new usher hall brochure

| FEB 2014-APRIL 2015

Booking tickets By phone 0131 228 1155

Online usherhall.co.uk In person Usher Hall, Lothian Road,

Edinburgh EH1 2EA

Opening hoursMonday to Saturday 10am-5.30pmand on concert evenings.Sunday 1pm until 30 mins after the start of the event (only on performance days). Note: It may not be possible to process bookings for advance events at the counter on performance evenings.

PaymentsVisa, Mastercard, Amex, Maestro (some events are subject to a credit card charge). Cheques are also accepted, payable to ‘The City of Edinburgh Council’.

Booking feeA transaction charge of £1 applies to all phone and online bookings. Booking fees apply for certain shows and vary. Please check when booking or next to the show details.

ConcessionsConcession prices are available for certain shows. Ask when booking or check online for details.

Access and facilitiesLevel access: Ground floor access is at the main Café Bar and Box Office entrance on Grindlay Street with lift to all levels.

Wheelchair accessible spaces available: Stalls – up to ten seats/Grand Circle – 2 seats. Please advise the box office at time of booking if you require one of these. Assistance dogs are welcome.

Hearing aid users: there is a loop system in the hall. Switch your aid to the ‘T’ position to use.

Extra support: We want to make your visit easy and stress free. If you require extra support, please contact customer services on 0131 228 1155.We are here to help!

Karl Chapman General Manager, Usher Hall

Councillor Richard Lewis Convener of Culture and Sport The City of Edinburgh Council

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How to find usBy bus: there is a bus stop directly outside the Usher Hall (travelling south towards Bruntsfield) and across the road outside the Filmhouse (travelling north towards Princes Street and beyond).

By rail: the Usher Hall is close to Haymarket and Waverley stations (approx 15 mins walk to each).

By taxi: a taxi rank is opposite our building on Lothian Road.

Parking: available at the Sheraton Hotel, Riego Street and NCP Castle Terrace. Discounted parking is available for our customers at NCP Castle Terrace | £7 (flat-fee) | All day Saturday and Sunday (Bring your NCP token to the venue).

Parking spaces for blue badge holders: are located across from the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Grindlay Street and in Cambridge Street outside the Traverse Theatre.

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Springtime DelightsSpring into action at the Usher Hall this season with some top class entertainment for everyone to enjoy.

Our Classical season continues with the established Scottish orchestras (RSNO, SCO, and BBC SSO) performing some great classics, as well as old favourites. The Usher Hall’s popular Symphonies for Sundays continue with St Petersburg Symphony Orchestra. Artistic Director Alexander Dmitriev conducts Symphony No. 6 ‘Pathétique’, joined by Natalie Clein - former winner of the BBC Young Musician of the Year. We’re also delighted to have Czech Philharmonic, with the renowned Czech maestro Jiří Bĕlohlávek performing some Czech masterpieces. Edinburgh Youth Orchestra are also back with their popular Spring Concert.

Those who enjoy the dancing and fun of Strictly Come Dancing can see the stars in action with Anton and Erin’s brand new show - that’s

entertainment. We’re also happy to have Mezzo soprano Katherine Jenkins back celebrating her tenth anniversary in the music industry by performing songs from her forthcoming album Home Sweet Home along with classical favourites. For those who like Musical Theatre join Kerry Ellis, Adam Garcia, and Christina Bianco in an all singing all dancing production with Tonight… From The West End.

Rock and pop fans are in for a treat with The Australian Pink Floyd celebrating 40 years of Wish You Were Here. Scottish heroes Simple Minds are back with all those great hits. Other acts to look out for are USA’s talented Train, The War on Drugs, and Ryan Adams. As well as the English indie stars the Kaiser Chiefs with their hit tune Ruby plus many more...

For more details on all events check out our website.

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

FEB HIGHLIGHTS Anton & Erin | Katherine Jenkins St Petersburg Symphony Orchestra

MARCH HIGHLIGHTS Camerata Salzburg | Train APRIL HIGHLIGHTS Simple Minds Czech Philharmonic

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Kaiser ChiefsTuesday 3 February | Doors 7pm

English indie-rock band the Kaiser Chiefs have won themselves 3 Brit Awards (including the award for Best British Group), a NME Award for Best Album and also have the Number 1 hit single Ruby under their belts. Don’t miss out, see them live here!

