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Kirklees Concert Season2016/17

Box Office 01484 225 755kirkleestownhalls.co.uk

WelcomeWe are delighted to announce details of the 2016/17 Kirklees Concert Season; the fourteenth year of the unique partnership between Kirklees Council and Opera North. It is a fitting testament, that in a region so steeped in history and cultural heritage, we can continue to bring world class music to the Town Halls of Kirklees and although there is a change of emphasis this year in Dewsbury, the commitment to keep music ‘live and local’ is as strong today as when the partnership began.

In the dawn of a new era, Opera North’s new Music Director, Aleksandar Markovic, features throughout the season with two inspiring symphonic programmes and the ever popular Viennese Whirl, cementing the importance of this season to Yorkshire’s own symphony orchestra, the Orchestra of Opera North.

Gordon Stewart continues to showcase the great Father Willis Organ in his lunchtime season and with the help of several internationally renowned performers, will once again have the newly refurbished Huddersfield Town Hall filled to bursting with the finest music.

Opera North will be presenting its talent on a smaller scale in the Lunchtime Chamber Concert Season, with four concerts in the season featuring artists from across the performing company. It’s not all change though, as two of the most popular concerts from previous seasons will be making a welcome return.

Classic FM, Opera North’s Media Partner and long-time supporter of the Kirklees Concert Season, has picked through the programmes and so, on selected concert pages, you may notice the Classic FM Hall of Fame logo. Within these concerts pieces of music that have been voted as some of the all-time favourite music by the listeners of Classic FM are being performed.

We are sure you will enjoy the musical feast on offer and look forward to welcoming you throughout the year.

Phil Boughton Director of Orchestra and Chorus, Opera North

Ruth Redfern Director of Communities, Transformation and Change

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16 and under? Watch orchestral concerts for just £1!Experience the extraordinary power of a symphony orchestra in concert for just £1* * maximum of 3 x £1 tickets per one paying adult.

Talking MusicJoin us for some lively discussion about each performance. Before selected concerts this year we’ll be ‘Talking Music’ with some of our soloists and conductors. Please see individual concerts for start times.

Lunchtime ConcertsHuddersfield and Dewsbury

Come along to our popular lunchtime concerts – there are some real treats in store. Priced at only £5, these occasions are a simply delightful way to spend an afternoon.

Become a subscriber to the Kirklees Concert Season today! Not only will you see more and save money, there’s a host of exclusive events on offer so you can get up-close-and-personal with Yorkshire’s very own symphony orchestra, the Orchestra of Opera North. What’s more, you’ll also be supporting the Kirklees Concert Season for another year of wonderful music making in your community.

Your Orchestral Season subscription package includes:

• Priority booking period• Pre-show receptions on 22 September & 30 March• A chance to meet members of the Orchestra of Opera North • Access to Kirklees Concert Season orchestral rehearsals• Up to 10% ticket discount available

In addition, season tickets are available for both Huddersfield and Dewsbury lunchtime concerts, saving around 50% over the cost of single tickets – fantastic value for money.

To book a subscription package for the orchestral season, simply fill in the form at the back of this brochure and we’ll do the rest!

For events included in the subscription package, look out for the Subscribe & Save logo on the event pages.

Beat the queue – Book online at www.kirkleestownhalls.co.uk

Opera North’s new Music Director, Aleksandar Markovic is an ardent fan of Scriabin’s music. The colourful, eerie and almost ethereal soundscapes evident throughout Nuances fit perfectly with the dream-world created by Berlioz in his ‘Symphonie Fantastique: An episode in the Life of an Artist.’ From pastures to lavish ballroom and from the guillotine to the intoning bells heralding the Day of Judgement, there is no work like this iconic symphony.

Also based on the Dies Irae, Rachmaninov’s iconic Variations feature one of the most enduring pieces of classical music. They are performed here by BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist, pianist Pavel Kolesnikov.

