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Thursday 24 September 7.30pmMitsuko Uchida, Piano

CONCERT HALL

BergPiano Sonata Op.1

SchubertFour Impromtus D.899

MozartRondo in A minor K.511

SchumannPiano Sonata No.1 in F# minor Op.11

Mitsuko Uchida is, without doubt, one of the leading pianistsin the world. Her mesmerising musicality and virtuosity is whatbrings audiences back again and again. A performer whobrings a deep insight into the music she plays, Mitsuko isrenowned for her interpretations of Schubert, Mozart,Beethoven and Schumann. She has also illuminated the musicof Berg, Schoenberg, Webern and Boulez for a newgeneration of listeners. A regular visitor to the exquisitesurroundings of The Concert Hall, this performance will be,quite simply, breathtaking.

Pre-concert talk 6.30pmThe Town Hall (FREE)

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ConductorRory Macdonald

SoloistTasmin Little, Violin


Wednesday 7 October 7.30pmRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra

Having wanted to write something with an adventurousspirit, Beethoven created the exhilarating Fidelio Overturewhich is a tour de force of orchestral virtuosity.

The epitome of Romanticism and one of the most popularconcertos in the classical repertory, Bruch’s ViolinConcerto No.1 opens with an impassioned flourish for thesolo violin. Performed by the outstanding violinist TasminLittle and conducted by Rory Macdonald, this piececontrasts rhythmic orchestral pattern with a dramatic solo theme.

Closing the concert will be Mendelssohn’s Symphony No.3.Inspired by his visit to Scotland as part of his ‘Grand Tour’,Mendelssohn’s ‘Scottish’ Symphony evokes the wildness ofthe Highlands with the spirit of the Romantic movement.

Pre-concert talk 6.30pmThe Hexagon Auditorium (FREE)

CConductorRory Macdonald

SoloistTasmin Little, Violin

BeethovenOverture: Fidelio

GriegTwo Elegiac Melodies Op.34

BruchViolin Concerto No.1 in G minor Op.26

MendelssohnSymphony No.3 in A minor Op.53 ‘Scottish’

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Saturday 31 October 7.30pmSir Willard White, Bass-BaritoneEugene Asti, Piano

CONCERT HALL

Programme to include works by:

SchubertQuilterBrittenCoplandGershwin

One of the best-loved and most versatile opera stars of thelast 40 years, Sir Willard White’s illustrious career hastaken him to the most prestigious opera houses andconcert halls throughout the world, collaborating withconductors, directors and orchestras of the highest calibre.We are thrilled to welcome him to The Concert Hall for thisrare opportunity – don’t miss it!



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Thursday 15 October 7.30pmMartin Baker, OrganCELEBRITY ORGAN RECITALJ.S.BachRicercar à 6 from Musical Offering

S. WesleyVariations on ‘God save the King’

FranckChoral No. 1 in E

GuilmantSonata No.1

Martin Baker is Master of the Music at Westminster Cathedral wherehe is responsible for directing the world-renowned choir and is fastbecoming one of the most sought-after organ recitalists of our time. Hisprogramme includes variations on God Save the King by SamuelWesley, whose son gave the opening recital at the Town Hall in 1864.The concert includes Guilmant’s powerful First Sonata and concludeswith one of Martin’s legendary improvisations.

Pre-concert talk 6.15pmThe Concert Hall (FREE)Organ Curator, William McVicker, interviews Martin Baker about hiswork at Westminster Cathedral and his busy concert schedule.


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Tuesday 3 November 7.30pmFlanders Symphony OrchestraCConductorJan Latham Koenig

NarratorSimon Callow

Vaughan WilliamsFantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis

ElgarCarillon Op.75

IbertThe Ballad of Reading Gaol

DvořákSymphony No.9 in E minor ‘From the New World’

The Flanders Symphony Orchestra, one of Belgium’s mostdistinguished orchestras, are making their UK debut undertheir eminent British Music Director Jan Latham Koenig. Theirperformance at The Hexagon offers a rare opportunity tohear Ibert’s orchestration of Oscar Wilde’s Ballad of ReadingGaol. Simon Callow will also narrate Elgar’s Carillon, whichElgar was inspired to write, using the words of the Belgianpoet Emile Cammaerts, as a sympathetic gesture following theoccupation of Belgium in August 2014. The performance willfinish with Dvořák’s ever popular 9th Symphony, whichembraces both the old world and the new.



