CONCERT

KIRKLEES
SEASON

2015-16
STORPIAZZOLLA HERBERTCHAPPELL
FRANZLEHR JEANSIBELIUS
JOHANNSTRAUSS RICHARDSTRAUSS
RICHARDWAGNER PYOTRILYICHTCHAIKOVSKY
WITOLD LUTOSAWSKI JOHANNES BRAHMS
WOLFGANGAMADEUSMOZART
GUSTAVMAHLER LUDWIGVANBEETHOVEN
JOSEPH HAYDN JOHANNSEBASTIANBACH
GIOACHINOROSSINI WILHELMSTENHAMMAR
FREDERICKDELIUS EDWARDELGAR
RICHARDRODGERS LEONARDBERNSTEIN
ALFRED HOLLINS DIETERICH BUXTEHUDE
EDWINHENRYLEMARE ANTONIN DVORK
FRANZSCHUBERT nikolaiRimskyKorsakov
engelbert humperdinck IGOR STRAVINSKY

HUDDERSFIELD & DEWSBURY

TOWN HALLS
Living Tradition
There is an extraordinarily rich tradition of
music-making in Kirklees in which we at Opera
North and Kirklees Council are enormously
proud to play a part. Whats more, its very
much a living tradition, in a perpetual process
of change and renewal. This is true of the
Kirklees Concert Season, which has continually
evolved since Opera Norths groundbreaking
partnership with Kirklees Council began back
in 2003.
Weve made great efforts to broaden the
reach of the Season with a particular focus
on appealing to younger people through
initiatives such as our Classic FM concerts,
afternoon family concerts, education projects
and our 13or under scheme. And the Season
extends well beyond the orchestral repertoire
to encompass Gordon Stewarts ever-popular
Organ Series and the Dewsbury Lunchtime
concerts, which play such a special and
important part in the lives of their audiences.
What is unchanging is our total
commitment to bringing audiences at
Huddersfield and Dewsbury Town
Halls inspirational, world-class
musicianship with some of
the greatest music ever
composed.
This season, we welcome internationally-
renowned conductors and soloists, including
some of the most exciting younger talents on
the classical scene, who will appear with our
resident ensemble, the Orchestra of Opera
North, and our regular guest orchestras,
the Royal Northern Sinfonia and the BBC
Philharmonic.
The 2015/16 season is Richard Farnes last
as Opera Norths Music Director after 12
exceptional years at the helm. In December
he conducts the Orchestra in a programme of
Lutosawski and Mahler in Huddersfield that
will provide the perfect showcase for their
extraordinary partnership. You may notice that
the Kirklees Season finishes a little earlier than
usual this year. This is partly because in the
Spring of 2016 Richard conducts six complete
cycles of Wagners monumental Ring with
Opera North, for which rehearsals begin in
March.
Nevertheless, with ten concerts in the
orchestral season and a fine and varied array
of music in the Organ and Chamber series,
there is a wealth of great performances to
look forward to in the season. We hope youll
join us as often as you possibly can in the year
ahead because it is only with the support and
commitment of our audiences that we can
strive to continue the rich tradition of music-
making in Kirklees for future generations.
Phil Boughton
Orchestra Director, Opera North
Cllr David Sheard
Leader of the Council
Orchestral
Concerts
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Come along to our popular lunchtime
organ and chamber concerts there are
some real treats in store. Priced at only
5.50 (4 concessions), these occasions
are a simply delightful way to spend an
afternoon.
Thursday 17 September 7.30pm Huddersfield Town Hall Thursday 15 October 7.30pm
Dewsbury Town Hall
Orchestra of Opera North
Wagner, Strauss Orchestra of Opera North
The Kirklees Concert Season is launched in high heroic style with Richard Strauss tone Beethoven, Tchaikovsky
Wagner Rienzi Overture
poem Ein Heldenleben, which charts the progress of a heros life in thrilling fashion. Its
Wagner Wesendonck Lieder To open the season in Dewsbury we are
an exhilarating showcase for the orchestra, encompassing the clamorous excitement of
