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Monday 5th October at 7.45pmCowdray Hall, Aberdeen

THE EDINBURGHQUARTETMozart:Quartet in CK465 (dissonance)Shostakovich:Quartet No.8Schumann:Op. 41 no. 3

This distinguished ensemble, now a regularin our series, makes a welcome returnwith a varied programme of stunninglybeautiful quartets.

Tickets £8 (adult concession £5.00 /student & child concession £2.00)

Please note this concert is not included in the Concert Supporters Scheme

The University of Aberdeen is a charity registered in Scotland, No SC013683.

Friday 25th September at 7.45pmZeste at Crombie Hall

CARMINABURANAHeather Ireson sopranoAndrewMcNeill baritoneTomark the first week of term, the talented students(and staff) of the University’sMusic Departmentpresent a short, abridged performance of Carl Orff’smasterpiece,Carmina Burana. Come along towhatalways turns out to be a fun night... Theremay beone or two surprise performers!

Admission free (donations welcome)

to the2009/10 concert seasonat theUniversity ofAberdeen!This year is one of the largest andmostdiverse programmeswe have everproduced, withmusic to suit all tastes.

Kicking off the season is our ever-popularmusic student production. This yearwe areperforming an abridged version of Carl Orff’s‘Carmina Burana’. Also, wewelcome back ahost of favourite performers to our regularseries of organ recitals and our old friends,The Edinburgh Quartet, continue their longand fruitful collaborationwith us.

This year also sees a focus upon non-westernmusicwith a spectacular concert of ChineseMusic (sponsored by theConfucius Institute forScotland in partnershipwith AberdeenChineseStudiesGroup) and also IndianMusic fromSimonThacker’s fabulous, NavaRasaEnsemble. Both of theseweremade possibleby our continuing relationshipwith sound(North East Scotland’s ContemporaryMusicFestival) as are other concerts,masterclassesand seminars presented onmany aspects ofcontemporarymusic.

For the first timewe link-upwith the SpanishConsulate in Edinburgh to celebrate Spanishmusic and culturewith a visit from two verydistinguishedmusicians – AraMalikian (violin)andDaniel de Pino (piano), andwelcome backbrilliant soprano, Irene Drummond in acelebration of the poetry of Burns in this, his250th anniversary ‘homecoming’ year.

The AberdeenMusic Prize also enters its thirdyearwith a record number of entries. The BBCScottish Symphony Orchestra and eminentcomposer-judge, JamesMacMillan CBEwill besifting through the scores to decidewhowill

win the £5000 prize, which takes the formofa commission for the BBCSSO. This is not tobemissed!

Our commitment to earlymusic ismarked thisseasonwith a visit fromone of the greatestsopranos of her generation, DameEmmaKirkby DBE. DameEmmawill present awonderful concert of early song accompanied bythe internationally renowned, Rose Consort ofViols at StMachar’s Cathedral. If you love earlymusic, then book your ticket quickly as herconcerts are always sell-outs!

This season also sees the launch of our‘Fridays at 4:30’ series – a new series ofinformal recitals for Organ and voices lastingaround 30minutes in King’s College Chapel.

Add to these concerts from theUniversityOrchestra, Choral Society and Concert Band(amongstmany others) and you have a seasonof greatmusic for everyone.

Our concertswould not be possiblewithout thehelp of our sponsors and funders. In particularwe are indebted to the Craig Group and TotalE&PUK for their continuing generous support.

If you are planning to come to a few of theseconcerts, why not consider subscribing to ourConcerts Supporter’s Scheme, which offersexcellent value formoney and helps uswithfuture planning!

I’m really looking forward to seeing you atour concerts.

DrPaulMealor,University ConcertsCo-ordinator

Carl Orff

Tuesday 27th October, 7.45pmKing’s College Chapel

Duncan Cummingpiano

Hilary CummingviolinTwo distinguishedmusicians from the faculty of the StateUniversity of New York at Albany present an excitingprogramme of Sonatas and Sonatinas by Schubert,Brahms and Dvorak, and a Duo byWilliamMatthews.

Tickets £8(adult concession £5.00 /student& child concession £2.00)

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Tuesday 13th October at 7.45pmKing’s College Chapel, Aberdeen

ORGAN RECITALNigel AllcoatProgramme to includemusic by: Corrette; Boyce;Pachelbel; J.S. Bach & Allcoat improvisation.

We welcome back Nigel Allcoat, a celebratedInternational performer and a peerless improviserto give a varied recital.