ConductorJan Latham Koenig

NarratorSimon Callow

Tuesday 15 December 7.30pmThe Sixteen & Harry ChristophersTHE VIRGIN MOTHER AND CHILDFocusing on the relationship between the Virgin Mother and Child, this year’s programmecontrasts the serene and beautiful sounds of early Renaissance polyphony with the dramaticintensity of music by some of today’s most admired composers. The evening will open with the‘Gloria’ from Tallis’s magnificent seven-part Christmas Mass Puer Natus est, followed byTavener’s haunting The Lamb - a piece he claimed came to him ‘fully formed, so all I had to dowas write it down’(Tavener, 1982). Like Tavener and many of the composers featured in thisprogramme, James MacMillan’s music is deeply rooted in the Catholic faith; his piece O RadiantDawn compares Christ’s bringing of light and eternal life to the brilliant rising sun. With aselection of traditional and modern carols including Gabriel Jackson’s luscious The Christ Child,this programme will provide a peaceful antidote to the hectic pre-Christmas rush!



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Sunday 25 January 7.30pmElizabeth Watts, SopranoRoger Vignoles, PianoProgramme includes works by Schubert, Strauss and Berlioz

Pre-concert talk 6.15pm. The Town Hall (FREE)

With a voice described by International Record Review as"one of the most beautiful Britain has produced in ageneration" Elizabeth Watts has quickly established acareer at the highest level. She represented her country inthe 2007 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition,where she won the coveted Rosenblatt Recital Song Prize.A former Kathleen Ferrier Prize-winner, she was also aBBC 'New Generation Artist' and is currently an Artist inResidence at the Southbank Centre, London . In this recitalshe is joined by the distinguished accompanist, RogerVignoles.

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Saturday 30 January 7.30pmRed PriestHANDEL IN THE WIND

PPiers Adams, RecordersJulia Bishop, ViolinAngela East, CelloDavid Wright, Harpsichord

HandelSuite from the MessiahLargo and Passacaglia in G minorThe ‘Harmonious Blacksmith’ VariationsImprovisation on ‘Lascia Ch’Io Pianga’Recorder Sonata in B minor.

Following the success of their programmes of Bach(‘Johann I’m Only Dancing’) and Vivaldi (‘Carnival ofthe Seasons’) Red Priest will take us on a whirlwindtour through the music of that other titan of thebaroque, Georg Frederick Handel. Their newprogramme includes sonatas, chaconnes andvirtuoso variations, transcriptions both sublime andtempestuous and an audacious suite drawn from hismost celebrated work, The Messiah.


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SoloistsNikolai Demidenko, PianoHuw Morgan, TrumpetArco van Zon & David Benfield, Oboes


Piers Adams, RecordersJulia Bishop, ViolinAngela East, CelloDavid Wright, Harpsichord

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Monday 8 February 7.30pmEuropean Union Chamber OrchestraVViolin/DirectorHans-Peter Hofmann

SoloistsNikolai Demidenko, PianoHuw Morgan, TrumpetArco van Zon & David Benfield, Oboes

PurcellSonata for Trumpet and Strings

VivaldiConcerto for 2 Oboes in D minor

ShostakovichConcerto No.1 for Trumpet, Piano & Strings

HaydnSymphony No.55 in E flat Major ‘The Schoolmaster’

The European Union Chamber Orchestra is a regular visitorto The Hexagon, and has brought numerous soloists withthem over the years. For this concert, four soloists willfeature. Oboists, Arco van Zon & David Benfield are playersfrom the orchestra, proving once again how talented themembers of this young orchestra are.

Internationally recognised for his unique sound andmusicianship, trumpeter, Huw Morgan enjoys anunparalleled career as one of the most sought-after brassplayers of his generation. And to complete the line-up,pianist Nicolai Demidenko began his piano studies at theage of 6 and has taken the music world by storm ever since.His passionate pianism means that he is in demandworldwide.

