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We are delighted to including the unmissable Bradford CLASSICAL Roots Festival in January, My “DON’T PICK ME MISS!” FAMILY artistic and creative learning present some of the most CITY OF LONDON SINFONIA 15 Apr Science Fair for budding young SHOW 23 Feb programmes every year, and MAJOR SPONSORS exciting musicians performing scientists in March, and the Big DORIC STRING QUARTET 15 May MINI BSO ‘UP IN THE AIR’ 19 Apr would particularly like to thank SPONSORS today and hope that you enjoy the following supporters: Family Music Day in June. If you STEVEN OSBORNE 5 Jun JERUSALEM ZOO FAMILY SHOW reading through our brochure. want to get involved with our 31 May Funding Organisations: The Ammco JAZZ Trust; Annett Charitable Trust; The season opens with music-making activities then please FESTIVAL Boshier Hinton Foundation; Tom Poster and his ensemble, keep an eye out for the silhouetted EMPIRICAL/GWILYM SIMCOCK 8 Feb Bradford on Avon Area Board; figures in the following pages. BRADFORD ROOTS MUSIC a much-anticipated new show ELAINE DELMAR 14 Mar FESTIVAL 2020 17–19 Jan Bradford on Avon Arts Association; by Alex Mendham and his There is so much to look forward to JOHN LAW’S CONGREGATION BEETHOVEN 250 FESTIVAL with Bruce Wake Charitable Trust; Orchestra, and then leading UK Climate Friendly Bradford on Avon; in this Spring Summer season and 30 May THE MARMEN QUARTET 4–7 Mar Combined Charities Fund for the jazz quartet, Empirical, start their we hope you will find lots in these MAJOR year as our Nimmo Artists in FOLK Plus enjoy screenings of Mentally Handicapped; David FUNDERS pages that will inspire you to come Solomons Charitable Trust; The Residence for 2020. along to WMC and enjoy music at FARA 19 Feb livestreamed performances from The Royal Opera and The Royal Doric Group; Fidelio Charitable Other highlights include the its very best. We look forward to BELSHAZZAR’S FEAST 16 May Trust; Garrick Charitable Trust; Jack welcoming you soon. Ballet throughout the season. Lane Charitable Trust; Jessie’s Fund; Orchestra of the Age of 9BACH 7 Jun Keevil Parish Council; The Leche Enlightenment with Alina Trust; The Marchus trust; NFU Ibragimova, Benjamin Grosvenor, Mutual; Odin Charitable Trust; Garrick Foundation VOCES8, the Maya Youssef Trio, Oldham Foundation; Radcliffe Trust; Charitable Trust Blazin’ Fiddles, and a welcome Ray Harris Charitable Trust; RTR return by Stacey Kent. Our James Slater Maud Saint-Sardos Foundation; S D Whitehead’s Friends of Wiltshire Music Centre Joyce Fletcher Charitable Trust Roper Family Charitable Trust award-winning Young Quartet Artistic Director Chief Executive Charitable Trust; Westbury Town in Residence, The Marmen Council; Wiltshire Community Quartet will lead an exclusive Foundation; Wiltshire Council HOTEL HOSTELRY RESTAURANT SUPPORT US Area Boards. PARTNER PARTNER PARTNER Beethoven Festival in March, Get closer to the music at Wiltshire Music Centre and later in the season sitarist Guardian Angels: Mr J and and help support our artistic and creative learning Mrs P Bishop; Mr J Cullum FRSA programmes by joining our circle of supporters. DL; Mrs J Savery; Mr J Wetz; Make sure to look out for For details of how to become more involved please Miss S McCormack. our symbol series to help Cinema / Bar Open Lunch / contact Maud Saint-Sardos on 01225 860 110 / Talk / FreeStage Principal Angel: K Glasbrook. you plan your visit! Livestream Lecture Early / Late Supper Club Performance 2 [email protected] 3 WED 1 JAN 7.30PM / THU 2 JAN 3PM SAT 4 JAN 7PM SAT 11 JAN 7.30PM FRI 17 JAN 7.30PM SAT 18 JAN 11AM – 11PM / SUN 19 JAN 11AM – 4PM BRADFORD BRADFORD ROOTS ROOTS 2020 MUSIC FESTIVAL 2020 LAUNCH Wiltshire’s biggest Winter music Weekend 3-Day Pass: NIGHT festival returns for another year (Fri/Sat/Sun): Music, crafts, poetry, dance and £25 adv. (£35) / Kick off the year with a fantastic food combine for another edition £13 adv. (£18) U18s WEST OF ENGLAND performance live in our bar of the unmissable winter festival Weekend 2-Day Pass (Sat/Sun): ANDRÉ RIEU 42ND Featuring: celebrating the best of local £20 adv. (£30) / YOUTH ORCHESTRA Louie Miller creativity. From folk to jazz, £10 adv. (£15) U18s 70 YEARS STREET Dirt Road Project indie to world and everything in Single Day Pass: Verdisa between, we’re sure that this Fri: £10 adv. (£15) / YOUNG (AS LIVE) iconic community music event A night at the opera with top from some of the most beautiful Join headlining artists live in £5 adv. (£8) U18s class regional youth orchestra grand operas in the repertoire. will put a smile on your face, Sat: £15 adv. (£20) / (AS LIVE) A glorious musical filmed the WMC bar to launch Bradford even in the depths of winter! and friends For this New Year’s spectacular, live at the magnificent Roots Festival in style! This top £8 (£10) U18s WEYO will be joined by two Timothy Redmond conductor A celebration of the King Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, lineup is guaranteed to get your Sun: £10 adv. (£15) / special guest soloists to bring Samantha Clarke soprano of the Waltz’s illustrious in the heart of London’s West End toes tapping on our opening night. £5 adv. (£8) U18s these dramatic works to life, and life in music Frederick Jones tenor The legendary Broadway hit Free Under 12s (with an adult) directed by Principal Conductor £10 adv. (£15) / Programme to include: Timothy Redmond. 70 Years Young is André Rieu’s musical tells the story of Peggy Advanced sales close 6pm, ultimate concert featuring musical Sawyer (Clare Halse), a talented £5 adv. (£8) U18s WAGNER The Ride of the Free Under 12s (with an adult) Fri 10 Jan 2020 £16 / £14 Family Ticket (p39) / highlights chosen by the maestro young performer with stars in her Valkyries from Die Walküre himself. This unique anniversary eyes who gets her big break on Proceeds in support of Dorothy House, £8 U18s + students Zone Club and Wiltshire Music Centre VERDI Brindisi from La Traviata event will take you on an the Broadway stage. Starring VERDI La donna e mobile from Major Sponsor unbelievable journey around the Tom Lister and national treasure Supported by Rigoletto world to André Rieu’s most amazing Bonnie Langford, this sparkling BERNSTEIN Tonight from concert locations, such as production is full of the glitz and West Side Story Schönbrunn Vienna, Radio City glam of the stage. Supported by We are delighted to invite you Music Hall New York and the to join some of the finest young Coronation Concert in Amsterdam. £16 / £8 U18s + students Patrons of the Youth musicians in the South West Orchestra and Wiltshire Running time: c. 2h 25m inc. interval. for this programme of operatic Freemasons £16 / £8 U18s + students scenes, overtures and arias Running time: c. 2h inc. interval. 5 FRI 24 JAN 7.30PM SAT 25 JAN 2PM WED 29 JAN 7.45PM SAT 1 FEB 3PM SAT 1 FEB 7.30PM

THE ROYAL THE ROYAL BALLET OPERA THE SLEEPING LA BOHÈME TOM POSTER / BEAUTY (LIVE) KALEIDOSCOPE Puccini’s score and Richard (AS LIVE) Jones’ production capture CHAMBER COLLECTIVE Journey with The Royal the joy and heartache of love in Paris, with beautiful music, 3+ ENSEMBLE 360 Ballet to an enchanted world of princesses, fairy lyrical arias and arresting choruses. YRS WMC Artist in Residence presents words, reflects this programme’s When Rodolfo, a penniless poet, a multitude of musical colours overarching vocal theme. godmothers and magical spells Leading UK ensemble return to prisoner-of-war camp, in Görlitz, in this landmark production of meets Mimì, a seamstress, they fall perform Messiaen’s seminal work Germany, where the composer Tom Poster piano Contrasting folksong settings Petipa’s classic ballet set to instantly in love. But their happiness SIR SCALLYWAG had been confined since his Tim Horton piano Katharine Dain soprano display Beethoven’s earthy wit, Tchaikovsky’s glorious music. is threatened when Rodolfo learns capture in May 1940. Savitri Grier violin Britten’s unbounded invention and that Mimì is gravely ill. & THE BATTLE OF Benjamin Nabarro violin Laura van der Heijden cello the pathos of Vaughan Williams, £16 / £8 U18s + students Gemma Rosefield cello The programme opens with works and set the scene for a selection £16 / £8 U18s + students Naomi Atherton horn by composers who significantly BEETHOVEN Folksong of exquisite