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| Saturday 11-Sep-10 11:00am |
Kings Place: Hall One, LondonLight: Johannes Moser & Sophie Cashell - Beethoven, Janacek, Messiaen Kings Place Festival |
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| Kings Place: Hall One, London, London N1 9AG, United Kingdom Saturday 11-Sep-10 11:00am Light: Johannes Moser & Sophie Cashell - Beethoven, Janacek, Messiaen Tickets £4.50
The young German-Canadian cellist Johannes Moser came to the world's attention when he won the famous Tchaikovsky Cello Competition in 2002. He's since performed as a soloist with the world's great orchestras, and also made a name as a chamber musician, inspirational educator and exponent of the electric cello. He's joined by pianist Sophie Cashell, winner of BBC TV's Classical Star competition (2007) for two contrasting programmes exploring core works of the cello repertoire mixed with live improvisation on electric cello and Nintendo Wiimote. Both e-cello works will be created using strands from the other works on the programme through improvisation. Moser will take feelings and themes from each piece to create a link from one work to the next, as he explains: ‘I would like to share my experiments of the past few months with the electric cello, and show that work-in-progress against pieces that have been in my repertoire for years. I feel more and more that these pieces are subject to subtle improvisations constantly, keeping the music fresh and alive. I am very pleased to be working with Sophie since she really knows the repertoire inside out and is a very keen spirit herself.' Beethoven's two late Sonatas (from 1815) are characterised by brevity, compression and the incredible ingenuity of the mature composer. The first, in C major, Beethoven named a ‘free' sonata, his way of accounting for its unconventional design. It opens with deceptively gentle simplicity before plunging into its stormy A minor Allegro Vivace. From out of a dreamily rhapsodic, recitative-like Adagio bursts a spirited, Haydn-like Finale in which the instruments play an exuberant game of cat-and-mouse. Janáček's twinkling Podháka (A Fairy tale) evokes the magical Russian tale of Prince Ivan and his love for Maria, daughter of the King of the Underworld. Drawing on folk song and delightful dance rhythms, it follows the lovers' trials and enchantments leading to their eventual happy union. Louange à l'éternité de Jésus is a movement from Messaien's Quartet for the End of Time, written while he was a prisoner in Stalag 8a during the Second World War. Inspired by the Book of Revelation, this magnum opus, composed for musicians available in the camp, was given its premiere before 5,000 shivering inmates on 15 January 1941. In this movement of mesmerising serenity, the cellist plays a long, sustained cantilena over slowly shifting, pulsating harmonies on the piano. A glowing meditation praising the eternal love of Jesus, it is essential Messaien, while prefiguring a whole wave of Minimalist music that would blossom in the late 20th century. Multi-buy Offers: Book tickets and save money 3+ events save 10% 6+ events saves 15% 10+ events save 20% The same number of tickets must be booked for each event to qualify for the discount. To book using our multi-buy offer please contact our Box Office where you will be offered the discount on the online price. | ||
| Sunday 3-Oct-10 07:30pm |
Besední dům, BrnoPiano Duo de Stefano Brno International Music Festival - Moravian Autumn |
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| Besední dům, Brno, Komenského náměstí 534/8, Brno 60200, Czech Sunday 3-Oct-10 07:30pm Piano Duo de Stefano On two great pianos in the historicist setting of Besední dům two distinguished pianists will perform a programme that brings together Ravel’s lascivious dance fantasy, Saint-Saëns’ rattling Danse macabre and Messiaen’s mysterious vision of the end of physical and dawn of spiritual worlds. The word “Amen” is common to all three monotheistic religions, Christianity, Judaism and Islam, and its meanings reach out towards the fundamental issues of humanity: life and the experience of it, death and its meaning. | ||
| Thursday 14-Oct-10 08:00pm |
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CALos Angeles Philharmonic: Thursday 2 series |