£38.50 | £30.25 Includes booking fee

SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Piano Classics– Mitsuko Uchida Plays Ravel Piano Concerto in GThursday 5 February | 7.30pm

Boulez MémorialeRavel Piano Concerto in GFauré Pelléas et MélisandeHaydn Symphony No 101 ‘Clock’

Robin Ticciati ConductorMitsuko Uchida PianoAlison Mitchell Flute

Pianist Mitsuko Uchida has long been hailed for her interpretations of Mozart and Schubert. The exquisite poetry and mercurial energy of her refined playing are the ideal vehicles for Ravel’s beautiful Piano Concerto, full of jazzy wit and poignant introspection.

‘The instrumentation [in Ravel’s Piano Concerto] reminds me of Mozart piano concertos, particularly the one in A major, K488. It has subtlety and depth. And the long, never-ending line in the slow movement is very Schubertesque.’ – Mitsuko Uchida

SCO Principal Flute Alison Mitchell is the soloist in Boulez’s playful, colourful Mémoriale, and Robin Ticciati concludes his concert with Fauré’s moving Pelléas et Mélisande suite and the witty tick-tocking of Haydn’s joyful ‘Clock’ Symphony.

£31 | £26.50 | £20 | £15 | £10 Concessions available

ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA

A French FeastFriday 6 February | 7.30pm

Franck Les ÉolidesSaint-Saëns Cello Concerto No. 1Faure ÉlégieRavel Ma mère l’oye (Mother Goose)Ravel La Valse

Gilbert Varga ConductorDaniel Müller Cello-Schott

Maybe it’s the melodies, maybe it’s the style – but there’s definitely a certain je ne sais quoi about French music. Guest conductor Gilbert Varga serves up a gourmet menu tonight. Feather-light soufflés from Franck and Ravel, pure romance from Fauré, Saint-Saëns and the wonderful cellist Daniel Müller-Schott, and to finish, Ravel’s dizzying, delirious waltz to end all waltzes. It’s mouth-watering stuff – so go on, indulge yourself!

Pre-concert talk 6.45pm Ursula Heidecker Allen (RSNO Violin) with Daniel Müller-Schott £37 | £27 | £20 | £15.50 | £12

Concessions and group discounts available


SYMPHONIES FOR SUNDAYS

St Petersburg Symphony OrchestraSunday 15 February | 3pm

Tchaikovsky Romeo & JulietSaint Saëns Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minorTchaikovsky Symphony No. 6 in B minor ‘Pathétique’

Alexander Dmitriev ConductorNatalie Clein Cello

Artistic Director Alexander Dmitriev has forged the most important artistic relationship in St Petersburg Symphony Orchestra’s history over the last four decades. He conducts what some refer to as Tchaikovsky’s farewell to life. His Symphony No. 6 ‘Pathétique’ (‘pathos in the music’) is one of the defining sounds of the romantic period and lives on as one of the composer’s most adored creations and, arguably, his greatest work.

Ever since Natalie Clein came to wide spread attention as winner of the BBC Young Musician of the Year, she hasn’t stopped dazzling audiences wherever she plays. Saint Saën’s Cello Concerto is perfectly suited to her immense musicality and virtuosity as it playfully carries the listener along on a melodic and emotional rollercoaster.

£32 | £26 | £21 | £16 | £12 | Students £10 Concessions available

Early Bird Offer – get £10 off the top price ticket! (limited availability


Latin PassionFriday 13 February | 7.30pm

De Falla El sombrero de tres picos, Suite No. 2Chabrier HabaneraRodrigo Concierto de AranjuezBizet Suite from CarmenWilliams Love theme from SupermanMorricone Gabriel’s Oboe from The MissionMorricone Theme from Cinema ParadisoBarry Theme from Out of AfricaGinastera Four Dances from Estancia

Jean-Claude Picard ConductorXavier de Maistre Harp

If music be the food of love, let Jean-Claude Picard and the RSNO serve you up a candlelit dinner for two. There’s Latin passion from De Falla and Ginastera, and some of the greatest movie love themes ever composed, with music from Cinema Paradiso, Superman and Out of Africa. And most romantic of all, harpist Xavier de Maistre sprinkles his special kind of stardust all over Rodrigo’s sultry Concierto de Aranjuez. Bring someone special – and let the music do the talking…

