Media Release Embargoed until Monday 16 May 2011
The National Concert Hall launches a Star-studded International Concert Series 2011/2012 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary
Today, Monday 16 May 2011, Jimmy Deenihan, T.D. Minister of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht launches The National Concert Hall’s star-studded 2011/2012 International Concert Series.
Irish audiences can look forward to a series of some of the world’s most celebrated recitalists, conductors, orchestras and singers to include: The Philadelphia Orchestra with conductor Charles Dutoit and Danish violinist Janine Jansen, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and Patrik Ringborg, conductor. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with conductor /violinist Pinchas Zukerman and The London Symphony Orchestra with conductor Antonio Pappano and violinist Roman Simovid make a welcome return. New to the series are The Toulouse Orchestra with conductor Tugan Sokhiev and Alina Ibragimova, violin. This season’s recitalists include: pianist András Schiff, violinist Nicola Benedetti, pianist Stephen Hough, cellist Han-Na Chang. Britten Sinfonia, The King’s Singers and The RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet also make their series debut.
Speaking about the launch Minister Deenihan said “once again the programme for the Concert Series is impressive in its variety of celebrated artists who will perform at The National Concert Hall this coming season. It provides a wonderful opportunity for Irish people to hear some of the world’s most talented masters of musical artistry. For those who deeply appreciate music the most difficult of choices will be made over the coming months in the selection of concerts to attend. I congratulate The National Concert Hall for their innovation of the ‘Discover Classical Music’ Package.”
David Byrne, Chairman of the National Concert Hall says “It is always an exciting occasion for us at The National Concert Hall to announce such a line-up of world-class orchestras, conductors and musicians particularly in this, our 30th anniversary year. To celebrate, we are offering significant savings on subscription packages as well as introducing a scheduled payment plan to assist customers.”
Rosita Wolfe, Head of Marketing & Communications at the National Concert Hall comments “this International Concert Series of concerts feature the top echelon of international stars of classical music from all over the world and with that, brings overseas visitors to Ireland to see these artists perform in our National Concert Hall on a regular basis. It positions The National Concert Hall in the premier league of concert halls internationally alongside Halls such as Carnegie Hall, The Lincoln Centre and The Royal Festival Hall. We expect the Series to generate in excess of €500,000 in sales and it also creates fantastic sponsorship and branding opportunities for companies.”
A series of concerts to mark the 30th Anniversary year has also been planned, highlights of which include: a 30th Anniversary concert with the RTÉ Symphony Orchestra and pianist Gabriela Montero on 9th September, two nights of ‘Pink Martini –The Symphony Tour’ with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra on the 8th and 9th of October 2011, a performance by Grammy Award-winner Dianne Reeves, 30th November 2011 and a presentation of ‘Polar’; a stunning portrait of the polar Kingdoms with a unique love orchestral soundtrack arranged by John Harle, and performed by The RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra on 11 December 2011 3pm/7pm. Also scheduled are two nights of Japanese Drumming ensemble ‘Kodo’ on 11 and 12 February 2012. The National Concert Hall’s International Concert Series 2011/2012 is supported by The Irish Times, as print media partner.
OFFERS 25% discount off the total ticket price for a Friends Subscription to the entire series with the ‘Friends Golden Ticket Package.’ That’s a saving of up to €176.50! 20% discount off the total ticket price for customers wishing to attend the entire series of concerts with the ‘Golden Ticket Package.’ That’s a saving of up to €141.00! 10% discount off the total ticket price on a choice of two ‘Great Performers’ Packages. ‘Discover Classical Music’ Package, also offering a 10% discount off the total ticket price. a ‘scheduled payment plan’ option for subscription purchasers.