the battlefield and the passionate lyricism of a portrait of the composers wife Pauline Richard Strauss Ein Heldenleben delighted to welcome one of the worlds Beethoven Piano Concerto No.5
in the guise of the heros companion. Opening proceedings are two works by Wagner. leading pianists/conductors, Howard Emperor
Rienzi was the composers third opera and his first big success. Itis Grand Opera at its Shelley. This peerless musician has
Aleksandar Markovic Conductor Tchaikovsky Symphony No.4
grandest, and the extravagant overture, which culminates in a jaunty military march, recorded all of Beethovens works for
Emma Bell Soprano piano and orchestra with the Orchestra
also includes one of Wagners noblest melodies, Rienzis Prayer. The Wesendonck
of Opera North to international critical Howard Shelley Piano/Conductor
Lieder were composed at the time Wagner was working on Tristan und Isolde, his great
hymn to erotic love, and both opera and song cycle share an overpowering intensity of Talking Music starts at 6.40pm acclaim. In this concert he plays and
expression. conducts from the keyboard the last and
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most impressive of Beethovens piano
concertos, the Emperor. Tchaikovskys
Fourth Symphony is one of the
pinnacles of Russian orchestral music.
Therecurrence of the fateful opening
motif suggests an autobiographical aspect
to the work, but this shouldnt obscure vital, deeply considered and
Tchaikovskys mastery of symphonic form, immensely satisfying.
especially in the 20-minute long opening International Record Review on the
movement. The Fourth is a symphony Howard Shelley/Orchestra of Opera
supercharged with emotion, and in the North recording of Beethovens
intimate setting of Dewsbury Town Hall it Complete Works for Piano and
promises to be a shattering experience. Orchestra
Sunday 25 October 3.00pm
(NOTE TIME)
Huddersfield Town Hall
Royal Northern Sinfonia
Paddington Bears
First Concert
Join the worlds favourite bear on his
adventures as he arrives in England
from darkest Peru. In London he meets
The Browns, Mr Gruber and goes to his
very first concert at the Royal Albert
Hall, where he hears music by Schubert,
Haydn, Rossini and even storPiazzolla.
This delightful musical story is an
extended version of the original written
by Paddingtons creator Michael Bond
and has original music by Herbert
Chappell. Narrated by John Suchet and
accompanied live by Royal Northern
Sinfonia, this is an ideal opportunity to
introduce the delights of live orchestra
music to younger family members and
friends.
PADDINGTON BEAR P&Co Ltd/SC 2015. Thursday 26 November 7.30pm Dewsbury Town Hall Sibelius Karelia Suite
Autumn Evening
Orchestra of Opera North Luonnotar
Lemminkinens Return
Sibelius, Dvork Dvork Symphony No.7
Both Sibelius and Dvork were deeply attuned to the folk culture of their native lands, David Angus Conductor
Finland and Bohemia (now the Czech Republic) respectively. Dvork wrote that Love,
God, Country were in his mind as he worked on his Seventh Symphony, yet there Lee Bisset Soprano
was something more personal too: the recent deaths of his mother and eldest child
cast a shadow over the work. Yet tragedy is counterpointed by lyrical warmth and Talking Music starts at 6.40pm
a determined sense that lifes adversities may be overcome. The stirring opening
of Sibelius Karelia Suite is one of the most instantly recognisable passages in all
classical music and is matched by the wonderfully uplifting march with which the
work concludes. Figures from Finnish legend take centre stage in two further works:
the impetuous youth Lemminkinen and Luonnotar, the Spirit of Nature and Mother
of the Seas. The Orchestra is joined by soprano Lee Bisset in Autumn Evening and in
Luonnotar, a work that has the other-worldly quality of ancient incantation.

