MANCHESTER CAMERATA IN ULVERSTON 2014—15

ULVERSTON’S ORCHESTRA GEMMA BASS, VIOLIN WELCOME TO MANCHESTER CAMERATA’S 2014—15 SEASON IN ULVERSTON

Manchester Camerata is going further than ever to redefine what an orchestra can do. Expect extraordinary events with some of the world’s finest musicians as they perform fresh interpretations of the classics and spotlight lesser known musical gems. So join Camerata as they look for new stories, new meanings and new ideas about what music is and can be.

www.manchestercamerata.co.uk 2 @MANCCAMERATA 3 In the words of Manchester Camerata’s Thank you for supporting our journey. Enjoy inspirational Music Director, Gábor browsing through the brochure and visit our Takács-Nagy: website to find out more about the music and musicians. ‘Music has to be spiritual medicine for people. Every note has to dance, sing or say something. Italian cello sensation Giovanni Sollima This is how I see performances–changing recently said that Manchester Camerata is an people’s mood and lifting them. It gives you orchestra always ‘looking for sound’ – join us in a special buzz, a special electricity.’ Ulverston this season and discover it with us.

This season experience the unique talents — lawrence conway, chief executive of accordionist Martynas Levickis, immerse officer, south lakeland district yourself in the music of Barber’s Adagio council for Strings, enjoy the romance of Chopin’s Second Piano Concerto performed by the brilliant young pianist, Dejan Lazi´c, and let your hair down at the annual New Year’s Viennese concert.

South Lakeland District Council is proud to continue its support for Camerata through its community grants programme, along with the orchestra’s funding as an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation. This, together with the support of Camerata’s many fans in Ulverston, means we continue to bring extraordinary music and musicians to the Coro. It also enables us to offer local school children the fantastic opportunity to participate in an interactive concert, an experience which will stay with them for the rest of their lives.

Ian Hood, Timpani www.manchestercamerata.co.uk 4 @MANCCAMERATA 5 MUSIC IS HISTORY SUPPORT OUR JOURNEY Named after the Florentine Camerata, a group Manchester Camerata is a registered charity of 16th century musicians, writers and thinkers (no.503675). We connect with people in many dedicated to the progress of the arts, our orchestra different ways, be this through our concerts, uses the same principles to breathe new life into collaborating with the next generation or improving the classics and uncover the music of the future. the quality of life of someone living with dementia. As we plan for the future we invite you to join our LOOKING FOR SOUND journey and give your support. There are many ways Collaborating with some of the world’s most to get involved: become a patron, make a donation exceptional artists, we’re always looking to create of time or a special gift, sponsor a concert or learning immersive experiences that bring our audiences project, endow a chair or join our business network. and participants even closer to the music. Wherever there’s sound to be found, you might find us between ‘Manchester Camerata is a truly inspirational Beethoven and The Beatles, the concert hall or organisation with strong core values and great community centre. musical integrity. I have met some wonderful people through Camerata and would encourage GOOD THINGS HAPPEN WITH CAMERATA anyone to give their support.’ ‘Something feels different… it’s a good feeling.’ — nigel hirst, concert supporter and ‘Happy, really happy… I went to bed dancing.’ chair endower — participants living with dementia

‘We wrote our own music - I loved everything.’ ‘Supporting Manchester Camerata has been — participant from croftlands junior school, one of the best strategic decisions we have the maiden project made. Even better, the events are great fun.’ — susanna whawell, operations ‘I was so proud of Jodie, she even let me hug her :) director, auxilium legal This is something that doesn’t usually happen. What a great project, thank you Camerata.’ You can find out more from our website — parent of a child on the autistic spectrum www.manchestercamerata.co.uk/supportus or by contacting Harriet Findlay on 0161 908 0051 ‘I love the programming Manchester Camerata or email [email protected] are doing & the venues they are in… everyone… Heads Up!’ — cheryl law @lawcheryl, audience member

www.manchestercamerata.co.uk 6 @MANCCAMERATA 7 CORONATION H CORONATION BOO Thursday 27 November, 1.30pm, CORONATION Hall Piazzolla K

