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PERFORMING ARTSWHATS ONSEPT-MARCH 2015/16

BRADFIELD PERFORMING ARTS FACULTY BRADFIELDCOLLEGE.ORG.UK
SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER
CHORAL CONCERTDurufl RequiemVivaldi Gloria
7.45pm, Douai Abbey. Tickets 10(5 under 19s) in aid of Bradfield Village Appeal
Bradfield College Schola Cantorum, Choral Society and Old Bradfieldian Choir join forces in the glorious atmosphere of Douai Abbey, accompanied by the College string ensemble. Come and hear the sonorous tones of Durufl meld into the luxurious acoustic, contrasted with the sparkle of Vivaldis most famous work. A choral spectacular for a great cause, not to be missed.
Tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk/bradfieldarts
TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER
THE CLARA QUARTETRoyal College of MusicMozart Quartet in D minor K.421Mendelssohn Quartet in A minor Op.
1.15pm, Concert Hall. Free admission.Buffet lunch from 12:45pm.
Since the Clara Quartet formed in 2014, they have performed at venues including St Mary Abbots Church in Kensington, and have an upcoming concert at Cadogan Hall. They received a Class I Distinction for their RCM Chamber Music recital, and were chosen to record the soundtrack for Hitchcock film The Lodger at Abbey Road Studios. Please contact [email protected]
1.30pm, Old Gym. Free admission.For the first time ever, Bradfield College stages its own version of this cult TV vocal competition. We havent quite got Tom Jones or Rita Ora, but we have the next best thing! 12 competitors battle it out on four teams towards the final in March
TUESDAY 20 OCTOBER
THE VOICE
2.00pm and 7.30pm, Big School. Free admission.Join us for two original pieces of work both written and directed by pupils studying for their EPQ qualification. Both plays explore the military experience, but from very different perspectives and with very different outcomes.
MON 9, TUES 10, WED 11 NOVEMBER
EPQPLAYS

1.30pm Concert Hall. Free admission.Buffet lunch from 1.00pm.
Founded in 1998, the Kinsky Trio Prague is one of the outstanding Czech chamber ensembles. The Trio studied at the Academy of Music in Prague under Vclav Bernek, cellist of the Kocian Quartet, has taken part in several master classes (e.g. with the Guarneri Trio and the Florestan Trio) and regularly consults with the famous Czech pianist Ivan Moravec and with Pavel Hula, first violinist of the Prazak Quartet. Please contact [email protected]
TUESDAY 17 NOVEMBER
KINSKY TRIOAntonn Dvork (1841 1904) Dumky op. 90Nicolai Rimskij- Korsakov (1844-1908) Trio c minor (1897) Bohuslav Martinu (1890 - 1959) BergerettesAnton Arenskij (1861-1906) Trio No.1 d minor (1894)
FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER
JAZZ CONCERTFeaturing Alec Dankworth and Simon Lasky
7.30pm, Big School. Tickets 10.(7 Senior Citizens and under 19s). Refreshments included.
We are proud to present legendary double bassist Alec Dankworth flanked by the enthralling talent of Simon Lasky on the keys. Having been born into jazz royalty, Alec has worked with an amazing list of artists including Van Morrison, Stephane Grappelli, Abdullah Ibrahim, and The Dave Brubeck Quartet. Pupils will also take to the stage, having worked with Alec during the afternoon.
1.30pm, Concert Hall. Buffet lunch at 1.00pm
All are welcome to sample the delights of solo music making across the college, after a buffet lunch.Please contact [email protected]
THURS 19 NOV, TUES 1 DEC
LUNCHTIME CONCERT
WEDNESDAY 18 NOVEMBER
VOCES8
7.30pm, Concert Hall. Tickets 10(7 Senior Citizens and under 19s).
Arguably the most innovative and outgoing a capella group in the UK at present, VOCES8 continue their residency at Bradfield College this year, beginning with this concert featuring Bradfield College Choirs. The singing of VOCES8 is impeccable in its quality of tone and balance. They bring a new dimension to the word ensemble with meticulous timing and tuning. Gramophone

