SHREWSBURY SCHOOL

Musicc 59th SeasonArtsA September 2015 to July 2016 1 2 Welcome

Welcome to the 59th Season of Music and Arts at Shrewsbury School, during which we have an exciting programme of events for you to look forward to, with some exceptional highlights over the next few months.

There is a strong focus on choral and vocal music this season, and we start in fine style with a return appearance by All the King’s Men, fresh from The Edinburgh Fringe. They are one of the country’s leading all-male ‘a cappella’ groups with very strong Salopian links. Joe Stilgoe brings once again his blend of cabaret and stunning musicianship with his band, and we are delighted to welcome the great English Baritone, Roderick Williams, in recital with Jenny Agutter, a familiar face on our TV screens and in films. Choral highlights during the season will include a wonderful programme of Russian music performed by the UK’s leading professional choir, Tenebrae, Handel’s Four Coronation Anthems as part of our St Cecilia Weekend, and Verdi’s Requiem in Birmingham Town Hall next February.

We continue the tradition of outstanding international piano recitalists at the School, with this year the legendary Brazilian pianist Cristina Ortiz playing an all Chopin programme in the Alington Hall. Other instrumental highlights include a concert given by some of our own resident professionals with guest French artistes, François Ragot and Fanny Korbus in a programme to include Brahms’ Piano Quartet in G minor. In addition, we are delighted to be partners again with the Shropshire Music Trust, who through their tireless administrator, Kate Hogwood, have done so much to bring top quality musicians to Shropshire for many years. We are particularly pleased to be able to host the Peter Cropper Memorial Concert. Peter, who led the Lindsay String Quartet for so long, loved playing in the acoustics of the Maidment Building, and it is thus so fitting that we are able to pay tribute to this great violinist in a venue he loved.

Of course, at the heart of our programme are the concerts given by the pupils of Shrewsbury School, and as you will see there is so much on offer, both at the School and in the wider community, from Orchestral Concerts, Evensongs in Oxford and Manchester, Chamber Music and more, not forgetting our regular series of Friday Lunchtime Concerts at 1.30 p.m. in the Maidment Building followed by refreshments each week.

We have included some Drama events and also this year, details of Art Exhibitions and Lectures taking place in our wonderful Art School. Shrewsbury is blessed in having outstanding leaders of those areas of the arts with Helen Brown, Director of Drama, and Rose Shawe-Taylor, Head of Art. Do please support the events listed in the Art School and the Ashton Theatre as much as you can.

At the end of last season we said farewell to Darren Wood, our out-going Events Manager after four terrific years in post, and I’m delighted to welcome Juliet Young as our new Operations and Events Manager, who I know will do a wonderful job and build on all the very good foundations laid down by Darren, and Caroline Frost before him. Juliet is looking forward to welcoming many of you to concerts over the next year, and getting to know in person members of our very loyal audiences.

Floreat Salopia

John Moore Juliet Young Director of Music Operations and Events Manager 3 Art School Chapel

Alington Hall

Maidment Auditorium Ashton Theatre

4 How to book

Online: Please note that we now have a very simple to use, online booking system that enables you to book and pay for your tickets in advance online. To avoid disappointment, please do book early.

Please visit www.shrewsburyschool.ticketsource.co.uk

By Post/In Person: Please send details of the tickets that you require along with your address and a contact number or email. Enclose a cheque made payable to ‘Shrewsbury School Enterprises’ together with a SAE and post to:

Juliet Young Operations and Events Manager Shrewsbury School, The Schools, Shrewsbury SY3 7BA

By Telephone: 01743 280812 By Email: [email protected]

Booking for Shropshire Music Trust Events: Tickets may be purchased online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/smt or in person/post from Windband, 9 Greyfriars Road, Longden Coleham, Shrewsbury SY3 7EN. 01743 367482 www.shropshiremusictrust.co.uk

Booking for Shrewsbury School Community Choir Events: Please visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/shrewsburyschoolcommunitychoir

5 6 Gift Vouchers Join the Friends of SSMA Event Sponsorship and Hospitality Gift Vouchers are available for SSMA events and If you enjoy attending concerts and recitals Opportunities can be purchased by contacting Juliet Young at Shrewsbury School then why not get more There are fantastic opportunities available at the address on page 5. Vouchers can be involved by joining the Friends of SSMA? throughout the year to have your business, purchased for £8, £10, £12 and £16. Our ‘Friends’ make a significant contribution to organisation or name associated with Shrewsbury the concert season at Shrewsbury, and enable School’s music events by sponsoring one of Concessions us to schedule many high-quality concerts. This our high calibre performances. We offer a gives parents, pupils and the local community variety of sponsorship levels where we can The concession price shown is the price for the opportunity to experience inspiring and promote your brand, organisation or kindness senior citizens, registered disabled and children prestigious events given by eminent national at a level to suit you. You can have your name under 16. and international musicians. on all of the promotional literature and press communications associated with the event Group Discounts & School Offers Benefits of becoming a Friend of Shrewsbury including posters, press releases, programmes, Discounts are available on all Shrewsbury School School Musical Activities include reserved website promotion and promotion at the Musical Activities events for groups of 10 or more. concert seating if required, FREE online concert itself. Shrewsbury School is also committed to building booking, regular email updates, a copy of our links with other schools and is always more than Music & Arts Brochure and an invitation to a Alternatively if you would like to entertain your happy to discuss special rates for parties from special ‘Friends’ annual dinner with canapés and clients, family, friends or associates then please schools that would like to attend our events. champagne on arrival followed by an evening speak to us about our hospitality packages Please contact Juliet Young, Operations and concert. which include free tickets, reserved concert Events Manager on 01743 280812 to discuss your seating, canapés and drinks receptions if requirements. The cost of annual membership to the ‘Friends required. of SSMA’ is just £15 for a single membership Mailing List & Email Communication and £25 for a double membership. For details Please contact Juliet Young on 01743 280812 and to join our ‘Friends’ please call Juliet Young to discuss sponsorship and hospitality Why not keep in touch with forthcoming events on 01743 280812 or purchase your ‘Friends of opportunities in more detail. at Shrewsbury School by registering your SSMA’ Subscription online. interest in receiving regular information from the School? Email or phone Juliet Young with your preferred method of communication to [email protected] or call 01743 280812.