Pre-concert talk 6.30pm The Hexagon Auditorium (FREE)



Friday 19 February 7.30pmPavel Haas Quartet & Denis Kozhukhin, Piano

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BeethovenString Quartet No.11 in F minor Op.95 ‘Serioso’

ShostakovichString Quartet No.10 in A flat Major Op.118

ShostakovichPiano Quintet in G minor Op.57

Since winning the Paolo Borciani competition in Italy in Spring 2005, the Pavel Haas Quartet has established itself asone of the great chamber ensembles of today, performing atthe world’s most prestigious concert halls and recording fiveaward-winning CDs. For this return to The Concert Hall, thequartet is joined by another former Classical Music Aliverecitalist pianist, Denis Kozhukhin.

Denis was launched onto the international scene after winningFirst Prize in the 2010 Queen Elisabeth Competition inBrussels at the age of 23 and has since performed worldwideas a concerto soloist, recitalist and a chamber musician.



Director/ViolinJoshua Bell

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Wednesday 2 March 7.30pmAcademy of St Martin in the FieldsDDirector/ViolinJoshua Bell

ProkofievClassical Symphony Op.25

MozartViolin Concerto No.4 in D Major K.218

MendelssohnSymphony No.4 in A Major Op.90 ‘Italian’

Often referred to as the ‘poet of the violin’, Joshua Bell’sstunning virtuosity, beautiful tone and charismatic stagepresence have brought him universal acclaim. He returns toThe Hexagon with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, ofwhich he is the Music Director, to play Mozart’s ViolinConcerto No.4 and direct favourite works by Prokofiev andMendelssohn.

The Academy of St Martin in the Fields is an orchestra knownfor its polished and refined sound, performing fresh, brilliantinterpretations of the world’s most loved classical music.

Pre-concert talk 6.30pmThe Hexagon (FREE)

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Wednesday 30 March 7.30pmThe Nash EnsembleIIan Brown, PianoBenjamin Nabarro, ViolinAdrian Brendel, Cello

Mozart Piano Trio

RavelPiano Trio in A minor

SchubertPiano Trio in B flat Major D.898

The Nash Ensemble has built up a remarkable reputation asone of Britain’s finest and most adventurous chamber groups.The repertoire is vast, and the imaginative, innovative andunusual programmes are as finely architectured as thebeautiful Nash terraces in London from which the group takesits name. By the end of the 2014/15 season the group will havepremiered around 300 new works, of which 193 have beenspecially commissioned. The Ensemble has won numerousaccolades including The Edinburgh Festival Critics award ‘forgeneral artistic excellence’ and two Royal PhilharmonicSociety awards in the chamber music category ‘for thebreadth of its taste and its immaculate performance of a widerange of music.’


ConductorThomas Dausgaard

SoloistKhatia Buniatishvili, Piano


Ian Brown, PianoBenjamin Nabarro, ViolinAdrian Brendel, Cello

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Sunday 1 May 7.30pmRoyal Philharmonic OrchestraCConductorThomas Dausgaard

SoloistKhatia Buniatishvili, Piano

SibeliusFinlandia Op.26

SchumannPiano Concerto in A minor Op.54

TchaikovskySymphony No.4 in F minor Op.36

With one of music’s greatest melodies, Sibelius’ Finlandia is bothdarkly thunderous and beautifully evocative. Catching audiencesby surprise, the powerful opening later gives way to peacefulsweeping strings in striking Finnish style.

Joining the Orchestra for this concert will be ‘one of today’s mostexciting and technically gifted young painists’, KhatiaBuniatishvili, who will perform Schumann’s beautiful PianoConcerto.

Contrasting this will be the menacing ‘fate fanfare’ ofTchaikovsky’s Symphony No.4. Frist performed in 1878, thissymphonic masterpiece moves through brooding pessimism to alively Scherzo and a glorious Finale.

Pre-concert talk 6.30pm The Hexagon Auditorium (FREE)


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Friday 13 May 7.30pmTrevor Pinnock, Harpsichord & Friends

Trevor Pinnock is known worldwide as a harpsichordist andconductor who pioneered performance on historicalinstruments with his own orchestra, The English Concert, whichhe founded in 1972 and led for the next thirty years. He nowdivides his time between conducting, solo, chamber music andeducational projects.

For this concert, Trevor will be joined by baroque musiciansSophie Gent and Matthew Truscott on violin and JonathanManson on viola da gamba.

