London Philharmonic Orchestra 2012/13 Concert SeasonBrighton Dome, Concert Hall brightondome.org

Celebrating 80 years of the London Philharmonic Orchestra

In 2012/13 the Orchestra is proud to celebrate its 80th anniversary season and we are happy to return to Brighton Dome for four more Saturday evening concerts.

This season we are delighted to bring the very best conductors and artists to perform with us in Brighton; Osmo Vänskä teams up with violinist Christian Tetzlaff, and American Marin Alsop leads a concert of works by Gershwin and Copland, joined by her compatriot, the pianist Garrick Ohlsson.

Highlights of this season include Rachmaninoff’s Third Symphony which opens the season (3 November), an all-Sibelius concert conducted by Jukka-Pekka Saraste (2 February), Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue (23 February) and, closing the season, Elgar’s popular Enigma Variations (16 March).

As ever, we are proud to continue fostering young talent. This year we are joined by cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan, First Prize and Gold Medal winner at the 2011 International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, to perform Schumann’s Cello Concerto on 16 March 2013.

We hope you will join us for another season of wonderful music-making at Brighton Dome, Concert Hall.

Welcome to the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2012/13 season

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OSMO VÄNSKÄ conductor CHRISTIAN TETZLAFF violin

One night in 2007, conductor Osmo Vänskä took the London Philharmonic Orchestra through the thrilling orchestral showpiece that is Rachmaninoff’s Third Symphony. The performance – of rare involvement, energy and beauty – became a critically acclaimed recording. Now Vänskä, whose concerts with the Orchestra invariably combine sparks of energy with startling levels of finesse, returns for a second look at this most irrepressible symphony of yearning and longing, with Dvorák’s treacle-toned Violin Concerto and music of plaintive rhapsody from Carl Nielsen to begin.

NIELSEN Pan and SyrinxDVORÁK Violin ConcertoRACHMANINOFF Symphony No. 3

Tickets £10 – £27.50 Premium Seats £32.50 Book now 01273 709709 brightondome.orgDiscounted subscription packages available See page 06

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The music of Rachmaninoff is available on the Orchestra’s own label as CDs or downloads

Visit lpo.org.uk/shop or order CDs on 020 7840 4242 or through all good retailers.

Saturday 3 November 2012 | 7.30pm Brighton Dome, Concert Hall

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JUKKA-PEKKA SARASTE conductor HENNING KRAGGERUD violin

It was often when most frustrated that Jean Sibelius created his most enduring and moving masterworks. The composer’s dream of becoming a virtuoso violinist was dashed when he failed an audition for the Vienna Philharmonic, but that only added charge to the inspiration behind his resplendent Violin Concerto, a testament in music to the virtuoso Sibelius never was. At his deepest depths of despair, diagnosed with cancer and fighting off debts, Sibelius created his Fourth Symphony; perhaps his most stark, evocative, chilling and moving. Its dark, craggy outcrops and shadows conspire toward the formation of one of the most unusual but inspiring symphonies ever created.

SIBELIUS Scene with Cranes, Canzonetta and Valse Triste (from Kuolema) SIBELIUS Violin Concerto SIBELIUS Symphony No. 4

Tickets £10 – £27.50 Premium Seats £32.50 Book now 01273 709709 brightondome.orgDiscounted subscription packages available See page 06

Hear it first!Visit lpo.org.uk/listenAccess our online playlist of the music for our concerts.

The music of Sibelius is available on the Orchestra’s own label as CDs or downloads.

Visit lpo.org.uk/shop or order CDs on 020 7840 4242 or through all good retailers.

Saturday 2 February 2013 | 7.30pm Brighton Dome, Concert Hall

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MARIN ALSOP conductor GARRICK OHLSSON piano

Just as Antonín Dvorák lived the American dream through his touching symphonic hymn to the slave songs and spirituals of America, so Aaron Copland expressed the hope of his countrymen in the shining optimism of his Fanfare for the Common Man – heard here alongside Joan Tower’s Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman. Two slices of pianistic Americana complete the programme: the slinky blue notes and thumping jazz rhythms of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and the touching, playful simplicity of Copland’s beautiful Piano Concerto. Marin Alsop and Garrick Ohlsson are on hand to give this concert an authentic American touch.

COPLAND Fanfare for the Common ManJOAN TOWER Fanfare for the Uncommon WomanCOPLAND Piano ConcertoGERSHWIN Rhapsody in BlueDVOR ˇÁK Symphony No. 9 (From the New World)

Tickets £10 – £27.50 Premium Seats £32.50 Book now 01273 709709 brightondome.orgDiscounted subscription packages available See page 06

Hear it first!Visit lpo.org.uk/listenAccess our online playlist of the music for our concerts.

The music of Dvorák is available on the Orchestra’s own label as CDs or downloads.