songs by Clara Running time: c. 3h inc. intervals. STINKY BOTTOM Matthew Hunt clarinet influenced Messiaen, including Arrangements Running time: c. 2h 30m inc. intervals. Schumann. This shape-shifting Debussy’s dreamlike Rhapsody SCHUMANN Songs Sung in Italian with English subtitles POULENC Élégie recital concludes with a sprinkling FAMILY SHOW for clarinet and Ravel’s brilliant MENDELSSOHN Piano Trio DEBUSSY Rhapsody of American romanticism by Amy Join a young knight as he embarks This concert for families, with and virtuosic Tzigane for violin No 2 in C minor Op 66 RAVEL Deux mélodies hébraïques Beach which leads naturally to a set on an epic musical adventure full specially composed music by Paul and piano. BRITTEN Folksong arrangements RAVEL Tzigane of evergreen songs by Cole Porter. of thrills and magic! Rissmann, is based on the brilliant VAUGHAN WILLIAMS How Cold MESSIAEN Quartet for the children’s book by Giles Andreae. £19 / Free for Under 25s the Wind Doth Blow Ensemble 360 End of Time £19 / Free for Under 25s The story is brought to life through BEACH Two Songs for soprano Polly Ives narrator 6.30pm pre-concert talk live music, irresistibly catchy songs, Considered by many to be one and piano trio with the artists (free) 6.30pm pre-concert talk When King Colin sets his sights vivid storytelling, bright illustrations of the most important chamber COLE PORTER arr POSTER with the artists (free) on finding the famous Golden and lots of audience participation. music works of the twentieth Supported by Songs Supported by the Friends of Sausage, there’s only one person century, Messiaen’s Quartet Mendelssohn’s passionate second Wiltshire Music Centre for the job: Sir Scallywag! But will £10 / £5 U18s + students for the End of Time in eight movements for clarinet, violin, piano trio is one of the greatest Supported by the six-year-old knight be mighty masterpieces in the repertoire and enough to defeat the filthy trolls cello, and piano was premiered in 1941 at the Stalag VIII-A 6 its slow movement, a song without and win the Stinkiest Battle Ever? 7 SUN 2 FEB 7.30PM FRI 7 FEB 7.30PM EMPIRICAL SAT 8 FEB 7.30PM SUN 9 FEB 7PM RESIDENCY GEORGIA LEWIS TRIO DOTDOTDOT Leading British jazz quartet BATH Empirical bring a deep LIVE IN THE BAR DANCE: IN BODY PHILHARMONIA / commitment to improvisation and a uniquely collective spirit Rising folk stars add spice Triple bill of strikingly beautiful Traditional solo dances are MARIAM as they return to WMC as the to well-worn ballads live flamenco dance turned inside out, remoulded and BATSASHVILI Nimmo Artist in Residence for transformed into trios, exposing 2020. Their year with us will An up-and-coming folk singer Magdalena Mannion dancer each choreographer’s personality include a range of exciting projects and multi-instrumentalist who Noemí Luz dancer through vibrantly contrasting including performing with guest explores folk tales old and new, Yinka Esi Graves dancer Tragedy, fantasy and passion flamenco styles.In Body was artists, collaborating with and Georgia blends ballads of nature, Liam Howarth guitar in full orchestral splendour originally commissioned and mentoring the Wiltshire Youth Jazz love, loss and longing with great Emilio Florido voice Jason Thornton conductor EMPIRICAL / depth and passion. Her trio has produced by Sadler’s Wells. Orchestra, and a compositional Colin Alexander cello Mariam Batsashvili piano retreat to develop new material recently garnered attention in Toni Stuart spoken word the English folk scene for their £16 / £8 U18s + students DEBUSSY Prélude à l’après for their sixth album. GWILYM SIMCOCK signature panache! A mixed programme of three midi d’un faune remarkably dynamic flamenco 6.15pm pre-concert TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto Empirical Supper Club £20 Nimmo Artists in Residence £10 / £5 U18s + students dance pieces that give a fresh No 1 WMC’s new Nimmo Artists unique chamber jazz performance perspective on the elements that DEBUSSY Clair de Lune in Residence open their year to kick off their year-long residency make up flamenco, incorporating TCHAIKOVSKY Romeo and Juliet in style. Featuring original music Tom Farmer double bass live music, electronic music ‘Empirical are among from both Empirical’s and Gwilym’s Bath Philharmonia returns with Nathaniel Facey alto saxophone and spoken word. the most admired and back catalogues, this one-off an evening of tempestuous Lewis Wright vibraphone collaboration promises to be romanticism that intersperses individual-sounding bands James Maddren drums (guest) a feast for all jazz lovers. Tchaikovsky’s romantic brilliance in contemporary jazz’. Gwilym Simcock piano with Debussy’s subtle and erotic charm. Mariam Batsashvili, the The Observer Since their formation in 2007, £16 / £8 U18s + students Empirical have established their only female pianist ever to win 6.45pm FreeStage the Liszt Piano Competition, reputation as risk-takers, both musically and beyond. Returning performance by St Laurence performs Tchaikovsky’s First School Swingin’ Keys Piano Concerto. to WMC as Nimmo Artists in Residence for 2020, the Quartet Bar Open £28 / £10 U18s + students will be joined by acclaimed jazz Late pianist and former WMC Artist in A Bath Philharmonia promotion Residence Gwilym Simcock for a 8 9 WED 12 FEB 1PM WED 12 FEB 7.30PM SAT 15 FEB 11AM SAT 15 FEB 7.30PM SUN 16 FEB 3PM WED 19 FEB 11AM

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GAUGUIN FROM Internationally acclaimed ARIANA THE NATIONAL BRASS brass group raise the roof GALLERY MASTERCLASS Philip Harper musical director DR JONATHAN K ASHEFI / SPIRITATO! THE TASTE Bratton Silver Band is delighted Explore the artist’s works Performance coaching from to welcome back the award- JAMES in this documentary leading young brass virtuoso winning Cory Band to the DISCOVERING MAKSIM ŠTŠURA screening OF THE NATION William Russell trumpet Wiltshire Music Centre for an MUSIC This fascinating cinema event exciting afternoon of musical Join William Russell (Director opens with a brand-new dynamism. Proud of their Welsh An energising lunchtime recital in high demand as a chamber of Spiritato!) for this public brass Exploring lesser-known British were thrilled at the unprecedented documentary about the life and roots in the Rhondda Valley, the with talented young artists musician, and her award-winning masterclass where he will work works with premiere baroque virtuosity on display. The many faces of Franz Liszt work of Paul Gauguin. Filmed in Cory Band is recognised as one duo partner Maksim is a regular with young brass players and ensemble Ariana Kasheficello Tahiti, France and the UK, this Pioneering baroque ensemble of the world’s most successful Priest, prophet and, for some, performer on the international ensembles on the WMC stage. Maksim Štšura piano cinematic experience explores Kinga Ujszászi leader Spiritato! present a dazzling and innovative music ensembles. poseur: Franz Liszt had many stage. This dynamic recital full William brings his passion for Gauguin’s extraordinary artistic Ciara Hendrick mezzo-soprano collection of cantatas and concerti Their numerous live concert identities throughout his DEBUSSY Sonata for cello of youthful energy, technical early music and authentic achievement. It will be followed grossi by Handel and his performances and recordings illustrious career as a virtuoso and piano in D minor brilliance and musical virtuosity performance practice as well as Programme to include: by an exclusive private view of contemporaries. With music by have received worldwide praise pianist, composer and teacher. FAURÉ Après un rêve is guaranteed to delight. his commitment to nurturing and the National Gallery exhibition HANDEL Concerto Grosso in Shuttleworth, Pepusch and Corbett and they regularly win domestic In this lecture Dr Jonathan BRAHMS Cello sonata No 2 supporting the next generation of Gauguin Portraits. This engaging D Major Op 6 No 5 which has been largely unheard for and international brass band James will explore his multi- in F major Op 99 £10 / £5 U18s + students young musicians, and will provide and lively guided tour by the PEPUSCH ‘The Spring’ and ‘Chloe’ 300 years, the ensemble invites competitions. In 2016, they faceted personality through the performance coaching, technical