Please note, there is no screening.

Herbert Chappell Composer

John Suchet Narrator
Thursday 3 December 7.30pm Thursday 17 December 7.30pm Concert includes:
Rimsky-Korsakov
Huddersfield Town Hall Dewsbury Town Hall
The Snow Maiden (excerpts)
Orchestra of Opera North Orchestra of Opera North Humperdinck
Lutosawski, Mahler A Joyous Christmas Hansel and Gretel (excerpts)

Lutosawski Concerto for Orchestra Martin Pickard Conductor

Richard Farnes illustrious 12-year The Orchestra of Opera North is joined by the combined voices
Mahler Symphony No.1 Titan Chorus of Opera North
term as Music Director of Opera North of the Chorus of Opera North, Opera North Childrens Chorus
concludes in the summer of 2016 with and Youth Chorus in a joyous concert that will fill you with festive Opera North Childrens Chorus
complete cycles of Wagners Ring up and Richard Farnes Conductor cheer! The annual Dewsbury Christmas concert has become Opera North Youth Chorus
down the country. Richard has conducted a popular fixture in the calendar in recent years, and with good
the Orchestra in several memorable reason: the most wonderful time of the year has inspired many of
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concerts in the Kirklees Season over the the greatest composers to write some of their finest music. Take
years, and this evening promises to be an a feast of seasonal favourites, add a dash of traditional carols, and
extra-special occasion. The Concerto for you have the perfect prelude to the Christmas holiday season.
Orchestra by the Polish composer Witold
Lutosawski was premired in 1954 and,
like Bartks earlier work of the same
title, is a remarkable demonstration of
the virtuosity of the modern symphony
orchestra. Its a perfect piece with which
to celebrate the creative partnership
of Farnes and the Orchestra of Opera
North. Mahlers First Symphony is full of
vivid orchestral scene-painting, from the
glorious opening sunrise from which the
work derives its nickname, Titan, to a
fittingly triumphant conclusion.
Wednesday 30 December 3.00pm
(NOTE TIME)
Huddersfield Town Hall
Orchestra of Opera North
Viennese Whirl
Be swept off your feet and into the
New Year by this afternoon of Viennese
classics. One of the seasons highlights
for many, do book early as this ever-
popular concert regularly sells out.
Concert includes:
Johann Strauss II
Die Fledermaus Overture
Die Fledermaus Laughing Song
Eine Nacht in Venedig Overture
Thursday 28 January 7.30pm Dewsbury Town Hall
Royal Northern Sinfonia
Haydn, Mozart, Stravinsky
Mozart Sinfonia Concertante for Violin
One of the delights of a performance by the Royal Northern Sinfonia is the palpable
and Viola, K364
joy in their music-making. Stravinskys neoclassical Concerto in D was composed in
Stravinsky Concerto in D
Hollywood in 1946, and its exciting rhythmic character later inspired Jerome Robbins to
Haydn Symphony No.45 Farewell
choreograph it in his ballet The Cage. Mozarts Sinfonia Concertante is a distillation of
his genius: from the grace and poise of the opening movement, to the deep sadness of
the central andante, to the high-spirited fun of the finale. Haydns Farewell Symphony
is so called because in the last movement the musicians leave the stage by turns, Talking Music starts at 6.40pm
leaving just two violins to finish the work. This was perhaps a not so subtle hint to
Haydns patron Prince Esterhzy that it was time to pack up his summer residence and
head home so that his musicians could be reunited with their families.

