Welcome to the Harrogate Music Festival 2016 Preview Guide

To celebrate Harrogate International Festivals’ 50th Anniversary, we will be presenting a year filled with more concerts and events than ever before, based on our theme of Discover, Explore, Experiment.

Here is a taste of what we have in store for you this summer.

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HIF PRESENTS…In this special celebratory year, Harrogate International Festivals presents some of the world’s greatest musicians in a series of pre-Festival events.

Manchester Camerata with Nicola BenedettiWednesday 1st June | Royal Hall | 7.30pmPre-Concert Talk | 6.30pm

Mozart SymphonyNo.34inCmajorMozart ViolinConcertoNo.3inG

major Mozart ViolinConcertoNo.5inA major,‘Turkish’ Mozart SymphonyNo.35inDmajor, ‘Haffner’

Nicola Benedetti joins one of Europe’s leading chamber orchestras to perform a programme of music by Mozart, the composer that shaped classical music as we know it. This event also features a pre-concert talk -Mozartandhismentalhealth: An exploration of the theories surrounding the man behind the music.

Tickets: £34, £30, £28, £22, £18 Boxes: £84, £54Pre-Concert Talk: FREE, tickets must be booked in advance.

Van MorrisonThursday 9th JuneHarrogate International Centre | 8.00pmSupport Act | 6.30pm

With one of the most revered catalogues in music history and unparalleled

talents as composer, singer and performer, Van Morrison returns to Harrogate with his unique blend of blues, country, soul, jazz and Celtic folk.

Tickets: £70, £65, £60, £55

Artist in Residence: John Wilson

Festival favourites, The John Wilson Orchestra, return to Harrogate for a weekend of events featuring the world famous conductor, who specialises in music for the small and big screens, as well as Big Band jazz and light music. InpartnershipwithYorkshireFestival.

In Conversation with John WilsonFriday 1st July | Cairn Hotel | 7.30pm

Hear from John Wilson, the man behind the orchestra, as he talks to British music journalist Ed Seckerson about his passion for film music – from the restoration of

scores for classic musicals, through to arrangements for modern films that have earned him a Grammy nomination.

Tickets: £15

John Wilson Orchestra: Gershwin in HollywoodSaturday 2nd July | Royal Hall | 8pm

One of the fastest selling acts of the Festival, The John Wilson Orchestra swing back into town with a celebration of Gershwin’s irresistible tunes from classic Hollywood movies. Book your tickets now to secure your seats for this sensational show!

Tickets: £48, £45, £41, £35, £30 Boxes: £123, £90

*Meet the stars! Join John Wilson, his orchestra and special guests for an exclusive post-show reception for just £8. Ticketmustbeboughtinadvance,onlyavailablewithpurchaseofafullconcertticket.

Afternoon Tea Dance, with the John Wilson Orchestra Sunday 3rd July | Royal Hall | 3.30pm

Be swept back in time (and off your feet!) as the Royal Hall is transformed into a dance hall. With music provided by members of the John Wilson Orchestra you can dance the afternoon away or simply sit back and enjoy the wonderful music with a cup of tea!

Tickets: £25

BBC NGA ShowcaseThursday 7th July | Royal Hall | 7.30pm

BBC New Generation Artists Narek Hakhnazaryan (cello), Pavel Kolesnikov (piano) & Annelien Van Wauwe (clarinet) perform a selection of chamber music for a special BBC Radio 3 broadcast.

Tickets: £22, £19, £15 Boxes: £66, £57

Einstein’s UniverseFriday 8th July | Crown Hotel | 12pm

Professor Brian Foster is joined by violinist Jack Liebeck to present a musical lecture, exploring Einstein’s life and involvement with music and how his ideas have shaped

our concepts of space, time and the evolution of the Universe. Tickets: £12

Jack LiebeckFriday 8th July | St Wilfrid’s Church | 8pm

Programme includes:Bach ViolinSonataNo1inBminor, BWV1014Brahms ViolinSonataNo1inGmajor

Martinu FiveMadrigalStanzasThe companion recital to Einstein’s Universe, violinist Jack Liebeck and pianist Katya Apekisheva perform a programme of violin music that was loved by Einstein or inspired his work.

Tickets: £18

Fretwork: The World EncompassedSaturday 9th JulySt Wilfrid’s Church | 8pm

Narrated by English actor, Simon Callow, The World Encompassed tells the tale

of Sir Frances Drake’s perilous circumnavigation of the globe with a through-composed piece of music, featuring original 16th century compositions melded with contemporary offerings by Orlando Gough.

Tickets: £21

Black Dyke Band Sunday 10th July | Royal Hall | 7.30pmPre-Concert Talk | 6.30pm

The world’s most famous brass band return to Harrogate with a programme featuring well-known film music as well

as a UK premier by composer Edward Gregson. Plus, join Principal Conductor, Dr Nicolas J. Childs, for a free pre-concert talk exploring the band’s 160 years of rich musical history.

Tickets: £22, £18, £14 Boxes £66, £42Pre-Concert Talk: FREE, tickets must be booked in advance.