Pre-concert talk 6.30pm The Town Hall (FREE)

SSophie Gent, ViolinMatthew Truscott, ViolinJonathan Manson, Viola da Gamba

Programme to include:

PurcellSonata in three parts No.6, 9 & 10

CorelliSonata in C Major Op.3 No.8

HandelSuite in D minor HWV436

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Sophie Gent, ViolinMatthew Truscott, ViolinJonathan Manson, Viola da Gamba

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Thursday 19 May 7.30pmAnne Page, OrganCELEBRITY ORGAN RECITAL

An opportunity to hear Australian concert organistAnne Page at the keys of Reading Town Hall’sfamous ‘Father’ Willis concert Organ. Anne is one ofthe founders of the Cambridge Academy of OrganStudies and continues her work there alongside abusy schedule of concerts around the globe. Herprogramme features an opportunity to hear an epicset of virtuosic variations on God Preserve theEmperor – written at a similar date to theconstruction of the historic Town Hall organ.

Pre-concert talk 6.15pmThe Concert Hall (FREE)Organ Curator, William McVicker, interviews Anne Page about her work as a recitalist, teacherand recording artiste.

FranckFinal Op.21

VierneClaire de lune

AlainAria

DupréVariations sur un vieux Noël

J.S.BachPrelude & Fugue in D major BWV 532

MendelssohnAllegro, Chorale and Fugue in D minor/major

E.T.ChippIntroduction & Variations on ‘God Preserve the Emperor’ Op.2

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Wednesday 8 June 7.30pmRoyal Philharmonic OrchestraCConductorNicholas Collon

SoloistDame Evelyn Glennie,Percussion

FauréPelleás et Mélisande Op.80

DaughertyDreamachine

WisemanNew Work for Dame EvelynGlennie’s 50th Birthday

SibeliusSymphony No.5 in E flat Major Op.82

Reading audiences are in for a treat this summer as theastounding Dame Evelyn Glennie joins the Royal PhilharmonicOrchestra for an explosive performance of new works. Havinghad a leading role in the Opening Ceremony of the London2012 Olympic Games, Dame Evelyn Glennie is a ground-breaking performer and a highlight of this 2015/16 season.

Performing a new composition, Dreamachine, from MichaelDaugherty and a new work from Debbie Wiseman celebratingGlennie’s 50th birthday, Dame Evelyn Glennie will bring anelectric magnetism to the stage.

Closing the concert will be Sibelius’ magnificent Symphony No.5,featuring the elegant Swan motif which will leave you feelinguplifted.



ConductorNicholas Collon

SoloistDame Evelyn Glennie,Percussion

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Wednesday 22 June 7.30pmMiloš, guitarJohn DowlandVarious Works

BrittenNocturnal after John Dowland Op.70

Sérgio AssadNewly commissioned arrangements of songs by The Beatles

Born in Montenegro in 1983, Miloš Karadaglić first startedplaying the guitar at the age of 8. When he was 16 hesuccessfully applied for a scholarship to study at the RoyalAcademy of Music. His debut album, Mediterráneo, topped theclassical charts around the world in 2011, earning him theprestigiuos Gramophone Young Artist of the Uear and EchoKlassik Newcomer of the Year awards. But 2012 was abreakthrough year on the concert stage, with sold-out debutperformances and tours in the UK, Europe, the USA, Canada,Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and Australia. Milos’ passion for theguitar is matched with an intuitive sense of how to bring theinstrument across to his public. Don’t miss his Reading ConcertHall debut combining his brilliance and the acoustics of abuilding that we are immensely proud of.




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SEPTEMBER 2015

SAT 19RReading Phoenix ChoirAll Saints Church, Marlow7.30pmwww.readingphoenix.org.uk

SUN 27West Forest SinfoniaThe Great Hall, Reading University4.30pmwww.westforestsinfonia.org

OCTOBER 2015

SAT 10Woodley Concert BandBearwood College Theatre,Winnersh7.30pmwww.woodleyconcertband.org.uk

SAT 17Reading Phoenix ChoirOxfordshire venue tbc7.30pmwww.readingphoenix.org.uk

SAT 17Reading Festival ChorusThe Great Hall, Reading University7.30pmwww.readingfestivalchorus.org.uk

SAT 17Reading Male Voice ChoirBurghfield Churchwww.rmvc.net

SAT 24Aldworth Philharmonic OrchestraThe Great Hall, Reading University7.30pmwww.aldworthphilharmonic.org.uk

NOVEMBER 2015SUN 8 Henley Symphony OrchestraThe Hexagon, Reading7.30pmwww.henleysymphonyorchestra.co.uk