City Music Foundation artists Post-concert meet and exhibition curators and guest from 6 English Cantatas you to discover great works that made history by being crowned prism of the works in Benjamin tips and interpretative guidance. Ariana Kashefi and Maksim Štšura greet with the artist contributors will feature stunning CORBETT Extracts from suggest Handel did not quite have Quadruple Champions, the first Grosvenor’s recital (p12), which perform an invigorating lunchtime close-ups of the paintings and Anyone interested in taking part ‘Le Bizzarie Universali’ the musical monopoly that history band to hold all four Major titles features his glittering Sonata programme of Debussy, Fauré Post-concert lunch SHUTTLEWORTH Concerti I & XI has since recorded. in the same year. in B minor. club £15 illuminating insights. should email creativelearning@ and Brahms. wiltshiremusic.org.uk GEMINIANI Variations on ‘La Folia’ £19 / £9.50 U18s + students £24 £8 Recognised for her innate £14 / £7 U18s + students In the first two decades of the £6 1700s Italian style was all- musicianship and captivating stage Running time: 6.30pm pre-concert talk A Bratton Silver Band promotion Post-event lunch presence, British cellist Ariana is conquering and London audiences 10 c.1h 30m with the artists (free) club £15 11 WED 19 FEB 7.30PM FRI 21 FEB 7.30PM SAT 22 FEB 7.30PM SUN 23 FEB 3PM MAYA “DON’T PICK ME MISS!“ FARA FAMILY CONCERT A masterly balance of reflection Their latest album Times from YOUSSEF and celebration Time’s Fall combines their four WMC premieres its new musical Join us for this exciting, brand new different musical voices with the theatre show for children musical play co-commissioned by Jennifer Austin violin words of Orcadian poets. This is TRIO WMC and Prime Theatre which is Kristan Harvey violin Aga Serugo Lugo musician timeless music, simultaneously bursting with great tunes, quirky Jeana Leslie violin Lauren Sturgess actor rooted in tradition, always utterly characters and lots of audience Catriona Price piano Mark Powell director contemporary and looking to participation. Perfect for anyone All-female folk quartet FARA bring the future. Being in Year 5 is tough. who’s ever been to primary school the spirit of the Orkney Isles and Especially when you have a and those who are still there. its people to Wiltshire, showcasing £17 / £8.50 U18s + students poem to write, your socks are the unique fiddle tradition of their wet and your teacher is in a £10 / £5 U18s + students Kid-a-Quid: up to two mood. Thank goodness for home alongside their contemporary ‘She is master of Supported by and original songs and tunes. Under 18s pay £1 each BENJAMIN football, French fries and with every full-price ticket her instrument’ fantastic friends! GROSVENOR PIANO Songlines

Gramophone’s Young Artist of the His command over the most Syrian Dreams: a tribute to Maya combines her extraordinary Year gives his debut recital at WMC arduous technical complexities the unbreakable human spirit musical gifts with warmth, humour underpins the remarkable depth and and optimism as she performs RAMEAU Gavotte and Variations Maya Youssef qanun understanding of his music making. all over the world. Winner of the 5+ in A minor Elizabeth Nott percussion In this century-spanning recital Exceptional Talent Award in 2011, YRS BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata Shirley Smart cello Benjamin contrasts Beethoven’s and the Songlines Music Newcomer No 4 Op 7 lyrical early period sonata with one Maya Youssef is a virtuoso of Award for Syrian Dreams in 2018, LISZT Berceuse of Liszt’s most dramatic works for the qanun, a 78-string traditional Maya is a regular performer on BBC LISZT Piano Sonata in B minor an evening of musical poetry and Syrian instrument, which has an Radio, and has featured at the BBC British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor unbridled virtuosity. exquisite, emotional sound. She Proms at the Royal Albert Hall. is internationally recognised for uses it to evoke many moods, from his electrifying performances, £20 / £10 U18s + students sorrow to hope and everything £17 / £8.50 U18s + students distinctive sound and insightful in between. 6.30pm pre-concert talk Buy This, Try This: Baluji Shrivastav / interpretations. Inner Vision Orchestra (p25) 12 with the artist (free) 13 WED 26 FEB 7.15PM FRI 28 FEB 7.30PM SAT 29 FEB 7.30PM WED 4 MAR 7.30PM Spotlight on... ZONE CLUB THE ROYAL KINKY BOOTS Monthly music, dance and film (AS LIVE) workshops for young adults with BALLET learning difficulties THE CELLIST / Award-winning Making music accessible to Broadway musical all, Zone Club brings together DANCES AT A hits the WMC screen musicians, film makers and GATHERING Inspired by a true story and music therapists to support celebrating the joys of triumph young adults with learning (AS LIVE) over adversity, Kinky Boots is the difficulties. These monthly Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award whole-day sessions allow The Royal Ballet presents winning musical hit. Filmed live participants to explore music the world premiere of Cathy at London’s Adelphi Theatre, and express themselves through Marston’s first work for the BLAZIN’ FIDDLES this legendary Broadway show creative workshops. Clubbers Company alongside a revival features songs by award-winning then have the opportunity to of Jerome Robbins’s timeless pop icon Cindy Lauper. share their work through public performances (optional). classic of pure dance. Infectious folk group burn them, their passion burns brighter brighter than ever after more than ever as Blazin’ Fiddles £16 / £8 U18s + students Every first Saturday of the month £16 / £8 U18s + students ALEX MENDHAM & HIS ORCHESTRA than two decades celebrate 21 years together. Running time: c. 2hrs 30m inc. interval. £20 per session (first one free) Running time: c. 2h 30m inc. intervals. Tune into the 20s with Alex showcase hot rhythms and sweet Featuring high octane Charleston Bruce MacGregor fiddle Few bands have quite managed FreeStage performance and the Dunlop Sisters melodies in an evening of experts the Twin Swing with their Jenna Reid fiddle to capture the excitement, sensitivity by Courage Choir Open to young adults aged 18+ unforgettable music. dazzling footwork and flights of Rua Macmillan fiddle and raw fire of Scottish music all at Alex Mendham director virtuosity from the orchestra’s Kristan Harvey fiddle once. Like rare single malts, each Dunlop Sisters vocals Sit back and let the talented Dunlop musicians. Anna Massie guitar member draws on the distinct Twin Swing dancers Sisters and charismatic band leader Angus Lyon piano flavour of music from their home, Alex Mendham serenade you with Step into the exciting and £23 / £11.50 U18s + students and they bring these together in a the evocative, and witty lyrics of Take a group of the hottest glamorous world of the roaring fiery blend to excite your senses the Charleston era including timeless Buy This, Try This: Fofoulah (p30) contemporary fiddle players 1920s and ’30s, and witness and deliver a musically intoxicating standards by Gershwin, Cole Porter from the Highlands and Islands a unique and immersive silver 6.30pm pre-concert talk evening for all. and Irving Berlin! of Scotland, mix with some screen big band spectacular. with the artists (free) wonderfully sympathetic piano and Join the world’s leading art deco £19 / £9.50 U18s + students Leave the cares of the 21st century guitar arrangements and you’ve got orchestra in this breath-taking 6.45pm FreeStage with behind you as the renowned Alex the award winning Blazin’ Fiddles show as they usher in a new Saturday Jazz Bar Open Late Mendham and His Orchestra on your hands. Nine albums and decade of the 20s. Bar Open Late 14 thousands of touring miles behind 15 WED 4 MAR 1PM FRI 6 MAR 7.30PM SATSAT 7 MAR7 MAR 11AM 11AM SAT 7 MAR 1PM SAT 7 MAR 7.30PM