Wednesday 21st October at 5.15pmKing’s College Chapel, Aberdeen

TEATIMERECITALMusicians from theUniversityTalented performers from the Universityof Aberdeen’s Music Department performa varied programme


Thursday 29th October, 7.45pmElphinstone Hall, Aberdeen

FIDELIO TRIOChris Cadwur James: TrioJudithWeir: Piano Trio No. 2Nigel Osborne: The Piano TunerPiers Hellawell: Etruscan GamesSchoenberg: VerklarteNachtThe Fidelio Trio (DarraghMorgan, violin, Robin Michael, cello,andMary Dullea, piano) perform an extremely diverseprogramme ofmusic by leading British composers, includingthe world premier of ‘Trio’ by Chris James (a former lecturerIn the Department of Music who tragically died in 2007).

In association with

Tickets £8 (adult concession £5.00 /student& child concession £2.00)


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Saturday 31st October at 5pmZeste at Crombie Hall, Aberdeen

CHINESE MUSICthe Harmony Ensemble &the Elphinstone FiddlersHooi Ling Eng percussion and zheng (zither)Cheng-Ying Chuang counter tenor voice, Ruan (moon guitar)Kimho Ip yangqin (hammered dulcimer)Fong Liu voiceEddieMacGuire di-zi (bamboo flute)WillemMathlener violinSince their founding in 2002 they have been invited to performatthe BBC ‘Silk Screens’, Celtic Connection,music clubs, festivals and theEdinburgh Festival Fringe aswell as a full concert with the Scottish Phil-harmonic Orchestra. For the sound Festival theywill feature improvisa-tion and newworks in addition to Chinese traditionalmusic and song.

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Sunday 1st November, 7.45pmZeste at Crombie Hall, Aberdeen

BURNS IN SONG250th ANNIVERSARYIrene Drummond sopranoAlastair Beatson pianoThe world-renowned soprano, Irene Drummond returns tothe concert series with amoving tribute to Scotland’s nationalpoet, Burns. In this concert she presents Burns’ poetry set byleading international composers such as Schubert, Franzand JudithWeir.


Tuesday 3rd November, 7.45pmKing’s College Chapel, Aberdeen

ARA MALAKIANviolinDANIEL DE PINOpianoProgramme to includemusic by de Falla, Granadosand Sarasate.

TheDepartment ofMusic joins forces, for the first time,with the Spanish Consulate in Edinburgh to bring thesetwo distinguished Spanish artists to Aberdeen for a raretreat – a programmeof Spanishmusic towarm theheart and enrich the senses!In association with the Spanish Consulate

Tickets £8 (adult concession£5.00 /student&child concession£2.00)

Friday 30th October at 12.00pmMacRobert Room 055

CHINESE MUSIC SEMINARCHINESEMUSIC – through its instruments, songs and creativity.In preparation for the Harmony Ensemble concert, 3members ofthe groupwill give a seminar exploring instruments, songs andcomposition in China.EddieMaguire will talk on and demonstrate some of China’s uniqueinstruments. Kimho Ip will focus on how composing developed in Chinaover the last 100 years looking atWestern influence, Shanghai Jazz andtrends in the past 30 years. Fong Liu will demonstrate and explain thespectrum of singing styles found in China ranging from folk song toregional style and opera tradtitions.

In association with

Sponsored by the Confucius Institute for Scotland in partnershipwith Aberdeen Chinese Studies Group.



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Wednesday 11th November, 5.15pmKing’s College Chapel, Aberdeen

TEATIME CONCERTTadej Kenig Clarinet and ElectronicsPierre Boulez Dialogue de l’ombre doubleTheaMusgrave Narcisuss for clarinet with digital delaySteve Reich NewYork CounterpointBerio Sequenze IXaScott Neal PetrichorRobert Scott Thompson NewWork

The renowned Slovenian Clarinetist presents a varied programme ofmusicwritten in the 20th and 21st Centuries for Clarinet and Electronics. Beprepare to be wowed by themultitude of stunningly original sounds andtechniques on offer.

In association with


Tuesday 10thNovember, 7.45pm Zeste at CrombieHall

Simon Thacker andthe Nava Rasa Ensemblepresent: Inner OctaveSimon Thacker guitar Jyotsna Srikanth Indian violinVijay Kangutkar tabla The Edinburgh QuartetMario LimaCaribe double bass Iain Sandilands percussionAwardwinning guitarist and newly appointed Visiting Fellow in Performance at theUniversity of Aberdeen, Simon Thacker leads unique East/West group TheNava RasaEnsemble to present Inner Octaves, a powerful and innovative programmeexploring themeeting of Asian andWestern cultures, withmusic by Indian and Chinese composerswhohave forged compelling disctinctive voicesin theWest with their nativemusic as a basis,and twowestern composers profoundly influenced by Asian, particularly Indian,music.

