2017/18 WELCOME TO THE PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA S 2017/18 SEASON AT DE MONTFORT HALL.

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2 Page /18 WELCOME TO THE PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA S 2017/18 SEASON AT DE MONTFORT HALL. How to follow our 20th anniversary season as the Resident Orchestra of De Montfort Hall? With the return to Leicester of our Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor, Esa-Pekka Salonen, conducting Mahler (10 April 2018); the first performance in Leicester of our new music strand, Music of Today; and performances from some of our finest visiting artists, including violinist Hilary Hahn and pianist Simon Trpčeski. One of the Philharmonia s new Principal Guest Conductors, Jakub Hruša, opens the Season with a work that is close to his heart as a Czech artist, the complete version of Smetana s Má Vlast (7 October 2017). What follows is a succession of great works for orchestra, including the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto and Piano Concerto No. 1, Bartók s Concerto for Orchestra, and symphonic poems by Liszt and Wagner. 1 2 Our Education programme in Leicester goes from strength to strength. New for this season, we are working with the Leicester-Shire Schools Music Service to celebrate its 70th anniversary, with a special concert on Saturday 3 February See page 10 for full details. Thank you to all our partners in Leicester, whose support makes the Season possible: Leicester City Council, our Principal Partner, De Montfort University, and our partners at the University of Leicester. We look forward to welcoming you. 3 Visit us online and find out more about the orchestra the latest news, where we are on tour and behind the scenes photos, videos, interviews and more. philharmonia.co.uk 1: Kira Doherty Felix Broede 2: Emily Davis Felix Broede 3: Esa-Pekka Salonen Benjamin Suomela

3 Page 5 Saturday 7 October 2017, 7pm (Please note start time) SMETANA: MÁ VLAST THE LORD MAYOR S CONCERT Jakub Hrůša conductor Hilary Hahn violin DVOŘÁK Violin Concerto in A minor SMETANA Má Vlast (complete) 1 Violinist Hilary Hahn has been called America s best classical musician, and tonight she brings all her world-class artistry to a very Czech masterpiece: the lovely Violin Concerto by Antonín Dvorák. The title of Smetana s Má Vlast meanwhile, simply means My Country. But this isn t just a series of colourful postcards from Bohemia. It s an adventure, too a tale of battles, warrior-maidens, and a nation awakening to freedom. 2017/18 AT DE MONTFORT HALL Wednesday 1 November 2017, 7.30pm BRAHMS & TCHAIKOVSKY Karl-Heinz Steffens conductor Esther Yoo violin BEETHOVEN Overture, Egmont TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto BRAHMS Symphony No. 4 The great Romantic composers did everything on a grand scale, and from the jubilant trumpets of Beethoven s Egmont overture to the storm clouds that tower over Brahms s Fourth and final symphony, this concert is filled with emotions at their most uninhibited. So it s the perfect setting for the bewitching young violinist Esther Yoo. This concert is supported by Saturday 2 December 2017, 7.30pm ROMEO & JULIET Krzysztof Urbański conductor Simon Trpčeski piano TCHAIKOVSKY Fantasy Overture, Romeo and Juliet TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No. 1 PROKOFIEV Romeo and Juliet (excerpts) Two houses, both alike in dignity and two unashamedly melodious takes on Shakespeare s greatest love story. Tchaikovsky s Romeo and Juliet redefined musical romance, and gave us one of the most celebrated love themes in all music. And with his impassioned melodies, bittersweet harmonies and taut, angular rhythms, Sergei Prokofiev brought the star-cross d lovers dancing into the 20th century. In between, superstar pianist Simon Trpčeski brings his phenomenal technique (Daily Telegraph) to Tchaikovsky s First Piano Concerto. 2 Wednesday 7 February 2018, 7.30pm BARTÓK MEETS BEETHOVEN THE DMU CHANCELLOR S CONCERT Juraj Valčuha conductor Evgeni Bozhanov piano KODÁLY Dances of Galánta BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3 BARTÓK Concerto for Orchestra Bartók s Concerto for Orchestra isn t just a magnificent showpiece for 80 world-class musicians. It s a salute to the human spirit by a composer in exile: filled with bold colours, supercharged dance-tunes and moments of piercing emotional honesty. This is music with a dash of paprika: an intoxicating climax to a concert that begins with the untrammelled joie de vivre of Zoltan Kodály s riotous Hungarian dance suite, and stars the award-winning Evgeni Bozhanov as soloist in Beethoven s darkest piano concerto. 6pm, Music of Today Venue to be announced, FREE entry A recital showcasing the talented violinist Irvine Arditti performing three pieces from Sciarrino s Sei Capricci for solo violin and the UK premiere of Cattaneo s Concerto for Violin and Ensemble. Principal Partner 6pm, pre-concert talk, FREE entry Jakub Hruša in conversation with John Florance 1: Esther Yoo Marco Borggreve 2: Krzysztof Urbański Fred Jonny