TUESDAY 1 DECEMBER
LUNCHTIME CONCERT
1.30pm, Concert Hall. Buffet lunch at 1.00pm
All are welcome to sample the delights of solo music making across the college, after a buffet lunch.Please contact [email protected]
7.30pm, Old Gym. Free admission.The smash hit Broadway musical that tells the everyday story of a down on his luck florist who discovers that the quickest route to true love is to feed people to a giant man eating plant!
THURS 19 - FRI 20 NOVEMBER
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORSby Howard Ashman and Alan Menken
Free admission. * Pupils combine with OB choir.Come and be uplifted in the enchanting atmosphere of our own chapel, or the wonderful ambience of St. James Church, Sussex Gardens, Paddington. We are fortunate to have a vibrant community of Old Bradfieldians who are keen to make music alongside current pupils: the combined sound is something to behold and not to be missed this Advent. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served in the main dining hall after the service.
Reserve your free carol service tickets now from www.ticketsource.co.uk/bradfieldarts
SUN 6, MON 7, SUN 13, MON 14 DEC
CAROL SERVICESSunday 6 December*, 4:30pm ChapelMonday 7 December*, 7:30pm St. James PaddingtonSunday 13 December, 7:45pm ChapelMonday 14 December, 7:30pm Chapel
7.30pm, Big School. Free admission.Year 11 GCSE Drama pupils perform a selection of Harold Pinters comic Review Sketches and one act plays.
WED 9 - THURS 10 DECEMBER
PINTERS SHORTS For GSCE examinations

7.30pm, Big School. Free admission, all welcome!GCSE Year 10 Drama students have devised two original performance pieces that explore the possibility, or not, of a perfect society.
MON 14 - TUES 15 DECEMBER
UTOPIA?For GSCE examinations
FRIDAY 11 DECEMBER
MICHAELMAS CONCERT
7.30pm, Old Gym. Free admission.Refreshments included.
Come and hear the culmination of all the college ensembles throughout this term. The concert is themed as Iconic Music of the 20th Century, so there is certainly going to be something for everyone, from Bohemian Rhapsody to Minimalism, come and be surprised.
Tickets are free but please reserve from www.ticketsource.co.uk/bradfieldarts
7.30pm, Big School. Free admission.
Both Year 10 and 11 pupils will be performing in an abridged version of the dynamic and exciting stage adaptation of William Goldings classic novel, Lord of The Flies. (19 20 Year 10; 21 22 Year 11).
TUES 19 - FRI 22 JANUARY
LORD OF THE FLIES by William Golding, adapted by Nigel Williams. For GSCE examinations
7.30pm, Big School. Free admission.Oscar Wildes much loved comedy, satirising Victorian society, returns to Bradfield College. Involving illusory relations, forbidden romance and A handbag! you wont want to miss this.
MON 1 - WED 3 FEBRUARY
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST by Oscar Wilde

7.30pm, Concert Hall. Tickets 10(7 Senior Citizens, free for under 19s).
Tempest (Helen Wilson, Holly Melia and Hannah Grayson) is an award winning flute trio founded at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester in 2010. The trio covers a wide spectrum of music including new works and their own arrangements.
THURSDAY 9 FEBRUARY
TEMPEST FLUTE TRIO
7.30pm, Big School. Free admission.
Upper Sixth Theatre Studies present 2 short new plays devised, written and performed by Bradfields final year drama students and based on Francis Bacons 1944 triptych Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion
TUES 23 - WED 24 FEBRUARY
THE CUTTING EDGE
7.30pm, Big School. Free admission.Year 9 pupils present Alan Bennetts award winning adaptation of Kenneth Grahames, The Wind In the Willows. The adventures of Toad, Mole and Ratty, The Wind In The Willows is an undisputed childrens classic.
TUES 1 - WED 3 MARCH
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS by Kenneth Grahame, adapted by Alan Bennett
7.30pm, Big School. Free admission.Following the huge success of last years show, Bradfields Dance Company are back with a spectacular display of the Colleges dance talent featuring work choreographed by our Dance Captains Sam Parsons and world tap dance champion Kia Lawrence.
THURSDAY 10 - FRIDAY 11 MARCH
DANCE SHOWCASE

7.30pm, Reading Town Hall.Join our best music ensembles - including our orchestras, jazz bands and vocal groups - in the glorious setting of Readings premier concert hall for a celebration of Bradfields wide-ranging musical talent.
FRIDAY 18 MARCH
SPRING CONCERT
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