MARMEN MARMEN MARMEN QUARTET QUARTET & QUARTET K AT Y HAMILTON MARMEN BEETHOVEN LUNCHTIME LECTURE RECITAL QUARTET 250 FESTIVAL Deconstructing Beethoven CONCERT Early to late: from classical quartets Op. 59 and Op. 95), and BEETHOVEN String Quartet radical, revolutionary pioneer culminated in the transcendent Celebrating the 250th BEETHOVEN String Quartet No 7 Op 59 anniversary of Beethoven’s birth No 13 Op 130 with Große Fuge to transcendent philosopher expression of the late quartets. The Op. 59 Quartets follow BEETHOVEN String Quartet Unlike these towering sets of Johannes Marmen violin Beethoven’s last string quartets in the tradition of Viennese No 3 in D Major Op 18 quartets, Op. 95 stands alone. Ricky Gore violin were composed during the final chamber music by Haydn and BEETHOVEN String Quartet It is the last of the middle Bryony Gibson-Cornish viola years of his life between 1824 KATY HAMILTON Mozart, but unlike these works No 11 in F Minor Op 95 quartets and sits on the brink Steffan Morris cello and 1826. The project began in are longer, technically very BEETHOVEN String Quartet of Beethoven’s “late” period, and 1822 with a commission from KEYNOTE challenging, and psychologically Few composers’ work has had No 16 in F Major Op 135 represents a unique contraction of Prince Nikolas Galitzin, and LECTURE more intense. The quartets were the enduring influence that the form into a concentrated work resulted in five string quartets that BEETHOVEN String Quartet Then in November 1822 all written in a six-month period The String Quartet in F Major, Beethoven’s music has enjoyed, where everything is stripped to a are now referred to as the “Late No 8 in E minor Op 59 Beethoven received a new Hearing Beethoven beginning in April 1806 and, Op. 135 is Beethoven’s last and his string Quartets continue drastic, but essential minimum. Quartets”. Beethoven originally BEETHOVEN String Quartet commission to compose a set coming soon after the Eroica to challenge, confound and Katy Hamilton guest lecturer string quartet as well as his final composed the Große Fuge as No 12 in E major Op 127 of quartets from Prince Nikolas Symphony, Op. 59 No. 1 is complete opus in any genre, and inspire audiences and performers £18 / Free for Under 25s the last movement for his String Galitzin. Unlike many of Beethoven’s string quartets are one of the compositions that to this day. We are delighted to When the Russian Ambassador was completed shortly before Quartet Op. 130. He replaced Beethoven’s late string quartets amongst the most famous and heralded Beethoven’s so-called present this mini festival in Count Razumovsky commissioned his death in March 1827. It is 6.30pm pre-concert talk this movement at the request Op. 127 is cast in a traditional highly-regarded works of their “heroic” second period. Join association with our Young String Beethoven to write three string the concluding work of one of with the artists and Katy of his publisher because they four-movement mould and is more kind. But how were they received musicologist Katy Hamilton Quartet in Residence. Through a quartets in 1805, he instigated the greatest cycles of string Hamilton (free) felt the fugue’s epic character tender and introverted than the at the time, and how did they and the Marmen Quartet for this varied programme of events that an explosion of creativity that quartets in history, that began didn’t match the work’s other other works from this period. come to have such status? lecture recital which will explore 6.45pm FreeStage chart his influence on the genre, expanded the genre in every with six dazzling successors movements. Though he bowed Musicologist Katy Hamilton the compositional and historic performance by Bath we will explore the music, the direction. Composed in 1806, the to Haydn and Mozart (including to their wishes, Beethoven £18 / Free for Under 25s explores the early history of these origins of this seminal work. Strings Academy man, and his place in our time. Op. 59 quartets set a new standard Op. 18 No. 3), lead to the middle probably never accepted their pieces, how they were performed and direction for the genre, making judgement and almost certainly 6.15pm pre-concert during Beethoven’s lifetime, and £8 / Free for Under 25s Festival Pass £50 / profound demands on the preferred the original version Supper Club £20 what the critics thought of them Free for Under 25s performers and listeners alike as presented in this recital. then, and in the centuries since. Post-event lunch with with music that simultaneously 6.30pm pre-concert talk Excludes Lunch Katy Hamilton £15 inhabits multiple musical and given by the artists (free) and Supper Club £10 / Free for Under 25s £8 / Free for Under 25s 16 psychological levels. 17 SUN 8 MAR 10AM – 3PM WED 11 MAR 7PM SAT 14 MAR 7.30PM SUN 15 MAR 3PM SAT 21 MAR 7.30PM

‘Among the multitude of good jazz singers in Britain, there is not one who can surpass Elaine Delmar’ The Observer BATH BACH MY SCIENCE CHOIR FAIR WILTSHIRE YOUTH CARMINA A free family event with hands-on BURANA workshops and activities to engage and inspire young minds ROAD NOT TAKEN ELAINE JAZZ ORCHESTRA Life, love and rhythm Discover exciting workshops, Nigel Perrin conductor brilliant performances and LIVE IN THE BAR DELMAR / EMPIRICAL Nurry Lee piano incredible demonstrations that BackBeat Percussion Quartet explore the links between music Bristol-based rising folk stars Playing their unique brand of Celebrating the music Elaine and her band will perform Youth jazz ensemble joined by ORFF Carmina Burana and science. This free day-long £16 / £14 Family Ticket WHITACRE Leonardo Dreams festival, full of opportunities to make their WMC debut melancholy songs and tunes, of Gershwin and Porter her inimitable arrangements of Nimmo Artists in Residence (see p39) / £8 U18s + students Road Not Taken are starting to timeless tunes from the classic of his Flying Machine learn and play, is perfect for all Anita Dobson vocals One of the great British jazz Mike Daniels director make big waves on the UK folk songbooks by George Gershwin GERSHWIN I Got Rhythm the family and will excite minds Claire Hamlen fiddle voices, Elaine Delmar has worked Major Sponsor scene. From humble beginnings and Cole Porter, as well as taking In this second concert of their young and old! Ant Miles guitar with jazz giants including Herb Ellis, Carl Orff’s famous cantata is a in 2014 the band has been on a a fresh look at some of the 20th WMC Residency, Empirical will Joe Hamlen harmonium Stephane Grappelli, Michel Legrand thrilling setting of secular poems rapid rise with a debut EP Back Century’s most iconic music. join the Wiltshire Youth Jazz FREE / no ticket required and Wynton Marsalis. Amongst by the medieval monks of Burana, Into Storyland released in 2016. Orchestra for a collaborative Supported by her many awards and accolades, describing the joys of spring, Suitable for all ages Their music is an inventive and £18 / £9 U18s + students concert. The performance will Elaine has been awarded the dancing, drinking and love. atmospheric rearrangement of showcase jazz standards, music Aged 5-11? Take part in the My coveted ‘Special Award’ at the The concert opens by exploring traditional folk songs and tunes, Kid-a-Quid: up to two Under from Empirical’s back catalogue Science Fair Project Competition! ‘…folk with all the Parliamentary Jazz Awards in other life passions: flying, music underpinned by Anita Dobson’s 18s pay £1 each with every adapted for big band, as well Contact creativelearning@ feels of the romantic recognition of her outstanding and rhythm. clear and striking vocals. full-price ticket. as the premiere of a new Patrons of the Youth wiltshiremusic.org.uk before contribution to British Jazz. period composers’ piece of music written Orchestra and Wiltshire 31st January 2020 to find 6.15pm pre-concert Freemasons £25 / £20 U18s + students £10 / £5 U18s + students especially for WYJO. 18 out more information. FATEA Magazine Supper Club £20 A Bath Bach Choir promotion 19