7 Shrewsbury School Charities

For the 59th Season of Music & Arts at Shrewsbury School we have decided to assist the student-led Charities Committee with their fundraising activities by holding retiring collections at all of our FREE ADMISSION concerts. If you have enjoyed the concert that you have attended then please do feel free to pop a few coins or a note into the collection bucket at the end of the concert.

You can be assured that every penny that is collected will go into our charities account and be distributed to the chosen charities for this year.

This year the School continues to support two main charities, The Shewsy (our youth club in Everton) and Medic Malawi which runs a hospital and orphanage in Africa. Donations made at concerts will go directly to these small charities. Students from the School visit Everton regularly and will visit Malawi this summer. The student-led Charities Committee has also chosen to support Beat (helping those with eating disorders) and the Alzheimer’s Society, by organising a variety of fundraising events.

For more information on our Charities Committee please contact Lesley Drew at [email protected]

8 Community Choir

Shrewsbury School Community Choir has been in existence for over 30 years. The non-auditioning parent Choir fluctuates between 100 and 130 members, with a smaller group forming the Shrewsbury Festival Chorus and English Haydn Festival Chorus with professional orchestras and soloists. We also have charitable status as Shropshire Charity Concerts supporting the charitable side of our activities.

We rehearse at the School under John Moore, the School’s Director of Music, and Alex Mason, Assistant Director of Music, through the kind permission of the Headmaster, and perform regularly in the Alington Hall with the School Orchestra, and at a number of other Shrewsbury and Shropshire venues and also in Birmingham.

The Choir’s mission is to advance the study and practice of choral and other music and performing arts, to provide opportunities for high-quality performances for its members and a wide range of other musicians, and through them to foster the musical education, knowledge and enjoyment of the public. In addition to large-scale traditional choral works, we also sing opera and popular modern classical music.

Our next concerts include appearances over the St Cecilia Weekend in November and our annual performance of Handel’s Messiah in Shrewsbury Abbey on 23rd December. Please check the website for information on these and future concerts: www.shropshirecharityconcerts.org.uk

Why not consider joining the Choir? No formal connection with Shrewsbury School is required and rehearsals are held on Monday evenings (more frequently in concert weeks), usually in the Maidment Building at the School. You can contact us via our website www.shropshirecharityconcerts.org.uk, and we also have a Facebook page.

9 All The King’s Men

Saturday 12th September 7.30pm Maidment Auditorium

We are over the moon to be launching our 59th Season of Music & Arts with All the King’s Men in concert. A multi-award-winning ‘a cappella’ group based at King’s College London, All The King’s Men combine tight vocal harmonies with mesmerising choreography presenting a highly entertaining show for any occasion. Featuring Old Salopian George Fowler as Musical Director, “If you like ‘a cappella’, you’ll love this” (BBC Radio 2)

The group will take over the Maidment Auditorium with an eclectic blend of impressive harmonies, quirky choreography and their own dash of mischief and charm, fresh from sell-out performances at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Tickets £10 / Students £5 / Friends of SSMA £10 to include a glass of champagne and canapés before. www.ticketsource.co.uk/shrewsburyschool or Juliet Young on 01743 280812 10 Thursday 17th September 7.15pm Saturday 19th September 6.30pm Art Lecture Theatre Alington Hall

Andy McKay (Art History Abroad) New Entrants’ Concert Shock of the New: An Introduction to Modernism Join us in welcoming our musical newcomers to Shrewsbury School Andy is the author of The Angel of Charleston (2013) and is currently with their debut concert in the wonderful setting of the Alington Hall. writing Great British Riots: A cultural history (2016). A former This is always a very special evening of new talent revealed for the archivist at the British Library in London, for over a decade he has first time by our new Third and Sixth Form entrants. taught Art History in London, Europe and America.

FREE admission with a retiring collection in aid of Shrewsbury School’s nominated charities. FREE admission. Tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk/shrewsburyschool 11 Saturday 26th September 7.30pm Tuesday 29th September 6.00 - 8.00pm Maidment Auditorium The Art School

Aid 4 Rojo presents Opening of Pam Newell Exhibition An Autumn’s Eve Charity Opera Gala Pam Newall, Recent Work Art Gallery, Soprano Beatrice Acland and fellow opera students from the Royal private view: 29 September, 6.00 – 8.00pm Welsh College of Music and Drama perform an opera gala in support (exhibition runs until 17 October) of the Rojo orphanage Kilifi, Kenya (www.aid4rojo.org). Pam Newall is an architect turned printmaker based in Shrewsbury. These talented singers on the brink of their professional careers will She graduated with an MA in Fine Art Printmaking from Cambridge perform ensemble songs and arias from favourite composers across School of Art and has exhibited widely in the UK and Europe. the ages.

Following on from last year’s acclaimed success, this promises to be an exciting sequel.

Tickets: adults £12 and students £4 from www.aid4rojo.org or 07866 200672 FREE admission. 12 Wednesday 30th September 6.15pm Friday 2nd October 6.30 - 8.30pm The Queen’s College, Oxford Art School

Shrewsbury School Chamber Choir sing Evensong at Art in Shrewsbury: A Celebration The Queen’s College, Oxford

All are welcome to join us in the beautiful surroundings of the Chapel An evening to celebrate the vibrancy of Visual Art and Culture in at The Queen’s College, Oxford as our Chapel Choir sing Evensong. Shrewsbury, coinciding with an exhibition of prints by local artist The Queen’s College, Oxford is one of the University’s 38 colleges Pam Newall. and was founded in 1341. Among its notable alumni are astronomer Edmund Halley and comedian Rowan Atkinson. The Chapel was Following a private viewing of the exhibition, there will be a series of rebuilt in 1719 and is renowned for the quality of its chapel choir. 10-minute talks by artists, art workers and representatives from the museums and galleries based in and around Shrewsbury. Join the Shrewsbury Chapel Choir in the Baroque splendour of The Queen’s College Chapel as they sing music by Adrian Batten, Claudio All Welcome. Monteverdi and Sergei Rachmaninov.

