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1 Cork Orchestral Society 70 th Season Programme Spring / Summer

2 Your City, Your Music, Your Provider Accessible quality for everyone... A warm welcome to the second half of our 70 th season. Over the coming the months we have a real treasure trove of solo recitals, chamber and orchestral music. The Irish Chamber Orchestra s first-ever residency this season has been attracting large audiences and with very good reason, bringing top quality music and very exciting soloists to Cork - superstar cellist Steven Isserlis performance with them in February is sure to be a highlight. The RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra will visit in March with stunning soloist Alina Pogostkina, playing the Bruch s sumptuous violin concerto. We are spoilt for choice of chamber music this season. The RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet will perform in January and February with two very contrasting programmes. Ioana Petcu-Colan will return to her home town with Ensemble Avalon in February and in April the hugely innovative Smith Quartet will be joined by saxophonist Gerard McChrystal for a carefully chosen programme of contemporary favourites. At the heart of the season will be the Easter Festival West Meets East, featuring two young and dynamic quartets, Ireland s all-female Callino Quartet and Singapore s all-male T ang Quartet it promises to be electric! Soloists this season include John Williams, whose name is synonymous with guitar music across the globe (early booking strongly advised!) and the deeply musical Bulgarian pianist Vesselin Stanev who performs in March. We are happy to launch a new website at where you can keep updated on our programme and to announce an innovative promotion with Offquay Bistro now there IS such a thing as a free lunch (and free music!). Every five concerts you attend entitles you to a Bistro voucher and every ten Bistro experiences entitles you to attend a concert with Dinner before hand. (Terms and conditions apply) Bon appétit! 1

3 Thursday 31 January RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet with guest Emer McDonough (flute) Aula Maxima, UCC Mozart Boccherini Faure (arr. Pascoe) Marin Mara (arr. Aspell Mozart Ravel Debussy Wu Zu Qiang (arr. Pascoe) J.S. Bach Divertimento for strings in D, KV.136 Quintettino in d for two violins, flute, viola and cello, Op 17/3 G421 Fantasie for flute and string quartet "Le Basque" from Five Old French Dances for flute and string quartet Flute Quartet in D, KV.285 String Quartet in F Syrinx for solo flute Of Soldiers and Civilians for flute and string quartet "Badinerie" from Suite No.2 in b for flute and string quartet Emer McDonough One of Ireland s finest young flautists joins the world-class RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet for a programme that combines the quicksilver charm of Bach s famous Badinerie, the classical grace and beauty of Boccherini and Mozart, and the irresistible solo flute music of Debussy. 2

4 Thursday 7 February Ensemble Avalon Ioana Petcu-Colan, violin Gerald Peregrine, cello Michael McHale, piano Haydn Piano Trio in E b, Hob: XV30 Bax Piano Trio in B b Beethoven Trio in D, Op. 70 No. 1 "Ghost" Bernstein Piano Trio, Op. 2 (1937) Ioana-Petcu Colan makes a welcome visit to her home city as one-third of what is already one of Ireland s first-class chamber ensembles. Ensemble Avalon the Ensemble Avalon demonstrated a concentration and an A-game which marks this fine young trio as one to watch. The Irish Times 3

5 Steven Isserlis Friday 15 February Irish Chamber Orchestra Orchestra-in-residence to CIT Cork School of Music Steven Isserlis (cello / director) An unmissable opportunity to see world-famous cellist Steven Isserlis perform with this outstanding orchestra, directing from the soloist s chair, the principal cello seat and the conductor s podium - early booking is strongly advised. Haydn Haydn Haydn Symphony No. 13 in D Cello Concerto in D Symphony No. 104 in D London Valentines Bar Friends & Subscribers are invited to the Valentines bar that will be open from 7pm in all venues, with snacks and special offers on champagne and cocktails. ICO office number:

