Rubinstein Circle 2020/21 Season at Wigmore Hall – Programmes

Autumn 2020

Sunday 20 September 2020, 7:30pm La Serenissima; Peter Whelan; Adrian Chandler director/; Tabea Debus recorder

‘La Serenissima and Adrian Chandler are central to Wigmore Hall’s Early Music and Baroque Series over the next three seasons and beyond. The group’s talent for exploring unjustly neglected repertoire, as well as an ability to uncover new insights into more familiar works, makes it one of the most vibrant early music ensembles in Europe today.’ John Gilhooly, Director

Locatelli: Concerto grosso in C minor Op. 1 No. 6 Dall'Abaco: Concerto in B flat Op. 5 No. 5 Gregori: Concerto grosso in A minor Op. 2 No. 6 Vivaldi: Concerto for flute in C RV443 INTERVAL Vivaldi: Concerto for violin, strings and continuo in e minor RV281 Op. 0 Vivaldi: Concerto for bassoon, strings and continuo in A minor RV497 Op. 0 Brescianello: Suite for strings & continuo in D Reconstructed by Adrian Chandler

Wednesday 30 September 2020, 7.30pm Roderick Williams baritone; Julius Drake ; Dame Sarah Connolly mezzo-soprano

‘I am thrilled that three of our best-loved artists are taking part in this season-long focus on Mendelssohn, juxtaposed with his contemporary Franz Liszt. This is something I’ve wanted to do for quite some time.’ John Gilhooly, Director

Mendelssohn: Geständnis Op. 9 No. 2 Mendelssohn: Wartend Op. 9 No. 3 Mendelssohn: Ferne Op. 9 No. 9 Op. 0 Mendelssohn: Im Herbst Op. 9 No. Mendelssohn: Scheidend Op. 9 No. 6 Op. 0 Mendelssohn: Frühlingsglaube Op. 9 No. 8 Mendelssohn: Tröstung Op. 71 No. 1 Mendelssohn: Frühlingslied Op. 71 No. 2 Mendelssohn: An die Entfernte Op. 71 No. 3 Mendelssohn: Schilflied Op. 71 No. 4 Mendelssohn: Auf der Wanderschaft Op. 71 No. 5 Mendelssohn: Nachtlied Op. 71 No. 6 Liszt: Des Tages laute Stimmen schweigen S337 Op. 0 Liszt: Die Fischertochter Liszt: Ich scheide S319 Op. 0 Liszt: Der du von dem Himmel bist S279/3 Liszt: J'ai perdu ma force et ma vie S327 Liszt: Es rauschen die Winde S294 (2nd version) INTERVAL Liszt: Es war ein König in Thule S278 Op. 0 (2nd version) 1

Liszt: Über allen Gipfeln ist Ruh S306/2 (2nd version) Liszt: Jeanne d'Arc au bûcher (2nd version) Liszt: 'Das Veilchen' from Muttergottes-Sträusslein zum Mai-Monate (1st version) Liszt: Über allen Gipfeln ist Ruh S306/2 Liszt: Der du von dem Himmel bist S279/2 Liszt: O Meer im Abendstrahl, S.344 Mendelssohn: Sonntagsmorgen Op. 77 No. 1 Mendelssohn: Das Ährenfeld Op. 77 No. 2 Mendelssohn: Lied aus Ruy Blas Op. 77 No. 3

Monday 19 October 2020, 7.30pm Julia Fischer violin

‘Julia is an absolutely brilliant exponent of solo Bach and will be returning on two consecutive evenings next season. These concerts are sure to be special and I very much look forward to them.’ John Gilhooly, Director

Bach: Partita No. 2 in D minor for solo violin BWV1004 Bach: No. 3 in C for solo violin BWV1005 INTERVAL Bach: Partita No. 3 in E for solo violin BWV1006

Wednesday 28 October 2020, 7.30pm Pavel Haas Quartet

‘We have never heard all seven of Martinů’s string quartets at the Hall and I am delighted that the Pavel Haas, arguably one of the best quartets in the world, has agreed to take this on for us.’ John Gilhooly, Director

Beethoven: String Quartet in F minor Op. 95 'Serioso' Martinu: String Quartet No. 7 'Concerto da camera' INTERVAL Smetana: String Quartet No. 1 in E minor 'From my life'

Tuesday 1 December 2020, 7.30pm Hagen Quartet; Jörg Widmann clarinet

‘The Hagen Quartet is undoubtedly one of the finest ensembles of our time and has been performing at the Hall since the 1980s. The quartet celebrates its 40th anniversary with this Mozart string quartet series, alongside many wonderful guest artists across the season.’ John Gilhooly, Director