£37 | £27 | £20 | £15.50 | £12 Concessions and group discounts available

Collabrowith Special Guest Lucy KayWednesday 18 February | Doors 7pm

The 2014 Britain’s Got Talent winners are here! The English boy band, who also specialise in musical theatre, released their debut album Stars in 2014, which climbed to the top of the UK album charts. Alongside them will be the stunning Opera singer, Lucy Kay. The Britain’s Got Talent runner up recently sang at Simon Cowell’s birthday, and also her No. 1 album Fantasia shot straight to the top of the Classical charts.

£38.50 | £27.50 | £19.50 Includes booking fee

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The Australian Pink Floyd ShowWelcome to the Machine 2015Thursday 19 February | Doors 7pm

They’re back with a brand new show for 2015! Enjoy the best of Pink Floyd performed live from the legendary tribute band in a celebration of 40 years of Wish You Were Here.

£42.50 | £31.50 Includes booking fee Crazy Diamond Package (meet & greet) £99 | The Strat Package £79



Järvi Conducts Shostakovich FiveFriday 20 February | 7.30pm

Rimsky-Korsakov Capricco espagnoleProkofiev Piano Concerto No. 3Shostakovich Symphony No. 5

Neeme Järvi ConductorJean-Efflam PianoBavouzet

Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony begins in despair, and ends in triumph. Or does it? Life in Stalin’s Russia was never quite so simple: what’s certain is that Shostakovich’s Fifth never fails to thrill – and under the baton of RSNO legend Neeme Järvi, it’ll raise the roof. Add a welcome return for the sensational Jean-Efflam Bavouzet in Prokofiev’s spirited Third Piano Concerto, and this looks set to be one of the real highlights of our Season.

Pre-concert talk 6.45pm John Whitener (RSNO Principal Tuba) with Jean-Efflam Bavouzet £37 | £27 | £20 | £15.50 | £12


BBC SCOTTISH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Runnicles Conducts SibeliusSunday 22 February | 4pm

Beethhoven Overture: CoriolanSibelius Violin ConcertoSibelius Symphony No. 7Beethoven Leonore Overture No. 3

Donald Runnicles ConductorGuy Braunstein Violin

‘I believe in civilisation’ said Jean Sibelius, and amidst the turmoil and uncertainty of the early 20th century, he created a final symphony of monumental grandeur and elemental strength. Sibelius’ Seventh Symphony might just be the greatest since Beethoven. What’s certain is that few composers share such a profound kinship. Guy Braunstein will dig deep into the yearning soul of the Sibelius Violin Concerto, while Donald Runnicles bookends the concert with two famous overtures by Beethoven, depicting a journey from darkness to light.

Prelude: 3pm (free to ticket-holders) Guy Braunstein discusses his career and the Sibelius Violin Concerto. £27 | £22 | £17 | £11 Concessions available

Ryan Adams + SupportTuesday 24 February | Doors 7pm

American singer-songwriter has just released his fourteenth studio album - the self named Ryan Adams. Come and here it live amongst his amazing back catalogue too!

£31.35 Includes booking fee

RAYMOND GUBBAY PRESENTS

Anton & Erinthat’s entertainmentSaturday 21 February | 7.30pm

Starring Anton du Beke & Erin Boag

Richard Balcombe ConductorLance Ellington Star Vocalist

Six world class Ensemble Dancers plus the full 25-piece London Concert Orchestra live on stage. With special guest Judy Murray.

A dazzling new production for 2015 featuring sensational choreography, sassy tunes and sparkling costumes – In a wonderful show of music, song and dance.

Join the UK’s favourite dance couple as they combine the sophisticated elegance of their quick step, foxtrot, tango and waltz with the showbiz razzmatazz of hits and steps from stage and screen.

Featuring classic hits That’s Entertainment, True Love, Make ‘Em Laugh, Steppin’ Out with my Baby, There’s No Business Like Show Business plus many more.

£42.50 | £38.50 | £32.50 | £28.50 | £19.50


The War on DrugsSaturday 28 February | Doors 7pm

US Indie rock band are taking the world by storm. Join them as they embark on their world tour with their only Edinburgh date.