SAT 14Reading Phoenix ChoirSt Christopher’s Church, HinchleyWood7.30pmwww.readingphoenix.org.uk

SAT 21Reading Phoenix ChoirSt John’s Church, Mortimer7.30pmwww.readingphoenix.org.uk

SAT 21 Wokingham Choral SocietyThe Great Hall, Reading University7.30pmwww.wokingham-choral-society.org.uk

FRI 27Witt Morgan ChorusWesley Methodist Church, Reading7.30pmwww.wittmorganchorus.com

DECEMBER 2015

SAT 5South Berks Concert BandKennet Valley Free Church, Calcot, Reading7.30pmwww.southberksmusic.org.uk

SAT 5Reading Male Voice ChoirTrinity Church, Lower Earleywww.rmvc.net

SAT 12South Chiltern Choral SocietyChiltern Edge School, Sonning Common2pmwww.southchilternchoralsociety.org.uk

Sun 13 South Chiltern Choral SocietyChiltern Edge School, SonningCommon7pmwww.southchilternchoralsociety.org.uk

SAT 12Henley Choral SocietySt Mary’s Church, Henley onThames2.30pm & 7.30pmwww.henleychoralsociety.org.uk

SUN 13Henley Symphony OrchestraChrist Church, Henley on Thames4.30pm & 6.30pmwww.henleysymphonyorchestra.co.uk

MON 14Reading Festival ChorusWesley Methodist Church, Reading7.15pmwww.readingfestivalchorus.org.uk

SAT 19Reading Phoenix ChoirReading Minster of St Mary the Virgin5pmwww.readingphoenix.org.uk

JANUARY 2016

SAT 23 Aldworth Philharmonic OrchestraThe Concert Hall, Reading7.30pmwww.aldworthphilharmonic.org.uk

SAT 23Reading Phoenix ChoirVenue tbc7.30pmwww.readingphoenix.org.uk


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Reading Phoenix Choir

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FEBRUARY 2016

SAT 6RReading Phoenix ChoirThe Concert Hall, Reading7.30pmwww.readingphoenix.org.uk

SAT 20Reading Male Voice ChoirSt James’ Church, Readingwww.rmvc.net

SAT 27Reading Phoenix ChoirHigh Street Methodist Church,Maidenhead7.30pmwww.readingphoenix.org.uk

MARCH 2016

SAT 5Henley Choral SocietyThe Concert Hall, Reading7.30pmwww.henleychoralsociety.org.uk

SAT 12Reading Male Voice ChoirWycliffe Baptist Church, Readingwww.rmvc.net

SUN 13 Henley Symphony OrchestraThe Hexagon, Reading7.30pmwww.henleysymphonyorchestra.co.uk

SAT 19Reading Phoenix ChoirThe Concert Hall, Reading7.30pmwww.readingphoenix.org.uk

SAT 19 Reading Festival ChorusVenue tbc7.30pmwww.readingfestivalchorus.org.uk

SAT 19Woodley Concert BandBearwood College Theatre,Winnersh7.30pmwww.woodleyconcertband.org.uk

SUN 20West Forest SinfoniaAbbey School, Reading4.30pmwww.westforestsinfonia.org

SUN 20South Chiltern Choral SocietyThe Great Hall, Reading UniversityTime tbcwww.southchilternchoralsociety.org.uk

FRI 25Witt Morgan ChorusWesley Methodist Church, Reading7.30pmwww.wittmorganchorus.com

APRIL 2016

SAT 9South Berks Concert BandKennet Valley Free Church, Calcot, Reading7.30pmwww.southberksmusic.org.uk

MAY 2016

SAT 14Reading Male Voice ChoirSt Andrew’s Church, Caversham Heightswww.rmvc.net

JUNE 2016

SAT 25Henley Choral SocietySt Mary’s Church, Henley onThames7.30pmwww.henleychoralsociety.org.uk

SUN 26 Henley Symphony OrchestraShiplake College, nr Henley onThames7pmwww.henleysymphonyorchestra.co.uk


JULY 2016

SAT 2Reading Festival ChorusVenue & Time tbcwww.readingfestivalchorus.org.uk

SAT 2South Chiltern Choral SocietyVenue & Time tbcwww.southchilternchoralsociety.org.uk

SUN 3South Berks Concert BandMortimer Fairground5pmwww.southberksmusic.org.uk

FRI 22 Witt Morgan ChorusWesley Methodist Church7.30pmwww.wittmorganchorus.com

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TThe perfect place to unwind in the unique surroundings of

Reading Museum

Serving a range of hot and cold drinks, snacks and lunches.