Lehr Giuditta Meine Lippen

Die lustige Witwe Vilja

John Rigby Conductor

Jennifer France Soprano
John Suchet Presenter
Sunday 14 February 3.00pm Concert includes: Friday 4 March 7.30pm
(NOTE TIME) Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture Huddersfield Town Hall Schubert Symphony No.6
Huddersfield Town Hall Mozart Cos fan tutte Overture Richard Strauss Horn Concerto No.1
Rodgers Carousel Ballet Music, South Pacific Overture BBC Philharmonic Brahms Symphony No.3
Orchestra of Opera North Delius A Village Romeo and Juliet Walk to the Paradise Garden Schubert, Strauss, Brahms
Classic FM - Classic Romance Stenhammar Two Sentimental Romances Op 28 Juanjo Mena Conductor
Elgar Enigma Variations Nimrod We are delighted to welcome the BBC Alberto Menndez Escribano Horn
There has been no greater source of inspiration for composers Wagner Tristan und Isolde Prelude & Liebestod Philharmonic to the Kirklees Season
throughout the ages than the joys and sorrows of romantic love. under its Chief Conductor Juanjo Talking Music starts at 6.40pm
Richard Strauss Der Rosenkavalier Waltzes
In this very special Valentines Day concert we celebrate love in Mena in a programme of works by
all its aspects from the thrill of falling into it to the heartbreak Bernstein On the Town Dances three generations of Austro-German
of losing it. And there is surely nothing more romantic than masters. Franz Strauss was renowned
serenading the object of your hearts desire with a full-size Tobias Ringborg Conductor / Violin as a virtuoso horn player, and his
symphony orchestra live in the room, playing some of the most Anne-Marie Minhall Presenter son Richard composed his First Horn
beautiful and passionate music ever written! Concerto with the hope that his
father would give the premi ere. In the
event, the technical demands of this
wonderfully fresh work, rich in melody,
were deemed too risky by Strauss
senior, who was by then in his sixties.
Schuberts genial Sixth Symphony owes
much to the example of Haydn, while
Brahms Third Symphony is a work of
striking contrasts. The allegretto third
movement, laced with melancholy, is
a favourite for many, and it is followed
by a tautly dramatic finale which
eventually relaxes into a quiet ending
that glows like sunshine through
Autumn haze.
 Leeds Town Hall Sat 13 February 2016
All concerts start at 7.30pm
Free pre-concert talks at 6.45pm
Polish National Radio
Symphony Orchestra
Sat 3 October 2015
Alexander Liebreich conductor
Leeds International Dresden Philharmonic Nikolai Demidenko piano
Orchestral Season Orchestra Adams The Chairman Dances
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No 1
2015/16 Michael Sanderling conductor Penderecki Chaconne
Andrei Korobeinikov piano
Wagner Overture:
Brahms Symphony No 3
Discover the treasures of Kirklees seven fascinating
historic houses, museums and art galleries.
Tickets: 33.50 12.50 (discounts available)
The Mastersingers of Nuremburg
Schumann Piano Concerto Sat 4 June 2016
Beethoven Symphony No 3 (Eroica)
Tickets: 33.50 12.50 (discounts available)
Orchestra of Opera North
Leeds Festival Chorus
Sat 28 November 2015 Leeds Philharmonic Chorus
Bradford Catholic Youth Choir
Prague Symphony David Hill conductor
Orchestra Lee Bisset soprano
Pietari Inkinen conductor Katherine Broderick soprano
Chlo Hanslip violin Kate Valentine soprano
Sarah Castle mezzo soprano
Smetana M Vlast: rka Madeleine Shaw mezzo soprano
Beethoven Violin Concerto Peter Wedd tenor
Sibelius Symphony No 1 Michael Druiett bass
Tickets: 33.50 12.50 (discounts available) Andrew Foster Williams baritone Web: kirklees.gov.uk/museums
Mahler Symphony No 8 Kirklees Museums & Galleries
(Symphony of a Thousand)
@KirkleesMuseums
Tickets: 45 18 (discounts available)
 7 September
Gordon Stewart
Gordon Stewart opens his 25th season
MONDAYS as Borough Organist with a programme
celebrating the 150th anniversaries of two
1.00PM British organist composers, Alfred Hollins
and Edwin Lemare. There will be a giant
screen so that the audience can see the
pedals in Leo Sowerbys showpiece for
Our popular lunchtime organ and chamber concert series return with a pedals.
fantastically talented line-up.
Hollins Concert Overture in C Minor
Regular lunchtime concert goers comment how wonderfully friendly and
Buxtehude Praeludium in D
sociable these daytime events are, and with competitively priced lunches
available from 11.30am, ticket holders can enjoy a bite to eat and chat Bach Prelude and Fugue in A minor
prior to sitting back and enjoying the uplifting musical programmes on Hollins Trumpet Minuet
offer. With friendly chat from Borough Organist Dr Gordon Stewart and Lemare Berceuse
other season performers, the audience gets an insight into the music,
Lemare Scherzo Fugue
as well as a few entertaining personal anecdotes.
Sowerby Pageant
Season tickets are available for all 15 organ concerts for just 40 -
see information toward the rear of this brochure for booking details
and venue information. After having held ticket prices for the last four
seasons, single ticket prices are increasing by 50p this year. We still feel
these concerts are very well priced and good value at only 5.50 each (4
for concessions).
Beat the queue - Book online at www.kirkleestownhalls.co.uk
14 September
Margaret Phillips
Margaret Phillips is one of the UKs most
respected organists. Her recordings of
Bach have been extremely well received,
and the range of music she performs
sets her apart from most players. Her
programme has at its centre the huge
first sonata by Alexandre Guilmant who is
considered by many to be the father of the
French Romantic School.
Bach Toccata, Adagio & Fugue
Wesley Andante Cantabile in G
Guilmant Sonata 1
Dupr Prelude & Fugue in G Minor
21 September
Gordon Stewart
Gordons programme continues with
one of the most exciting works from the
French Classical repertoire then includes
two pieces by Yorkshire composer,
Andrew Carter. Dance for Joy was written
this year to celebrate the 75th anniversary
of the York Organists Association.
Augustin Baris Marche, Lamento and
Toccata will make a grand ending.
Marchand Grand Dialogue
Bach Prelude on Allein Gott in der
Hh sei Ehr
Bach Fantasia and Fugue in C
Minor
Berveiller Mouvement
Carter Passacaglia
Carter Dance for Joy
Bari Trois Pices