Themakeup of the ensemble and concept of the programme is innovative andwillrepresent an outstanding opportunity for the audience to experience daring yet immediaterepertoire, performed bymusicians of the highest caliber representing three continents.

In association with


Friday 6th November, 8pm St Machar’s Cathedral

Con Anima Chamber ChoirConductor:PaulMealor Evening Land: Music by Arvo Pärt and his contemporariesConAnima, Aberdeen's premiere chamber choir, performs ameditative and deeply spiritual programme featuringthemusic of Arvo Pärt. This will include Pärt’sMagnificat & Nunc Dimittis; Cantate Domino; Solfeggio; Memento, andThe Beatitudes. Also, the choir will performAberdeen premieres ofmusic by his contemporaries, including: VeljoTormis – Four Estonian Lullabies; Peteris Vasks –Pater Noster and PerNørgård – Aftonland (Evening Land).

In association with the Department of Music In association with

Tickets £7/£5 available fromAberdeenBoxOffice or at the doorPlease note this concert is not included in the Concert Supporters Scheme

Sunday 8th November, 7.45pmSt Andrew’s Cathedral

Aberdeen UniversityConcert BandLt. Col. (Ret’d) Robert J. Owen conductorThe University's Concert Band presents a varied programme ofmusicreflecting upon Remembrance Sunday.

Soloists will include the OgstonMusic Prize winner of 2009 – Kay Ritchie(flute) and also Hazel Turnbull (bagpipes)

Admission£5 (£3 concessions, students and children) available at the door.

In association with the Department of Music

Please note this concert is not included in the Concert Supporters Scheme


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Wednesday 18th November at 5.15pmKing’s College Chapel, Aberdeen

TEATIMERECITALRichard Craig FluteKarin Hellqvist Violin

Distinguished Flautist and newly appointed VisitingFellow in Performance at the University of Aberdeen,Richard Craig presents a varied programme ofmusic for Flute and Violin to includemusic by Berioand Sciarrino and the world premiere of a newworkfor violin and piccolo by Evan Johnson.


Monday 16th November, 11am – 1pmMacRobert 055

TADEJ KENIGCLARINET MASTERCLASSThe distinguished clarinetist leads amorningmasterclass for someof the department’s talented young performers.

This is open to the public; contact themusic office for availability of places.

In association with


Tuesday 17th November, 7.45pmKing’s College Chapel

ORGANRECITALRoger BWilliamsMBE organProgramme to include the world premier of ‘King’s Toccata’by JohnMcLeod and Toccatas by John Purser andJohn Hearne.

In association with


Thursday 12thNovember, 7.30pmMusic Hall, Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEENCHORAL SOCIETY ANDsymphony ORCHESTRAFaure PavanePoulencGloriaFaureRequiem

Gillian Jack sopranoPaul Tierney baritonePaulMealor conductorFor their first concert of the year the University Orchestra and ChoralSociety present a popular programme of 20th Century FrenchMusic.Poulenc’s witty and colourful ‘Gloria’ is presented alongside Faure’spowerful and deeply moving ‘Requiem’ which, since its premiere, hasproved extremely popular with choirs and audiences worldwide.


Gabriel Faure


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Saturday 21st November & Sunday 22nd November

ABERDEENMUSIC PRIZE 2009(in association with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra)

Judge JamesMacMillan

Aweekend of workshops, concerts and lectures led by the distinguished Scottish composer,JamesMcMillan andmembers of the BBCSSO.

Five internationally renowned young composers will compete for the £5000 cash prizein the form of a commission from the BBC SSO.

For more details: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/aberdeenmusicprize)

In association with

Thursday 19th November, 7.45pmSt Machar’s Cathedral, Aberdeen

DAME EMMA KIRKBY& THE ROSECONSORT OF VIOLS

From Tearesto TurnipsThe University of Aberdeen, in association with theCraig Group, is delighted to welcome to Aberdeen oneof the world's most distinguished sopranos, DameEmma Kirkby. She, and the Rose Consort of Viols, willperform a rich programme of early music which willsweep across London's variedmusical scene fourhundred years ago. The concert will include dancesand fantasias by Tallis, Byrd and Holbourne, and songsranging from the darkest melancholy of Dowlandand the elegance of Gibbons, to the street scenes ofWeelkes, 'Cries of London'.A concert not to bemissed!