ING INFORMATION — SEE P — SEE INFORMATION ING This vibrant schools concert has been specifically Five Tango Sensations created for Key Stage 2 and will take children on an interactive journey through the world of Martynas Levickis INTERACTIVE al L

Argentine Tango. Exploring Piazzolla’s Five Tango Accordion Sensations with the phenomenal soloist Martynas Manchester Camerata Levickis, there will be singing, rhythm and maybe Principal Musicians even some dance games. This concert will be a fun

12 age SCHOOLS and engaging way to introduce pupils to accessible classical music, and a teacher’s pack will also be CONCERT available for participating schools. #CAMERATALEARNING To book a place for your school group, contact the Box Office on 01229 587140. T hursday Tickets are £2 per child and there are no limits on

the number of children each school can bring. November 27 One teacher goes free for every 10 pupils. For more information, contact Tim Gillies on 0161 226 8696. Full details will be announced soon on the

Camerata website: www.manchestercamerata.co.uk , 1.30 pm 8 CORONATION H CORONATION BOO Thursday 27 November, 7.30pm, CORONATION Hall Bach K

ING INFORMATION — SEE P —SEE INFORMATION ING Young Lithuanian accordionist, Martynas Levickis, Fantastia and Fugue caused a sensation when he performed with in A minor, BWV 561 Camerata at Manchester’s Albert Hall in April 2014, Mozart FOUR SEASONS al L

so save the date for this unmissable event. An Serenade in G major, amazing crossover artist, Martynas aims to change ‘Eine Kleine the image of the accordion with brand new Nachtmusik’ arrangements of well-known classics. He joins Vivaldi

12 age AND FIVE Camerata’s principal musicians for a journey around ‘Winter’ from the world and across the centuries, featuring The Four Seasons amongst others Winter from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons NELSON SENSATIONS and Piazzolla’s fieryFive Tango Sensations. My Inner Disco #CamerataMARTYNAS Piazzolla ‘Martynas…proves the accordion can make a Five Tango Sensations T hauntingly beautiful sound’. hursday —record review, daily mail Martynas Levickis

Accordion November 27 PRE-CONCERT TALK 6.30PM Manchester Camerata Samantha McShane, Head of Creative Programming, Principal Musicians in conversation with musicians about tonight’s

programme. , 7.30 pm 9 CORONATION Hal BOO Friday 2 January 2015 7.30pm, CORONATION Hall J. Strauss II K

ING INFORMATION — SEE P — SEE INFORMATION ING Our feel-good New Year’s Viennese Gala returns Die Fledermaus, with all the classic Vienna waltzes and songs Overture NEW YEAR’S audiences have come to expect from this celebrated Blue Danube Waltz L

event. Captivating young conductor Alexandre Stolz Bloch will lead the orchestra and audience through Du sollst der Kaiser the streets of Vienna with humour and style, as the (Der Favorit) supreme talent of soprano Ailish Tynan brings these Lehar

12 age VIENNESE sublime songs to life. On my lips every kiss is like wine (Giuditta) Highlights include the famed Blue Danube by J. Strauss I GALA Johann Strauss, and the cheeky Plink, Plank, Plunk Radetzky March #CAMERATANY and Waltzing Cat by American composer Leroy Sibelius Anderson. Valse Triste Suppé

Light Cavalry Overture F Anderson riday

Plink, Plank, Plunk 2 J anuary Alexandre Bloch

Conductor , 7.30 Ailish Tynan pm 10 See web page for the full programme. Soprano CORONATION H CORONATION BOO Thursday 16 April 2015 7.30pm, CORONATION HALL Britten K ING INFORMATION — SEE P —SEE INFORMATION ING Barber’s Adagio for Strings – a popular choice for Young Apollo, orchestras and film directors alike – features Op.16 in a programme that contrasts its very pathos and Barber BARBER al L

cathartic passion with the drama and energy Adagio for Strings, of Britten’s Young Apollo. Founder of the world- Op.11 renowned Takács Quartet, Gábor offers his Beethoven/Mahler uniquely insightful interpretation of Beethoven’s String Quartet in F

