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Cello: Leonard Elschenbroich

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Thursday 9 November 2017, 7.30pm Conductor: Alexander Shelley Cello: Leonard Elschenbroich

TCHAIKOVSKY: Sleeping Beauty Suite TCHAIKOVSKY: Variations on a Rococo Theme RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Scheherazade

The name Tchaikovsky prompts memories of alluring Romantic melodies and powerful orchestral works and his Sleeping Beauty Suite shows him off as the great master of ballet music.

P RECO N CE RT ACTIV ITYWe are delighted to continue our exciting lecture series curated by Dr Simon Desbruslais – Lecturer in Music, School of Drama, Music and Screen at the University of Hull.

Preconcert lecture and talk at 6.15pm in the Mortimer Suite

Thursday 5 October Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Last Night of the Proms Hilary Davan Wetton

Thursday 9 November Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Thursday 8 February City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Thursday 8 March Russian State Philharmonic Orchestra Alexander Sitkovetsky

Thursday 12 April Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Mark Bebbington

Thursday 24 May Hallé Orchestra

M E ET T H E A RTISTHull Philharmonic Orchestra Saturday 25 November 2017 Andrew Penny talks to Callum Smart and some of the Special Guest Bass Drummers at 6.30pm

Hull Philharmonic Orchestra Saturday 24 February 2017 Andrew Penny talks to Jonathan Scott at 6.30pm

Hull Philharmonic Orchestra Saturday 12 May 2018 Andrew Penny talks to Alessandro Taverna at 6.30pm

Free to ticket holders. Please request tickets in advance from the box office.

Thursday 5 October 2017, 7.30pmConductor: Hilary Davan Wetton Mezzo-soprano: Annie Gill

SIBELIUS: Karelia Suite: Intermezzo BIZET: Carmen: Habanera MOZART: The Marriage of Figaro: Voi che sapete ARNE: Rule, Britannia! PARRY: Jerusalem ELGAR: ‘Enigma’ Variations: Nimrod The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra invites you to join them for the ultimate British spectacular!

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WE LCOM E We’re delighted to present the Hull City Hall Classics season 2017/18 in partnership with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Hull Philharmonic Orchestra.

The new programme features nine fantastic concerts which once again bring world class music to your doorstep.

There will be performances from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Hull Philharmonic Orchestra, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, the Russian State Philharmonic Orchestra and the Hallé Orchestra.

Get your Union Jacks ready for the chance to enjoy the Last Night of the Proms right here in Hull (October 5) or be transported to a perfumed night in a Spanish garden by composer Manuel de Falla (February 8).

Hear booming bass drums recreate cannon fire in an all-Russian concert to mark the centenary of the country’s revolution (November 25) or indulge in the romance of Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet (March 8).

Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty Suite is also included (November 9) and there is another chance to hear 6000 Pipes!, the piece composed by Sir Karl Jenkins for Hull UK City of Culture 2017 (February 24).

We also welcome piano virtuoso Mark Bebbington (April 12), one of a stellar line-up of performers joining the orchestras this season which also includes Alessandro Taverna who travels from Venice to perform (May 12) and China’s Hong Xu (May 24).

With tickets starting from just £8, we look forward to welcoming you to Hull City Hall Classics 2017/18.

Councillor Geraghty

Supported by:

Robert Mitchell Ian Maclay

Saturday 25 November 2017, 7.30pm Conductor: Andrew Penny Violin: Callum Smart

TCHAIKOVSKY: Overture 1812 TCHAIKOVSKY: Violin Concerto SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No 12 ‘The Year of 1917’

Meet the Artist: Andrew Penny talks to Callum Smart and some of the Special Guest Bass Drummers at 6.30pm. Free to ticket holders.

Meet the Artist: Andrew Penny talks to Jonathan Scott at 6.30pm. Free to ticket holders.