Evensong begins at 6.15pm. Those attending are advised to arrive in good time. Parents and friends of Shrewsbury School are welcome to attend a post-Evensong reception. For more information, please contact FREE admission; no ticket required but please confirm attendance [email protected] with Rose Shawe-Taylor, [email protected] or 01743 280587. 13 KINDLY SUPPORTED BY RICHARD BAKER, O.S. Russian Treasures Tenebrae in Concert

Saturday 3rd October 7.30pm Shrewsbury School Chapel

Described as “phenomenal” (The Times) and “devastatingly beautiful” (Gramophone Magazine), award-winning choir Tenebrae, under the direction of Nigel Short, is one of the world’s finest vocal ensembles renowned for its passion and precision. We welcome Tenebrae to the Chapel at Shrewsbury School to perform their latest album, “Russian Treasures”.

Russian choral music has been a feature in Tenebrae’s concert performances since the choir’s inception and over the years they have worked extensively with Russian language coaches whilst nurturing their own characteristics of passion and precision to deliver a special and heartfelt tribute to the music of these great composers. Choir and Organ describes the release as “majestic interpretations with a beautiful bloom on the recorded sound”.

Tickets £12 from www.ticketsource.co.uk/shrewsburyschool or Juliet Young on 01743 280812 14 15 Sunday 4th October 8.00pm Maidment Auditorium

Open Mic Night

Professionally executed student-organised events that draw upon the musical talent from the students at Shrewsbury School. Expect a vast spectrum of acts within an atmospheric environment that is relaxing and enjoyable for all!

FREE admission. 16 KINDLY SUPPORTED BY WWW.HAMBROOKHOUSE.CO.UK - LUXURY GUEST HOUSE Joe Stilgoe in Concert

Friday 9th October 7.30pm Maidment Auditorium

“A jazz pianist and songwriter of considerable talent” The Guardian

Joe Stilgoe is the renaissance man of modern jazz. He has twice topped the UK jazz chart and has featured on many radio programmes including six appearances on Friday Night is Music Night on BBC Radio 2, The Horne Section on BBC Radio 4, In Tune, Loose Ends and The Chris Evans Breakfast Show among many others. He has played all the major international jazz festivals, had two sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and appears regularly at Ronnie Scott’s and Crazy Coqs in London.

He has appeared as featured soloist with orchestras including BBC Concert Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, The Northern Sinfonia, Lahti Symphony, Finland and the RTE Orchestra in Dublin.

Joe performed for us in 2013 to huge acclaim. We expect this concert to sell out in advance so please do book early!

“BORDERS ON AMAZING…AN ALTOGETHER BUOYANT PICK-ME-UP” **** The Times

Tickets £15 from www.ticketsource.co.uk/shrewsburyschool or Juliet Young on 01743 280812 17 Sunday 11th October 7.30pm Friday 16th October 6.30pm St Alkmund’s Church, Shrewsbury Alington Hall

The Annual House Singing Competition

One of the most exciting and popular events in the School year, Shrewsbury Drapers Reception and Concert Performance the House Singing Competition sees our students take to the stage in an evening combining fine musical talent and enthusiasm with extremely keen inter-House competition. We look forward to 2015’s 6.30pm – Drinks and Canapés Reception edition, as every year’s performance appears to be taken to the 7.30pm – Concert next level - with many of the musical arrangements penned by the Shrewsbury Drapers’ Company present students themselves especially for the evening. We regret that due a Drinks Reception and Musical Soirée to the high success of this event, tickets are limited to pupils, their performed by the talented musicians immediate families and staff of Shrewsbury School. There will be a of Shrewsbury School in St Alkmund’s reception hosted by the Shrewsbury School Parents’ Association. Church. For tickets, please apply to Karen Wilding at Shrewsbury School Music Tickets £20 (to include a drink and canapés on arrival) from Gordon Department on 01743 280581. FREE admission with a retiring collection Crofts on 01743 241324 or [email protected] for the School’s nominated charities. 18 SHROPSHIRE MUSIC TRUST PRESENTS Peatbog Faeries

Sunday 25th October 7.30pm Alington Hall

Based on the Isle of Skye, the band have become one of Scotland’s best known names in contemporary folk music. They have twice won “Live Act of the Year” at the Scottish Traditional Music Awards and have taken their own individual brand of Scottish tunes to audiences around the world, from European Festivals to Asia, Africa, America, Canada and Australia.

They incorporate many influences which take them from traditional jigs and reels through jazz, hiphop, Reggae and more. Their inventive and unique approach always brings to their audience a true flavour of traditional Scottish music whilst offering a high octane experience - so be prepared to get on the dancefloor!

“Nothing prepares you for the high octane music of the Peatbog Faeries” - The Scotsman

Tickets: £14 and £7 for 18s and under from www.ticketsource.co.uk /smt or in person/post from Windband, 9 Greyfriars Road, Shrewsbury SY3 7EN. Telephone: 01743 367482

19 20 21 Monday 2nd November 6.00 - 8.00pm Friday 6th November 7.30pm Sunday 8th November 8.00pm The Art School Maidment Auditorium Maidment Auditorium

Sixth Form Art Exhibition Scholars’ Concert Open Mic Night

This exhibition of recent work by A Level Please join us to support our Music Professionally executed student-organised students highlights the development of Scholars as they perform a wonderful events that draw upon the musical talent their technical skill in drawing, painting, and varied programme of works in the from the students at Shrewsbury School. printmaking and ceramics, and gives a Maidment Auditorium. Expect a vast spectrum of acts within an glimpse of the astonishing breadth of talent atmospheric environment that is relaxing and range of ideas being nurtured in the Art and enjoyable for all! School at Shrewsbury.

