, Berlin; Musikverein, Vienna; Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg; Concertgebouw and Muziekgebouw, Amsterdam; Tonhalle, Zürich; Théâtre de la Ville, Paris; Accademia di Santa…
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Roderick Williams baritone Carolyn Sampson soprano Joseph Middleton piano PROGRAMME: Sounds and Sweet Airs Shakespeare in Song – a prologue, five acts and an epilogue Songs by Schubert, Schumann, Wolf, Haydn, Poulenc, Britten, Sullivan, Ireland , Vaughan Williams, Gurney, Parry, Bridge, Coleridge-Taylor, Roderick Williams and others Roderick Williams is one of the UK’s most sought-after baritones and is constantly in demand on the concert platform and in recital, performing repertoire from the baroque to world premieres. He is also an established composer and…
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ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA CINEMA SEASON 2024/25 The Royal Opera TURANDOT Revival The beautiful but icy Princess Turandot will only marry a man who can correctly answer three riddles. Those who fail are brutally beheaded. But when an unknown prince arrives, the balance of power in Turandot’s court is forever shaken, as the mysterious stranger does what no other has been able to. Pre-recorded (Captured live 1st April 2025) Running time: 205 minutes, Two intervals Sung in Italian with…
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Alexander Sitkovetsky violin Wu Qian piano Isang Enders cello PROGRAMME: Lena Sierova Piano Trio (new work) Beethoven Trio in D Op.70 No.1 Ghost Ravel Trio in A minor The Sitkovetsky Trio has established itself as an exceptional piano trio. Their thoughtful and committed approach has brought the ensemble critical acclaim and invitations to renowned concert halls around the world including Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Frankfurt Alte Oper, Palais des Beaux Arts, Museé du Louvre, l’Auditori Barcelona, Wigmore Hall and Lincoln Center New York. Recently, the trio received…
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ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA CINEMA SEASON 2024/25 The Royal Opera DIE WALKÜRE New Production On a stormy night, fate brings two strangers together, unleashing a love with the power to end worlds. Meanwhile, in the realm of the gods, an epic battle ensues between their ruler Wotan and his rebellious daughter, Brünnhilde. Running time 365 minutes (TBC) Sung in German with subtitles Cast: WOTAN Christopher Maltman BRÜNNHILDE Elisabet Strid SIEGLINDE Lise Davidsen SIEGMUND Stanislas de Barbeyrac HUNDING Soloman Howard…
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