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Welcome This season showcases some of the amazing young talent that is emerging on the international classical music stage, alongside established artists performing at the very peak of their creative powers. Our artist in residence this year is fantastic young violinist Esther Yoo. I was blown away by her performance of the Sibelius Violin Concerto with the Philharmonia Orchestra last year and by her incredibly generous commitment to the education project we presented at that concert. She was an obvious choice for this role this season and Im really excited about the projects with young people that were planning around her residency. Esther will also introduce us to two of her fellow BBC New Generation artists both of whom, like her, have gone on to enjoy major international solo careers. Our composer in residence Jay Richardson, whose laulan was premiered with such brilliance by Esther Yoo last year, will continue his residency throughout 2017/18. You will also get the opportunity to hear two exciting young soloists. Pianist Daniel Kharitonov will play Beethovens 4th Piano Concerto with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and last years BBC Young Musician of the Year winner Sheku Kanneh-Mason will play Haydns Cello Concerto No. 1 with the European Union Chamber Orchestra. Were thrilled to be welcoming back the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra for the first time. since 2010. They will be conducted by their sensational new Music Director Mirga Gražinyte-Tyla who has been electrifying audiences since taking up the role last year. In what is sure to be a major highlight of the series, the Philharmonia Orchestra will bring their inspirational Principal Conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen to the Corn Exchange for the very first time. We are delighted that Boldfield Computing have agreed to continue their Series sponsorship for a second consecutive year as their Managing Director, Andy Irvine, shares with us an abiding passion for bringing the very best classical music from around the world into the citys landmark venue. Welcome from our Series sponsor Andy Irvine, Managing Director of our Series sponsor, Boldfield Computing talks about why he has chosen to support the Classical Series: It is partly the fact that I love classical music and have done for many years. It is something to do with the fact that every single classical series performance this season is going to be sensational without exception. But its more than that. Our sponsorship of the Classical Series not only ensures Cambridge Live can continue to bring the worlds best orchestras and artists to the City, it also supports the Create educational programme, giving younger people the opportunity to become involved in classical music in new and exciting ways (see page 17 for more information). Its no wonder that were so passionate about the Classical Series and so proud to be the Series sponsor. Steve Bagnall, Managing Director, Cambridge Live 2 Photo: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 3

Introducing our Artist in Residence Esther Yoo I am very excited and honoured to be the Artist in Residence at Cambridge Corn Exchange. I have great memories from performing there last year with the Philharmonia Orchestra and Maestro Ashkenazy. The audience was very warm and I also enjoyed the opportunity to premiere a wonderful contemporary work, laulan by Jay Richardson, alongside some very talented young musicians in collaboration with the Cambridgeshire Music Service. I look forward to returning for more projects and to connect with the Cambridge audiences again! Esther Yoo Monday 2 Oct 2017 7.30pm The Z.E.N Trio With Corn Exchange Artist in Residence Esther Yoo Haydn Piano Trio No. 10 in E flat major, Hoboken XV:10 Brahms Piano Trio No. 1 in B major, Op. 8 Dvorák Piano Trio op.90 Dumky Trio As a special addition to the 2017/18 Cambridge Classical Concert Series, we are delighted to introduce our new Artist in Residence Esther Yoo performing alongside one of Europes most exciting and dynamic trios. The Z.E.N. Trio, formed with fellow BBC New Generation Artists, Zhang Zuo (piano) and Narek Hakhnazaryan (cello) first came together in 2015. Since then we have performed several times together and have also recorded an album. We are greatly looking forward to performing in Cambridge on October 2, especially as this will be the first concert of our first tour together in the UK and China. Esther Yoo Tickets: 25.50/ 20.50 Students and Under 16s: 12.50 Under 26s: 12.50 in zones B & C This performance is free of charge to anyone taking out a full series (8 concert) subscription. Supported by 24 Photo: Marco Borggreve 35