FREE admission with a retiring collection for FREE admission. the School’s nominated charities. FREE admission. 22 SHROPSHIRE MUSIC TRUST PRESENTS L ’Arcadia - ‘Flaming Rose, Earth’s Adornment’ Thursday 12th November 7.30pm Maidment Auditorium Handel’s German Arias with works by Pepusch, CPE Bach, Pisandel and Telemann Claire Genewein, flauto traverso Martin Jopp, baroque violin Katie Stephens, baroque cello Anne Marie Dragosits, harpsichord Ulrike Hofbauer, soprano

Originally formed in 1998 by the harpsichordist Nicoleta Paraschivescu and the current artistic director, flautist Claire Genewein, the ensemble L’Arcadia rapidly became known for its energetic and virtuosic performances evoking the spirit of the age and sound culture of Europe between the seventeenth and early nineteenth centuries.

With a core of four musicians, the ensemble appears in various formations, from duo through to chamber orchestra. L’Arcadia pays close attention to historical sources and in addition to performing works by the great pillars of European baroque and classical music, seeks out forgotten compositions in libraries and archives in order to bring them back to audiences of today.

Handel’s nine German Arias stand among a very small group of works that he composed in his native language and still rank among some of his best-kept secrets. The pieces, settings of poems by Handel’s contemporary at the University of Halle, Barthold Brockes, offer some of Handel’s most joyous and profound music for solo voice. They are performed alongside music that surrounded and influenced him by friends, colleagues and composers. Tickets £15 / £7.50 for 19s to 25s / £1 for under 18s from www.ticketsource.co.uk /smt or in person/post from Windband, 9 Greyfriars Road, Shrewsbury SY3 7EN. Telephone: 01743 367482 23 THE ANNUAL St Cecilia Concerts

Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th November 7.30pm Alington Hall

The St Cecilia Concerts truly are ‘Not to be Missed’ occasions at Shrewsbury School. With performances over two nights, these concerts demonstrate the wonderful instrumental and choral programme that is currently undertaken in the School.

Programme to include the four Coronation Anthems by Handel, the Cello Concerto in A Minor by Saint-Saëns and the Shostakovitch Festival Overture.

FREE admission with a retiring collection for the School’s nominated charities 24 KATE BAYLEY Gothic Tales and Fairy Stories

Thursday 19th November 6.00 - 8.00pm The Art School

Launch of a new series of exhibitions called Young Professionals, showcasing the work of young artists working in the creative industries Art Gallery.

Private View 19th November, 6.00 – 8.00pm Exhibition runs until 10th December

FREE admission 25 THE GARETH JENKINS & FRIENDS International Gala Charity Concert Friday 20th November 7.30pm Maidment Auditorium

Gareth Jenkins is once again joined by a number of his highly talented friends and associates to entertain you for the evening for the annual International Gala Concert featuring the very best musicianship and entertainment.

Artists to include:

Lily Kondova (soprano) Daniel Shao (flute) Robyn Lyn Evans (tenor) Sian Griffiths (mezzo) Stefan Boyadjiev (piano) Susie Allan (piano) John Moore (piano) And other surprise artists!

Proceeds in aid of the Gregynog Young Musician Competition, The Huntington’s Disease Society and Rotary Charities.

Tickets £15.00 from Gareth Jenkins on 07889 744144 or Juliet Young 01743 280812 and [email protected] 26 THE SENIOR SCHOOL MUSICAL Great Expectations

Wednesday 25th – Saturday 28th November Performances Nightly at 7.30pm Ashton Theatre

A new musical adaptation. Libretto by Peter Fanning, Music by John Moore Directed by Helen Brown.

Dickens’ literary masterpiece about the chance meeting of escaped convict Magwitch and the young Pip and the relationship that ensues with extraordinary consequences for both, the tragic fi gure of Miss Havisham and her beautiful but aloof ward Estella, all provide the backdrop for yet another original musical from the creative team that has brought seven previous self- penned musicals to the Shrewsbury stage.

Dickens’ story abounds with so many other colourful characters such as Joe Gargery, Jaggers, Pumblechook, Herbert and a myriad of others. Don’t miss seeing a talented young Salopian cast bring this timeless story to life in the Ashton Theatre.

FREE admission. For tickets, contact Dawn Dunn on 01743 280500. 27 28 29 30 31 The Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra

Wednesday 2nd December 7.30pm Alington Hall

The Shrewsbury Orchestral Society is an orchestra whose roots go back for well over a century. Now known as the Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra, we are excited to welcome them back to the Alington Hall for what promises to be a wonderful evening of music.

Conductor - John Moore Leader - Paul Bramwell Nielsen - Maskarade Overture Schumann - Piano Concerto in A Minor Soloist - Viv Maclean Sibelius - Symphony No.5

Tickets £12 and £2 for 18 years and under from www.ticketsource.co.uk/shrewsburyschool or Juliet Young on 01743 201812 32 CHILDREN’S CHOIR Pearl of Africa - in Concert Thursday 3rd December 7.30pm Maidment Auditorium

We are over the moon to welcome back the fantastic Pearl of Africa Choir to Shrewsbury School.

The Pearl of Africa Children’s Choir Ltd, comprising 20 children aged 7 and destitute children in the Kampala and Masaka district. The charity to 16 years from the Molly and Paul Child Care Foundation schools and now runs a group of eight schools and a clinic, providing education, orphanages in Uganda, will be performing traditional African music, dance food, shelter and healthcare for nearly 3,000 youngsters. As part of their and drumming. The talented young singers, dancers and drummers come nationwide tour, the Pearl of Africa Children’s Choir bring their high from a background of hardship and many are orphans as a result of the octane mix of traditional African music, dance and drumming in national great killer diseases of their homeland - HIV/AIDS and malaria. costume to the Maidment Auditorium.