4 Page 7 Tuesday 10 April 2018, 7.30pm Tuesday 8 May 2018, 7.30pm Thursday 8 March 2018, 7.30pm LOVE STORIES FROM THE SILVER SCREEN Carl Davis conductor 1 Programme to include music from: Love Story, Gone with the Wind, La La Land, West Side Story, Dr Zhivago, Mamma Mia, Star Wars, James Bond, Romeo and Juliet, among many more. Conducted by Carl Davis, Philharmonia at the Movies returns with a concert of some of the most iconic film scores and unforgettable love songs from the greatest romantic films of all time. The themes of love, passion and romance shine through in the instantly recognisable yearning melody to 1970 film Love Story and the soaring notes that set the tone to Margaret Mitchell s sweeping emotional epic Gone with the Wind, heard alongside soundtracks to Dr Zhivago, La La Land and the most tragic love story of all time, Romeo and Juliet. 6.15pm, pre-concert talk, FREE entry Carl Davis in conversation with John Florance ESA-PEKKA SALONEN: MAHLER 1 Esa-Pekka Salonen conductor David Fray piano BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 2 MAHLER Symphony No. 1 A magical spring dawn or the creation of the universe itself? One thing s for sure: the opening of Mahler s First Symphony is the start of a thrilling journey, and from that extraordinary beginning right through to the roof-raising finish, there s no more dynamic guide than the great Esa-Pekka Salonen the Philharmonia s Principal Conductor & Artistic Advisor, and one of the finest living Mahler interpreters in the world today. Beethoven s wittiest piano concerto should make a delightful complement. 6.15pm, pre-concert talk Garden Suite, FREE entry An introduction to the evening s programme PASSION & POETRY Christoph Altstaedt conductor Singers to be announced WAGNER Siegfried Idyll MASSENET Cendrillon (arias and excerpts) VERDI La traviata (arias and excerpts) LISZT Les préludes Rising-star conductor Christoph Altstaedt brings a programme of romantic 19thcentury story-telling both operatic and symphonic to the De Montfort Hall stage. The evening opens and closes with two symphonic poems: Liszt s lushly scored Les préludes and Wagner s Siegfried Idyll. The music for the Idyll later used in Wagner s opera Siegfried was composed for Wagner s wife Cosima s birthday, and first performed as a surprise for her on the stairs of their villa in Lucerne. In between, themes of love and heartache in two of the most popular operas of the Romantic era: Massenet s Cinderella and the tragedy of Violetta in Verdi s La traviata. 1: Tony and Maria: Balcony Scene from 1961 film West Side Story Alamy 2: Esa-Pekka Salonen Minna Hatinen 2

5 Page 9 BOOKING INFORMATION Ticket prices and subscription discounts Concerts A B C D E 1 (No discount) (10% off) (15% off) (15% off) (20% off) (20% off) Seat map D: Upper Circle S-W C: Upper Circle M-R B: Rear Circle A: Centre Circle Front Row A: Front Circle SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE! Book three or more concerts for: Discounts of up to 20%. Free ticket exchange scheme. You can exchange your tickets for another subscription concert if you are unable to make your chosen dates. Please note: 48 hours notice is required and tickets are subject to availability. We are unable to offer refunds. Subscription tickets cannot be exchanged between seasons. Book six or seven concerts for: A Philharmonia season ticket: your chosen seats will be held for the priority booking period of the following season. BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW Visit or call the De Montfort Hall Box Office Mon Sat (10am 6pm) Book online at Tickets are also available from the Visit Leicester centre in Gallowtree Gate. Subscription packages cannot be booked online during the priority booking period. CONCESSIONS 5 Philharmonia Orchestra tickets are available to students with an NUS card and anyone under 25 excludes band A tickets and requires proof of status. A limited allocation of half-price tickets is available for recipients of Pension Credit and Universal Credit. 2 FOR 1 CARER SCHEME Disabled patrons receive two tickets for the price of one requires proof of status. Please see online or call the box office for details. ACCESS INFORMATION Patrons using a hearing aid with a T-switch can collect a receiver and loop from the cloakroom. Please inform the box office when booking seats if you or a member of your party is a wheelchair user so appropriate positions can be allocated. Positions are available in the Flat Stalls and the Right Circle. B: Right Circle A: Tiered Stalls G-X D: Flat Stalls C-F B: Left Circle TRANSACTION FEE A 3 transaction fee applies per purchase. Cash transactions exempt up to 24 hours before the performance. A E: Flat Stalls A-B A STAGE

