The 149th orchestral season in the UK’s premiere

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Pass on your passion for classical music

Lesley GarrettPatron, Bradford International OrchestralConcert Season

Welcome to the 149th Bradford International Orchestral Concert Season and the 27th Chamber Season.

As we embark upon a new season ofworld-class classical music at St George’s Hall and Bradford Cathedral, I would once again like to thank you for your continued support of our international concert season here in Bradford.

We present an exciting range of concerts for you this season with the Russian State Philharmonic, Brussels Philharmonic,St Petersburg Symphony and Berne Symphony Orchestra. We also welcome back our resident orchestra The Hallé for three concerts, including one conducted by Sir Mark Elder in March 2015, which is the 150th year since The Hallé fi rst visitedSt George’s Hall.

We hope you, your friends and family continue to enjoy concerts at St George’s Hall, the UK’s premiere concert hall and in Bradford’s beautiful Cathedral.

Adam Renton General Manager, Bradford Theatres

Photo © Simon Fowler Decca Records

Bradford Theatres are TMA Award Winners:Most Welcoming Theatre,and White Rose Tourism Award Runner-up:Access for All

For a third year I am thrilled to have been asked by Bradford Theatres to be Patron of the Bradford International Orchestral Concert Season 2014/15. I am delighted that they have extended my patronage for a further year as the programme for this season is truly exceptional.

St George’s reputation as a jewel of a Concert Hall attracts performers from all corners of the globe who know its crystal clear acoustic is an experience all musicians treasure.

As well as international orchestras such as the Russian State Philharmonic and Berne Symphony Orchestra, I am delighted that the Hallé Orchestra, which has long been a good friend of Bradford and St George’s, are performing on three separate occasions this season.

For those who prefer a more intimate Chamber experience, the magnifi cent Bradford Cathedral will be hosting concerts featuring artists as varied as pianist John Lill and cellist Leonard Elschenbroich.

I very much hope that you will join me in supporting the Bradford International Orchestral Season which continues to attract the very best national and international artists.

See you there!

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Orchestral Season ConcertsAT ST GEORGE’S HALL

Prokofi evCinderella: Ballet Scenes (20)

MozartPiano Concerto No. 21, K.467 Elvira Madigan (29)

Mussorgsky (orch Ravel)Pictures at an Exhibition (30)

Saturday 20 September 2014, 7.30pm

The HalléHannu LintuConductor

Christian Ihle HadlandPiano Soloist

TchaikovskyMarche Slave (10)

RachmaninovPiano Concerto No. 3 (39)

TchaikovskySymphony No. 5 (50)

Friday 10 October 2014, 7.30pm

Russian StatePhilharmonic OrchestraValery PolyanskyConductor

Peter DonohoePiano Soloist

BorodinPolovtsian Dances (14)

SibeliusViolin Concerto (31)

Saint SaënsSymphony No. 3 Organ Symphony (36)

Friday 28 November 2014, 7.30pm

Brussels PhilharmonicMichel TabachnikConductor

Alexander SitkovetskyViolin Soloist

New Year CelebrationViennese Concert Favourite arias, waltzes and polkas from the Strauss family and others to celebrate theNew Year, including Roses from the South, Emperor Waltz, Die Fledermaus Overture, Laughing Song and On the Beautiful BlueDanube: Waltz.

Sunday 4 January 2015, 3pm

The HalléStephen BellConductor

Rebecca BottoneSoprano Soloist

SibeliusKarelia Suite (14)

TchaikovskyPiano Concerto No. 1 (32)

TchaikovskySymphony No. 6 (46)

Friday 13 February 2015, 7.30pm

St PetersburgSymphony Orchestra Vladimir AltschulerConductor

Norika OgawaPiano Soloist

ButterworthA Shropshire Lad (11)

ElgarEnigma Variations (32)

DvorákCello Concerto (38)

Friday 20 March 2015, 7.30pm

The HalléSir Mark ElderConductor

Alisa WeilersteinCello Soloist

BeethovenEgmont Overture (9)

BeethovenPiano Concerto No. 2 (28)

BrahmsSymphony No. 2 (40)

Saturday 11 April 2015, 7.30pm

Berne SymphonyOrchestra Mario VenzagoConductor

Oliver SchnyderPiano Soloist

Choral ConcertAT ST GEORGE’S HALL

Saturday 20 December 2014, 3pm

Bradford FestivalChoral Society Thomas LeechConductor

Bradford Catholic Youth ChoirRothwell Temperance Band

Traditional FamilyChristmas ConcertProgramme includes a selection of popular carols and Christmas tunes.