Wednesday 11 Oct 2017 7.30pm Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Orchestra in Residence Daniel Kharitonov performs Beethoven Conductor Christoph Altstaedt Piano Daniel Kharitonov Mendelssohn A Midsummer Nights Dream Overture Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 Dvorák Symphony No. 7 Thursday 2 Nov 2017 7.30pm Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Orchestra in Residence Janina Fialkowska performs Chopin Conductor Barry Wordsworth Piano Janina Fialkowska Beethoven Coriolan Overture Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2 Vaughan Williams The Wasps Overture Elgar Enigma Variations This is a programme to capture the imagination, as Mendelssohn transports you to Shakespeares mythical, magical land with his A Midsummer Nights Dream Overture. Beethovens Concerto draws you in with its delicate opening building to its climactic finish leading to Dvořáks emotional Seventh Symphony, in which audiences can feel the nostalgia and love Dvořák felt for his Czech homeland. Supported by James Williams, RPO Managing Director Imagine a boy of eighteen in love for the first time...then add to the fact that this boy happens to be a musical genius and you get the Chopin F minor Piano Concerto. This is a piece of total perfection, full of drama, full of technical wizardry, and full of melodies to melt your heart. To play this piece, so full of emotion and excitement, is a dream come true for a pianist. For the audience it will hopefully be a total delight. Janina Fialkowska, soloist Meet the Musicians: Pre-concert talk: 6.45-7.15pm Corn Exchange foyer 6pm at Cambridge University Press Bookshop 26 Photo: Julien Faugère 37

Thursday 18 Jan 2018 7.30pm City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Conductor Mirga Gražinyte-Tyla Violin Ning Feng Haydn Symphony No. 7 (Le Midi) Bruch Scottish Fantasy Bartok Concerto for Orchestra For our first visit to Cambridge in over seven years, we wanted to bring something brilliant and exciting that shows off the whole orchestra. Bartoks Concerto for Orchestra does this superbly, and is one of the most thrilling rides in 20th century music. Bartok was heavily influenced by folk music of his native Hungary, so we thought it would be fun to precede this with Bruchs colourful Scottish Fantasy, which also plays around with folk tunes. Stephen Maddock OBE, Chief Executive, CBSO Tuesday 20 Feb 2018 7.30pm European Union Chamber Orchestra Director Hans-Peter Hofmann Cello Sheku Kanneh-Mason Handel Suite Water Music Haydn Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Delius Two Aquarelles Mozart Symphony No. 29 This is opportunity to hear the latest wonderfully talented BBC Young Musician of the Year in Haydns virtuoso first cello concerto alongside Handels ever-uplifting suite from his Water Music. Theres a distinctly watery touch too in Delius atmospheric Two Aquarelles followed by Mozarts brilliant Symphony No.29. Ambrose Miller, EUCO Managing Director Pre-concert talk: Pre-concert talk: 6pm at Heffers Bookshop 6pm at Millers Music Shop 28 39

Wednesday 7 Mar 2018 7.30pm Russian State Philharmonic Conductor Valery Polyansky Piano Valentina Lisitsa Tchaikovsky Sleeping Beauty Suite Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 3 Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 Rachmaninovs Piano Concerto No. 3 began to overshadow its more famous older brother when the film Shine (about pianist David Helfgott) was released. This intensely physical (for the soloist!) piece is joined by Tchaikovskys romantic Sleeping Beauty suite and his emotional and profoundly personal 4th symphony with its ebullient final movement harking back to his nationalistic enthusiasm for Russias folk heritage. Steve Bagnall, Cambridge Live Managing Director Saturday 5 May 2018 7.30pm Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Orchestra in Residence Esther Yoo performs Glazunov Conductor Michal Nesterowicz Violin Esther Yoo Grieg Holberg Suite Glazunov Violin Concerto Brahms Symphony No. 1 I have such great memories of performing at the Cambridge Corn Exchange last year alongside the Philharmonia Orchestra and Maestro Vladimir Ashkenazy. I am very excited to return in May 2018 as Artist-in-Residence of both the venue and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, with whom I will be performing a concerto that is very special to me, the Glazunov Violin Concerto, which I also recorded for my début album last year. Esther Yoo, soloist and Corn Exchange Artist in Residence Supported by Pre-concert talk: Classical Late: 6pm at Heffers Bookshop Join us for a post-concert event at Cambridge Union. Free to concert ticket holders. Pre-booking strongly recommended. 10 2 Photo: Gilbert Francois Photo: Marco Borggreve 11 3

