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Centre Stage Haydn and Handel in London
Thu 15 Jan 2009 Book through our ticket office for CBSO Centre
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Handel’s Jephtha
Thu 15 Jan 2009 Town Hall
250 years since Handel’s death, we return to the hall where so many of his works have been heard, not least as the cornerstone of the Birmingham Triennial Festivals. Jephtha, his last oratorio, is one of his very finest works in English, and tells the story of the great military captain who finds himself in conflict with God’s law as a result of a rash promise. Featuring a host of glorious arias and dramatic choruses, and with a leading cast conducted by Handel specialist Nicholas McGegan, this is a must for Handel fans. There will be one interval after Act One. 6.15pm Pre-concert talk - Handel’s Jephtha Conductor Nicholas McGegan • in conversation with CBSO Events Officer Richard Bratby.
Nicholas McGegan - conductor Paul Nilon - Jephtha Dominique Labelle - Isis Dianna Moore - Storge Daniel Taylor - Hamor Andrew Foster-Williams - Zebul City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus
Handel: Jephtha 150’
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Anton and Erin - Cheek to Cheek
Fri 16 Jan 2009 Symphony Hall
Join Anton du Beke and Erin Boag from BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in a glamorous celebration of Ballroom and Latin song and dance. Accompanied by world salsa champions Chris Marques and Jaclyn Spencer, Anton and Erin will combine sophistication and seduction in an exhilarating mix of dance styles from the Tango, Rumba and Cha-Cha-Cha to the ballroom elegance of the Waltz and Foxtrot. Classic hit songs such as: Fly me to the Moon, Take Five, Sing, Sing, Sing and It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing, will be mixed with music from the Golden Age of Hollywood by Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern and George and Ira Gershwin. The vibrant Latin influences of Kings of Jazz Tito Puente and Perez Prado will complete this heady evening featuring the best of music, song and dance. £15, £19.50, £27.50, £31.50, £36, £39.50
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Anton & Erin - Cheek to Cheek No judges, just dancin’
Fri 16 Jan 2009 Symphony Hall
Join Anton du Beke and Erin Boag from BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in a glamorous celebration of Ballroom and Latin song and dance. Accompanied by world salsa champions Chris Marques and Jaclyn Spencer, Anton and Erin will combine sophistication and seduction in an exhilarating mix of dance styles from the Tango, Rumba and Cha-Cha-Cha to the ballroom elegance of the Waltz and Foxtrot. Classic hit songs such as: *Fly me to the Moon*, *Take Five*, *Sing, Sing, Sing* and *It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing*, will be mixed with music from the Golden Age of Hollywood by *Irving Berlin*, *Cole Porter*, *Jerome Kern* and *George* and *Ira Gershwin*. The vibrant Latin influences of Kings of Jazz *Tito Puente* and *Perez Prado* will complete this heady evening featuring the best of music, song and dance.
London Concert Orchestra conducted by Gavin Sutherland
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Mark Watson All the Thoughts I Have had Since I was Born
Fri 16 Jan 2009 Town Hall
Last year, Mark Watson won best show at the Adelaide and Sydney Comedy Festivals, completed a 100-date tour of the UK, Australia and New Zealand, recorded the second series of his cult Radio 4 show Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better, trained as a climate change lecturer under Al Gore, performed another 24-hour show, wrote his third book and continued his regular appearances on the likes of BBC2's Mock The Week. He is now one of Britain’s most-discussed comedians, but also very tired and stressed. He returns to the road with a brand-new show where he describes his attempts to reclaim his sanity. www.markwatsonthecomedian.com
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BCMG Family Concert
Sat 17 Jan 2009 Book through our ticket office for CBSO Centre
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BCMG Family Concert
Sat 17 Jan 2009 Book through our ticket office for CBSO Centre
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Celebrating Nielsen: Pride & Power
Sat 17 Jan 2009 Symphony Hall
We have invited the Hallé to give the second half of our Nielsen cycle with its music director Mark Elder. Nielsen might have written his First Symphony while he was working as a second violinist, but there’s nothing bashful about it - he even marked the score “Proudly”! It bursts with energy and freshness. His mighty Fifth Symphony is even more powerful - a gripping musical battle between order and chaos, triggered by one of the all-time great drum solos. It’s one of the greatest symphonies of the 20th century, so it’s only fitting that our guests are playing it alongside two dramatic masterpieces by Nielsen’s hero - Ludwig van Beethoven. 5.45pm Pre concert talk - Nielsen: Pride and Power An introduction to tonight’s pieces by these two musical power-houses.
Hallé Sir Mark Elder - conductor Anja Kampe - soprano
Beethoven: Overture, Egmont 8’ Nielsen: Symphony No. 1 27’ Beethoven: Ah, Perfido! Scene and Aria 15’ Nielsen: Symphony No. 5 35’
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New English Orchestra and Singers Introduce RECREATIO!