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| Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States Thursday 14-Oct-10 08:00pm Los Angeles Philharmonic: Thursday 2 series | ||
| Friday 15-Oct-10 08:00pm |
Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Paris Pierre-Laurent Aimard |
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| Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Paris, 75008 Paris, France Friday 15-Oct-10 08:00pm Pierre-Laurent Aimard | ||
| Friday 15-Oct-10 08:00pm |
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CALos Angeles Philharmonic: Friday 2 series |
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| Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States Friday 15-Oct-10 08:00pm Los Angeles Philharmonic: Friday 2 series | ||
| Saturday 16-Oct-10 08:00pm |
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CALos Angeles Philharmonic: Saturday Evening 3 |
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| Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States Saturday 16-Oct-10 08:00pm Los Angeles Philharmonic: Saturday Evening 3 | ||
| Sunday 17-Oct-10 02:00pm |
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CALos Angeles Philharmonic: Sunday 1 series |
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| Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States Sunday 17-Oct-10 02:00pm Los Angeles Philharmonic: Sunday 1 series | ||
| Thursday 21-Oct-10 08:00pm |
Philharmonie: Großer Saal, BerlinBerlin Philharmonic Orchestra |
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| Philharmonie: Großer Saal, Berlin, D10785 Berlin, Germany Thursday 21-Oct-10 08:00pm Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Friday 22-Oct-10 08:00pm |
Philharmonie: Großer Saal, BerlinBerlin Philharmonic Orchestra |
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| Philharmonie: Großer Saal, Berlin, D10785 Berlin, Germany Friday 22-Oct-10 08:00pm Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Saturday 23-Oct-10 08:00pm |
Philharmonie: Großer Saal, BerlinBerlin Philharmonic Orchestra |
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| Philharmonie: Großer Saal, Berlin, D10785 Berlin, Germany Saturday 23-Oct-10 08:00pm Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Monday 25-Oct-10 07:30pm |
Wigmore Hall, LondonMichael Collins, chamber musician and clarinet |
Messiaen, Quatuor pour la fin du temps (Quartet for the End of Time) for clarinet, violin, cello and piano |
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| Wigmore Hall, London, London, United Kingdom Monday 25-Oct-10 07:30pm Michael Collins, chamber musician and clarinet Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791), Trio in E flat for Piano, Clarinet and Viola, "Kegelstatt", K498 | ||
| Thursday 4-Nov-10 08:00pm |
Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles, BrusselsJanine Jansen |
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| Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles, Brussels, Rue de la Régence 30, 1000 Brussels, Belgium Thursday 4-Nov-10 08:00pm Janine Jansen The young Dutch violinist Janine Jansen's career has really taken off; she is now recognised as one of the finest musicians of her generation. So we are delighted to welcome her back for a recital with Itamar Golan. Their programme offers a harmonious balance between the Germanic (Schubert and Brahms) and French (Debussy, Ravel, and Messiaen) musical worlds. | ||
| Sunday 14-Nov-10 08:00pm |
Queens' College Chapel, Cambridge War and Peace |
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| Queens' College Chapel, Cambridge, Silver Street, Cambridge CB4 3JP, United Kingdom Sunday 14-Nov-10 08:00pm War and Peace A haunting selection of music and readings on the subject of war and peace, including choral masterpieces by Byrd, Barber and Messiaen, and the winner of the Fairhaven Singers Poetry Competition, judged by Kevin Crossley-Holland | ||
| Sunday 28-Nov-10 11:00am |
Palais des Beaux-Arts (BOZAR): Henri le Boeuf Concert Hall, BrusselsBOZARSUNDAYS: Rising Star (Cité de la Musique, Paris) |