BOOKING DETAILS Season Friends’ Subscription – Friday 20 May, 10am Friends’ Subscription – Monday 23 May, 10am Subscription Booking for All – Monday 30 May, 10am Season Friends’ Individual Concert Bookings- Wednesday 1 June, 10am Friends’ Individual Concert Bookings – Friday 3 June, 10am Individual Concert Bookings, Open for All – Monday 13 June, 10am
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The International Concert Series 2011/2012 CONCERT PROGRMAME Monday 29 August 2011, 8pm Sibelius Finlandia Philadelphia Orchestra Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto Charles Dutoit, conductor Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances Janine Jansen, violin Ravel La Valse €55, €65, €75, €85 (Choir Balcony €40)
Tuesday 25 October 2011, 8pm Brahms Sonata No. 1 Nicola Benedetti, violin Beethoven Sonata No. 7 Alexi Grynyuk, piano Strauss Sonata €25, €30, €35, €45 (Choir Balcony €20) Sunday 20 November 2011, 8pm Mozart 12 Variations in B flat on an Allegro András Schiff, piano Mendelssohn Variations Serieuses €30, €40, €45, €55 (Choir Balcony €20) Haydn Variations in F minor Schumann Theme with variations in e flat Beethoven Diabelli variations Wednesday 23 November 2011, 8pm A selection of great arias including Bizet, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, soprano Gershwin, Massenet, Charpentier and RTÉ Concert Orchestra Mozart Patrik Ringborg, conductor €45, €55 ,€65, €75 (Choir Balcony €35) Rachmaninov The Isle of the Dead Monday 13 February 2012, 8pm Korngold Violin Concerto London Symphony Orchestra Bartok Concerto for Orchestra Antonio Pappano, conductor Roman Simovid, violin €50, €60, €70 ,€80 (Choir Balcony €40) Thursday 16 February 2012, 8pm Brahms Piano Quintet RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet Schubert String Quintet Artur Pizarro, piano Robert Cohen, cello €15, €20, €25, €30 (Choir Balcony €10) Tuesday 28 February 2012, 89pm Couperin Les Barricades Mystérieuses Britten Sinfonia Couperin (arr. Adès) Les Barricades Thomas Adès, conductor/piano Mystérieuses Pekka Kuusisto, violin Thomas Adès Three studies from Couperin €20, €25, €30, €40 (Choir Balcony €15) Ravel Le Tombeau de Couperin Stravinsky Air du Rossignol and March Chinoise Stravinsky Suites No. 1 & 2 for small orchestra Thomas Adès Violin Concerto ‘Concentric Paths’ Sunday 11 March 2012, 8pm Beethoven Sonata in C sharp minor ‘ Stephen Hough, piano moonlight’ €30, €40, €45, €55 (Choir Balcony €20) Stephen Hough Sonata for piano ‘broken branches’ Scriabin Sonata No. 4 Scriabin Sonata No. 5 Liszt Sonata in B minor Monday 26 March 2012, 8pm Debussy Prélude á l’après midi d’un faune Toulouse Orchestra Saint-Saëns Violin Concerto No.3 in B minor Tugan Sokhiev, conductor Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique Alina Ibragimova, violin €40, €45, €55, €65 (Choir Balcony €30) Thursday 26 April 2012, 8pm Rachmaninov Vocalise Han-Na Chang, cello Rachmaninov Cello sonata Finghin Collins, piano De Falla Siete Canciones Populares €25, €30, €35, €45 (Choir Balcony €20) Españolas Piazolla Le Grand Tango Saturday 5 May 2012, 8pm A mixed programme of early, classical and The King’s Singers contemporary a capella pieces €25, €30, €40, €50 (Choir Balcony €20) Thursday 24 May 2012, 8pm Beethoven Egmont Overture Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Beethoven Violin Concerto Pinchas Zukerman, conductor/violin Beethoven Symphony No. 5 €50, €60, €70, €80 (Choir Balcony €40)
CONCERTS CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF MUSIC AT THE NATIONAL CONCERT HALL
The Navigator Series 2011 In association with Improvised Music Company ECM Perspectives: Sunday 5 June 2011, 7pm/8.15pm/9.30pm Afrocubism: Tuesday 19 July Dave Holland, double-bass and Pepe Habichuela, guitar; Wednesday 9 November 2011
The Gloaming As part of ESB LIVE 2011 20 August 2011, 8pm Featuring: Thomas Bartlett, piano; Dennis Cahill, guitar; Martin Hayes, fiddle; Iarla O’Lionaird, vocals; Caoimhin O Raghallaigh, hardanger/fiddle. Tickets: €30, €35 (Choir Balcony €20)
The RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Celebrating the National Concert Hall’s 30th Anniversary Friday 9 September 2011, 8pm Tickets: €18, €24, €30, €35 (Choir Balcony €10)
Pink Martini – The Symphony Tour with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra 8 &9 October 2011, 8pm Tickets: €25, €35, €45 (Choir Balcony €20)
Cara Dillon and Orchestra As part of ESB LIVE 2011 25 November 2011 8pm Tickets: €30, €35 (Choir Balcony €20)
Dianne Reeves – Christmastime is Here Wednesday 30 November 2011, 8pm Diane Reeves is the pre-eminent jazz-vocalist in the world today. Tickets: €30, €35, €40 (Choir Balcony €25)
POLAR in association with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Stunning HD footage from award-winning natural history filmmakers with live music performed by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra. Sunday 11 December 2011, 3pm/7pm Tickets: €30 Adult/€15 Child. Concessions for adults €25 Matineé only Family Ticket €70 (2 adults/2children)
KODO Saturday 11/Sunday 12 February 2012, 8pm Tickets: €35, €45 (Choir Balcony €25)