6 Leicester-Shire Schools Music Service 70th Anniversary Concert in partnership with the Philharmonia Orchestra Saturday 3 February 2018, 4pm De Montfort Hall Page 11 FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS The Philharmonia Orchestra would like to thank its Corporate Members, Patrons and Partners for their support of the Philharmonia s residency at De Montfort Hall. The quality and breadth of the Philharmonia s work in the region is made possible by their commitment. Principal Partner Major Partners Orchestra Unwrapped and Education Supporters The Edith Murphy Foundation Project Partner Corporate Partners As part of the Philharmonia Orchestra s residency at De Montfort Hall, the Orchestra has for many years partnered with Leicester-Shire Schools Music Service on a range of special projects and initiatives. During the course of the 2017/18 season, the Philharmonia Orchestra and Leicester-Shire Schools Music Service will work together on an ambitious new project to celebrate 70 years of music-making by the young people of Leicester and Leicestershire. This project will culminate in a performance by a massed choir, large instrumental ensemble, steel pans and Indian classical musicians involving 500 young people, celebrating the rich cultural diversity of the work both organisations do today. The project will continue to create a legacy of music for future generations to enjoy. leicestershiremusichub.org philharmonia.co.uk/education Photography Philharmonia Orchestra JOIN US With ticket sales and public subsidy covering just 60% of our expenditure, the Philharmonia Orchestra depends on generous donations from individuals, companies and grant-making organisations to realise our artistic ambitions. VISIT: philharmonia.co.uk/support development@philharmonia.co.uk CALL: There are many ways you can play your part: Join the Friends of the Philharmonia Orchestra and access priority booking at De Montfort Hall Become one of our closest supporters and join the Conductors Circle Endow a Philharmonia musician s chair Support our music education and community programmes in Leicester as a corporate partner Enjoy exclusive branding and hospitality packages under our corporate membership programme Remember the Philharmonia in your Will Philharmonia Ltd is a registered charity, no Above: Zsolt-Tihamér Visontay, Concert Master Felix Broede Tickets will go on sale on Friday 1 December 2017 at the De Montfort Hall box offi ce:

7 ORCHESTRA Orchestra Unwrapped is a series of specially-tailored live concerts by the Philharmonia Orchestra for children aged 7-11 at De Montfort Hall, Leicester. Since 2011, over 18,000 of Leicester s schoolchildren have had the opportunity to enjoy and learn about music locally, whatever their background. Presented by music education specialist Paul Rissmann, the concerts include a varied programme designed to introduce the orchestra, its instruments and repertoire in a fun, interactive and accessible way. Teacher training sessions prior to each concert give guidance on how to enhance the concert visit via pre- and post-concert classroom exercises. Online digital resources provide teachers and pupils with further opportunities to learn and explore. Orchestra Unwrapped concerts in 2017/18 will take place at De Montfort Hall, Leicester on: Wednesday 1 November 2017, 1pm Wednesday 7 February 2018, 1pm INSET dates to be announced ORCHESTRA UNWRAPPED LEICESTER SUPPORTERS The Monument Trust Leicestershire and Rutland Masonic Charity Association - De Montfort University - Burley Appliances Ltd. -Pick Everard I enjoyed the singing because it made me feel like I was a part of something big and the music was great. (Pupil, age 8, Leicester) Concerts are appropriate for all KS2 pupils, including SEN, and booking opens in May To find out more visit philharmonia.co.uk/unwrapped HOW TO SUPPORT ORCHESTRA UNWRAPPED Orchestra Unwrapped is entirely dependent on public donations. If you, your business or an organisation would like to help by making a donation, please call a member of the Philharmonia s Development Department on or development@philharmonia.co.uk The children were fascinated by the sight and sound of the orchestra and being in De Montfort Hall. (Caroline Evans, Hope Hamilton CE Primary School) Alick Cotterill