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1917: Revolution!A Russian programme to mark the centenary of the Russian Revolution in 1917

Thursday 8 February 2018, 7.30pm Conductor: Constantinor Carydis Cello: Javier Perianes

MUSSORGSKY: Night on a Bare Mountain DE FALLA: Nights in the Gardens of Spain RACHMANINOV: Symphony No. 2

Rachmaninov’s Symphony No. 2 is a musical jewel-box crammed with glowing colours, fabulous stories and irresistible tunes.

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Saturday 24 February 2018, 7.30pm Conductor: Andrew Penny Organ: Jonathan Scott

KARL JENKINS: 6000 Pipes! POULENC: Concerto for Organ, Strings and Timpani ALFRED HOLLINS: Concert Overture in C minor CESAR FRANCK: Symphony in D Minor

6000 Pipes!Another chance to enjoy our special commission for 2017 by Sir Karl Jenkins.

Thursday 8th March 2018, 7.30pm Conductor: Valery Polyansky Violin: Alexander Sitkovetsky

TCHAIKOVSKY: Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture PROKOFIEV: Violin Concerto No. 1 TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 4

Considered one of the finest Russian symphonic collectives, the Russian State Philharmonic Orchestra make a welcome return to Hull City Hall. Conductor Valery Polyansky will be joined by violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky for a programme celebrating two of Russia’s finest composers.

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Saturday 12 May 2018, 7.30pm Conductor: Andrew Penny Piano: Alessandro Taverna

SIBELIUS: Symphony No 7 PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No 3 DVORÁK: Symphony No 5

Two twentieth century classics in the short single movement Symphony No 7 by Sibelius and the brilliant Third Piano Concerto by Prokofiev precede one of the most tuneful symphonies by Dvorák, his 5th.

Thursday 12 April 2018, 7.30pm Conductor: Alan Buribayev Piano: Mark Bebbington

SMETANA: Bartered Bride Overture RACHMANINOV: Piano Concerto No.2 SIBELIUS: Symphony No.2

Smetana’s exhilarating Overture to his first and most enduring comic opera The Bartered Bride sets the scene for Rachmaninov’s dramatic and passionate Second Piano Concerto.

Thursday 24 May 2018 ??pm Conductor: Sir Mark Elder Piano: Hong Xu

ELGAR: Overture In the South MOZART: Piano Concerto No.18, K456 DVORÁK: Symphony No.7

Hong Xu is not just a pianist of dazzling technique but a musician of great subtlety and insight. He joins Sir Mark Elder and the Hallé in Mozart’s B flat major Piano Concerto.

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TIC KET I NFOR MATION

Meet the Artist: Andrew Penny talks to Alessandro Taverna at 6.30pm. Free to ticket holders.

DISCOUNTS ON INDIVIDUAL TICKETS

Under 25’s, Students, School parties, Children 16 and under: £5.00 (Main Floor Only)

Concessions: £1.50 reduction on all tickets

Groups of 10 or more: 25% Discount

Groups of 30 or more: 30% Discount

Hull City Hall Classics: • 6 concert series save 20% off full price. • 3, 4 or 5 concerts save 10% off full price.

Hull Philharmonic Orchestra • 3 concert series save 15% off full price.

• 5% reduction for 3 Combined Series including at least 1 HPO Concert.

• 10% reduction for 6 Combined Series including at least 2 HPO Concerts.

• 20% reduction for 9 Combined Series including at least 3 HPO Concerts.

SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONSHull City Hall Classics

Hull Philharmonic Orchestra

Main Floor A-T £24.50 £17.00

Main Floor U-W £18.00 £8.00

Balcony D Part C & E £28.00 £27.00

Balcony B, F Part C & E £24.50 £22.00

Balcony A & G £18.00 £18.00

Gallery A-G £24.50 £22.00

HOW TO BOOK

If you wish to renew your existing season subscription please book between Friday 26 May – Thursday 8 June.

Season tickets and individual concerts go on general sale on Friday 9 June 10am

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