Pearl of Africa Child Care is a UK-based charity whose main activity is It’s an entertaining and moving performance we’re excited to welcome raising funds for the seven schools and homes run by the Molly and back to the School, and all are invited to join us for what promises to be Paul Child Care Foundation - a Ugandan non-government organisation a fabulous evening of entertainment. which provides education, food, shelter and healthcare to orphaned

FREE admission with a retiring collection; donations to Pearl of Africa Child Care Foundation will help to raise much needed funds for the schools and homes in Uganda. Tickets are available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/shrewsburyschool or Juliet Young on 01743 280812. 33 AN EVENING WITH Henry Olonga Musician and former Test Cricketer

Saturday 5th December 7.30pm Maidment Auditorium

An evening of music and words with one of the great international cricketing figures of recent years from Zimbabwe. Henry has written much about his experiences since being forced to retire so early from a successful cricketing career, but has entertained thousands with his humour, wit and wonderful singing voice since.

He was our guest speaker at Shrewsbury’s Speech Day in 2014, and we are delighted to welcome him back once more to the School.

Not to be missed.

Tickets: £10.00 from www.ticketsource.co.uk/shrewsburyschool or Juliet Young on 01743 280812 34 Monday 7th December 7.30pm Wednesday 23rd December 7.30pm Maidment Auditorium The Abbey, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6BS

A Charity Christmas Concert Shrewsbury School Community Choir and guests present The Messiah What better way to conclude the Michaelmas Term than with the Music Now in its 27th year, we welcome you to join us for the annual Department’s annual Christmas Concert? performance of Handel’s masterpiece, The Messiah, in the beautiful surroundings of Shrewsbury Abbey. Join us in the Maidment Auditorium as students play and sing an array of high quality instrumental and vocal pieces full of festive spirit, The concert features the Community Choir, some wonderful soloists accompanied by a glass of wine and a mince pie as a thank you for your and an orchestra consisting largely of ex Music Scholars from support during the first half of the concert series. Shrewsbury School and guest players.

Soloists: Soprano - Felicity Murphy, Alto - Barnie Smith, Tenor - Richard Eteson (OS), Bass - Alex Ashworth

Tickets £15.00 (unreserved seating) to include programme Tickets £8.00 (to include a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie) and refreshment from www.ticketsource.co.uk/ available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/shrewsburyschool or shrewsburyschoolcommunitychoir, Theatre Severn and Old Market Hall Juliet Young on 01743 280812 on 01743 281281, or in person from The Abbey. 35 Saturday 16th January 11.00am SHROPSHIRE MUSIC TRUST PRESENTS Didsbury In Memory of Peter Cropper Dvorak at Twilight

Sunday 17th January 6pm Maidment Auditorium

‘Cypresses’ for String Quartet String Quintet Op 97 String Sextet Op 48

Music Scholars’ Recital at Emmanuel Church, Didsbury Ben Nabarro & Martin Cropper - violins Robin Ireland & Louise Williams - violas Shrewsbury School musicians are looking forward to returning to the Richard Jenkinson & Richard May - cellos wonderful Emmanuel Church in Didsbury near Manchester for the seventh successive year. After a memorable performance of the Brahms’ sextets last season, the late Peter Cropper dreamt up this sublime programme in a local This concert is part of an established series of Saturday morning hostelry to perform this year in Shrewsbury. ‘Coffee Concerts’ at Emmanuel Church, attracting a sizeable local audience. ‘The Cypresses’ find the lovesick Dvorak writing a series of miniatures for String Quartet. The String Quintet for two violas was Please come along and join them. written during his time in the United States, whilst there is really no sunnier piece than the A major Sextet.

FREE admission 36 Friday 22nd January 7.30pm Alington Hall

This special concert again brings together a group of esteemed and Big Band Night respected chamber music colleagues including Peter’s violinist son Martin Cropper and Ben Nabarro (Ensemble 360), violists James Boyd and Louise A great opportunity to hear two fine Big Bands both from Shrewsbury, Williams, with cellists Richard Jenkinson and Richard May. this joint concert will be given by the award-winning Big Band from Shrewsbury School and the local Shrewsbury Jazz Orchestra. Another sublime early winter’s evening in the company of some of the world’s finest chamber music and musicians. The artists will chat and Shrewsbury School Big Band has a well-deserved reputation, and the discuss the works performed during the evening. first half of the concert will feature the Band in a programme of well- known standards featuring guest soloists. This concert is given in Pete’s memory by friends and colleagues. Following a glass of wine in the interval, the evening will conclude with “It is endlessly beautiful. I always have the feeling that people don’t admire a performance by the Shrewsbury Jazz Orchestra. Formed 10 years this piece enough. This splendid invention, freshness and sonorous ago, the band have performed throughout the West Midlands and play beauty”. Johannes Brahms (on Dvorak’s Sextet). music from Kenton through to Metheny with a bit of Mingus thrown in for good measure along the way!

Tickets £16.50 / £8 for 19s to 25s / £1 for 18s and under www.ticketsource.co.uk /smt or in person/post from Windband, Tickets £5 from www.ticketsource.co.uk/shrewsburyschool 9 Greyfriars Road, Shrewsbury SY3 7EN. Telephone: 01743 367482 or Juliet Young on 01743 280812 37 SPONSORED BY SIR DAVID AND LADY MARY LEES, AND MR GARETH JENKINS Roderick Williams and Susie Allan With guest narrator Jenny Agutter

Thursday 28th January 7.30pm Maidment Auditorium

Roderick Williams has established himself as one of the great Image: Benjamin Ealovega English Baritones of the current generation, performing as a soloist both in opera and on the concert hall stage, for example as guest soloist in the 2014 Last Night of the Proms on BBC television. He is truly one of the great song recitalists currently performing in the UK and is in constant demand as a performer, whether in his beloved English song, or Lieder and other repertoire. Image: Simon Denison His partnership with Susie Allan has led to many radio broadcasts for BBC Radio 3 and recitals in the UK and abroad. Their recital at Shrewsbury will be centred around Schubert’s masterpiece of song-setting, Schwanengesang, with special guest actress Jenny Agutter of Call The Midwife and The Railway Children fame providing translations for the poetry. A not to be missed evening of entertainment!