6 Thursday 28 February RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet Aula Maxima, UCC Beethoven String Quartet in F, Op. 135 Janáçek String Quartet No. 1, The Kreutzer Sonata Mendelssohn String Quartet No. 6 in f, Op. 80 The RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet treat us to 3 core works of the repertoire - renowned for their performance of his work, Beethoven's intensely emotive String Quartet in F (his last substantial work) promises to be very moving. Programmed alongside are Janacek's lyrical Kreutzer sonata and another hugely affecting late quartet, Mendelssohn's String Quartet No. 6. 5

7 Saturday 1 March Sunday 2 March 3.30 p.m. Fleischmann Choir & Cork School of Music Symphony Orchestra City Hall, Cork Leader: Tom Crowley Conductor: Geoffrey Spratt Mary Hegarty (soprano) Heather Shipp (contralto) Robert Craig (Tenor) Gordon Garde (bass) Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 in e, Op. 64 Karl Jenkins The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace (First performance in Cork) Family tickets available Tickets available from: Pro Music, Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork Cork School of Music Public Office, Union Quay City Hall, Cork 6

8 Wednesday 5th March Irish Chamber Orchestra Orchestra-in-residence to CIT Cork School of Music Irish Chamber Choir City Hall, Cork J.S. Bach St. John Passion Bach s timeless Easter celebration performed by the joined forces of Ireland s premier choir and orchestra as well as an extraordinary line-up of world-class soloists. Stephen Layton (conductor) Robin Tritschler (Evangelist) Grant Doyle (Christus), Olivia O' Brien (soprano), Wilke te Brommelstroete (mezzo soprano) Mark Wilde (tenor) Ben Bevan (bass) TBC (Pilate) Easter Meal A special pre-concert meal will be held at 6.30pm before each concert, for Friends of the Irish Chamber Orchestra, featuring a specially devised Easter Menu. ICO office number:

9 Thursday 6 March Vesselin Stanev (piano) Bach Beethoven Chopin Liszt Partita No.2 in c, BWV826 Sonata No.11 in B b, Op.22 Allegro de concert in A, Op.46 Nocturne in E b, Op.55 No.2 Quatre Mazurkas, Op.24 Réminiscences de Don Juan, S418 Promoted in conjunction with Barra Ó Tuama Productions The welcome return to Cork of a giant talent. "In a world of outstanding players, the Bulgarian pianist Vesselin Stanev is a rare master of the keyboard. His Wigmore Hall programme was truly memorable... This was playing of outstanding character and finesse, subtlety and virtuosity being applied in equal measure." Robert Matthew-Walker, Musical Opinion, London Vesselin Stanev 8

10 Thursday 13 March RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra City Hall, Cork Alina Pogostkina (violin) Gerhard Markson (conductor) Alina Pogostkina, brilliant young winner of the 2005 Sibelius Violin Competition in Helsinki, makes her RTÉ NSO début with an all-time favourite, Max Bruch's lyrical and much-loved G minor violin concerto. Also in this tour programme, Beethoven at his most genial in the 'Pastoral' Symphony and one of Wagner's greatest overtures - Tannhäuser - noble, majestic and expansive. Wagner Overture Tannhäuser Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 in g, Op. 26 Beethoven Symphony No. 6 in F, Op. 68 Pastoral Alina Pogostkina 9

11 West meets East T ang Quartet Cork Orchestral Society and CIT Cork School of Music are delighted to host West Cork Music s Easter celebration when Ireland s Callino Quartet will be joined by the T ang Quartet from Singapore, who created a real stir at the 2006 West Cork Chamber Music Festival. The Quartets will be joined by pianist Finghin Collins, who will play Schnittke s mesmerising Quintet with the Callino and Dohnanyi s extrovert First Quintet with the T ang. The series will open with the Callino playing Haydn s Seven Last Words as a Good Friday meditation. Other works to be featured will be Mozart s great G minor string quintet, Schumann s First Quartet, Dvorák s evergreen American Quartet, Franghiz Ali-Zadeh s Azerbaijani tale of forbidden love Mugam Sajahi and a celebration of Henryk Gorecki s 75th birthday with his Kronos-popularised Quasi una Fantasia. The West meets East collaboration will be dramatically brought to life with Shostakovich s highly charged youthful Octet and, to bring the series to its final consummation, a little-known but joyful Octet by the Norwegian Svendsen. Callino Quartet 10