JAN FEB Wed 12 Feb 7.30pm Wed 26 Feb 7.15pm Sat 7 Mar 1pm APR Sat 2 May 7.30pm Wed 20 May 7.30pm Fri 5 Jun 7.30pm GAUGUIN FROM THE THE ROYAL BALLET MARMEN QUARTET BALUJI SHRIVASTAV / ORCHESTRA OF THE AGE STEVEN OSBORNE Wed 1 Jan 7.30pm / Sat 1 Feb 3pm NATIONAL GALLERY THE CELLIST & DANCES & KATY HAMILTON Sun 5 Apr 2pm INNER VISION OF ENLIGHTENMENT / Scottish pianist returns LECTURE RECITAL Thu 2 Jan 3pm SIR SCALLYWAG AT A GATHERING (AS LIVE) THE ROYAL BALLET ORCHESTRA ALINA IBRAGIMOVA Sat 15 Feb 11am Deconstructing Beethoven Launch of the Inner Vision Michael Haydn takes Sat 6 Jun 7.30pm WEST OF ENGLAND FAMILY SHOW BRASS MASTERCLASS Fri 28 Feb 7.30pm SWAN LAKE RELAXED An epic musical adventure SCREENING (AS LIVE) Festival 2020 centre stage BATH SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA Musician-led young artist ALEX MENDHAM Sat 7 Mar 7.30pm ORCHESTRA A night at the opera with Sat 1 Feb 7.30pm training & HIS ORCHESTRA MARMEN QUARTET Fri 17 Apr 7.30pm / Sun 3 May 7pm Wed 27 May 5pm Music from New York and our resident youth orchestra Beethoven: early, middle ENSEMBLE 360 Twenties charm and sparkle Sat 18 Apr 3pm NICK HART PUBLIC SINGING Paris Sat 15 Feb 7.30pm and late LIVE IN THE BAR WORKSHOP WITH Sat 4 Jan 7pm Top ensemble perform SPIRITATO! THE TASTE Sat 29 Feb 7.30pm WEST OF ENGLAND Sun 7 Jun 7.30pm Messiaen’s seminal work The English folk tradition VOCES8 ANDRÉ RIEU 70 YEARS OF THE NATION BLAZIN’ FIDDLES Sun 8 Mar 10am – 3pm YOUTH ORCHESTRA celebrated live Find your voice and raise 9BACH YOUNG (AS LIVE) Exploring popular video Sun 2 Feb 7.30pm An evening of cantatas Passionate Scottish folk MY SCIENCE FAIR it loud! Soulful folktronica group and concertos stars burn bright Expand your scientific mind! game music Wed 6 May 1pm from Wales Sat 11 Jan 7.30pm DOTDOTDOT DANCE: Wed 27 May 7.30pm IN BODY Sun 19 Apr 3pm RISVEGLIO QUARTET 42ND STREET (AS LIVE) Sun 16 Feb 3pm Wed 11 Mar 7pm Lunchtime recital explores VOCES8 Sun 21 Jun 10am – 4pm A fresh take on the flamenco ROAD NOT TAKEN MINI BSO ‘UP IN THE Fri 17 – Sun 19 Jan CORY BAND Baroque trios Vocal polish assured with BIG FAMILY MUSIC DAY tradition Award-winning brass MAR LIVE IN THE BAR AIR’ FAMILY CONCERT acclaimed group Music-making for the BRADFORD ROOTS 2020 Bristol folk stars on the rise Spread your wings and Sat 9 May 7.30pm Fri 7 Feb 7.30pm band return to WMC Wed 4 Mar 7.30pm whole family Wiltshire’s biggest Winter take flight! STACEY KENT Fri 29 May 7.30pm music festival returns BATH PHILHARMONIA / Wed 19 Feb 11am KINKY BOOTS (AS LIVE) Sat 14 Mar 7.30pm Jazz iconoclast in musical FOFOULAH Wed 24 Jun 7.15pm MARIAM BATSASHVILI Screening of award-winning ELAINE DELMAR Wed 22 Apr 7pm Fri 24 Jan 7.30pm DR JONATHAN JAMES self-portrait Bold sounds and new THE ROYAL OPERA Tragedy, fantasy and passion DISCOVERING MUSIC musical British jazz icon celebrates THE ROYAL BALLET horizons ELEKTRA (AS LIVE) CONCERTS TOM POSTER / in full orchestral splendour classic 20th Century tunes CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA Fri 15 May 2pm Explore the work of Franz Liszt Wed 4 Mar – Sat 7 Mar KALEIDOSCOPE / PAGLIACCI (AS LIVE) DORIC STRING QUARTET Sat 30 May 7.30pm CHAMBER COLLECTIVE Sat 8 Feb 7.30pm Wed 19 Feb 7.30pm BEETHOVEN 250 Sun 15 Mar 3pm / 01225 860 100 / [email protected] 860 100 / 01225 PUBLIC MASTERCLASS JOHN LAW’S A perfect combination of EMPIRICAL / GWILYM WILTSHIRE YOUTH Sat 25 Apr 2pm JUL FARA Marking 250 years since Watch rising chamber music CONGREGATION chamber music and song SIMCOCK the composer’s birth JAZZ ORCHESTRA / CITY OF LONDON Timeless folk from stars learn from the best A kaleidoscope of sound Sat 4 Jul 7.30pm AT A GLANCE AT New Nimmo Artists in EMPIRICAL SINFONIA COMFORTABLE Sat 25 Jan 2pm all-female quartet Wed 4 Mar 1pm Residence Nimmo Artists in Residence CLASSICAL Fri 15 May 7.30pm Sun 31 May 3pm TROWBRIDGE THE ROYAL BALLET MARMEN QUARTET Fri 21 Feb 7.30pm join youth big band Relaxed concert with DORIC STRING QUARTET JERUSALEM ZOO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA THE SLEEPING BEAUTY Sun 9 Feb 7pm BENJAMIN GROSVENOR LUNCHTIME CONCERT leading orchestra An all-American experience (AS LIVE) GEORGIA LEWIS TRIO A late Beethoven quartet Sat 21 Mar 7.30pm / MARMEN QUARTET FAMILY SHOW Debut recital for Resident quartets combine A story of love and kindness LIVE IN THE BAR electrifying pianist BATH BACH CHOIR Sat 25 Apr 7.30pm Thu 23 Jul 7pm Wed 29 Jan 7.45pm Folk stars’ fresh take Fri 6 Mar 7.30pm Experience Karl Orff’s CITY OF LONDON for Enescu’s Octet AMADEUS ORCHESTRA THE ROYAL OPERA on traditional ballads Sat 22 Feb 7.30pm MARMEN QUARTET Carmina Burana live SINFONIA Sat 16 May 7.30pm SYMPHONIC DANCES LA BOHÈME (LIVE) MAYA YOUSSEF TRIO A pair of middle and late Exploring Beethoven JUN Swashbuckling assured Wed 12 Feb 1pm quartets Sun 22 Mar 2pm BELSHAZZAR’S FEAST WILTSHIREMUSIC.ORG.UK WILTSHIREMUSIC.ORG.UK An evening with Syrian-born Musical wit from unique with musical hits ARIANA KASHEFI / qanun player THE ROYAL OPERA Wed 3 June 11am MAKSIM ŠTŠURA Sat 7 Mar 11am FIDELIO (AS LIVE) MAY musical duo DR JONATHAN JAMES Fri 28 Aug 7.30pm / Lunchtime recital with Sun 23 Feb 3pm KATY HAMILTON DISCOVERING MUSIC Sat 29 Aug 3pm leading young artits WMC FAMILY CONCERT KEYNOTE LECTURE Fri 27 Mar 7.30pm Hearing Beethoven LONDON SINFONIETTA Sat 2 May 1pm Wed 3 June 7.15pm WEST OF ENGLAND “Don’t pick me, Miss!” – ACCESSIBLE YOUTH ORCHESTRA BOX OFFICE BOX TURNING POINTS THE ROYAL BALLET New musical show for MUSIC WORKSHOP Regional youth orchestra young people West meets East THE DANTE PROJECT Discover your inner musician (AS LIVE) continue to shine 20 21 SUN 22 MAR 2PM FRI 27 MAR 7.30PM SUN 5 APR 2PM FRI 17 APR 7.30PM / SAT 18 APR 3PM SUN 19 APR 3PM

THE ROYAL BALLET SWAN LAKE (AS LIVE) RELAXED LONDON SCREENING Liam Scarlett presents a SINFONIETTA revived production of one of the best-known and TURNING POINTS most-loved classical ballets. Tchaikovsky’s symphonic score WEST OF ENGLAND ALL soars and is an intoxicating mix AGES West Meets East The programme culminates in of spectacle and intimate passion: THE ROYAL a performance of Variation No 1 London Sinfonietta simply irresistible! YOUTH ORCHESTRA by the experimental American MINI BSO OPERA FIDELIO Prof. Jonathan Cross presenter composer John Cage that was £16 / £8 U18s + students GAMING MUSIC (AS LIVE) DEBUSSY Sonata for flute, inspired by Chinese philosophy, ‘UP IN THE AIR’ viola and harp which will include young musicians Running time: c. 3h inc. intervals. A programme of live music including the theme tunes from Beethoven’s only opera is EL TURK Trochee from the West of England Youth from popular games The Legend of Zelda, Bounty an uplifting opus magnus TAKEMITSU And then I knew Orchestra. Hunter, Super Mario Bros, Tetris, FAMILY CONCERT Timothy Redmond conductor of risk and triumph. In this ‘twas wind Pokemon and the World of Warcraft. Come fly away with this great way to introduce children new production Jonas Kaufmann CAGE Variation No 1 £18 / Free for Under 25s Gaming music or the music to plays the political prisoner popular programme to classical music and the In this presented concert of rich accompany video games has £16 / £14 Family Ticket (p39) / Florestan, while Tobias Kratzer’s Buy This, Try This: enjoy this concert instruments of the orchestra in an and colourful music from across for half price if you have bought a ticket become increasingly popular in £8 U18s + students In this high-flying family concert, staging illuminates the message entertaining and enjoyable way. the 20th and into the 21st century, to Tom Poster / Kaleidoscope Chamber orchestral programmes in recent Mini BSO will perform a variety of shared humanity. Collective (p6) years and has taken root as a genre Major Sponsor Supported by of musical works with a lively Professor Jonathan Cross and the £10 / £5 U18s + students London Sinfonietta explore how Supported by the Principal Friends in itself. Join the outstanding young presentation and interactive £16 / £8 U18s + students and Angels of Wiltshire Music Centre the work of European composers musicians of WEYO for this musical games. Including pieces such as 2PM PLAYSHOP Musicians will Supported by adventure that charts the history of 633 Squadron, Let’s Go Fly a Kite, Running time: c. 2h 30m inc. intervals. has been transformed by drawing Patrons of the work with participants to compose Sung in German with English subtitles. on the sounds and ideas of Asia, the genre and takes you on a Youth Orchestras and Come Fly with Me as well as a piece to perform in the concert. and how composers from Asia journey through some of the most and Wiltshire themes from Star Wars and Free to ticket holders / book early have in turn entered into dialogue memorable and influential sound Freemasons Doctor Who, this fun-filled as places are limited. 22 with Western musical traditions. tracks and scores ever written, afternoon family concert is a 23 WED 22 APR 7PM SAT 25 APR 2PM SAT 25 APR 7.30PM SAT 2 MAY 1PM SAT 2 MAY 7.30PM

