Inspired by Folk

Sunday 24 November RNCM Strings Day Inspired by Folk /rncmvoice /rncmlive Box Office 0161 907 5555 www.rncm.ac.uk/stringsday WELcome… The RNCM School of Strings is delighted to present a stimulating day of classes, presentations and performances for all string players and enthusiasts, celebrating the influence of folk music upon classical repertoire. An exciting line-up of artists includes world-class RNCM teachers, visiting eminent musicians and our own students, with highlights including the Sitkovetsky Piano Trio, violinist Pavel Fischer with his trio, Bardolino, viola player Garth Knox, the guitarist Craig Ogden, Scottish folk duo Catriona McKay and Chris Stout and Principal Double Bass of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Jiří Hudec. There are opportunities throughout the day to observe technical workshops and classes given by leading string teachers, while the day’s schedule is underpinned by a series of short concerts demonstrating a variety of repertoire infused with a folk twist. There will also be a comprehensive exhibition of new instruments and bows from the finest contemporary makers in the UK, so do stop by and take the opportunity to try them out. An evening cabaret-style performance is the culmination of the day, in which our contributors let their hair down with a purely folk programme: one not to miss! We hope you enjoy reading through the programme, and do visit www.rncm.ac.uk/stringsday where you can find further detailed information. We look forward to seeing you there. Chris Hoyle RNCM Head of School of Strings Beginning on Monday 18th November, four of the country’s finest violin makers (William Castle, Helen Michetschläger, Kai-Thomas Roth, Marc Soubeyran) will work together on the RNCM Concourses to finish their copy of the ‘Alard’ Guarneri del Gesu, which is on display at the Cité de la Musique in Paris. As part of this special event, you will be able to join them to watch them work and ask them questions about the process. The finished violin will be presented to Chris Hoyle during Strings Day before the final concert of the evening. Supported by the Thomas Jellis Bequest 10am Various Venues 11.15am - 12.15pm Various Venues Morning Sessions 1 Morning Sessions 2 Some of Europe’s finest string teachers present Choose from: a variety of workshops and demonstrations that An Illustrated Discussion of Janáček’s get to the heart of string playing technique. The Second String Quartet ‘Intimate Letters’ sessions are open to string players of all ages and with Pavel Fischer and the Zelkova Quartet abilities, and you are welcome to drop in and RNCM Harp Ensemble, directed by Eira Lynn out of any session. Jones and featuring Catriona McKay and Chris Choose from: Stout, performs works influenced by folk music. Violin Playing - The Mechanics, Mind and Body Free admission, no ticket required Workshop with Catherine Yates Get a grip! Fundamentals of a good viola sound with Susie Meszaros and Junior RNCM 1pm RNCM Concert Hall viola students Technique: Kick the Habit! Cello Workshop Catriona McKay and Chris Stout with Chris Hoyle + Graham Mackenzie Ensemble Double Bass with a Latin Twist Catriona McKay (Scottish harp) and Chris Stout with Roberto Carrillo-Garcia (Shetland fiddle) perform material from their Guitars Workshop and Performance self-penned collaborative album White Nights. with Craig Ogden They are joined by Radio 2 Folk Awards nominee Graham Mackenzie’s Ensemble who perform a For full details, please visit: short set to open this lunchtime concert. www.rncm.ac.uk/stringsday Tickets £8 concessions available Please note that these workshops vary in length. Contact the RNCM Festivals Administrator (see back cover) for further information. Free admission, no ticket required 2pm Various Venues 4pm - 5pm Various Venues Afternoon Sessions 1 Afternoon Sessions 2 Choose from: Choose from: Playing with Sound, Speed and Control - Open Violin Lesson with Yair Kless A Harp Workshop with Eira Lynn Jones Open Viola Lesson - Bach for Viola and Catriona McKay with Simon Rowland-Jones Inspired by Folk - Performances by Raphael Sommer Prize for Cello