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| Palais des Beaux-Arts (BOZAR): Henri le Boeuf Concert Hall, Brussels, Rue Ravensteinstraat 23, B1000 Brussels, Belgium Sunday 28-Nov-10 11:00am BOZARSUNDAYS: Rising Star (Cité de la Musique, Paris) A born genius, this French pianist. At just 13 years of age he was studying at the Paris Conservatoire, the famous institution where he is now a teacher himself. He has won competition after competition and already has four CDs to his credit; enthusiastic about new music, he is also a composer himself. A piano recital by a musical all-rounder. | ||
| Wednesday 1-Dec-10 05:30pm |
Rudolfinum: Suk Hall, PragueCzech Chamber Music Society |
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| Rudolfinum: Suk Hall, Prague, Prague, Czech Wednesday 1-Dec-10 05:30pm Czech Chamber Music Society | ||
| Sunday 5-Dec-10 03:00pm |
Chicago Symphony Center, Chicago, ILPierre-Laurent Aimard, piano |
Works by Liszt Works by Messiaen Works by Stroppa |
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| Chicago Symphony Center, Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL 60604, United States Sunday 5-Dec-10 03:00pm Pierre-Laurent Aimard, piano Works by Liszt, Franz (1811-1886) Works by Messiaen, Olivier (1908-1992) Works by Stroppa, Marco (b. 1959) | ||
| Saturday 11-Dec-10 08:00pm |
Washington Irving High School Auditorium, New York City, NYDaniel Hope, violin |
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| Washington Irving High School Auditorium, New York City, NY, New York City, NY, United States Saturday 11-Dec-10 08:00pm Daniel Hope, violin One of today’s most sought-after violinists, he has dazzled audiences at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the 92nd Street Y. He will be joined by Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society’s Co-Artistic Director, pianist Wu Han. | ||
| Thursday 10-Feb-11 08:00pm |
Herbst Theater, San Francisco, CAVirtuosi Series: Daniel Hope and Jeffrey Kahane |
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| Herbst Theater, San Francisco, CA, San Francisco, 94102, United States Thursday 10-Feb-11 08:00pm Virtuosi Series: Daniel Hope and Jeffrey Kahane | ||
| Saturday 12-Feb-11 07:30pm |
Trinity Church, Nether Street, LondonFinchley Chamber Choir - French Sacred Works |
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| Trinity Church, Nether Street, London, London, United Kingdom Saturday 12-Feb-11 07:30pm Finchley Chamber Choir - French Sacred Works Additional music by Duparc, Durufle and Villette Tickets: Adults £12, Concessions £9, under 16 £6. Please google our web site for box office details. | ||
| Tuesday 15-Feb-11 08:00pm |
Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles, BrusselsIn memoriae |
Messiaen, Quatuor pour la fin du temps (Quartet for the End of Time) for clarinet, violin, cello and piano |
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| Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles, Brussels, Rue de la Régence 30, 1000 Brussels, Belgium Tuesday 15-Feb-11 08:00pm In memoriae The Kheops Ensemble was founded in 2006 on the initiative of three of Belgium's finest musicians: the cellist Marie Hallynck, the clarinettist Ronald Van Spaendonck - both former Rising Stars! - and the pianist Muhiddin Dürrüoglu. As the line-up varies according to the music being played, the ensemble is able to tackle a variety of different repertoires. This entirely French programme features three of France's greatest composers and culminates in the celebrated Quatuor pour la fin du temps (Quartet for the End of Time), composed by Messiaen when he was a prisoner of war in Germany in 1940. Expect an intense and rewarding evening. | ||
| Sunday 27-Feb-11 11:00am |
Sächsische Staatsoper Dresden Dresden Staatskapelle |
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| Sächsische Staatsoper Dresden, Dresden, Germany Sunday 27-Feb-11 11:00am Dresden Staatskapelle | ||
| Monday 28-Feb-11 08:00pm |
Sächsische Staatsoper Dresden Dresden Staatskapelle |
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| Sächsische Staatsoper Dresden, Dresden, Germany Monday 28-Feb-11 08:00pm Dresden Staatskapelle | ||
| Tuesday 1-Mar-11 08:00pm |
Sächsische Staatsoper Dresden Dresden Staatskapelle |
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| Sächsische Staatsoper Dresden, Dresden, Germany Tuesday 1-Mar-11 08:00pm Dresden Staatskapelle | ||
| Monday 7-Mar-11 07:30pm |
Barbican Centre, LondonLondon Symphony Orchestra |