Sunday 20 May 2018 7.30pm Dresden Philharmonic Conductor Michael Sanderling Violin Jennifer Pike Weber Euryanthe Overture Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto Beethoven Symphony No. 5 For his 5th symphony, Beethoven composed five striking opening bars that have become iconic and yet theres so much more to the piece than those instantly recognisable notes. The euphoric finale is every bit as exciting as the opening. Tchaikovskys dazzling Violin Concerto is one of the foremost concertos of the Romantic era and is packed full of explosive violin pyrotechnics which Jennifer Pike performs with consummate skill. Steve Bagnall, Cambridge Live Managing Director Sunday 24 Jun 2018 7.30pm Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen Horn Soloist Katy Woolley Beethoven Overture, Namensfeier Mozart Horn Concerto No. 4, K495 Beethoven Symphony No. 2 Were delighted to be bringing our Principal Conductor, Esa-Pekka Salonen to Cambridge for the first time. His take on core Classical repertoire is influenced by both European and American heritage as well as his own work as a composer. This concert therefore promises fresh and exciting accounts of Beethovens Namensfeier Overture and his Second Symphony. It is also a great pleasure to give an opportunity for the audience to hear the unrivalled playing of our Principal Horn, Katy Woolley, as soloist in Mozarts best known horn concerto. Jonathan Mayes, Director Residencies and Regional Concerts Pre-concert talk: Classical Late: 6pm at Millers Music Shop Join us for a post-concert event at Cambridge Union. Free to concert ticket holders. Pre-booking strongly recommended. 12 2 Photo: Tom Barnes Photo: Minna Hatinen 13 3 Supported by

Create Cambridge Classical Series education programme Through Create, we, along with Create partner Millers Music, want to open up the world of Classical music to younger people in Cambridge and the surrounding areas. What greater gift could we give to young aspiring musicians in this city than the opportunity to perform alongside, and learn from, the world class musicians that perform as part of our Classical Series. Through Create we aim to: help nurture emerging musical talent give young musicians the opportunity to perform alongside professional artists and to take part in a variety of inspiring creative workshops provide a platform for young people to engage with classical music for the first time Previous opportunities have included a large-scale percussion project, where school children from Cambridge worked with Dame Evelyn Glennie to create a piece of music that was then performed in the Corn Exchange. This year, young brass players got the chance to perform alongside Alison Balsom in front of a 1000 strong audience. Whether we introduce young people to classical music for the first time, or help them take the next step in developing their musical talents, these ambitious projects make a huge difference to these young people and help secure the future Become a Create Supporter Donate as you book and make a difference every time you book a ticket for a Classical concert A donation of 100 or more will make a significant contribution to our education project featuring Artist in Residence, Esther Yoo To find out more please contact Elaine Midgley, Business Development Director on 01223 791752 or elaine.midgley@cambridgelivetrust.co.uk If you pay tax, you can also Gift Aid your donation, increasing its value by 25% at no additional cost to you. Registered Charity Number 1159593 Millers Music are thrilled to be partnering with Cambridge Live on the Create Programme. Together we will provide more young people the opportunity to learn and play classical music and be inspired by world renowned artists coming to Cambridge this series. Simon Pollard, Managing Director of Millers Music Create Partner Feedback from the Evelyn Glennie project in 2016: Thank you for giving us the great opportunity to perform with you all at the Corn Exchange, it has been an eye-opening experience and given me a lot more confidence to perform! 2016 workshop participant. Feedback from the Alison Balsom project in 2017: Thank you and all the staff that made this event possible. My daughter Anya had a most wonderful and positive brass experience. Sophie Stafford Parent to Anya Stafford, Cornet, age 9 14 2 of classical music. Photo from previous Cambridgeshire Music Gala Perfromance 15 3 Supported by