Sat 17 Jan 2009 Town Hall
A kaleidoscope of music to refresh and inspire from an ensemble which specializes in spiritual music This multi-faceted presentation includes music and dance from Africa, Latin America, Israel and Russia plus Scottish Fiddle Music, whilst also featuring the following classics: Monteverdi ‘Laetatus Sum’ Vivaldi Concerto for Two Trumpets Bach Wachet Auf African: spiritual music from Uganda including In Tongues of Living Flame and Alleluia! Jesus is alive today! Cuban: Boliviana by Chucho Valdes Israeli: Great and Wonderful by Stuart Dauerman Russian: O Praise the name of the Lord from Vespers by Rachmaninoff Ticket prices: £10, £15, £20 and £25
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Sunday Morning Coffee Concert - Quintet Aquilon ECHO Rising Stars series
Sun 18 Jan 2009 Town Hall
Here is some musical Parisian chic for a Sunday morning, courtesy of these Stars nominated by Paris's Cité de la Musique. A varied programme of attractive music for wind quintet embraces France's Jean Françaix and England's Gustav Holst, with extra novelties by Ligeti and Zemlinsky thrown in. £7.50, under 16s £3.50
*Françaix* Quintette Op 5 No 1 *Holst* Quintet 14
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The American Choral Experience: VocalEssence Ensemble Singers
Sun 18 Jan 2009 Town Hall
Heralded by the Times as “_a superb American choir…polished, bright and brilliantly balanced_,” the 32-voice professional VocalEessence Ensemble Singers are recognised internationally by their extensive Eeuropean tours and broadcasts, and two invitation-only appearances at the World Choral Symposium. Artistic Director Philip Brunelle conducts the quintessentially American programme of traditional folksongs and masterpieces by Copland, Whitacre, Paulus, Bernstein, and others. £10, unreserved seating
*VocalEssence Ensemble Singers* *Philip Brunelle* conductor *Sigrid Johnson* associate conductor *Charles Kemper* accompanist
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Back to the Musicals
Sun 18 Jan 2009 Symphony Hall
300 singers from around the region present a spectacular evening's entertainment from the West End and Broadway, celebrating 10 years of the very best of Sing Live UK. Featuring hits from the timeless _Les Miserables, My Fair Lady, Sweet Charity_ and _Chess_ - to the new sensational stage successes _Wicked, Hairspray, Tarzan_ and _Spamalot_ plus many more.
*Sing Live Central* *Steven Roberts* musical director
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Lunchtime Organ Concert - Monday 19 January
Mon 19 Jan 2009 Symphony Hall
Director of music at Glen Almonds College puts the historic Town Hall organ through its paces in a colourful programme that shows off the instrument.
*Robert Gower* organ
Programme details to be confirmed
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Grace Jones The Hurricane Tour
Mon 19 Jan 2009 Symphony Hall
Musical maestro Grace Jones returns to the UK this January with the _Hurricane Tour_. _Hurricane_, the new LP co-produced by Grace herself along with Ivor Guest, has seen Ms Jones collaborate with old friends Sly and Robbie as well as the likes of Brian Eno, for her first studio album in nearly 20 years. The show will see Grace perform tracks from Hurricane, which has firmly positioned Ms Jones back on the music-scape. With jaw dropping and spine tingling hooks and rhythms, _Hurricane_ projects Grace at her most enigmatic. As with everything Grace, expect the unexpected. . . . . .
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Pure Gold
Tue 20 Jan 2009 Symphony Hall
Unfairly derided by snootier critics as ‘more corn than gold’ on account of the composer’s successful Hollywood career, the lush music of Erich Wolfgang Korngold has won a huge audience in recent years. His 1945 violin concerto, which draws on three of his film scores, has become a particular favourite with violinists, while his music for a 1920 Vienna production of Shakespeare’s comedy also contains music of great charm and wit. Korngold’s father Julius was an important supporter of Brahms in Vienna, and his majestic First Symphony concludes a warmly romantic programme. 6.15pm Pre concert talk - Pure Gold Critic, biographer and blogger Jessica Duchen introduces the music of E.W. Korngold.
Michael Seal - conductor Anthony Marwood - violin City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Korngold: Much Ado About Nothing - Suite 15’ Korngold: Violin Concerto 23’ Brahms: Symphony No. 1 45’
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Centre Stage CBSO Players
Wed 21 Jan 2009 Book through our ticket office for CBSO Centre
CBSO Players Boccherini: Quintet in C Op. 28 No. 4 Glazunov: String Quintet
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Evening Organ Concert - David Sanger
Wed 21 Jan 2009 Town Hall
David Sanger is one of the world's most accomplished and well-respected organists, renowed for the sheer musicality of his playing. His programme features great works by composers who were themselves masters of the instrument - not least Mandelssohn's Andante in D, aptly chosen to coincide with 2009's bicentenary clebrations. Also included are Schumann's delightful Four Sketches (0p 58), originally written for pedal-piano. *6.15pm Pre-concert talk with Greame Kay*
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Mariza
CancelledWed 21 Jan 2009 Symphony Hall
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Organ Concert - David Sanger
Wed 21 Jan 2009 Town Hall
David Sanger is one of the world’s most accomplished and well-respected organists, renowned for the sheer musicality of his playing. His programme features great works by composers who were themselves masters of the instrument • not least Mendelssohn’s Andante in D, aptly chosen to coincide with 2009’s bicentenary celebrations. Also included are Schumann’s delightful Four Sketches, originally written for pedal-piano. *6.15pm Pre-concert talk with Graeme Kay*
*David Sanger* organ
*J.S. Bach* Toccata, Adagio & Fugue *Mendelssohn* Andante in D, with Variations *Franck* Grande Pièce Symphonique *Bingham* Roulade *Schumann* Four Sketches for Pedal-Piano *Vierne* Tempo di Scherzo, Larghetto & Final (from Symphony No 5 in A minor)
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Friday Night Classics: The Gershwins in Hollywood
Fri 23 Jan 2009 Symphony Hall
No-one wrote a hit-tune like George and Ira Gershwin. And when the brothers left Manhattan for the bright lights of Hollywood, the results were bound to be showstopping! Conductor John Wilson loves the great movie musicals of the 1930s; join him and star West End vocalists Kim Criswell and Gary Williams for an evening of pure jazz-age glamour. Featuring I Got Rhythm, ’Swonderful, The Man I Love, An American in Paris, Strike Up The Band, Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off, They All Laughed and many more, it’s just hit after hit after hit!
John Wilson - conductor Kim Criswell - vocalist Gary Williams - vocalist City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
