Orchestra of the Swan Season 2008/09

A series of friendly and informal afternoon concerts hosted by conductor David Curtis.

Orchestra of the Swan – an Explorchestra! Making music – breaking barriers

‘...a gutsy and versatile group…’ The Guardian

Orchestra of the Swan gives performances of the highest professional standard, sharing our passion and conveying the spirit with all our audiences.

‘...a clear, warm-toned performance…a radiant lyrical splendour…’ The Independent

Supported by Arts Council England

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Tickets: £19.50 (£17.50), £16.50 (£15), £12.50(£11.50), £8.50 (£7.50), choir benches £6.50 (no concessions) Concessions for patrons aged 60 and above 10% discount available to patrons buying tickets for three concerts, 20% available to patrons buying tickets for all six concerts

• Orchestra of the Swan: Bach's Brandenburg  

  Wed 18 Feb Town Hall

  *Handel* Concerto Grosso Op 6 No 9 *Bach* Suite in B minor *Bach* Brandenburg concerto No 4 *Bach* Brandenburg concerto No 5 *Christine Whiffen* harpsichord *David Le Page* violin *Diane Clark* flute
  
  
  

• Orchestra of the Swan: Essential Mahler  

  Wed 25 Mar Town Hall

  
  
  *Debussy* _arr Schoenberg_ L'aprés midi d'un faune *Berlioz* _arr Mathews_ Nuit d’été *Mahler* _arr Stein_ Symphony No 4
  

• Orchestra of the Swan: The English Romantic  

  Wed 15 Apr Town Hall

  £8.50, £12.50, £16.50, £19.50 Choir benches £6.50 60 plus £7.50, £11.50, £15, £17.50 Orchestra of the Swan is a Town Hall Associate Artist. Please note that the choir area is bench seating, the benches are behind the stage area, and there is limited legroom and no back support. The view of the stage from this area is limited. Book 3 or more OOTS concerts in one transaction and receive a 10% reduction. Book all 6 in transaction and receive a 20% reduction. Please call the Box Office direct on 0121 780 3333 to take advantage of these offer
  *Mark Bebbington* Piano
  *Vaughan Williams* The Wasps *John Ireland* Piano concerto No 1 *Brahms* Symphony No 2
  

• Orchestra of the Swan: Tasmin Little and Sibelius  

  Sun 10 May Town Hall

  
  *Tasmin Little* Violin
  *Sibelius* Rakastava *Roxanna Panufnik* Tibetan Winter Violin & Orchestra *Sibelius* The Swan of Tuonela *Sibelius* Violin concerto
  

• Orchestra of the Swan: Italian Sunshine  

  Sun 12 Oct Town Hall

  Mozart meets Mediterranean sunshine for an autumn Sunday matinee. Orchestra of the Swan are renowned for the vivacity of their excellent playing and the sunny informality of their presentation. They're joined this afternoon by the outstanding Jennifer Pike, 2002 BBC Young Musician of the Year and 2008 winner of the South Bank Show/The Times Breakthrough Award. Top-class playing and fantastic value for money. -"It's just how music should be."_ *Birmingham Post* 1.30pm free pre-concert talk and Post-concert Conversation Club in the CircleBar 15 mins after the end of the performance. £8.50, £12.50, £16.50, £19.50 Choir benches £6.50 60 plus £7.50, £11.50, £15, £17.50 Orchestra of the Swan is a Town Hall Associate Artist.
  Orchestra of the Swan David Curtis _conductor_ Jennifer Pike _violin_
  *Rossini* Overture, _An Italian Girl in Algiers'_ *Mozart* Violin Concerto No. 3 in G *Mendelssohn* Italian Symphony
  

• Orchestra of the Swan: Mozart V Salieri  

  Sun 30 Nov Town Hall

  Despite a lack of evidence, the legend that Salieri poisoned Mozart out of jealousy has been fixed in people's minds by the film Amadeus. The older composer could certainly spin a good tune, but judge for yourselves whether he comes anywhere near the genius of two of Mozart's most delightful. 1.30pm free pre-concert talk Post-concert Conversation Club in the Circle Bar 15 mins after the end of the performance. "It's just how music should be." Birmingham Post £8.50, £12.50, £16.50, £19.50 Choir benches £6.50 60 plus £7.50, £11.50, £15, £17.50 Orchestra of the Swan is a Town Hall Associate Artist.
  *Orchestra of the Swan* *David Curtis* Conductor *Diane Clark* Flute *Helen Cole* Harp
  *Salieri* Symphony in D *Mozart* Concerto for flute & harp K297 *Mozart* Symphony No 29
  

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