Over 14’s / Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult. £22 Includes booking fee


Beethoven’s Pastoral

Friday 27 February | 7.30 pm

Haydn Symphony No. 49 La passioneMozart Piano Concerto No. 27Beethoven Symphony No. 6 Pastoral

Sir Roger ConductorNorringtonLars Vogt Piano

When Beethoven was in the countryside, his worries simply slipped away. 200 years later, there’s still no better stress-buster in all classical music than his exquisite Pastoral Symphony, and it never sounds fresher than when conducted by the great Sir Roger Norrington, the man who changed the way we listen to Beethoven. Lars Vogt plays Mozart’s serene final piano concerto, while Haydn’s fiery La passione gets things off to a powerful start.

Pre-concert talk 6.45pm William Chandler with Sir Roger Norrington £37 | £27 | £20 | £15.50 | £12

Concessions and group discounts

Katherine JenkinsThursday 26 February | Doors 7pm

Mezzo soprano Katherine Jenkins is celebrating her tenth anniversary in the music industry and she will be performing songs from her forthcoming album Home Sweet Home along with classical favourites from the singer’s milestone career.


Exclusive Package £148.50 (Includes booking fee) - Meeting and photo opportunity | Welcome glass of sparkling wine or orange juice | Signed photo | Commemorative laminate | Seat within the first three rows

Up Close & Personal Package £93.50 (Includes booking fee) - Signed photo | Commemorative laminate | Seat within the first 13 rows

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Beethoven Violin ConcertoThursday 5 March | 7.30pm

Beethoven Violin ConcertoSchubert Symphony No. 9 ‘Great C Major’

Robin Ticciati ConductorRenaud Capuçon Violin

Considered one of today’s finest young violinists, Renaud Capuçon is prized for the exceptional strength and poetry of his performances. He joins the SCO for Beethoven’s noble, Violin Concerto, with its vivacious, dance-like finale.

Robin Ticciati concludes the evening with the majesty of Schubert’s powerful Ninth Symphony, the ‘Great’, whose boundless heroism is matched only by its effortless melody.



Søndergård Conducts PathétiqueFriday 6 March | 7.30pm

Sibelius Symphony No. 6Lindberg Clarinet ConcertoTchaikovsky Symphony No. 6 Pathétique

Thomas Søndergård ConductorKari Kriikku Clarinet

Tchaikovsky never did anything by halves, and his final symphony is a no-holds-barred portrait of a man on the edge, told in music of devastating power and unforgettable beauty. Thomas Søndergård won’t stint on the emotion – but our charismatic Danish Principal Guest Conductor also has a special feeling for Scandinavian music. He’ll bring out both the radiance of Sibelius’ beautiful Sixth Symphony, and the sheer fantasy of Lindberg’s dazzling Clarinet Concerto, with Finnish superstar Kari Kriikku, who gave the work its premiere.

Pre-concert talk 6.45pm Katherine Wren (RSNO Viola) with Kari Kriikku £37 | £27 | £20 | £15.50 | £12



Mozart’s RequiemThursday 12 March | 7.30pm

Mozart RequiemMozart KyrieSchubert Symphony No. 8

Phillipe Herreweghe ConductorJulia Kleiter SopranoDiana Haller Mezzo SopranoBenjamin Bruns TenorMichael Nagy BassSCO ChorusGregory Batsleer Chorusmaster

Two of classical music’s most powerful, incomplete creations are brought together. Schubert’s famous ‘Unfinished’ Eighth Symphony speaks to eternal questions and intimate emotions. In a similar vein, Mozart’s stirring Requiem, finished by his pupil Süssmayr, offers both awe-inspiring majesty and tender consolation.

Pre-concert talk 6.30pm Gregory Batsleer discusses his role as Chorus master with Kate Molleson. £31 | £26.50 | £20 | £15 | £10

Concessions available



The Music of John WilliamsFriday 13 March | 7.30pm

Richard Kaufman Conductor

Twenty-one Grammys, seven BAFTAs, five Oscars, four Golden Globes and three Emmys: just a few reasons why John Williams is considered by many to be the greatest film composer of all time. Over the decades his melodies have accompanied us on epic adventures, told us stirring tales of wartime bravery and taken us on many, many emotional journeys; they have even transported us back to a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…and so often the music paints the picture before the actors even say a word! Our John Williams concert in 2014 sold out months in advance, so be sure to book your tickets early for a night of your favourite blockbusting movie themes and enjoy the thrill of live surround-sound entertainment.