Visit lpo.org.uk/shop or order CDs on 020 7840 4242 or through all good retailers.

Saturday 23 February 2013 | 7.30pm Brighton Dome, Concert Hall

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DAVID PARRY conductor NAREK HAKHNAZARYAN cello

Two masterpieces of manipulation: Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony, built on an infamous four-note theme, and Elgar’s towering variations based entirely on a touching and chameleon-like improvised tune. Few works offer the cumulative power and familiarity that these do, and few offer orchestral brilliance hand-in-hand with dazzling intellect and resource. In between we hear Schumann’s Cello Concerto – an isle of bliss in an otherwise troubled life. And how you hear it in the music; through the touching song of the cello it marries sweeping greatness with technical brilliance, radiating content through its human beauty.

BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5SCHUMANN Cello ConcertoELGAR Enigma Variations

Tickets £10 – £27.50 Premium Seats £32.50 Book now 01273 709709 brightondome.orgDiscounted subscription packages available See page 06

Hear it first!Visit lpo.org.uk/listenAccess our online playlist of the music for our concerts.

The music of elgar and Beethoven is available on the Orchestra’s own label as CDs or downloads.

Visit lpo.org.uk/shop or order CDs on 020 7840 4242 or through all good retailers.

Saturday 16 march 2013 | 7.30pm Brighton Dome, Concert Hall

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Book more, pay less: series discounts 10% discount for 2 concerts 15% discount for 3 concerts 20% discount for 4 concerts

Book all 4 concerts and receive a special invitation to our Meet the Players reception courtesy of Heineken and Villa Maria wines.

Group Discounts: Bring friends – save money! Groups of 10 or more will receive a 20% discount on ticket prices Groups of 20 or more will receive a 20% discount as well as an extra complimentary ticket for the group organiser.

Please call the Box Office for details. Please note that offers cannot be combined.

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accessBrighton Dome is committed to making your visit easy and enjoyable. Where possible, we operate family friendly and accessible venues but may ask customers who cause unreasonable disturbance during events to leave the auditoria. Concessionary priced tickets, where available, are offered to registered disabled people, and where possible a range of prices is available for disabled customers. Each disabled customer can apply for one complimentary ticket per booking, in order to bring an access assistant or companion with them. For detailed access information contact the Visitor Services Department on 01273 261516 / 261525.

Booking information

Brighton Dome Ticket Office 01273 70970929 New Road, Brighton BN1 1UGMonday to Saturday 10am-6pm (£2.25 telephone transaction fee; no fee for booking in person)

Book online www.brightondome.org(£1.75 transaction fee)

Tickets £10 £15 £18 £23 £27.50 Premium seats £32.50

Support usThe London Philharmonic Orchestra is a registered charity that relies increasingly on its audience support to continue its work both on the concert platform and in the community. There are a number of different ways through which you can support the Orchestra. For more information or to make a donation please contact

Harriet mesher Charitable Giving manager 020 7840 4212 harriet.mesher@lpo.org.uk

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Wheelchair usersThe Concert Hall has several specially designed seat positions as well as lift access and accessible toilets (RADAR keys in operation). A companion sitting in a neighbouring seat may be admitted free of charge.

Hearing impaired customers There is a Sennheiser infra-red hearing enhancement system in the Concert Hall which can be used with or without a hearing aid. Please reserve your unit when you book your tickets. Ticket Office text phone 01273 261538.

Visually impaired customers Guide dogs are welcome in all Brighton Dome venues. Printed materials are available in large print on request from the Marketing Department on 01273 260825.

Public transportBrighton Station is a 10-minute walk away with fast, regular services to Brighton from London (52 minutes for Southern trains from Victoria and London Bridge) and elsewhere. To book tickets and for travel updates visit southernrailway.com or call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950.

For information on frequent local bus services go to buses.co.uk. Visit visitbrighton.com for information on car parking and accommodation in Brighton. journeyon.co.uk has information on public transport and walking routes around the city.

ParkingThe nearest car park to Brighton Dome is the Church Street Theatre Car Park. This car park has launched a new evening rate of just £4.50 for parking between 5.30pm and midnight. The car park is a 2-minute walk from the venue. In addition Brighton Dome & Festival Members can save an extra 30% on top (making it just £3.15 per visit).

The Lanes car park on Black Lion Street, accessed from Grand Junction Road on the seafront, is a five-minute walk to the venue and charges £4.50 to park from 6pm to midnight.

* Car park charges correct at time of going to press.

General information

How to find usBrighton Dome is situated on Church Street in the heart of historic Brighton, on the Royal Pavilion Estate. It comprises three spaces – the Concert Hall, Corn Exchange and Pavilion Theatre.

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The London Philharmonic Orchestra gratefully acknowledges the financial support of Arts Council England and Southbank Centre.

Brighton Dome & Festival is grateful for the support of:

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