Oddsocks: MacbethTuesday 12th & Wednesday 13th July Harlow Carr | 7.30pm

Pack a picnic and head to the glorious setting of RHS Harlow Carr Gardens, as Oddsocks Productions present their

steampunk adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. A treat for all the family! Tickets: £17, £10, £3

Steven IsserlisThursday 14th JulySt Wilfrid’s Church | 8pm

Debussy CelloSonataKabalevsky CelloSonataAdès Lieuxretrouvés

Clara Schumann Romances Beethoven CelloSonataNo.3Distinguished for his diverse repertoire and characteristic sound, Steven Isserlis, accompanied by Canadian pianist Connie Shih, invites you to explore some lesser known but beautiful works for cello. Tickets: £21

Oz & Armonico: Drink to MusicFriday 15th JulySt Wilfrid’s Church | 8pm

In a unique programme presented cabaret style, wine critic and writer Oz Clarke and Armonico Consort

investigate the spurious links between wine from across the world and the music of the baroque.

Tickets: £35. Price includes four glasses of winechosen to accompany the performance.

Angel City Chorale Sunday 17th July | Royal Hall | 7.30pmPre-Concert Talk | 6.30pm

The Los Angeles vocal ensemble is joined by Prima Vocal Ensemble & the Mowbray Orchestra to present a

musical extravaganza for the whole family, featuring the world premier of Drop intheOcean, a special commission by Grammy Award winning composer Christopher Tin - plus a pre-concert talk by the composer himself.

Tickets: FREE, tickets must be booked in advance.Pre-Concert Talk: FREE, tickets must be booked in advance.

Also this summer...

Cie Carabosse23-25 June | Valley Gardens

Harrogate’s Valley Gardens will be transformed with an impressive and powerful fire installation, full of emotion and surprise! Co-commissioned by Yorkshire Festival and supported by Harrogate Borough Council.

Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival7-10 July | Crown Hotel

Celebrating great writing by bringing best-selling authors, influential politicians, comedians and stars of the stage to share their stories with a wide audience. In 2016 we present a number of familiar faces including Jeremy Bowen, Mary Portas and John Suchet.

Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival21-24 July | Old Swan Hotel

World-class, award winning literature weekend celebrating the very best in crime

fiction. In 2016 we will be joined by world famous authors including Martina Cole, Peter James and Val McDermid.

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Concert by Candlelight:I FagioliniWednesday 20th July | St Wilfrid’s Church | 8pm

In the candlelit, atmospheric setting of St Wilfrid’s Church, the world famous

period ensemble present a performance of their most recent recording project, Amuse-Bouche. Inspired by the groups love of French music, the programme will feature works by Jean Françaix, Milhaud & Ravel.

Tickets: £21

Guest Curator: Sir Willard WhiteThursday 21st July | Royal Hall | 8pm

This year’s Guest Curator, Jamaican-born British operatic Bass-Baritone, Sir Willard White, begins a weekend of events with a mixed recital of traditional Leider, old American songs and show tunes, accompanied by international pianist, Julius Drake.

Tickets: £27, £25, £21, £19, £17 Boxes: £63, £51

A Masterclass led by Sir Willard White

Friday 22nd July | Wesley Chapel | 3pm

The Festival’s Guest Curator returns to mentor a number of emerging vocal talents, in a masterclass by one of the world’s leading classical singers.

Tickets: £12

The UnthanksFriday 22nd July | Royal Hall | 8pm

Known for their eclectic approach in combining traditional English folk with other musical genres, this Mercury Prize nominated Geordie band are

adored by music lovers, critics and musicians alike! Tickets: £24, £22, £20, £18, £16 Boxes: £60, £48

Brodsky String QuartetSunday 24th July | St Wilfrids | 8pm

ShostakovichStringQuartetNo.11Golijov TenebraeSkemptonNewcommissionBeethoven StringQuartetNo.13,Op.130

The former HIF Young Musicians return to the Festival with a celebratory programme of music from the last 50 years, including the world premiere of a new piece by award-winning composer, Howard Skempton, commissioned especially for the Festivals 50th Anniversary.

Tickets: £20

Berwins Salon North: MusicThursday 28 July | Crown Hotel | 7.30pm

Tired of the same old nights out? A TED-style evening featuring three fascinating

expert speakers, exploring some of the most stimulating ideas in arts, science and psychology. The second event as part of this Summer’s Memory, Music & Magic series.

Tickets: £18

FESTIVAL FINALE:Czech National Symphony OrchestraSunday 31st July | Royal Hall | 8pm

Rossini TheMarriageofFigaroOvertureTchaikovsky ViolinConcertoDvorak SymphonyNo.8

Celebrating its 23rd birthday in 2016, the CNSO has gained a position among both Czech and Europe’s top symphonic ensembles. Violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky joins the orchestra, conducted by renowned conductor Libor Pesek, for a festival finale that is set to be a rousing end to the 50th Anniversary Festival.

Tickets: £39, £36, £32, £28, £24 Boxes: £96, £72

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