5 October
Gordon Stewart
Gordon Stewart has chosen a programme
of French music ranging from the glory of
the 17th century to virtuoso repertoire of
the 20th. Many of the most famous organ
composers from Paris are there, but also
included is Roger-Ducasse, whose 1909
Pastorale in F is one of the treasures of the
organ repertoire.
Couperin Offertoire Messe pour les
Couvents
De Grigny Rcit de Tierce en Taille
Widor Symphonie VI (first
movement)
Vierne Cantilne from Symphonie III
Dupr Deux Esquisses
Roger-Ducasse Pastorale
Grison Toccata
19 October
Robert Sharpe
The Director of Music at York Minster
makes a welcome return to the Town Hall
with a programme including the famous
Ricercare in six voices which Bach wrote
on a theme given to him by Frederick
the Great, and, a first for Huddersfield,
Paul Spicers exciting and colourful Kiwi
Fireworks.
Mendelssohn Sonata I
Vierne Clair de Lune
Bach Ricercare from The Musical
Offering
Bairstow Evening Song
Spicer Kiwi Fireworks
2 November
Gordon Stewart and
George King
One of the countrys finest improvisers,
George King is also a concert pianist
and award-winning composer. As well
as performing works for piano and
organ by Csar Franck and Philip Moore
with Gordon Stewart, George will be
taking themes from solo organ pieces
and developing them in his own unique
way. A concert not to be missed! The
programme includes Bachs Prelude and
Fugue in G minor, Francks Prelude, Fugue
and Variation and Philip Moores Prelude,
Adagio and Toccata.
and Edward Bairstow, as well as Healey
Whitlock March Dignity and Impudence
McKie Romance in B flat
16 November
Daniel Cook
Daniel Cook is sub-organist at
Westminster Abbey and one of the finest
of the younger generation of organists.
Best-known for his performances of
19th and 20th century British music, his
programme includes seldom heard pieces
by William McKie, Ernest Tomlinson
Willans greatest piece, the Introduction,
Passacaglia and Fugue.
Elgar Prelude and Angels
Farewell from Dream of
Gerontius
Tomlinson Paean
Bairstow Scherzo in Ab
Healey Willan Introduction, Passacaglia
and Fugue
30 November
Gordon Stewart
Gordon Stewart plays one of the most
famous 19th century German organ
works, the Sonata on the 94th Psalm by
Julius Reubke. A pupil of Franz Liszt,
Reubke died at the age of only 24, leaving
7 December
two great sonatas, one for piano and this University of Huddersfield
one for organ. It is the piece most often Brass Band
requested at Huddersfield Town Hall.
The annual appearance of the University
Bhm Praeludium in C of Huddersfield Brass Band is a
Christmas highlight for many Kirklees
Stanley Toccata for the flutes
concert-goers. Here they are again
Bach Prelude and Fugue in C under their charismatic conductor
Widor Andante Sostenuto Phillip McCann in a new programme for
Reubke Sonata The 94th Psalm Christmas, including carols for all to sing.
14 December
Nigel Ogden
For over 35 years Nigel Ogden has been
the presenter of BBC Radio 2s popular
programme The Organist Entertains. He
has appeared many times at Huddersfield
Town Hall and finds colours in the Father
Willis organ which are rarely heard. In a
programme looking towards to Christmas
you can be sure of some brilliant Ogden
arrangements of well-known songs.
Coates 60 years of Squadron 617
Rodgers Film Classics
Rota Michael Denison and Dulcie
Gray
Borodin Three pieces from Kismet
Bach/Booker Two for the price of one
Ogden Memories of Belle Vue
circus!
Ogden A seasonal song mixture
21 December
Gordon Stewart with
Huddersfield Boys & Girls
choirs and Adam Finchett
Many of the audience say their Christmas
really begins with this lunchtime concert.
Gordon Stewart is this year joined by
the 70 voices of the Huddersfield Boys
and Girls Choirs and the brilliant young
percussionist Adam Finchett. The
programme will be a mix of Christmas
music old and new, with organ music by
Bach, Daquin and Cockroft and carols for
audience, choir and organ.
11 January
Gordon Stewart with Tom
Osborne (Trumpet)
Gordon Stewart is again joined by the
Hall Orchestras co-principal trumpeter
Tom Osborne in a programme which
stretches from the glory of the Baroque
to an arrangement of Rachmaninovs
beautiful Vocalise, and the virtuoso world
of the cornet in Arbans Fantasie Brillante.
Vivaldi Concerto in A Minor (first
movement)
Telemann Concerto for trumpet and
organ
Widor
Andante Cantabile from
Symphonie IV