12 West meets East Good Friday 21 March Callino Quartet A Good Friday Meditation St Mary s, Pope s Quay Free Admission Joseph Haydn Seven Last Words of our Saviour on the Cross Callino Quartet 11

13 West meets East Saturday 22 March p.m. Coffee Concert Callino Quartet Lionel Tan (viola) with Conor Palliser (horn) Mozart Horn Quintet K.407 Sophie Cashell Beethoven Sonata No.17 in d, Op.31/2 Tempest Liszt Ballade No.2 in b, S.171 Saturday 22 March Evening Concert Callino Quartet, T ang Quartet Shostakovich Two Pieces for String Octet, Op.11 Callino Quartet with Lionel Tan (viola) Mozart String Quintet in g, K.516 T ang Quartet Ali-Zadeh Mugam Sajahi Callino Quartet Schumann Quartet No.1 in a, Op.41/1 12

14 West meets East Easter Sunday 23 March Evening Concert Callino Quartet Haydn Quartet in d, Op.76/2 T ang Quartet Dvorak Quartet in F, Op.96 American T ang Quartet with Finghin Collins (piano) Dohnanyi Piano Quintet No.1 in c, Op p.m. Late Night Concert T ang Quartet Gorecki Quartet No.2 Quasi una Fantasia T ang Quartet 13

15 West meets East Monday 24 March p.m. Coffee Concert Cashell Piano Trio Debussy Piano Trio in G Dvorak Piano Trio in e, Op.90 Dumky Finghin Collins Monday 24 March Evening Concert T ang Quartet Haydn Quartet in b, Op.64/2 Callino Quartet with Finghin Collins (piano) Schnittke Piano Quintet T ang Quartet, Callino Quartet Svendsen String Octet in a, Op.3 14

16 Friday 4 April Irish Chamber Orchestra Orchestra-in-residence to CIT Cork School of Music Anthony Marwood Anthony Marwood (director / violin) Acclaimed Artistic Director Anthony Marwood makes his first appearance of the year, presenting a programme of excitement, invention and audacity, with music from four centuries - Mendelssohn s joyful concerto, Sibelius beautiful Voces Intimae and a world premiere from Irish composer Deirdre McKay. J.S.Bach from The Art of Fuge Deirdre McKay New Commission Mendelssohn Concerto in d for Violin and Strings Sibelius/arr Marwood String Quartet in d, Op. 56 Voces Intimae Meet Marwood Friends and Subscribers are invited to a reception after each concert, to meet and talk to Anthony Marwood and the musicians of the Irish Chamber Orchestra. You meet more interesting people when you re a friend of the ICO ICO office number:

17 Thursday 10 April Gerard McChrystal (saxophone) The Smith Quartet An International leading light in contemporary music, the Smith Quartet have led the way forward in music for over twenty years. They are joined by saxophonist Gerard McChrystal for an audience-friendly programme which includes music by Micheál Ó Suilleabháin, Michael Nyman and Chick Corea. Smith Quartet Kevin Volans Hunting Gathering Micheál Ó Suilleabháin Óiche Nollaig Michael McGlynn Suite from Invocation Debussy Syrinx Michael Nyman Shaping The Curve Donnacha Dennehy Commission by Music Network Ravel Piece en forme de Habanera Ciaran Farrell The Pilgrim's Return Chick Corea Children's Songs Gerard McChrystal 16

18 Thursday 24 April John Williams (guitar) We are excited to be welcoming the world s most celebrated guitarist to Cork for what promises to be a musical highlight of Programme to be announced early booking is strongly advised and tickets will be available in advance from Pro Musica, 20 Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork. John Williams 17