Tickets £15.00 from www.ticketsource.co.uk/shrewsburyschool or Juliet Young on 01743 280812 38 SHREWSBURY CHAPEL CHOIR SINGS Evensong in Manchester Cathedral Friday 29th January 5.30pm

The present building dates from 1421 when a collegiate church was established for Manchester. It became a Cathedral in 1847 following the 1840 Ecclesiastical Commissioners Act. It contains some treasures including 30 medieval misericords but sadly much of the stained glass was destroyed during bombing raids in the Second World War.

In the Chapel Choir’s first visit to Manchester Cathedral join the choir for uplifting choral music in this architectural oasis in the heart of the city.

39 Musical Soirée

Saturday 30th January Maidment Auditorium

Champagne and Canapé Reception – 7.00pm Concert – 7.45pm The NSPCC Musical Soirée Performed by students of Shrewsbury School.

Please do join us in a sparkling Musical Soirée in aid of a very worthwhile charity, the NSPCC. Dress Code – Black Tie

Tickets £25 from Cathy Harrison on 07813 151424 or [email protected] 40 AN EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT Composers’ Concert

Thursday 4th February 7.30pm Maidment Auditorium

An evening of entertainment showcasing some of the talented Shrewsbury School musicians, with a selection of some of their own compositions and performances of works by more established contemporary composers, too.

FREE admission with a retiring collection in aid of the School’s nominated charities.

Tickets available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/shrewsburyschool or Juliet Young on 01743 280812 41 SPONSORED BY MR AND MRS M.V. BRADLEY A Piano Recital given by Cristina Ortiz Saturday 6th February 7.30pm Alington Hall

CHOPIN: Fantaisie in F Minor, Op. 49 CHOPIN: Sonata No.2 in B Flat Minor, Op. 35 Interval CHOPIN: Barcarolle in F Sharp Major, Op. 60 CHOPIN: Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58

42 Cristina Ortiz’s natural musicality, masterful craftsmanship and timeless commitment to refined playing have ensured her a place among the world’s most respected pianists. Throughout her extensive career she has performed with the Berliner Philharmoniker, Wiener Philharmoniker, and the Chicago Symphony, Philharmonia and Royal Concertgebouw Orchestras amongst many others. She has collaborated with conductors such as Neeme Järvi, Mariss Jansons, Kurt Masur, André Previn and David Zinman.

We are incredibly excited to welcome Cristina to Shrewsbury School’s Alington Hall for a wonderful programme of works by Frédéric Chopin.

Tickets £12.50 from www.ticketsource.co.uk/ shrewsburyschool or Juliet Young on 01743 280812 43 Sunday 7th February 8.00pm Wednesday 10th February 7.30pm (Pre-concert talk: 6.45pm) Maidment Auditorium Alington Hall Shropshire Music Trust presents HANOVER BAND – Hanovarian Spendours

Mahan Esfahani - Director/harpsichord Rachel Brown - flute Madeleine Easton - violin Kelly McCusker - violin

C.P.E BACH Symphony in B Wq 182/5 ABEL flute Concerto in G Op.6 No.5 J.S.BACH Concerto for two violins in d J.S.BACH Harpsichord Concerto in F HANDEL Trio Sonata in B Op.2 No.1 J.S.BACH Brandenburg Concerto No.5

The Hanover Band, one of the UK’s finest period instrument orchestras present a Open Mic Night popular baroque programme directed by the highly talented young Iranian Professionally executed student-organised events that draw upon harpsichordist, Mahan Esfahani, together the musical talent from the students at Shrewsbury School. Expect with some of his top-ranking colleagues. a vast spectrum of acts within an atmospheric environment that is With their performances and recordings relaxing and enjoyable for all! described as ‘revelatory, luscious, outstanding and illuminating’ they have also earned a reputation as one of the friendliest groups within the early music movement. Combining dedication and scholarship the distinguished players are KINDLY SUPPORTED BY committed to education work and all teach at the top music conservatoires in the UK.

Tickets £22 / £11 for 19s to 25s / £1 for 18s and under www.ticketsource.co.uk/smt or in person/post from Windband, FREE admission 9 Greyfriars Road, Shrewsbury SY3 7EN. Telephone: 01743 367482 44 Friday 12th February 7.30pm SHROPSHIRE MUSIC TRUST PRESENTS The Holywell Rooms, Oxford Travelling by Tuba BEST OF BRITISH Saturday 13th February 2.30pm (1hr) Maidment Auditorium

Stewart Death - tuba Chris Chranham - piano Accompanied by the wind and brass instruments!

Best of British is one of Travelling By Tuba’s award-winning shows especially for young people, featuring music and An Evening of Chamber Performances given by instruments throughout British history. Music Scholars and Musicians of Shrewsbury School This performance showcases the Vikings, Tudors, Victorians, the Industrial Following last year’s successful concert in the Wigmore Hall, Revolution and the World Wars, with London, do join us for what promises to be a wonderful evening a fantastically fun programme with historical twists and an exciting ‘Last of music-making at the very highest level, in the beautiful Night Of The Proms’ explosive ending. surroundings of the Holywell Rooms in Oxford. There is a strong emphasis on audience participation – a Travelling by Tuba trademark! IN ASSOCIATION WITH

Suitable for age 4+

Tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk/smt or in person/post from Windband, 9 Greyfriars Road, Shrewsbury SY3 7EN. Telephone: 01743 367482 FREE admission. Tickets available from Juliet Young on 01743 280812 £6 for adults / £3 for 18 years and under 45 46 47 SHROPSHIRE MUSIC TRUST PRESENTS Carducci String Quartet: Series 1 with Colin Carr -Cello

Sunday 21st February at 3.00pm (with a Pre-Concert Talk at 2.15pm) Maidment Auditorium

Programme to include: Haydn Quartet Op20 No6 Dvorak Quartet Op96 in F ( ‘American’) Schubert Cello Quintet in C

Described by The Strad as presenting “a masterclass in unanimity of musical purpose, in which severity could melt seamlessly into charm, and drama into geniality”, the Carducci Quartet is recognised as one of today’s most successful string quartets.