12 age BRITTEN String Quartet in F Minor, arranged by Mahler Minor, Op.95, ‘Serioso’ for full string orchestra. This eclectic programme Chopin concludes with Chopin’s Piano Concerto no.2, Piano Concerto No.2, BEETHOVEN a dazzling yet intimate self-portrait from the most Op.21 romantic of Romantic composers. Gábor Takács-Nagy ‘A powerhouse performer whose playing combines Conductor T CHOPIN strength with beauty.’ Dejan LaziC hursday #CAMERATAMASTERS — the guardian on pianist dejan lazic Piano

PRE-CONCERT PERFORMANCE 6.45pm A 16

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about working with Camerata and Orchestras Live, , 7.30 which culminated in a special performance last month. pm 11 BOOKING & VENUE INFORMATION Subscribe & SAVE

CORONATION HALL Box Office Taking out a concert subscription is a great way to guarantee your Box Office Opening Times are Mon-Sat, 10am – 4pm. Please note: favourite seat and save money at the same time. reservations will be held for a maximum of four working days and all tickets paid for in advance should be collected at least 15 minutes Benefits to you before the scheduled start of the concert. — Save money on your tickets — £5 off a ticket for a 2014-15 Camerata concert in our Manchester By phone 01229 587140 season – call 0161 907 9000 and quote ‘Ulverston subscriber’ Online www.corohall.co.uk (applies to top three price bands only, excludes New Year and In PERSON Coronation Hall, County Square, Ulverston, UpClose) Cumbria, LA12 7LZ — Your seats are guaranteed if a concert sells out BY POST Send a cheque to address above, made payable to — You can transfer your tickets if you can’t attend South Lakeland District Council, together with your (credit only, Coronation Hall fees apply) ticket requirements and a stamped addressed envelope. BY EMAIL [email protected] GROUP BOOKINGS OFFER If you bring a group of 10 or more friends, family or colleagues, you ABOUT THE THEATRE can save 15%, and we can adapt your visit depending on your group’s The Coronation Hall is owned and managed by South Lakeland requirements. District Council. The building has facilities for all users and participants, including customers with disabilities. Please advise Group Benefits us of your requirements in advance. — Discounted Tickets — A personal service from a dedicated member of the Camerata team — A meet and greet from a member of staff when you arrive 2014-15 SEASON TICKET — Opportunities to meet high profile musicians such as our Music Buy a season ticket for all three concerts and save 10% Director and principal players Balcony £56.70 ­— Free concert programmes per group Front Stalls £50 Rear Stalls £43 For more details on bringing a group to a Camerata concert call 0161 226 8696 (and ask for Paul Davies). TICKET PRICES BALCONY FRONT STALLS REAR STALLS CONNECT WITH MANCHESTER CAMERATA 27 NOV / 16 APR £20 £17.50 £15 2 JAN £23 £20.50 £18 — www.manchestercamerata.co.uk/newsletter-signup UNDER 18s — £3 £3 — facebook.com/manchestercamerata UNDER 26s — £5 £5 Tickets may not be exchanged or money refunded. Re-sale of tickets — @MancCamerata @Corohall on sold out shows are subject to a 25% administration fee. — youtube.com/manccamerata

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Manchester Camerata, RNCM, 124 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9RD 0161 226 8696 / [email protected] / www.manchestercamerata.co.uk Published by Manchester Camerata, June 2014. Artists, venues and programmes correct at the time of going to press but may be subject to alteration. Registered Charity No. 503675 Cover: Adam Kapustynskyj (adamkappa.co.uk) Pages 3, 5: Chris Foster Page 14: Paula Wilson www.MANCHESTERCAMERATA.CO.UK