works which have not appeared in the
Vierne Impromptu
Rachmaninov Vocalise
Reger Toccata and Fugue in D
minor/major
Arban Fantaisie Brillante
Gordon Stewart
25 January
Daniel Moult
Daniel Moult is a real Huddersfield
favourite. The audience enjoys not only
his playing and interesting programmes,
but also his enthusiastic presentation.
Hisprogramme this time includes several
Huddersfield premires.
series before, as well as core repertoire
pieces, Mendelssohns Sixth Sonata and
the ever-popular last movement from
Viernes First Symphony.
Liszt Excelsior!
Bach Trio in G
Mendelssohn Sonata VI
Saint-Sans lvation
Schmidt Toccata
Franaix Suite Carmelite
Vierne Final from Symphonie I
8 February
Gordon Stewart has twice played the
Whitlock Recital in St Stephens Church
in Bournemouth where the composer
was organist. On the first occasion he
played the Plymouth Suite, which many
consider his finest work; certainly the
Willis Grand Tuba will be heard to great
effect in the Toccata. Before the suite
come two pieces by Yorkshire-based
composers, Andrew Carter and Alan
Spedding, both pieces receiving their
Respighi Festival March from The
Birds
Bach Prelude on Liebster Jesu
Bach Fantasia and Fugue in G
Minor
Carter Cantilena
Spedding Variations on Vater unser im
Himmelreich
Whitlock Plymouth Suite
29 February
Gordon Stewart
Gordon Stewart ends the series with a
programme including two of the best-
loved of all organ pieces, the toccatas by
Bach and Widor. Also included are Liszts
great tribute to Bach and two pieces by
local composer, Robert Cockroft.
Buxtehude Prelude, Fugue and
Chaconne
Bach Trio on Allein Gott in der Hh
sei Ehr
Bach Toccata and Fugue in D
Minor
Vierne Scherzo from Symphonie II
Liszt Prelude and Fugue on BACH
Cockroft Berceuse and Scherzetto
Widor Toccata from Symphonie V
Tickets: 5.50 (4 concessions) available from
Dewsbury Town Hall Box Office.
Season tickets are available for all 7 concerts
for just 19.
For full venue information, please
see details toward the rear of this
brochure.
All Dewsbury Lunchtime Concerts
start at 12.30pm. Lunch is served
in the main hall from 11.30am.
Beat the queue - Book online at
www.kirkleestownhalls.co.uk
WEDNESDAYS
12.30PM
9 September
David Greed and Ian Buckle
(Violin and Piano)
Dewsbury favourites, violinist David
Greed and Ian Buckle, open the series
with a programme including Beethovens
glorious Sonata in D, Vaughan Williams
The Lark Ascending and Elgars Salut
dAmour. A perfect concert to open a
concert series.
21 October
George King (Piano)
George King is unique amongst
British pianists in that he
is recognised as a classical
concert pianist but is also an
internationally admired jazz
pianist. This will be his fifth
appearance in the series and he
really is back by public demand.
There will certainly be fireworks
in Chopin and Liszt and the usual
King invention in an improvisation
on a popular melody.
11 November
The Queens Six
This is a real coup for Dewsbury!
The Queens Six have been
performing all over Europe and
getting rave reviews wherever they
have appeared. Their programme
for Dewsbury ranges from the 16th
Century masterpieces to brilliant
new jazz arrangements. Definitely a
concert not to be missed.
9 December
University of Huddersfield
Brass Band
For many of the Dewsbury audience
Christmas starts when they come
to hear the wonderful University of
Huddersfield Brass Band. Here they
are again in concert, directed by the
charismatic Phillip McCann, with lots
of new pieces to welcome in the Festive
Season, and carols for all to sing.
20 January 10 February
The Chagall Piano Trio Paul Chamberlain (Accordion)
Although Tchaikovsky is one of the Paul Chamberlains last appearance in
most popular of all composers, famous Dewsbury was one of the highlights of the
for his ballets, overtures and symphonies,
his chamber works are less regularly
season. Many audience members asked
if we could have him back, so here he is
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heard. In this concert his magnificent Piano
Trio in A Minor will be the main work a
in a programme including virtuoso music
from Russia, Argentina and France. Paul is Opportunities Culture Network
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masterpieces of the repertoire. this country and his concerts have taken him
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9 March