THE ROYAL CITY OF LONDON SINFONIA ACCESSIBLE BALLET COMFORTABLE MUSIC CAVALLERIA CLASSICAL WORKSHOP RUSTICANA / Find your own Inner Vision PAGLIACCI through music (AS LIVE) We invite anyone with a visual impairment to join a jam session Damiano Michieletto’s led by members of the Inner BALUJI SHRIVASTAV OBE / Olivier Award-winning Vision Orchestra, the only production of Mascagni CITY OF professional blind ensemble INNER VISION ORCHESTRA and Leoncavallo’s one-act in the UK. Discover your inner operas is a thrilling, cinematic LONDON musician in this highly engaging Antardrishti – The launch of the through soulful Gospel and Blues experience. The two works are hands-on music-making Inner Vision Festival 2020 to sublime Indian Ragas and experience for all levels led Western Classical compositions. both undeniable masterpieces SINFONIA Baluji Shrivastav sitar by inspirational blind sitarist The Inner Vision Orchestra use and share dramatic concision, Inner Vision Orchestra melodic richness and an Baluji Shrivastav. their intense inner vision to obsession with violent jealousy. Come and enjoy live performances You are also invited to take part in Beethoven 250: Lyricism and energetic overture inspired by Baluji Shrivastav OBE is one of the celebrate the power of music of classical music in a welcoming other relaxation activities such as drama in Beethoven’s iconic works his visit to Fingal’s Cave sets the £6 – no previous experience greatest multi-instrumentalists of to transform and promote and relaxed concert atmosphere drawing, colouring and knitting scene for two of Beethoven’s most required the Hindustani classical tradition. the talent of blind and visually £16 / £8 U18s + students Rebecca Miller conductor while listening to the music! popular works, as pianist Danny He delights in exploring all forms impaired musicians. In this short programme, Danny Driver piano Running time: c. 3h inc. intervals. Driver returns to WMC to perform of music and has worked with Sung in Italian with English subtitles. musicians from City of London City of London Sinfonia £10 / £5 U18s + students the lyrical Piano Concerto No 4 other luminaries including Stevie £16 / £8 U18s + students Sinfonia will introduce music MENDELSSOHN Hebrides and then conductor Rebecca Wonder, Massive Attack and inspired by nature and birdsong 1PM INTRODUCTION Meet Overture Miller leads the orchestra in a Shakira, and performed at the Buy This, Try This: enjoy this concert for in an informal way that breaks half price if you have bought a ticket to members of the ensemble BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No 4 performance of the dramatic Paralympic Closing Ceremony down the barriers between the Maya Youssef Trio (p13) and their instruments in this BEETHOVEN Symphony No 7 Symphony No 7. with Coldplay. performers and the audience. introductory session before 6.15pm pre-concert City of London Sinfonia is home to His latest project is a multi- Designed to be more relaxed than the concert begins. Free to £30 / £15 U18s + students Supper Club £20 over 40 outstanding professional disciplinary, cross-cultural a traditional concert, Comfortable ticket holders / book early musicians who come together in performance with 14 visually Classical events are relaxed as places are limited. 6.30pm pre-concert talk the shared belief that music has impaired musicians, exploring concerts for anyone and everyone, Supported by All with the artists (free) ages the power to transform lives across songs from Iran, Lebanon, from young children to older adults. Supported by 24 all areas of society. Mendelssohn’s Afghanistan, India, Nigeria, 25 SUN 3 MAY 7PM WED 6 MAY 1PM SAT 9 MAY 7.30PM

Vocal jazz iconoclast presents Stacey Kent stands strong a musical self-portrait among the top jazz artists of our SATURDAY JAZZ time as one the most successful This monthly jazz workshop STACEY Stacey Kent vocals and prolific jazz vocalists in the for young players focuses on Jim Tomlinson saxophone, flute world. With over 2 million albums improvisation, technique and Jeremy Brown bass sold, a Grammy nomination and performance in a relaxed and KENT Josh Morrison drums international acclaim, Stacey’s visit creative environment. Led by Graham Harvey piano to Wiltshire Music Centre with her Mike Daniels, Music Director RISVEGLIO 5-piece band forms part of her of WYJO, as well as guest worldwide concert tour showcasing tutors from the National a beautiful collection of songs. Youth Jazz Orchestra. QUARTET From American Standards to Every second Saturday of Bossa Nova classics, Chansons the month, 10am – 1pm and original songs, this programme £12 per session Exploring the trio sonata of the forms during the Baroque period, will feature some of Stacey’s most Baroque period with Orchestra and was particularly attractive to loved repertoire, including numbers Open to intermediate-level players. NICK HART of the Age of Enlightenment Italian composers as a means of co-written by Nobel Prize winner Ages 11-25. Young Artists showcasing instrumental virtuosity Kazuo Ishiguro, whose song writing and melodic creativity. Corelli‘s Marta López harpsichord partnership with Stacey has formed LIVE IN THE BAR compositions became hugely Sophie Simpson violin an essential part of her repertoire. influential in their day and travelled Explore the English folk His repertoire is drawn largely Abel Balazs violin SUNDAY FOLK tradition with musical from his native East Anglia, far beyond Italy; they inspired many £23 / £11.50 U18s + students Camilla Morse-Glover cello This relaxed monthly workshop storytelling and reflects his understanding other European composers, is open to young people who of both the depth and breadth Programme to include: including Handel, whose trio 6.45pm FreeStage Nick Hart is a folk singer wish to explore folk and of material within the English sonatas formed a significant part performance by Wiltshire deeply rooted in the English MARINI Sonata sopra ‘La Monica’ traditional music, and develop tradition. He is fast acquiring a of his instrumental compositions. Young Singers tradition. Described as ‘The real CORELLI Trio sonata Op 2 No 1 their ensemble playing and reputation as an engaging and in G minor deal’ by Mike Harding, his desire to £10 / Free for Under 25s Bar Open Late improvisation skills. entertaining solo performer. CALDARA Sonata da camera preserve the nuances of traditional Delivered in partnership with singing informs his minimal Op 2 No 4 in G minor Post-concert meet and £10 / £5 U18s + students Bath Youth Folk Band approach to accompaniment, VIVALDI Trio sonata Op 1 No 3 greet with the artists in C major RV 61 and his songs are delivered Supported by Every second Sunday of the with a great emphasis on HANDEL Trio sonata Op 2 No 1 month, 2pm – 4pm storytelling. ‘A cult classic in B minor HWV 396a £10 per session The trio sonata was one of the in the making’ All abilities welcome and no prior 26 Grizzly Folk most popular chamber music knowledge required. Ages 8-18. 27 FRI 15 MAY 2PM FRI 15 MAY 7.30PM SAT 16 MAY 7.30PM WED 20 MAY 7.30PM WED 27 MAY 5PM DORIC STRING ORCHESTRA OF THE QUARTET SINGING PUBLIC AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT / WORKSHOP MASTERCLASS ALINA IBRAGIMOVA WITH VOCES8 Discover the forgotten Haydn Alina Ibragimova and the Join members of VOCES8 for Professional chamber OAE will perform his most this public singing workshop music training MOZART Overture to enduring concerto. ahead of their evening concert. The Marriage of Figaro In this public masterclass, Hélène DORIC STRING QUARTET / HAYDN Violin Concerto in A major Paired with music by Michael In this introductory session Clément from the Doric String BELSHAZZAR’S MOZART Serenade No 9 in D Haydn’s contemporary, Mozart, you have the chance to learn Quartet will work with WMC MARMEN QUARTET Major, K320 “Posthorn” who of course has a very different warm ups for the brain, body Young Quartet in Residence, the legacy, the programme concludes and voice using the ‘VOCES8 Marmen Quartet, ahead of their Who’s heard of Michael Haydn? Our resident Quartets combine George Enescu was a renowned with a rare opportunity to hear his Method’, as well as a selection Alina Ibragimova and the shared evening performance. for a chamber music feast Romanian composer who lived FEAST Posthorn