Classical Season2012/2013

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Welcome to the 2012/2013Classical Season

The finishing touches have just been putin place for our Classical Season 2012/2013.We are very proud of this forthcomingseason as we open our doors to old friendsSinfonia Viva and The Hallé and we are delighted to welcome back EuropeanUnion Chamber Orchestra.

We are also thrilled to welcome the St Petersburg Symphony Orchestra whocommence our season in October. Theyhave carefully chosen a programme thathighlights the very best in Russian and English orchestral music with VaughanWilliams's FFaannssttaassiiaa oonn aa TThheemmee bbyyTThhoommaass TTaalllliiss and then moving to Russiawith Prokofiev's VViioolliinn CCoonncceerrttoo NNoo11 andTchaikovsky's SSyymmpphhoonnyy NNoo 55.

We are always thrilled to welcome Sinfonia Viva who return in November andMarch with varied programmes that seamlessly mix the contemporary with theclassic - from Beethoven to Herrmann’schilling - PPssyycchhoo SSuuiittee from Hitchcock’s1960 film.

Events outside the subscription series include: HHaannddeell bbyy CCaannddlleelliigghhtt on Sun 18Nov and Last of the Autumn Proms on Sun25 Nov. As part of Derby LIVE’s outdoorevents programme we will be screening theLast Night of the Proms directly from theAlbert Hall to the Big Screen in the MarketPlace on Sat 8 Sep with live entertainmentfrom Sinfonia Viva.

Talking MusicFree to all ticket holders. Enhance your

concert experience with the ever-popular series of ‘Talking Music’,

which allows the audience the opportunity to interact with

conductors, soloists or members of theorchestra before each concert at 6.30pm.

Which concerts should I go for?We hope that you will want to come and seethem all, whether with our Quintet or Trio series subscriptions or one of our other concerts or events! Have a glance through thehighlights below and see what appeals.

If you are new to classical musicand want to get acquainted with the morefamiliar repertoire first then try VaughanWilliams’s Fantasia on a Theme by ThomasTallis (4 Oct), Herrmann's Psycho Suite (12Nov), Haydn's Symphony No 48 (MariaTheresa) (23 Jan) or come along to Handel byCandlelight (18 Nov).

If you want to explore furtherthen we recommend Sibelius's Finlandia (9May), Grieg's Holberg Suite (23 Jan) andProkofiev's Violin Concerto No 1 (4 Oct).

What ever you decide we hopeyou have a wonderful season!

Encore MusicFollowing each concert there will be an

encore performance in the foyer, featuring either musicians from theevening's orchestra, or talented local

musicians playing in an informal setting,with bars remaining open throughout.

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St Petersburg Orchestra

Thu 4 Oct, 7.30pmAssembly Rooms - Great Hall

Conductor VVllaaddiimmiirr AAllttsscchhuulleerrSoloist AAlleexxaannddeerr SSiittkkoovveettsskkyy ((vviioolliinn))

Williams FFaannttaassiiaa oonn aa tthheemmee bbyy TThhoommaass TTaalllliiss

Prokofiev VViioolliinn CCoonncceerrttoo NNoo 11Tchaikovsky SSyymmpphhoonnyy NNoo 55

The orchestra start with Vaughan Williams' ethereal FFaannttaassiiaa oonn aa TThheemmee bbyy TThhoommaass TTaalllliissand it will be fascinating to hear a Russian orchestra play this great work, which for the lastfive years has been chosen by Classic FM listenersas one of the top 5 most popular works.

The brilliant young Russian virtuoso, AlexanderSitkovetsky, will play one of Prokofiev’s most passionate works - VViioolliinn CCoonncceerrttoo NNoo 11. Theconcert will end with a definitive performance ofTchaikovsky's elemental SSyymmpphhoonnyy NNoo.. 55, withits haunting and exhilarating finale.

Sinfonia Viva

Mon 12 Nov, 7.30pmAssembly Rooms - Great Hall

Conductor MMaatttthheeww CCoooorreeyySoloist YYeevvggeennyy SSuuddbbiinn ((ppiiaannoo))

Copland AAppppaallaacchhiiaann SSpprriinnggBeethoven PPiiaannoo CCoonncceerrttoo NNoo 55

Herrmann PPssyycchhoo SSuuiitteeMozart SSyymmpphhoonnyy NNoo 3355 ((HHaaffffnneerr))

The programme for tonight includes Copland'sbright and energetic Appalachian Spring withits celebration of the Shaker heritage,Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.5, New Yorkborn composer Bernard Herrmann's edgy anddramatic Psycho Suite, one of his best knownworks - and Mozart’s gorgeous SymphonyNo.35 ‘The Haffner’.

IMAGE: Yevgeny Sudbin

IMAGE: St Petersburg Orchestra

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The Hallé

Thu 9 May, 7.30pmAssembly Rooms - Great Hall

Conductor NNiikkoollaajj ZZnnaaiiddeerr

Sibelius FFiinnllaannddiiaaStravinsky PPeettrruusshhkkaa ((11994477))

Tchaikovsky SSyymmpphhoonnyy NNoo 66 ""PPaatthhééttiiqquuee""

There is nothing more Finnish than Sibelius’s FFiinnllaannddiiaa.Originally presented in Helsinki in protest against thedrastic suppression of political freedom by Finland’sRussian masters, Finlandia is a soaring and exhilaratingscore which becomes increasingly triumphant in its mood.

Stravinsky’s PPeettrruusshhkkaa is one of his most brilliantachievements that bursts with the joys and energy ofyouth. This vibrant and colourful ballet score tells thestory of three puppets who magically come to life and experience the full range of human emotions.

Tchaikovsky’swistful and heartbreaking SSiixxtthh SSyymmpphhoonnyywas premiered nine days before the composer’s death. Ittakes you on a journey that starts with love and passion andconcludes with sorrow and melancholy.

Other events and concerts outside of the Classical Season

Glorious Handel by CandlelightSun 18 Nov, 3pmAssembly Rooms – Great Hall£19.25 - £30.75

Best known for hisgrand oratorioMMeessssiiaahh and hisWWaatteerr MMuussiiccSSuuiittee, Handel’s“hits” have enchanted musiclovers with their lavish and ornamental style.

Last Night of the Autumn Proms

Sun 25 Nov, 3pmAssembly Rooms – Great Hall£19.25 - £30.75

A night of uplifting classicscrowned with ajubilant proms finale. Featuring;Land of Hopeand Glory, DambustersMarch, Jerusalem, Nessun Dorma andRule Britannia.

IMAGE: Nikolaj Znaideby George Lange

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The Last Night of the PromsBig Screen, Market Place, DerbySaturday 8 September, FREE

As part of Derby LIVE’s outdoor events programmewe will be screening the Last Night of the Promsdirectly from the Albert Hall. In addition SinfoniaViva will provide live entertainment.

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