19 Thursday 8 May Edward Beckett (flute) Martin Jones (piano) Dutilleux Sonatine Rhené-Baton Passacaille Ignaz Moscheles Sonate Concertante Albert Roussel Joueurs de Flûte Reynaldo Hahn Variations sur un thème de Mozart Bohuslav Martinu Sonata No. 1 Relax and enjoy this evening of flute music with renowned, Dublin trained flautist, Edward Beckett. The programme has a French slant, but includes some treasured rarities. Curtis Auditorium Image by Shove Media for MOLA 18

20 Saturday 24 May Irish Chamber Orchestra Orchestra-in-residence to CIT Cork School of Music Douglas Boyd (conductor) Susan Tomes (piano) Susan Tomes, one of the finest pianists of her generation joins the ICO and conductor Douglas Boyd for one of Mozart s most exquisite concertos. This will be followed by Beethoven s stunning Symphony No.7 in A. Beethoven himself called his Seventh symphony one of my best works. These performances of the vivid, dynamic masterpiece under the baton of Douglas Boyd will be unmissable. The first half includes Mozart s sublime Piano Concerto No. 17 performed by one of Europe s most respected chamber musicians. Elgar Introduction and Allegro, Op. 47 Mozart Piano concerto No.17 in G, K453 Beethoven Symphony No. 7 in A, Op. 92 Douglas Boyd ICO office number:

21 The Venues Aula Maxima, UCC Aula Maxima, UCC Described in 1849 by The Cork Examiner as 'one of the most magnificent rooms in Ireland', the Aula Maxima is in the heart of the University and is a truly superb setting for concerts. A 10-minute walk up Washington Street from the Grand Parade, enjoy a leafy stroll up the picturesque path from the main gates to the Aula in the old stone Main Quadrangle. Leave plenty of time for parking if you're arriving by car (see map) and take a leisurely wander through the picturesque campus. 20

22 The Venues City Hall The City Hall is situated on the waterfront overlooking the South channel of the River Lee and is a fine venue for large-scale concerts, comfortably seating a City Hall, Cork large audience. Curtis Auditorium The magnificent Curtis Auditorium lies at the core of the new state-of -the-art CIT Cork School of Music on Union Quay. The Auditorium is fully equipped with a moveable ceiling and adjustable walls to cater for different acoustical needs. Enhance your evening by arriving early and enjoying the cuisine at the Offquay Bistro in the foyer of the school. Image Curtis byauditorium Shove Media for MOLA 21

23 emembership September August 2008 Ordinary Membership 20 Concessionary Membership 12 Admission Prices for the 70 th Season Curtis Auditorium Admission to recitals / concerts Raked seat:s 20 ( 15 and 10) Flat-floor seats: 16 ( 12 and 8) Curtis Auditorium Admission to 3.00 & 6.00 p.m. recitals / concerts Raked seats: 15 ( 12 and 8) Flat-floor seats: 12 ( 10 and 7) Lunch-time Recitals 10 ( 8 and 5) Irish Chamber Orchestra Raked seats: 25 ( 20) Flat-floor seats: 20 ( 15 and 10) ICO Office: Aula Maxima 16 ( 12 and 8) City Hall Balcony 20 (no concessions) Front parterre 17 ( 12) Back parterre 12 ( 8) Family Tickets (available for CSMSO) 25 (Front Parterre) & 17 (Back Parterre) (2 adults + their children) 22

24 RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet Thursday 31 January Aula Maxima, UCC Ensemble Avalon Thursday 7 February Irish Chamber Orchestra Friday 15 February RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet Thursday 28 February Aula Maxima, UCC Fleischmann Choir & Cork School of Music Symphony Orchestra Saturday & Sunday 1 & 2 March City Hall Vesselin Stanev (piano) Thursday 6 March Irish Chamber Orchestra Wednesday 5 March RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra Thursday 13 March City Hall City Hall West meets East Friday-Monday March Irish Chamber Orchestra Friday 4 April Gerard McChrystal (saxophone) & Smith Quartet Thursday 10 April John Williams (guitar) Thursday 24 April Edward Beckett (flute) & Martin Jones (piano) Thursday 8 May Irish Chamber Orchestra Saturday 24 May