Serenade, featuring a of new songs and harmonies Experience how even these Orchestra of the Age of most of his life in Paris. WMC star turn for the instrument used by ear. No preparation is needed talented international award Alex Redington violin Dry wit and musical virtuosity whistle aficionado while Enlightenment present music Young Quartet in Residence the in the 18th century to signal the and singers of all ages and winners benefit from the advice Ying Xue violin make for an entertaining evening Hutchinson leads workshops by Joseph Haydn’s oft-ignored, Marmen Quartet join members arrival of the mail coach. experience are welcome of experienced professionals. Hélène Clément viola of music as the resident accordion tutor but almost as prolific, younger of the Doric String Quartet for to take part. John Myerscough cello at Cecil Sharp House. brother. Joseph Haydn wrote a performance of his epic Octet Paul Hutchinson accordion £36 / £18 U18s + students £6 almost as much music as his Johannes Marmen violin for Strings. Regarded as a natural Paul Sartin oboe, violin, vocals £6 £16 / £8 U18s + students younger sibling, which has 6.30pm pre-concert talk Ricky Gore violin successor to Mendelssohn’s Start with a dash of traditional Bryony Gibson-Cornish viola celebrated Octet, Enescu’s unfortunately fallen into obscurity. with the artists (free) English folk music, throw in a bit 6.45pm FreeStage Intent on reviving his legacy, Steffan Morris cello dramatic work combines of pop and classical, sprinkle over performance by Bath the musical language of the HAYDN String Quartet Op 33 No 3 a few TV and movie themes, and Youth Folk Band late romantic era with sweeping MENDELSSOHN String Quartet top it off with lashings of laughter melodies and rich musical textures. Bar Open Late Op 13 for a unique live experience. This ENESCU Octet for Strings duo of Pauls has wowed audiences £22 / Free for Under 25s around Europe, the US and Composed in 1827, Felix Australia for nearly 25 years Mendelssohn’s passionate String 6.30pm pre-concert talk ‘Few can match this duo in with the artists (free) with their virtuoso musicianship concert for entertainment Quartet No 2 in A minor was written tempered by wry humour. Sartin when the composer was just 18 Supported by is an accomplished composer, and great music’ years old but is considered to be arranger, performer and swanee The Independent 28 his first mature work in the genre. 29 WED 27 MAY 7.30PM FRI 29 MAY 7.30PM SAT 30 MAY 7.30PM SUN 31 MAY 3PM JOHN LAW’S CONGREGATION

CONFIGURATION Tour UK 2020 John Law returns to WMC with Congregation to present music from John Law piano their new album CONFIGURATION. James Mainwaring saxophone Avoiding complexity for its own Ashley John Long double bass ‘A deeply sake, Law’s compositions have Dave Smith drums exciting listen’ been likened to film music in the Captivating anthemic melodies, way they conjure up powerful visual Songlines powerful rhythms and grooves all images, and appeal to people with combined with subtle electronic a wide variety of tastes. 5+ soundscapes make for an appealing YRS and kaleidoscopic fusion of jazz, £16 / £8 U18s + students VOCES8 FOFOULAH rock, electronic and classical. JERUSALEM ZOO

Sing Joyfully: leading international celebrates the joy, variety and Shapeshifting sonic drum set with sabar beats from FAMILY SHOW vocal ensemble gives WMC debut beauty of singing in harmony landscapes Senegal and Gambia, the A musical story about love and This is an original story for and combines angelic voices soundscapes are overlaid with Programme to include: Batch Gueye vocals, dance faith with music from around children and families by storyteller with the ensemble’s renowned a myriad of vocal, instrumental Tom Challenger sax, synths the world and storywriter Michael Loader; BYRD Sing Joyfully stage presence. and electronic sounds. Phil Stevenson guitar it will include include soundscapes GIBBONS Drop, Drop, Slow Tears Michael Loader storyteller Versatility and a celebration Johnny Brierley bass by Palestinian musicians Shafeeq VICTORIA Regina Caeli á 8 £16 / £8 U18s + students Shafeeq Alsadi qanun of diverse musical experiences Kaw Secka sabar Alsadi and Knud Stuwe. TALLIS If Ye Love Me Knud Stuwe oud, electric guitar is central to the ensemble’s Dave Smith drums LASSUS Dessus le Marché d’Arras Kid-a-Quid: up to two performance ethos, so we are The year is 2099 – forty years £10 / £5 U18s + students RACHMANINOV Bogoroditse Devo London-based afro-dub ensemble Under-18s pay £1 each delighted that the ensemble after the Great Flood brought SIMON & GARFUNKEL arr. Fofoulah make their debut at with every full-price ticket 2PM PLAYSHOP Join Michael will be joined by members of about by rising sea levels and CRELLIN Homeward Bound WMC. Combining dub and jazz and his band ahead of the show the WMC Chorus for three Bar Open Late a lack of care for the earth with flavours of West Africa, the to find out more about the In demand across the globe, joint choral items. by humankind… band create a unique sound world characters, learn a chant to sing VOCES8 performs an extensive that is both earthy and urban, Miriam and Mohammed on stage and make a poster for repertoire from Renaissance £22 / £11 U18s + students Buy This, Try This: enjoy this concert futurist and rooted. for half price if you have bought a have a love for animals, but the great final march! Free to polyphony to contemporary ticket to Alex Mendham and His will their courage, belief and To find out more about WMC Chorus, ticket holders / book early as Orchestra (p14) commissions and everything please email creativelearning@ Propelled by the driving rhythms curiosity be enough to bring places are limited. 30 in between. This programme wiltshiremusic.org.uk created by combining a traditional about a miracle? 31 WED 3 JUN 11AM WED 3 JUN 7.15PM FRI 5 JUN 7.30PM SAT 6 JUN 7.30PM SUN 7 JUN 7.30PM

‘The whole BATH STEVEN experience SYMPHONY was a kind of ORCHESTRA OSBORNE enchantment.’ 9BACH THE ROYAL The Guardian Local orchestra explores 20th Stories and songs from the With their unmistakable sound of century New York and Paris cutting edge of folktronica Welsh language vocals shimmering DR JONATHAN BALLET PIANO alongside swamp guitar, harp, Eugene Monteith musical director Lisa Jen vocals, harmonium, piano rhythm section and a subtle use JAMES THE DANTE Viv McLean piano Martin Hoyland guitar, percussion of technology, 9Bach have been Ali Byworth drums DISCOVERING PROJECT widely credited with giving a new BERNSTEIN Candide Overture Dan Swain bass guitar voice to Welsh song. Their latest GERSHWIN Piano Concerto in Esyllt Glyn Jones harp MUSIC (AS LIVE) album, Anian, explores F major Mirain Roberts vocals COPLAND Appalachian Spring contemporary themes and is a GERSHWIN An American in Paris soulful, brooding record whose Rachmaninov – the steadfast An epic journey through ‘Brooding songs take a critical look at the Romantic the afterlife encompassing Gershwin’s light-hearted world in which we live. the horrifying drama of An American in Paris conjures melancholy While all around him seemed Inferno, the lyrical mysticism up French atmosphere and to be forging ahead into a brave and gossamer £16 / £8 U18s + students of pilgrims on Mount Purgatorio street sounds with its trio of new musical world, Rachmaninov dreaminess’ and the scintillating spheres saxophones and car horns. His held fast to his old-world of Paradiso. In this dazzling Leading Scottish pianist Winner of the Royal Philharmonic and inspired by Schubert’s jazz-influenced Piano Concerto Line of Best Fit Romantic sound. In this lecture production, choreographer returns to WMC Society’s Instrumentalist of the Year works of the same name, are a incorporates cheeky Charleston ahead of Steven Osborne’s Wayne McGregor collaborates Award, Steven Osborne is one of set of concert pieces that imitate rhythms, a smoky Blues trumpet recital, Dr Jonathan James SCHUBERT Andante in A major with an award-winning team Britain’s most treasured musicians musical forms characteristic of solo and grandiose sweeping explores this unique sound and SCHUBERT Piano Sonata No 20 – contemporary composer and is celebrated for his insightful previous times, including the melodies. Copland’s ever-popular explains why, contrary to the in A major Thomas Adès, artist Tacita interpretations and musicianship. nocturne, song without words, Appalachian Spring features the opinions of the critics of his day, VESPERS arr RACHMANINOV Dean, lighting designer Lucy Schubert’s penultimate piano barcarolle, virtuoso étude, and much-loved Shaker tune ‘Simple his music has proved to have Nunc Dimitis Carter and dramaturg Uzma sonata is one of his most enduring theme and variations. Gifts’ whilst Bernstein’s scintillating such enduring appeal. RACHMANINOV Oriental sketch Hameed – to bring us closer works and was written as part of overture brims with excitement RACHMANINOV Moments to Dante’s vision. a set of three sonatas that he £22 / £11 U18s + students and gorgeous melodies. £8 Musicaux Op 16 wrote in 1828. 6.30pm pre-concert talk Post-event lunch £16 / £8 U18s + students £17 / £7 U18s + students Rachmaninov’s Moments Musicaux with the artist (free) 32 club £15 Running time: c. 3h inc. intervals. Op 16, which were written in 1896 A Bath Symphony Orchestra promotion 33 SUN 21 JUN 10AM – 4PM WED 24 JUN 7.15PM SAT 4 JUL 7.30PM THU 23 JUL 7PM AUGUST 2020 WMC’s Creative Learning Sponsor