Final Round RNCM Musicians Free admission, no ticket required Double Bass Quartets with Jiří Hudec Please note that these events vary in length. Contact the RNCM Festivals Administrator 5.15pm RNCM Concert Hall (see back cover) for further information. Bardolino Free admission, no ticket required Pavel Fischer violin Margit Klepáčová cello Camilo Caller percussion 3pm RNCM Concert Hall Bardolino presents classical music like you’ve Sitkovetsky Piano Trio never heard it before! Devoted to exploring the Joseph Haydn Piano Trio in G major roots and culture of music, the trio performs Hob XV:25 ‘Gipsy’ music by Janáček influenced by Moravian poetry, Bedřich Smetana Piano Trio in G minor Bartók violin duos based on folk music from Eastern Europe and new works by members Founded in 2007, the Sitkovetsky Trio have since of the trio. They are joined by guests from emerged as one of the outstanding piano trios the RNCM for this performance. of today, receiving numerous awards and critical acclaim. Currently undertaking their second year Tickets £8 concessions available of a Junior Fellowship at the RNCM, the trio are already in high demand internationally, and in keeping with the Day’s theme, they perform music indebted to the folk tradition. Tickets £8 concessions available 6.30pm Carole Nash Recital Room 9pm RNCM Café Bar Pre-concert performance Cabaret RNCM musicians perform Kodaly’s Duo Featuring… for violin and cello Op 7. Bardolino Catriona McKay and Chris Stout Free admission, no ticket required Graham Mackenzie Trio Garth Knox and Chris Hoyle RNCM Ceilidh players 7.30pm RNCM Concert Hall Free admission, no ticket required Zelkova Quartet, RNCM Violas with Garth Knox and the RNCM String Ensemble Leoš Janáček String Quartet No 2 ‘Intimate Letters’ Luciano Berio Naturale for viola, percussion and recorded voice (of Sicilian folk singers) Antonín Dvořák Serenade for Strings in E major Op 22 Chris Hoyle conductor Tickets £8 concessions available BOOKING HOW TO FIND US Day Ticket £25 The RNCM is situated 1 mile south of Manchester city centre, in the heart of the Tickets for individual events as listed Education Quarter, on the corner of Oxford in this leaflet. For group discounts Road and Booth Street West. Oxford Road please contact the Box Office. connects the RNCM by bus to the city centre, For further information on workshops etc, and all of Oxford Road, Piccadilly and Victoria please contact Andrew Macauley, train stations. Oxford Road Station Festivals Administrator, at is an easy 8 minute walk away. [email protected] or 0161 907 5339. Why not take advantage of the RNCM’s secure underground car park for just HOW TO BOOK £3? It’s located next to the College in the In Person Box Office, basement of Sir Charles Groves Hall off 124 Oxford Rd, Manchester, M13 9RD Rosamund Street (open from 8am) or one of the other car parks and on the By Phone 0161 907 5555 MOSLEY ST map below. DUCIE ST Online www.rncm.ac.uk PORTLAND ST PRINCESS ST (individual events only) MANCHESTER CHORLTON ST LONDON RD PICCADILLY Metrolink FAIRFIELD ST WHITWORTHSACKVILLE ST ST DEANSGATE LOWER MOSLEY ST FOOD AND DRINK WHITWORTH ST WEST OXFORD ST MEDLOCK ST OXFORD CHARLES ST RD There are refreshment facilities available at the TO A57, A628 + M67 RNCM with the Café, Brodsky Restaurant and ARDWICK GREEN SOUTH MANCUNIAN WAY A57M Bar and the Concert Bar offering a range of KINCARDINE RD CAMBRIDGE ST GROSVENOR ST UPPER BROOK ST A34 fresh, home-cooked and locally-sourced foodTO M602 (M60) A5103 from just a coffee and a pastry to a three- + M6 NORTH ROSAMOND ST BOOTH STP P course meal. During term time Monday to 1 OXFORD RD 3 BOOTH ST WEST Friday, the Café is open from 8am until the LLOYD ST NORTH BRUNSWICK ST P interval on performance nights; Brodsky is 2 open from 11am until 8pm and the Concert Bar is open from 5pm until 11pm. Outside TO M56 + M6 SOUTH term time and at weekends opening hours are dependent upon the performance programme. DENMARK ROAD Please call 0161 907 5353 or 5252 for full details of menus and opening hours. Wherever possible the RNCM uses Fairtrade products. .

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