Tickets £8(adult concession £5.00 /student& child concession £2.00)

Friday 20th November, 11am – 1pmRoom 614, MacRobert Building

DAME EMMA KIRKBYVOCAL MASTERCLASSThe distinguished singer leads amorningmasterclass forsome of the department’s talented young singers.



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Wednesday 2nd December, 5.15pmKing’s College Chapel, Aberdeen

Teatime ConcertMusicians from theUniversityTalented performers from the University of Aberdeen’s MusicDepartment perform a varied programme.


Thursday 10th December, 11 – 1pmKing's College Chapel

Jeremy Huw WilliamsVocal MasterclassThe distinguished baritone will lead amorningmasterclass forsome of the department’s talented young singers.

This is open to the public; contact themusic office for availabilityof places.


Tuesday 8th December, 7.45pmKing’s College Chapel

ORGAN RECITALFRANCIS JACOBProgramme to includemusic by J.S. Bach, N Bruhns and Rathgeber.

One of France’smost exciting organistsmakes a welcome return visit to play onan organ which he helped to build. He has been associated with Aubertin organsfor an extended period and his playing is marked by sophistication and finesse.


Friday 27th November, 7.45pmCowdray Hall, Aberdeen

THE TORNADO PROJECTFlute, clarinet and interactive computer programsThe Tornado Project, performed by two of America’s mostdistinguished performers, is a series of compositions for flute, clarinetand interactive computer programmes by such composers as RicardoCliment, Eric Lyon, Paul Wilson, Robert Rowe and AndrewMay.

In association with


Tuesday 24th November, 8.30pmKing’s College Chapel

MUSIC FOR ST CECILIAAberdeen Musical SocietyA selection of music celebrating St Cecilia’s day to include works byCorelli and J.S Bach led by Dr Roger B. Williams.


Thursday 26th November at 11amRooms 005 and 051, MacRobert Building

MASTERCLASSEsther Lamneck ClarinetElizabethMcNutt FluteThe distinguished Flautist and Clarinetist lead amorningmasterclassfor some of the department’s talented young performers.

In association with

This is open to the public though contact themusic office for the availabilityof placed. Admission free (donationswelcome)

Elizabeth McNutt


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October 7th toDecember 2nd inclusiveThere will be no concert on November 11th

MacRobert Lecture Theatre

INFORMALLUNCHTIMECONCERTSA series of weekly informal lunchtime concertswill be given by the University’s ownmusic staffand students.


Sunday 13th December, 4.30pm & 7.45pmSt Andrew’s Cathedral

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN CHORALSOCIETY & CONCERT BANDRoger B. Williams, MBE &Lt. Col. (Ret’d) Robert J. OwenConductors

CAROLS FOR ALL!Once again the University Choral Society and Concert Band joinforces for a wonderful afternoon and evening of Christmas tunes,carols and anthems. There will be something for all the family inthis festive treat. Book your tickets early, it is always a sell-out!

Tickets £8 (adult concession £5.00 / student & child concession £2.00)

Thursday 10th December, 7.45pmCowdray Hall, Aberdeen

Jeremy Huw Williams BARITONERoger B. Williams MBE pianoSchumann:DichterliebeButterworth:AShropshire LadMcLeod: TheWhite FlameHaydn: Scottish andWelsh folk song arrangements

Internationally acclaimedWelsh Baritone soloist and opera star, Jeremy HuwWilliams presents amoving interpretation of one of Schumann’smost intimateand stunningly beautiful song-cycles.

Alongside this, he will sing Haydn’s Scottish andWelsh folksong arrangements,Butterworth’s charmingly original ‘A Shropshire Lad’ and JohnMcLeod’sstartlingly powerful ‘TheWhite Flame’.


Fridays at 4:30:Music for Organ & Voices

There is to be a new series of informalorgan recitals lasting around 30minuteson Fridays at 4.30pm in the Chapel.

Thesewill commence on October 2nd andrun until December 4th.

Further details available on the concertswebsite or from01224 272570

Making musicin theUniversityBaroque Ensemblemeets on Tuesday afternoons.

Big Band/Trad Bandmeets onWednesday afternoons.

Cantores ad Portam (Recorder consort)meet onWednesday afternoons.

Chapel Choirmeets on Tuesday evenings and Sundaymornings. Entry by audition.