Tickets: £12 – £17Under 18s: £2Other concessions and group offers available

Note: not part of subscription package

Experience more…1 free pre-concert music performed by students from local schools, 6.30pm in the main bar area*

1 free pre-concert talks starting at 6.30pm in the Gallery room

1 pre-concert dining in St George’s Restaurant. Open from 5pm and offers a Table d’Hôte menu. Please call 01274 431052. (If answerphone in operation, please leave a message)

1 informal post-concert encore with members of the orchestra in the main bar area*

* Subject to availability and does not include the Hallé New Year concert

Chamber Season ConcertsAT BRADFORD CATHEDRAL

Friday 12 September 2014, 7.30pm

John LillPiano

Haydn Sonata No. 52 in E fl at Schumann Fantasy in C Op. 17 Brahms Two Rhapsodies, Op. 79Beethoven Sonata in F minor, Op. 57 Appassionata

Friday 24 October 2014, 7.30pm

Solem QuartetWinner – Royal Overseas League Competition 2014

Haydn Quartet Op. 20 No. 1 SunDebussy Quartet in G minorJohn Ireland Holy BoyMozart Quartet in D minor K.421

Friday 14 November 2014, 7.30pm

Leonard ElschenbroichCello

Alexei GrynyukPiano

Bach Suite No. 1 in GBrahms Sonata for Cello & Piano in E minor Op. 38Rachmaninov Sonata for Cello & Piano Op. 19

Friday 23 January 2015, 7.30pm

Vienna Piano TrioBeethoven Piano Trio in B fl at major Op. 97 ArchdukeBrahms Piano Trio in B major Op. 8(Original Version from 1853)

Friday 6 March 2015, 7.30pm

Eblana String Trio with

Lucy NolanFlute

Mozart Flute Quartet in A K.298Beethoven String Trio Op. 9 in C minor Mozart Flute Quartet in D K.285Dohnanyi Serenade for String Trio Op. 2

Friday 20 February 2015, 7.30pm

Jennifer PikeViolin

Jeremy PikePiano

Programme to include:Bach Sonata in F minor BWV 1018Beethoven Sonata No. 3 in E fl at majorDvorák Four Romantic piecesKreisler Liebeslied, Tambourin Chinois andSchon Rosmarin

Friday 17 April 2015, 7.30pm

Aronowitz Ensembleincluding

Guy Johnston Cello

Tom Poster Piano

Schubert Quintet in A D.667 TroutFaure Piano Quintet in D minor Op. 89Dvorák Cypresses

To take advantage of our incredible savings, sign up for an orchestral or chamber subscription package. It really couldn’t be easier, you can download both the subscriptions booking forms and standing order form from www.bradford-theatres.co.uk or call theBox Office on 01274 432000 to request a form.

Priority booking dates 2014Subscription renewals: from Monday 16 June 2014New subscriptions: from Monday 7 July 2014General sale: Monday 14 July 2014

Orchestral subscriptionSymphony – YOU SAVE 25%All 7 orchestral concerts

Concerto – YOU SAVE 15%Choose any 5 orchestral concerts

Minuet – YOU SAVE 10%Choose any 3 orchestral concerts

Chamber subscriptionThe Chamber subscription includes all 7concerts in the series. This package will saveyou 20% in the Centre Nave or 15% in the Aisles.

£1 booking fee applies per subscription(plus postage charge).

This plan is intended as a guide only.

Individual ticket prices Subscription packages

Seating areas

St George’s Hall

Concessions: £2 off areas A/B/C, £1 off areas D/E.

Orchestral ticket pricesBooking fees apply

Seating Area Ticket Price

Area A £30

Area B £25

Area C £22.50

Area D £19.50

Area E £13.50

Concessions: Aisle seats £3.50.Applies to children aged 16 or under only.

Seating Area Ticket Price

Centre Nave £14.50

North/South Aisles £12.50

Chamber ticket pricesBooking fees apply

Under 30s: £5in Area C.

Schools: £3 eachStalls (area B/C) plus one supervisor free with every ten students..

Family Tickets: £20 Area C(one adult and two children).£40 Area C(two adults and two children).Children aged 16 or under.

* Booking fees: Phone/Counter: £1 per ticket + postage charge where applicable. Online: £2.50 per ticket + transaction fee of 50p.

Booking fees apply to individual ticket sales and subscription packages.Details correct at time of going to press.Bradford Theatres reserve the right to make any alterations to the published programme if necessary.Please call the Box Offi ce or visit our website for full details on terms and conditions.

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