Pre- and post-concert events Why not make a night of it and come along to one of our pre or post-concert events, giving you the chance to learn more about the music and the people who perform it. Times and venues can be found on individual concert pages. Pre-concert talks Held in venues close to the Corn Exchange these talks are a great way to start your evening of Classical Music. Venues: Heffers Bookshop, Trinity Street Millers Music, Sussex Street Cambridge University Press Bookshop, Trinity Street Classical Lates New for the 2017-18 series these are informal sessions held after the concert at The Cambridge Union. Youll have the chance to grab a beer and round off your evening by finding out a bit more about the music youd just been listening to. Venue: The Cambridge Union, Bridge Street Meet the Players Come and meet the players before they go on stage and find out what it is really like to be a professional musician. Venue: Corn Exchange Foyer Why become a Create Supporter? A word from Andy Irvine, Managing Director of Boldfield, the Cambridge Classical Series sponsor and Create supporter Create allows young and aspiring musicians to learn from the world-class artists that Cambridge Live bring to our City. I believe that this education work is at the heart of the Classical Series, and, as Series sponsor, I want to show my support for this: Would you like to have a chat about the future of classical music here in Cambridge and your business needs? Would you like to support the future of Classical music here in Cambridge? If so, then Id love to hear from you... all you need to do is to get in touch and arrange a meeting with me to discuss your organisations IT requirements. The best bit? I will then donate 100 to Create in your name. I hope our sponsorship and support helps in a small way to promote the love and enjoyment of music throughout the Cambridge area, and, through the Create programme brings this joy to the next generation. Find out more www.boldfield.com Boldfield also proudly supplies IT support to Cambridge Live 16 2 Photo: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 17 3 Andy Irvine, Managing Director of Boldfield

Subscribe and Save! Hundreds of people each year are becoming full series (all 8 concerts) subscribers and enjoying the benefits below. Why not join them? Savings of up to 122! A free ticket to Esther Yoos performance with the Z.E.N Trio on 2 Oct 2017 An exclusive opportunity to reserve the same seats next year An exclusive priority booking period You can also make big savings by booking 3 or more concerts: Full series (all 8 concerts): Zone A 220 Zone B 196 Zone C 156 Plus a FREE ticket to Esther Yoos Z.E.N Trio performance 2 Oct 2017 7 concerts: Zone A 196 Zone B 175 Zone C 140 6 concerts: Zone A 171 Zone B 153 Zone C 126 Individual concert ticket prices: Zone A 42 ( 45 for 18 Jan CBSO and 24 Jun Philharmonia Orchestra) Zone B 38 Zone C 32 No view 17 Students and Under 16s: 12.50 Under 26s: 12.50 available in zones B & C Multibuy Book for 5 concerts and save 20% off individual concert ticket prices Book for 4 concerts and save 15% off individual concert ticket prices Book for 3 concerts and save 10% off individual concert ticket prices Groups Groups of 10 and more receive 10% off Groups of 20 and more receive 20% off Booking dates: Booking for 6, 7 or all 8 concerts opens on Wednesday 17 May 2017. Wednesday 17 May to Wednesday 7 June 2017: Previous subscribers can renew their subscriptions Tuesday 13 June 2017: Multibuy and individual concert booking opens How to book Cambridge Live Tickets Telephone: 01223 357851 www.cornex.co.uk In person: Cambridge Live Tickets, Wheeler Street, Cambridge CB2 3QB 18 2 Registered Charity Number 1159593 No view 19 3 Access The Corn Exchange is fully accessible. Please inform Cambridge Live Tickets of any requirements when making your booking. Donate Cambridge Live is a registered charity that inspires shared cultural experiences. Please consider donating 10% of your booking total to help us to support: young and disadvantaged people getting involved in making music nurturing up and coming musicians as they craft their futures giving older people opportunities to enjoy shared social experiences free events across the city that bring diverse communities together Seating plan key Zone A Zone B Zone C Row YY approximately 65 stairs from the foyer XN XM XL XK XJ XH XG XF XE XD XC XB XA Z Y X W V U T S R Q P O N M L K J H YY WW VV UU TT SS RR PP OO NN MM LL KK JJ HH GG FF EE DD CC BB AA Balcony Approximately 30 stairs from the foyer (no lift) Mezzanine YY WW VV UU TT SS RR PP OO NN MM Approximately 10 stairs from the foyer Tiered seating Flat floor Level access from the foyer Stage LL KK JJ HH GG FF EE DD CC BB AA XN XM XL XK XJ XH XG XF XE XD XC XB XA Z Y X W V U T S R Q P O N M L K J H

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