£35 | £25 | £20 | £15 Concession and group discounts available


Camerata SalzburgSunday 15 March | 3pm

Bartok DivertimentoMozart Violin Concerto No. 5 in A majorMozart Rondo for Violin & Orchestra K373 in C majorBruckner Adagio from the String Quintet in F major, arr. for stringsMozart Symphony No. 29 in a major

Ben Gurnon ConductorNicola Benedetti Violin

The collective of musicians that comprise the Camerata Salzburg are said to be many things including full of energy, uncompromisingly individual, daring, and modern. Their distinct musical style has formed over a period of six decades through their continuous collaboration with world-renowned musicians and leading soloists such as Sir Roger Norrington, András Schiff, Anne-Sophie Mutter and Mitsuko Ushida. They cover a wide variety of music from string quartets for a small chamber group to romantic symphonies and 20th century classical works for a large orchestra. Their collaborator here is the incomparable violinist who needs no introduction, Nicola Benedetti. British conductor Ben Gurnen has worked with the orchestra to award-winning effect and conducts here where each work complements the next in a packed but perfectly balanced programme.


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An American in ParisFriday 20 March | 7.30pm

Adams Tromba LontanaBernstein Serenade after Plato’s SymposiumBarber Symphony No. 1Gershwin An American in Paris

Peter Oundjian ConductorRobert McDuffie Violin

Big tunes for a big country. American composers always think larger-than-life, and whether it’s Samuel Barber flexing his muscles in a powerful First Symphony, Leonard Bernstein turning a booze-up into a violin concerto (starring New York’s own Robert McDuffie), or George Gershwin swinging his way through jazz-age Paris, one thing’s for sure: you’re in for great tunes and serious entertainment. It’s going to be an awesome party – and with Peter Oundjian conducting, you’re all invited!

Pre-concert talk 6.45pm John Whitener (RSNO Principal Tuba) £37 | £27 | £20 | £15.50 | £12



Classic FM Hall of Fame: John Suchet’s BeethovenFriday 27 March | 7.30pm

Beethoven Overture to EgmontBeethoven Piano concertoBeethoven Symphony No. 5

Peter Oundjian ConductorJohn Suchet PresenterJonathan Fournel Piano

‘Beethoven poured his life into his music,’ says John Suchet. ‘If you know what is going on in Beethoven’s life, you listen to his music through different ears.’ And as the author of six bestselling books about Beethoven, he should know. Tonight, he and the RSNO introduce the stormy Egmont overture, the brooding Third Piano Concerto (performed by the winner of the Scottish International Piano Competition 2014) and the roof-raising Fifth Symphony. Three masterpieces that define Beethoven the musician – and Beethoven the man.

£35 | £25 | £15 Concessions and group discounts

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TrainSaturday 28 March | Doors 7pm

American Rock band Train have won 2 Grammy Awards and sold a whopping 30 million tracks worldwide. They will be playing some new material along with some old favourites.

Love Music Community Choir in concertTuesday 24 March | 7.30pm

Stephen Deazley ConductorDave Milligan Piano

Join us for a night to remember in the acoustic magnificence of the Usher Hall. We’ll entertain you with Folk tunes, love songs and classical favourites, all with beautiful harmonies that will make your heart sing!

Pre-concert talk William Chandler (RSNO Associate Leader) with Thomas Sondergard

£5 / FREE to unwaged and under 16s

All proceeds from ticket sales will support the work of Love Music Productions Ltd, Scottish Registered Charity No SC037370

For more information about LMCC, visit www.choir.lovemusic.org.uk For more information about Love Music, visit www.lovemusic.org.uk

In partnership with Usher Hall and City of Edinburgh Council

This date is sold out


Edinburgh Youth Orchestra Spring ConcertSaturday 11 April | 7.30pm

Get OrganisedwITH jOHN kITCHEN

Wednesday 8, 15Tuesday 28 April1.10 – 1.50pm

City organist John Kitchen is legendary. Join him for his popular lunchtime concerts on the world renowned Usher Hall organ with its magnificent sound. Whether performing organ classics, adapting classical and other music or playing audience requests, John’s inimitable performances and conversation will delight.