TROWBRIDGE AMADEUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA SYMPHONIC An all-American programme DANCES for Independence Day OPEN TO ALL Phil Draisey conductor A swashbuckling programme ARNOLD Independence Day SUMMER from touring orchestra BERNSTEIN The Magnificent Seven Philip Mackenzie conductor COPLAND Appalachian Spring Malcolm Forbes-Peckham piano FUN BIG FAMILY MUSIC DAY THE ROYAL BARBER Adagio for Strings LUTOSLAWSKI Variations on THOMPSON Symphony No 2 a Theme of Paganini The kids take over WMC with Keep an eye out for the full Discover amazing music, learn go in a relaxed environment, DUKAS The Sorcerer’s Apprentice OPERA A concert celebrating creative activities for all across programme to be announced in with expert tutors and perform led by expert practitioners and BADELT Pirates of the Caribbean Independence Day on 4th July the summer Spring 2020! For programming with family and friends at Big local groups. RACHMANINOV Symphonic ELEKTRA reflecting American history suggestions or more information, Family Music Day! Dances Op 45 From singing to dancing, This fun-filled family day out will from the East to West coast. please contact our team at photography to musicals and Join us for a jam-packed day of be full of incredible performances, (AS LIVE) With music inspired by its Following the orchestra’s creativelearning@wiltshiremusic. everything in between, Summer exciting musical workshops and refreshments from local producers pioneering early days, the jazz spectacular triumph at the Centre org.uk. Strauss’ thrilling and Fun is back with creative activities activities for all ages. Pick up a and surprises throughout the day. influenced Symphony by Randall in July 2019 they’re back with a audacious adaptation of for young people of all ages. new instrument and perform Come along and be a part of the Thompson, Barber’s contemplative glittering programme ranging from Greek tragedy receives Explore your interests with with our friends at Wiltshire Young music making! Adagio for Strings and classic the film score ofPirates of the a new staging by the award- friends or try something new Musicians, discover music from Hollywood film scores. Caribbean to Rachmaninov’s final winning director Christof Loy. across a range of workshops, across the world and get creative £6 / £3 U18s + students work – his Symphonic Dances. Featuring Nina Stemme in the concerts and activities. in arts and craft sessions for £20 / £10 U18s + concessions Malcolm Forbes-Peckham returns Supported by Wiltshire Music Connect title role and conducted by all the family. to perform Lutoslawski’s very & Wiltshire Young Musicians Antonio Pappano. A Trowbridge Symphony Orchestra Celebrate International Make promotion individual take on Paganini’s 24th Caprice. Music Day with us by having a £16 / £8 U18s + students

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34 An Amadeus Orchestra promotion FRI 28 AUG 7.30PM / SAT 29 AUG 3PM REGULAR WEDNESDAYS HIRE US SPECIAL CREATIVE LEARNING COURAGE CHOIR ACTIVITIES couragechoir.com Wiltshire Music Centre has EVENTS At Wiltshire Music Centre we celebrate International Make Music WILTSHIRE YOUNG SINGERS rooms and spaces available work with schools, communities Day with us at our ever-popular and AT WILTSHIRE wiltshireyoungmusicians.org.uk to hire throughout the year ST LAURENCE and families across the county multi-generational Big Family for performances, meetings, SCHOOL through our year-round Creative Music Day in June (p34). MUSIC CENTRE THURSDAYS conferences, rehearsals, Learning Programme, and have WED 25 MAR 7PM Inspirational musicians from our ROCK THE TOTS training days, community SPRING CONCERT an exciting season ahead which Artistic Programme, including the In addition to Trinity, ABRSM and www.rockthetots.co.uk events and other activities. WED 1 JUL 6.30PM offers exceptional live musical dynamic Marmen Quartet (p16 and experiences to a diverse range Rockschool music exams, the Centre WILTSHIRE YOUNG MUSICIANS • 300-seat auditorium SUMMER FESTIVAL OF MUSIC p28), will deliver workshops in hosts a mix of regular activities. wiltshireyoungmusicians.org.uk of audiences. Wiltshire primary, secondary and • Digital cinema projector and PARKINSONS CAFÉ JAZZ FACTORY There are lots of opportunities SEN/D schools, and August will be screen MONDAYS [email protected] for young musicians to develop packed with Summer Fun (p35) • Audiovisual Technician support MON 23 MAR 7.30PM – offering children and young people JAZZ FACTORY • Recording facilities MON 6 JUL 7.30PM and enrich their musical learning, FRIDAYS JAZZ FACTORY SHOWCASE from Sunday Folk and Saturday a great mix of creative arts activities jazzfactory.org • Livestreaming capabilities Jazz (p27), to Zone Club (p15), to engage with during the holidays. MUSIC FOR THE MIND LITTLE PICCOLOS • PA systems Members of Jazz Factory take to and our leading youth orchestras, alzheimerswiltshire.org.uk littlepiccolos.co.uk • Meeting rooms the stage to showcase what they We are also delighted to have • Fully licensed bar West of England Youth Orchestra co-commissioned a new musical LECTURES WITH CATHERINE TRUSCOTT PILATES have been rehearsing over the WEST OF ENGLAND (‘p4, p23 and p36) and Wiltshire DR ALLAN PHILLIPSON peartreestudios.co.uk • Catering available last term during their weekly theatre show for young people • Free Wi-Fi Youth Jazz Orchestra (p19), who [email protected] RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETY workshops. (“Don’t pick me, Miss!”, p13) in • Free parking will work alongside our Jazz Artists thefrms.co.uk YOUTH ORCHESTRA partnership with Prime Theatre, JOLLY GOOD COMPANY • Public transport links Free / no ticket – retiring collection in Residence Empirical (p8) which has been created with [email protected] An inspiring programme of The programme culminates with • Full accessibility’ this season. students from local primary BLAKE’S GUITAR TUITION SATURDAYS popular orchestral favourites Stravinsky’s music for the ballet Once again families can join us schools. We will also launch our blakesguitartuition.co.uk ZONE CLUB WILTSHIRE Petrushka. The elemental score Wiltshire Music Centre is a RACHMANINOV Piano Concerto for a day of daring experiments, firstdigital teaching resource, wiltshiremusic.org.uk YOUNG tells the tale of the loves and registered charity no.1026160. No 2 demonstrations and our brilliant Digital Music Box, which is TUESDAYS MUSICIANS jealousies of three puppets. SATURDAY JAZZ Income from lettings and hires STRAVINSKY Petrushka showcase competition for young designed to support rural primary ALL IN HARMONY CHOIR wiltshiremusic.org.uk helps to support our live music SAT 28 MAR scientists at My Science Fair in schools to deliver whole class LOVE TO PLAY! STRINGS Timothy Redmond conductor £16 / £14 Family Ticket (p39) / singingwithattitude.com and education programmes. March (p18). You can also music lessons and the music SUNDAYS Find out more online: SUN 29 MAR £8 U18s + students curriculum. CANTAMUS CHAMBER CHOIR We are delighted to invite you cantamuschamberchoir.co.uk SUNDAY FOLK wiltshiremusic.org.uk/venue LOVE TO PLAY! 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