A musical journey from Haydn’s light and witty early quartet Op20 No6, to Dvorak’s popular ‘American’ Quartet and Schubert’s late masterpiece, the monumental Cello Quintet.

“...the Carducci String Quartet were stunning...they are clearly musicians of high intelligence...” The Times

Tickets £16.50 / FREE for under 25s from www.ticketsource.co.uk/smt or in person/post from Windband, 9 Greyfriars Road, Shrewsbury SY3 7EN. Telephone: 01743 367482 48 49 Verdi Requiem

Sunday 28th February 7.30pm Birmingham Town Hall

Performed by Shrewsbury School Symphony Orchestra and guests, Shrewsbury School Choral Society, incorporating Shrewsbury School Community Choir, Shrewsbury School Chapel and Chamber Choirs and guest choristers.

Claire Morris - Soprano, Rebecca Afonwy-Jones - Mezzo Soprano, Gareth Dafydd Morris - Tenor, Jonathan May - Bass

The Requiem by Giuseppe Verdi is one of the undoubted masterpieces of the choral repertoire, with its fiery Dies Irae and moments of huge operatic beauty. This performance promises to be one of the highlights of our season, and well worth making the trip for the wonderful surroundings and acoustics of Birmingham Town Hall itself, still one of the great concert venues in the UK.

Tickets: £12.00, £8.50 available from Birmingham Town Hall Box Office on 0121 345 0600. For more information on coach travel running from Shrewsbury School and back, please contact Juliet Young on 01743 280812. 50 Thursday 3rd March 7.30pm Sunday 13th March 7.30pm Sunday 20th March 10am-5pm Maidment Auditorium Alington Hall Maidment Auditorium 3rd Shrewsbury Saxophone Day

Following the success of the last two Saxophone Days, Maria McKenzie (Head of Woodwind at Shrewsbury School) is pleased to be hosting another Saxophone Day with maestros Rob Buckland and Andy Scott.

The day will An evening of Song and Operatic Arias feature ensembles, with Andrew Tipple (O.S.) - Bass and masterclasses and John Moore - Piano workshops, culminating The End of Lent Term Concert in a concert, with also Andrew was a chorister at Lichfield Cathedral an emphasis on jazz and before becoming a Music Scholar at A chance to hear some wonderful orchestral improvisation. Suitable Shrewsbury School. He then gained a place and choral music performed by pupils of for anyone with a love at Cambridge and was a Choral Scholar at Shrewsbury School. of the saxophone! King’s College. This was followed by periods of study at the Royal Academy of Music and Admission FREE with a retiring collection in Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, since when aid of the School’s nominated charities. he has pursued a successful career in Opera, including at Glyndebourne, Garsington and elsewhere. His programme will include some wonderful arias by Handel as well as other popular repertoire.

Tickets £5 from Tickets available from www.ticketsource. Tickets £30 available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/shrewsburyschool or co.uk/shrewsburyschool or Juliet Young Maria McKenzie on [email protected] Juliet Young on 01743 280812 on 01743 280812 or 07812 249913 51 JACQUES OFFENBACH’S Orpheus in the Underworld 23rd and 24th April 7.30pm Maidment Auditorium

After last year’s very successful performances of Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro by students of Shrewsbury School’s Singing Department, Offenbach’s often hilarious take on the tale of Orpheus and Eurydice is this year’s choice for two early summer evenings of great entertainment. Full of glorious melodies and rousing ensembles, Offenbach’s infectious musical style is bound to appeal to all tastes. The performances are sung in a modern English translation.

Picnicking available in the grounds of Shrewsbury School from 5.30pm onwards. Black tie optional.

Admission FREE with a retiring collection for the School’s nominated charities. 52 Friday 29th April 7.30pm Friday 6th May 7.30pm Maidment Auditorium Maidment Auditorium

An evening of Chamber Music given by David Joyce (violin), Junior Concert Fanny Korbus (viola), François Ragot (cello) and John Moore (piano) This is a new concert innovation for this year, designed to give some of our younger players their own platform for performances. Do come Once again, Shrewsbury’s John Moore and David Joyce team up along to a youthful celebration of young Salopian musical talent. with their French counterparts, Fanny Korbus and François Ragot to present a fantastic evening of Chamber Music, including as the centrepiece Johannes Brahms’ wonderful G Minor Piano Quartet, as well as solo instrumental works for violin, viola and cello.

François and Fanny pursue busy professional careers in their native France, and François plays a cello made by his grandfather, Lucien Ragot, a celebrated luthier known in France for his fine instruments.

Tickets £8.00 from www.ticketsource.co.uk/shrewsburyschool Admission FREE with a retiring collection for the School’s or Juliet Young on 01743 280872 nominated charities. 53 Sunday 8th May 8pm Wednesday 8th, 15th and 22nd June 6.30pm Maidment Auditorium Shrewsbury School Chapel

Open Mic Night Summer Organ Recital Series

Professionally executed student-organised events that draw upon the Join us in the magnificent School Chapel for our annual Sum- musical talent from the students at Shrewsbury School. Expect a vast mer Organ Recital Series. Performers include Alex Mason (Di- spectrum of acts within an atmospheric environment that is relaxing rector of Chapel Choir), organ pupils from Shrewsbury School and enjoyable for all! and special guests.

Admission is FREE and no prior booking required. A complementary FREE admission. glass of Cava and strawberries will be served after the recitals. 54 ARTS SOCIETY LECTURE

John Doubleday A Journey to Landscape and Echoes

Wednesday 8th June 7.15pm Art Lecture Theatre

John Doubleday is a British sculptor and painter famous for his public sculptures. Since his first show at the Waterhouse Gallery in London in 1968, he has enjoyed more than 30 one- man exhibitions in Britain, America and the Continent. His commissioned portraits include:- The Queen (Gibraltar), HRH Prince Philip (Royal Marines Museum), Isambard Kingdom Brunel (Bristol and Paddington Station) Charlie Chaplin (Leicester Square, London) The Beatles (Liverpool), Sherlock Holmes (Baker Street), Gerald Durrell (the Durrell Wildlife Park, Jersey) and Nelson Mandela (in South Africa).