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| Barbican Centre, London, London EC2Y 8DS, United Kingdom Monday 7-Mar-11 07:30pm London Symphony Orchestra Tickets £8 £14 £19 £25 £32 | ||
| Friday 25-Mar-11 08:00pm |
Music Hall, Cincinnati, OHCincinnati Symphony Orchestra |
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| Music Hall, Cincinnati, OH, Cincinnati, 45202, United States Friday 25-Mar-11 08:00pm Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Saturday 26-Mar-11 08:00pm |
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| Music Hall, Cincinnati, OH, Cincinnati, 45202, United States Saturday 26-Mar-11 08:00pm Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Saturday 2-Apr-11 07:00pm |
Stockholm Concert Hall (Konserthuset): GrünewaldsalenRising Stars by Jean-Frédéric Neuburger |
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| Stockholm Concert Hall (Konserthuset): Grünewaldsalen, Hötorget 8, Stockholm 103 87, Sweden Saturday 2-Apr-11 07:00pm Rising Stars by Jean-Frédéric Neuburger | ||
| Thursday 7-Apr-11 08:15pm |
Concertgebouw, Large Hall, AmsterdamRoyal Concertgebouw Orchestra |
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| Concertgebouw, Large Hall, Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands Thursday 7-Apr-11 08:15pm Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra | ||
| Friday 8-Apr-11 08:00pm |
Palais des Beaux-Arts (BOZAR): Henri le Boeuf Concert Hall, BrusselsRoyal Concertgebouw Orchestra |
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| Palais des Beaux-Arts (BOZAR): Henri le Boeuf Concert Hall, Brussels, Rue Ravensteinstraat 23, B1000 Brussels, Belgium Friday 8-Apr-11 08:00pm Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra | ||
| Saturday 9-Apr-11 08:00pm |
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CALos Angeles Philharmonic: Saturday Evening 1 |
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| Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States Saturday 9-Apr-11 08:00pm Los Angeles Philharmonic: Saturday Evening 1 Adès, Thomas (b. 1971), New Work (West Coast première, LAPA commission) | ||
| Sunday 10-Apr-11 02:15pm |
Concertgebouw, Large Hall, AmsterdamRoyal Concertgebouw Orchestra |
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| Concertgebouw, Large Hall, Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands Sunday 10-Apr-11 02:15pm Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra | ||
| Thursday 28-Apr-11 07:30pm |
Lincoln Center: Avery Fisher Hall, New York City, NYNew York Philharmonic |
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| Lincoln Center: Avery Fisher Hall, New York City, NY, New York City, NY 10023, United States Thursday 28-Apr-11 07:30pm New York Philharmonic Debussy, Claude (1862-1918), Estampes (selections for solo piano) | ||
| Friday 29-Apr-11 02:00pm |
Lincoln Center: Avery Fisher Hall, New York City, NYNew York Philharmonic |
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| Lincoln Center: Avery Fisher Hall, New York City, NY, New York City, NY 10023, United States Friday 29-Apr-11 02:00pm New York Philharmonic Debussy, Claude (1862-1918), Estampes (selections for solo piano) | ||
| Thursday 12-May-11 08:00pm |
Salle Pleyel, ParisJanine Jansen - Itamar Golan |
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| Salle Pleyel, Paris, 252, rue du faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris, France Thursday 12-May-11 08:00pm Janine Jansen - Itamar Golan | ||
| Sunday 12-Jun-11 07:00pm |
Birmingham Symphony HallRattle Conducts Das Lied von der Erde |
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| Birmingham Symphony Hall, Broad Street, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Sunday 12-Jun-11 07:00pm Rattle Conducts Das Lied von der Erde Twenty years to the day since the official royal opening of Symphony Hall, Sir Simon Rattle returns with Das Lied von der Erde (The Song of the Earth). Mahler’s farewell to the world is intensely moving, particularly at its close which describes a bittersweet leave-taking from life and nature in music of almost unbearable poignancy. Overwhelming in its power and majesty, Messiaen’s Ex expecto resurrectionem mortuorum was intended for ‘cathedrals, churches, and even in the open air and on high mountains.’ £10 - £48 (Discounts Available) A £2 fee per transaction will be charged on all bookings except purchases made in person at the Box Office. | ||