Mozart: String Quartet in G K387 'Spring' Mozart: String Quartet in D minor K421 INTERVAL Widmann: Clarinet Quintet

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Spring 2021

Saturday 20 February 2021 7.30pm Sabine Devieilhe soprano; Mathieu Pordoy piano

‘Sabine is a wonderful Lieder singer and I’m delighted she will be appearing twice at the Hall next season, accompanied by two of her regular recital partners, Alexandre Tharaud and Mathieu Pordoy.’ John Gilhooly, Director

Mozart: Dans un bois solitaire K308 Strauss: Mädchenblumen Op. 22 Opus 0 Mozart: Ah vous dirai-je, maman KV265 Opus 0 Mozart: Abendempfindung K523 Mozart: Das Lied der Trennung K519 Opus 0 Mozart: Oiseaux, si tous les ans K307 Mozart: An Chloe K524 Mozart: Ridente la calma K152/K210a Strauss: An die Nacht Op. 68 No. 1 Strauss: Ich wollt ein Sträußlein binden Op. 68 No. 2 Strauss: Säusle, liebe Myrthe Op. 68 No. 3 Strauss: Als mir dein Lied erklang Op. 68 No. 4 Strauss: Amor Op. 68 No. 5 Strauss: Breit über mein Haupt dein schwarzes Haar Op. 19 No. 2 Mozart: Nehmt meinen Dank K383 Mozart: Dans un bois solitaire K308

Wednesday 17 February 2021, 7.30pm Anna Lucia Richter soprano; Freiburg Baroque Orchestra

Anna Lucia made a wonderful impression performing at our Season Launch in 2016 and it has been a joy to watch her progress. She returns with the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra, one of Europe’s leading baroque ensembles, who have become a regular fixture at the Hall. John Gilhooly, Director

Programme to be announced

Thursday 11 March 2021, 7.30pm Florian Boesch baritone; Malcolm Martineau piano

‘This will be Florian’s first Winterreise at the Hall, which feels long overdue. We have been welcoming him since 2006 and since then he has made a huge impact on audiences, becoming one of the foremost interpreters of Lieder today.’ John Gilhooly, Director

Schubert: Winterreise D911

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Summer 2021

Thursday 6 May 2021, 7.30pm Francesco Piemontesi piano

‘Francesco’s ongoing Schubert cycle, in which he explores the substantial and rewarding musical legacy of the composer’s output for piano, continues throughout the 2020/21 Season. These concerts get better every time!’ John Gilhooly, Director

Schubert: Piano Sonata in A minor D845 INTERVAL Schubert: Ecossaises D781 Schubert: 4 Impromptus D935

Thursday 13 May 2021, 7.30pm Christian McBride double bass

‘Christian is a long-time visitor of the Hall and has been a major figure in Wigmore Hall’s expanding Jazz Series. He will be in residence during the 2020/21 Season and we very much look forward to the unique atmosphere he brings to the Hall.’ John Gilhooly, Director

Programme to be announced

Monday 24 May 2021, 7:30pm Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective Tom Poster piano; Mark Simpson clarinet; Elena Urioste violin; Alec Frank-Gemmill horn; Amy Harman bassoon; Laura van der Heijden ; Juan-Miguel Hernandez ; Joseph Conyers double bass

‘The Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective is a recently formed ensemble – bringing superb young musicians together in new and varied combinations, with a commitment to diversity. They performed for the first time here in February to great acclaim, and I hope they will gather a strong following here at the Hall.’ John Gilhooly, Director

Amalia of Brunswick- Divertimento for clarinet, viola, cello and piano Wolfenbüttel: Mendelssohn: Sextet in D, Op. 110 INTERVAL Poulenc: Sonata for clarinet and piano Saint-Saëns: The Carnival of the Animals

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Wednesday 16 June 2021, 7.30pm piano

‘Igor has been building a loyal audience here at the Hall for some time, and first performed all of the Beethoven during our 2016/17 Season. Four years on it will be wonderful to see how his style and approach have developed.’ John Gilhooly, Director

Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 27 in E minor Op. 90 Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 28 in A Op. 101 INTERVAL Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 29 in B flat Op. 106 'Hammerklavier'

Thursday 8 July 2021, 7.30pm Doric String Quartet

‘The Dorics have been associated with the Hall for over 15 years and it has been a pleasure to watch them grow and mature. They are near perfect in this repertoire and I have wanted to explore late-Schubert with them for some time.’ John Gilhooly, Director

Schubert: Quartettsatz in C minor D703 Schubert: String Quartet in A minor D804 'Rosamunde' INTERVAL Schubert: in F D803

NB. Programmes correct as of February 2020 and may be subject to change.

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