There will be a private view of John’s work at Hambrook House, 13 Kennedy Road, Shrewsbury SY3 7AD on Thursday 9th June from 6.00 - 9.00pm.

FREE admission 55 56 57 SALOPIAN WEEK Leavers’ Concert

Monday 27th June 7.30pm Maidment Auditorium

A memorable and poignant event as we present our very talented young musicians as they prepare to leave Shrewsbury School after many terms of wonderful music-making.

The concert promises a fantastic evening of varied music.

FREE admission. Reserve your tickets at www.ticketsource.co.uk/shrewsburyschool or from Juliet Young on 01743 280812. 58 SALOPIAN WEEK A Concert of Popular Music

Wednesday 29th June 7.30pm Salopian Week Main Marquee

The diverse talents of our young singer / songwriters are showcased in a great evening of entertainment in our Salopian Week main marquee. The concert provides the students with an opportunity to perform a selection of self-penned pieces and covers of light popular music.

Please do come along and enjoy what promises to be a great evening.

FREE admission. Reserve your tickets at www.ticketsource.co.uk/shrewsburyschool or from Dawn Dunn on 01743 280500. 59 THE EVE OF SPEECH DAY Classical Gala Concert

Friday 1st July Picnicking from 6.30pm, Concert starts at 8.30pm. Salopian Week Main Marquee

A wonderful way to celebrate the end of a fantastic musical year at Shrewsbury School. The magnificent Eve of Speech Day Concert on the large stage in the main marquee is a very special ‘not to be missed’ event, with performances from Shrewsbury School’s Symphony and Wind Orchestras with guest instrumentalists and vocalists.

Feel free to bring along a picnic and enjoy the fabulous surroundings and sounds. Please note that you will need to bring along your own seating to this concert.

FREE admission. Reserve your tickets at www.ticketsource.co.uk/shrewsburyschool or from Dawn Dunn on 01743 280500. 60 61 September 2015 October 2015 Saturday 12th September Friday 2nd October Maidment Auditorium Art School All the King’s Men Art in Shrewsbury: A Celebration Thursday 17th September Saturday 3rd October Art Lecture Theatre Shrewsbury School Chapel Andy McKay - An Introduction to Modernism Russian Treasures - Tenebrae in Concert Saturday 19th September Sunday 4th October Alington Hall Maidment Auditorium New Entrants’ Concert Open Mic Night Saturday 26th September Friday 9th October Maidment Auditorium Maidment Auditorium An Autumn’s Eve Charity Opera Gala Joe Stilgoe in Concert Tuesday 29th September Sunday 11th October The Art School St Alkmund’s Church, Shrewsbury Opening of Pam Newell Exhibition Shrewsbury Drapers Reception and Concert Wednesday 30th September Friday 16th October The Queen’s College, Oxford Alington Hall Shrewsbury School Chamber Choir sing The Annual House Singing Competition Evensong Sunday 25th October Alington Hall

59TH SEASON Peatbog Faeries Music Arts

62 November 2015 December 2015 January 2016 Monday 2nd November Wednesday 2nd December Saturday 16th January The Art School Alington Hall Emmanuel Church, Didsbury Sixth Form Art Exhibition The Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra Music Scholars’ Recital Friday 6th November Thursday 3rd December Sunday 17th January Maidment Auditorium Maidment Auditorium Maidment Auditorium Scholars’ Concert Pearl of Africa in Concert Dvorak at Twilight Sunday 8th November Saturday 5th December Friday 22nd January Maidment Auditorium Maidment Auditorium Alington Hall Open Mic Night An Evening with Henry Olonga Big Band Night Thursday 12th November Monday 7th December Thursday 28th January Maidment Auditorium Maidment Auditorium Maidment Auditorium L’Arcadia A Charity Christmas Concert Roderick Williams and Susie Allan Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th November Wednesday 23rd December Friday 29th January Alington Hall Shrewsbury Abbey Manchester St Cecilia Concerts The Messiah Evensong in Manchester Cathedral Thursday 19th November Saturday 30th January The Art School Maidment Auditorium Kate Bayley - Gothic Tales and Fairy Stories NSPCC Musical Soirée Friday 20th November Maidment Auditorium International Gala Charity Concert Saturday 21st November Alington Hall Bookfest Remembers Concert Wednesday 25th - Saturday 28th November Ashton Theatre Great Expectations

63 February 2016 March 2016 April 2016 Thursday 4th February Thursday 3rd March Wednesday 23rd and 24th April Maidment Auditorium Maidment Auditorium Maidment Auditorium Composers’ Concert An Evening of Song and Operatic Arias Orpheus in the Underworld Saturday 6th February with Andrew Tipple Friday 29th April Alington Hall Sunday 13th March Maidment Auditorium A Piano Recital given by Cristina Ortiz Alington Hall An Evening of Chamber Music Sunday 7th February End of Lent Term Concert Maidment Auditorium Sunday 20th March Open Mic Night Maidment Auditorium Wednesday 10th February 3rd Shrewsbury Saxophone Day Alington Hall Hanover Band Friday 12th February Holywell Rooms, Oxford An Evening of Chamber Performances Saturday 13th February Maidment Auditorium Travelling by Tuba: Best of British Sunday 21st February Maidment Auditorium Carducci String Quartet Sunday 28th February Birmingham Town Hall Verdi Requiem

64 May 2016 June / July 2016 Arts Music Friday 6th May Wednesday 8th,15th, 22nd June Maidment Auditorium Shrewsbury School Chapel Junior Concert Summer Organ Recital Series Sunday 8th May Wednesday 8th June Maidment Auditorium Art Lecture Theatre Open Mic Night John Doubleday - A Journey to Landscape and Echoes Monday 27th June

Maidment Auditorium 59TH SEASON Leavers’ Concert Wednesday 29th June Salopian Week Main Marquee A Concert of Popular Music Friday 1st July Salopian Week Main Marquee Classical Gala Concert

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