Choral Societymeets onWednesday evenings.

Concert Band (student-run) meets on Tuesday evenings.

Elphinstone Fiddlersmeet onWednesday afternoons.

Flute Choirmeets onWednesday afternoons.

Gamelanmeets onMonday evenings.

Gilbert & Sullivan Society (student-run) www.gilbertandsullivansociety.co.uk.

NewMusic Ensemblemeets on Thursdays. (Day to be confirmed).

Percussion Ensemblemeets on Thursday evenings (to be confirmed).

Revelation (Gospel Choir) (student-run) meets onMonday evenings.

Steel Pansmeets on Tuesday evenings.

String Orchestrameets onMonday evenings. Entry by audition.

Symphony Orchestra (incorporating String Orchestra)meets onMonday evenings.Entry by audition.

Treading the Boards (student-run) www.treadingtheboards.org.uk.

Viols Consortmeets onWednesday afternoons.

Vocal-Easemeets on Tuesday lunchtimes.

Formore information on rehearsal times and entry requirements please contactRhonaMitchell, Music Performance Secretary on 01224 272570.

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Thursday 04/02/10RoyHowatt –PianoDebussy:DanseFauré: Thème et variations, op. 73Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentalesChabrier:Pièces pittoresques (complete)

Tuesday 09/02/10ChristopherStembridge–OrganRecital

14/02/10Frauke Jürgensen – Soprano/KeyboardsDavid J. Smith – Recorder/KeyboardsCombinatorics

21/02/10HisMajestysSagbutts&Cornetts

Tuesday 23/02/10QuatuorDiotimaProgramme to include:Pintscher:Study IVCrumb:Black AngelsWebern: 6 Bagatelles Op. 9Berg: Lyric Suite

Thursday 25/02/10EdinburghQuartetHowardBlake: SpieltriebHaydn:Op.77 no.1 Tchaikovsky: No.3

28/02/10Rafal Zambrzycki-Payne -Violin&AgnieszkaMarucha–ViolinMusic by Telemann, Berio, Bartok,Bach&Prokofiev

07/03/10IwanLlewelyn-Jones–Piano‘Resonances’Music by Rameau, Debussy, Faure, Frank,Liszt &Dutilleux

Tuesday 09/03/10JohnButt –OrganRecital

14/03/10University StringOrchestraSimon Thacker – GuitarPete Stollery – Conductor

Tuesday 16/03/10University Choral Society, AberdeenChoralSociety&University ChamberOrchestraMendelssohn –Ruy Blas; Psalm 43; Lauda SionMozart –RequiemGillian Jack – SopranoRosie Aldridge – AltoIainMilne – TenorPaul Tierney – BassConductors: Roger B.Williams&AlistairMacdonald

Saturday 20/03/10NewMusic Ensemble -LunchtimeConcertTheMusic of Robert RollinConductor: Paul Tierney

Friday 23/04/10OgstonMusic Prize

Tuesday 27/04/10JohnKitchen–OrganRecital

Saturday 01/05/10PhoenixEnsemble

02/05/10Paul Tierney–BaritoneRogerB.Williams–PianoProgramme to include: Schubert – Schwanengesang

Highlights forSpring

MUSIC IN THE UNIVERSITYCONCERT SUPPORTERS’ SCHEME FORWINTER SERIES 20091 DUNCAN CUMMING AND HILARY CUMMING 27 October2 FIDELIO TRIO 29 October3 CHINESE MUSIC 31 October4 IRENE DRUMMOND AND ALISTAIR BEATSON 1 November5 ARA MALIKIAN AND DANIEL DE PINO 3 November6 NAVA RASA ENSEMBLE 10 November7 UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN CHORAL SOCIETY AND ORCHESTRA 12 November8 DAME EMMA KIRKBY 19 November9 THE TORNADO PROJECT 27 November10 JEREMY HUWWILLIAMS AND ROGER BWILLIAMS 10 December11 CAROLS FOR ALL 13 December

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Previous names includeNobel laureate SeamusHeaney, Louis DeBernières, IrvineWelsh, JamesKelman,LouiseWelsh, Ian Rankin, ColmToibin, Richard EGrant, JoanBakewell, Hardeep SinghKohli and notforgetting a packed series of events for young readers.

2010marks the 10thWord festivaland brings an extra special line up of events to theNorth East ofScotland. Be among the first to receive the programmewhen it’s launched early next year by visitingwww.abdn.ac.uk/word and joining ourmailing list.

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