£3 Advance booking advisable

Simple MindsTuesday 7 April | Doors 7pm

The Scottish Rock band Simple minds are back with their brand new UK / European tour! Don’t miss hearing all your old favourites.

£54.45 | £43.45 Includes booking fee

Psychic Sally: On the RoadTuesday 14 April | 7.30pm

World-renowned psychic and star of TV’s Psychic Sally On the Road, Sally Morgan returns with her sensational live show. An ordinary woman with an extraordinary gift, she believes that she has been able to communicate with people beyond the grave. Now in her seventh year on tour, Sally continues to wow audiences across the country, delivering messages with incredible accuracy and validating the presence of spirit.

Sally’s infectiously fun and down-to-earth personality often leaves audiences in fits of laughter, bringing a refreshing twist to the work of mediums. Each show is completely unique; Sally hopes that people will leave feeling enlightened and more open-minded about the thought of an afterlife.

Please note: The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.

£25.85 Includes £2.35 booking fee

Now in its 52nd year, the Edinburgh Youth Orchestra, one of Europe’s leading youth orchestras, presents its Spring 2015 programme. The full symphony orchestra of over 100 young musicians aged between 14 and 21 years, will spend a week in intensive rehearsal with a team of professional tutors and conductor Sian Edwards, who will return to EYO for the third time.

Sian will conduct the orchestra in Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture, Berlioz’ Symphonie Fantastique and the Strauss Oboe Concerto. We are delighted to welcome from Berlin our soloist, Edinburgh born and former EYO player Julian Scott.

The concert will support Marie Curie Cancer Care. £20 | £15 |

Students & Schoolchildren £5

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Ingrid Fliter Plays Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1Thursday 23 April | 7.30pm

Chopin orch Stravinsky Nocturne in A-flat Op 32 No. 2Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minorMendelssohn Symphony No. 4 ‘Italian’

Jun Märkl ConductorIngrid Fliter Piano

No composer captures the soul of the Romantic piano quite like Chopin; and few living pianists play Chopin with more eloquence and truth than Ingrid Fliter.

Framing Chopin’s Piano Concerto are Stravinsky’s beautiful 1909 orchestration of Chopin’s Nocturne in A-flat major and Mendelssohn’s exhilarating Symphony No. 4 ‘Italian’.



The Golden Age of Film MusicFriday 17 April | 7.30pm

Richard Kaufman Conductor

Glamorous stars…Spectacular sets…Epic adventures…and music that just knocked you out of your seat! Remember when movies really were movies? Richard Kaufman does – he was born under the Hollywood sign. Tonight he joins the RSNO to sweep us through some of the most passionate soundtracks of Hollywood’s Golden Age: including music from Spartacus, North by Northwest, The Magnificent Seven and of course Gone With the Wind. Escapist? Indulgent? Frankly, my dear, when it sounds this good, we don’t give a damn!



Czech PhilharmonicSunday 19 April | 3pm

Smetana Bartered Bride SuiteMendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minorVaughan Williams Lark AscendingDvořák Symphony No. 7 in D minor

Jiří Bĕlohlávek ConductorJosef Špaček Violin

As chief conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and maestro of his home orchestra Czech Philharmonic, the renowned Czech maestro Jiří Bĕlohlávek loves conducting his native Czech music as much as international repertoire, and has slipped in a particular favourite here, Vaughan Williams Lark Ascending. Also included in that fold is Dvořák’s most accomplished Seventh Symphony, a big, dark and dramatic popular masterpiece.

Virtuoso violinist Josef Špaček’s most recent

appointment as Concert Master of the Czech Philharmonic is a testament to his incredible talent. The prolific 25- year-old balances the prestigious role with his flourishing solo career, which has taken him all over the world to perform with international orchestras and at festivals.


Early Bird Offer - get £10 off the top price ticket! (limited availability)


Søndergård Conducts EroicaFriday 24 April | 7.30pm

Sibelius Karelia SuiteNielsen Violin ConcertoBeethoven Symphony No. 3 Eroica

Thomas Søndergård ConductorJames Ehnes Violin

With one incredible symphony, Beethoven turned classical music on its head. His Eroica Symphony is pure electricity; and it’s one of those pieces that you have to hear live – especially when Thomas Søndergård is on the podium. It’s a gripping counterpart to two Scandinavian specialities: Nielsen’s life-affirming Violin Concerto, played by the great James Ehnes, and Sibelius’ irresistible Karelia Suite – you’ll be humming the tunes all week.