Ross McInroy (Bass)
with Geoffrey Tanti (Piano)
Ross McInroy is one of the rising stars in
the world of opera. A prize-winning student
in Glasgow and London, he has appeared
in operas ranging from Mozart to Britten.
In his programme for Dewsbury, he has
chosen as wide a range of music as
possible Something for all tastes, he
says, from oratorio to opera and then
to Broadway! He is accompanied by
Glasgow-based pianist Geoffrey Tanti and
both are making their first appearances
in the Dewsbury season. Ross appears by
permission of Opera North.
Huddersfield orchestral prices and discounts stage Venue information
Seating Area A B C D D D D D Band A - Balcony
Single Ticket 24.00 18.00 12.00 10.00 Band B - Balcony
Huddersfield Town Hall Facilities at Huddersfield and space. Wheelchair spaces are sold at the
B B concessionary rate; one accompanying
Concessions 21.00 15.50 10.00 8.50 C C Band C - Stalls
Location: Dewsbury Town Halls carer may claim a free seat.
14 - 26 year olds 4.00 4.00 4.00 Ramsden Street, Huddersfield HD12TA Talking Music:
Band D - Stalls, Entrance Refreshments
13 or under 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 For an extra insight into the music and an
B Balcony and Gallery Corporation Street for access to Box Office, Bar and catering facilities are available.
Viennese Whirl concert 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 D D B opportunity to meet some of the performers,
You may wish to pre-order your interval
Stalls and Old Court Room. there is a free talk before the concerts at
Season Subscription 90.00 67.50 45.00 37.50 A A drinks at the bar to beat the rush!
A Princess Street for access to Balcony and 6.40pm (unless otherwise stated) in the
Gallery. main hall. Please ensure that you purchase
Concessions are available to Kirklees Passport holders, senior citizens, D
Box Office your concert ticket before going into the hall. How to Book
unwaged, disabled and Stagepass holders. Please note that there are no
concessions on subscription tickets. The Box Office will open one hour prior to Travel and Parking You can book your ticket in person, by
the start of each concert for collection of All venues are located within walking phone or online as follows:
Please note that the Viennese Whirl on the 30 December is not included Please note - orchestral subscription tickets are pre-booked tickets and on the door sales. distance of the rail and bus stations.
Parking is available in local car parks, as Holmfirth Information Centre
in the season subscription and has a ticket price of 15.00 all areas, 4.00 not transferable between venues.
Dewsbury Town Hall well as limited free parking on surrounding tel: 01484 222444
for 14 - 26 year olds, 1.00 for 13 or under, with no further concessions.
Location: streets during the evening. For further Huddersfield Visitor Information Centre
Wakefield Old Road, Dewsbury WF128DG details of car parks please visit
tel: 01484 223200
Dewsbury orchestral prices and discounts stage Entrance www.kirkleestownhalls.co.uk
Dewsbury Box Office
Ground floor access to the Box Office and Induction Loop System
Seating Area A B C D D D D D stairs/lift to the Concert Hall is at the front Both Town Halls have induction loops in tel: 01924 324501
B B of the TownHall. Book online at
Single Ticket 19.00 16.00 11.50 9.00 C C the Concert Halls.
Band A - Balcony Box Office
Concessions 16.50 13.50 10.00 7.50 Wheelchair Access www.kirkleestownhalls.co.uk
C C Band B - Balcony Opening hours: Monday Friday 9.30am
14 - 26 year olds 4.00 4.00 4.00 A number of wheelchair positions are
Band C - Stalls 5pm. From 6.15pm on concert nights for Single tickets for all concerts go on sale
D D available in the stalls only. Access is via the
13 or under 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 collection of pre-booked tickets and on the from Monday 27 July 2015
Band D - Stalls level access Corporation Street entrance at
Season Subscription 55.50 46.50 33.00 25.50 door sales.
Huddersfield and the level access entrance The information contained in this booklet was
at Dewsbury. A steward will be available correct at the time of printing. However, Kirklees
A to assist you. Please make it clear when Council and Opera North reserve the right to
booking that you require a wheelchair alter the programme without prior notice.
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