All our food is freshly prepared on site.

Open Monday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm

www.readingmuseum.org.uk

café

CaféServing hot food and freshly baked pastries,cookies and cakes along with a fineselection of teas and coffees.

The theatre café and bars are open 1 hourbefore a show, with extended openingafter selected events.

Wine BarEnjoy a fine selection of wines including, from New Zealand, Kate Radburnd Pinot Noir and exclusivelyavailable at The Hexagon, Kate Raburnd Pinot Gris.

Not quite finished that bottle of wine with your meal? We’ll save it for you to finish during the interval

A great place to meet at The Hexagon Theatre with free Wi-Fi and plenty of room to relax.

New season menu available to download from readingarts.com

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How To Find UsTravelling by CarFor directions, please visit the ‘How to Get There’section on www.readingarts.com

CAR PARKS

The Hexagon

The Broad Street Mall and Chatham Place car parksare open all day. The Civic Centre Car Park B opensfrom 6pm – 12am Mon-Thurs and 24hrs Fri-Sun.

The Concert Hall

The nearest car parks are Reading Station andGarrard Street. Evening rate car parking is alsoavailable at the Queen’s Road car park after 6pm

Please Note: Car Parks are run independently toReading Arts, and determine their own pricingstructures and payment methods. We are unable toaddress car parking issues. Please contact the carpark companies directly.

Travelling by Bus or Train

For details of the Nighttrack, Daytrack and Fasttrackbus services, call Traveline, public transport info on0118 959 4000 or visit www.reading-buses.co.ukFor National Rail enquiries, call 0845 7484950 orvisit www.nationalrail.co.uk

Readibus

If you would like to come to our Classical Music Aliveconcerts, but have limited mobility and are thereforeunable to get to us using ordinary public transport,you may be able to use the Readibus service.

To find out if Readibus can help you continue to enjoy our concerts, contact them on 0118 931 0000.

www.readibus.co.uk

Useful InformationAccess

Both venues are completely smoke-freeenvironments.

• Level access to wheelchair seating.

• To enhance your safety and comfort we require patrons in wheelchairs to book a designated wheelchair space.

• Please inform the Box Office should you require level access or have limited mobility.

• We welcome both seeing and hearing Guide Dogs, please advise at the time of booking. A bowl of water can be provided.

• An infrared sound enhancement system for the hard-of-hearing is available for use with or without a hearing aid. Please reserve sets at the time of booking, to be collected from the Box Office prior to the event – a small deposit is required.

• Disabled toilets available at both venues.

Bookings• All bookings received will be treated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis with the best available seats being allocated – a second choice of seating area may be asked for in case of high demand.

• All Direct Debit booking closes on Friday 7 August 2015.

• Booking for individual concerts is open from Monday 15 June 2015 on 0118 960 6060 or online at www.readingarts.com. Standard booking fees may apply – contact box office or see website for details.

• Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged for another performance.

Reading Arts and Venues reserve the right to refuse entry and to make any changes to the information contained in this brochure without priornotification in the event of illness or any other unavoidable cause. All information was correct at the time of printing.

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Concessions EligibilitySenior Citizens are entitled to a £2 concession off all individual ticket prices. TThere is no concession price on subscription tickets or on lunchtime organ recitals.

Disabled patrons are entitled to a 2 for 1 offer on individual tickets and subscriptions.

For Groups of 10+: ALL tickets are £12 each. No additional subscription rate applies. (subject to availability)

Classical Music Alive offer excellent rates for young people:

All children under 18: £6 for individual tickets.Schools: £6 each, including free programmes (subject to availability).Classical Membership Scheme: £12 for individual tickets. (For patrons aged 18-25 or students of anyage – please contact the Box Office to register for the scheme. NUS card/proof of status/age isrequired).

For groups and school bookings, we can help arrange pre- or post-performance receptions, if required.Please call our Group Booker on 0118 937 2011 for more details.

Full price individual tickets & concessionary tickets (except Groups & Disabled 2for1) are available tobook online at www.readingarts.com

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