Pre-concert talk 6.45pm William Chandler (RSNO Associate Leader) with Thomas Søndergård


February | March | April

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Bryan FerrySunday 24 May

Warsaw PhilharmonicSunday 10 May

Scottish National Jazz Orchestra with Kurt Elling / SinatraSaturday 23 May

An Evening with David SedarisFriday 12 June

TONIGHT PRODUCTIONS LIMITED PRESENTS

Tonight... From The West EndSaturday 25 April | 7.30pm

Starring Kerry Ellis, Adam Garcia, and Christina Bianco. With a 200 strong choir, 20 piece orchestra and Scotland’s leading soul choir – Soul Nation.

An extravaganza of Musical Theatre with some of the hottest names from the West End and Broadway in an all singing, all dancing production featuring songs from the best loved shows. West End sensation Kerry Ellis known for her outstanding performance as Elphaba in the hit show Wicked, and star of Oliver, Miss Saigon and Les Miserables is back to blow you away with her renowned voice. Joining Kerry is star of the West End Adam Garcia - one of the UK’s best loved performers, and recent judge on SKY 1’s Got To Dance show.

Direct from NYC - Christina Bianco has taken the world by storm with her amazing voice and her uncanny talent to sing in the style of pretty much anyone! Recently described as “…a comic firecracker with a pyrotechnic voice”. Christina is currently in the West End right now starring in Forbidden Broadway.

VIP PACKAGE £71.50 (Superior seat in the Grand Circle) Pre-concert Meet and Greet | Photo opportunity | Official Tour Pass (lanyard))


The Piano GuysMonday 15 June

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Symphonies for Sundays2014/15

Sunday 10 May | 3pm

Warsaw PhilharmonicSchubert Symphony No.3

Beethoven Symphony No.9

Jacek Kaspszyk conductorEdinburgh Royal Choral Union

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Tuesday 3 Kaiser Chiefs

Thursday 5 SCO – Piano Classics – Mitsuko Uchida Plays Ravel Piano Concerto in G

Friday 6 A French Feast

Friday 13 RSNO – Latin Passion

Sunday 15 SYMPHONIES FOR SUNDAYS – St Petersburg Symphony Orchestra

Wednesday 18 Collabro with Special Guest Lucy Kay

Thursday 19 The Australian Pink Floyd Show – Welcome to the Machine 2015

Friday 20 RSNO – Järvi Conducts Shostakovich Five

Saturday 21 Anton & Erin – that’s entertainment

Sunday 22 BBC SSO – Runnicles Conducts Sibelius

Tuesday 24 Ryan Adams plus Support

Thursday 26 Katherine Jenkins

Friday 27 RSNO – Beethoven’s Pastoral

Saturday 28 The War on Drugs

Thursday 5 SCO – Beethoven Violin Concerto

Friday 6 RSNO – Søndergård Conducts Pathétique

Thursday 12 SCO – Mozart’s Requiem

Friday 13 RSNO – The Music of John Williams

Sunday 15 SYMPHONIES FOR SUNDAYS – Camerata Salzburg

Friday 20 RSNO – An American in Paris

Tuesday 24 Love Music Community Choir in concert

Friday 27 RSNO – Classic FM Hall of Fame: John Suchet’s Beethoven

Saturday 28 Train

Tuesday 7 Simple Minds

Wednesday 8 Get Organised with John Kitchen

Saturday 11 Edinburgh Youth Orchestra Spring Concert

Tuesday 14 Psychic Sally: On the Road

Wednesday 15 Get Organised with John Kitchen

Friday 17 RSNO – The Golden Age of Film Music

Sunday 19 SYMPHONIES FOR SUNDAYS – Czech Philharmonic

Thursday 23 SCO – Ingrid Fliter Plays Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1

Friday 24 RSNO – Søndergård Conducts Eroica

Saturday 25 Tonight Productions Limited presents Tonight... From The West End

Tuesday 28 Get Organised with John Kitchen

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