Thursday 22 September 7.30pmHuddersfield Town Hall

Fantastic Dreams and Visions

Aleksandar Markovic ConductorPavel Kolesnikov Piano

Scriabin (orch Nemtin) NuancesRachmaninov Variations on a theme of PaganiniBerlioz Symphonie Fantastique

Talking Music begins at 6.40pm

HALL of FAME

Beat the queue – Book online at kirkleestownhalls.co.uk

Join CBeebies presenter Pui Fan Lee as she takes apart the Orchestra of Opera North.

During this insightful fun-filled afternoon, each section of Yorkshire’s symphony orchestra takes centre stage giving you an insight into what it takes to be an orchestra. Using well known repertoire including Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, Stravinsky’s Firebird and the Prelude from Verdi’s La traviata, this concert breaks down the barriers, explains the traditions and exposes the myths surrounding how an orchestra works; perfect for young and old alike.

Sunday 23 October 4pmHuddersfield Town Hall

How it works - the Orchestra

Martin Pickard ConductorPui Fan Lee Presenter

Shostakovich Festive OvertureVerdi La traviata, Prelude (Act 1)Stravinsky The Firebird: Infernal DanceBritten Peter Grimes: Four Sea Interludes: StormRimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade, 4th Movement Villa Lobos The Little Train of the CaipiraSaint-Saëns Symphony No. 3 in C minor ‘Organ’: Maestoso-Allegro Offenbach The Tales of Hoffmann: Olympia’s AriaBeethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor, 1st MovementJohn Adams Short Ride in a Fast Machine

HALL of FAME

Stefan Blunier conducts a programme anchored with two works of a nautical flair. Berlioz’s Overture Le Corsaire celebrates the life of the brigand and his views of the sea while Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade tells the tale of the courtesan who stayed her execution by spinning out her story of Sinbad until the Sultan revoked his sentence.

No such stay existed for our other lovers depicted tonight through Prokofiev’s evocative score for Romeo and Juliet. The music in the suite beautifully captures the drama and poignancy of the doomed romance.

Thursday 24 November 7.30pmHuddersfield Town Hall

Tales Beneath the Stars

Stefan Blunier Conductor

Prokofiev Romeo & Juliet 1st Suite Op 64

Berlioz Overture Le Corsaire Op. 21

Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade


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Enchanting children of all ages since 1982 and a perennial favourite of Opera North, Howard Blake’s score to Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman is brought magically to life alongside a screening of the film that no Christmas should be without.

Before that, John Savournin, a stalwart of Opera North productions (Kiss Me, Kate, La Bohème, A Midsummer Night’s Dream) delivers a captivating retelling of Paul Patterson’s settings of two classic nursery rhymes; Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs. Based on the Roald Dahl versions and complete with a big screen picture book to tell the stories, this concert is sure to enthrall the whole family.

Tuesday 13 December 6pmHuddersfield Town Hall

The Snowman & Other Tales

Hugh Brunt ConductorJohn Savournin Presenter

Paul Patterson Little Red Riding HoodPaul Patterson Three Little PigsHoward Blake The Snowman

There’s no better way to start the Christmas season than with the whole of the Opera North family. For this Yuletide concert, the Orchestra of Opera North is joined by the combined voices of Opera North’s Chorus, Youth and Children’s Choruses for an evening designed to thaw the winter chill.

Before experiencing a bohemian Christmas Eve in a Parisian garret, featuring soloists from the Chorus of Opera North, we take a musical overview of the season through the eyes of J.S. Bach, Vivaldi, Rutter and Sibelius.

With some old favourites and new discoveries, we will be sure to raise the roof with the audience carols.

Tickets are hotter than chestnuts around the fire so book early to avoid disappointment!

Thursday 15 December 7pmDewsbury Town Hall

Opera North Christmas Concert

David Cowan ConductorChorus of Opera NorthOpera North Youth ChorusOpera North Children’s Chorus

J.S. Bach Christmas Oratorio: Jauchzet, frohlocket!Vivaldi The Four Seasons: WinterRutter When Icicles HangSibelius FinlandiaMotets / CarolsAudience CarolsPuccini La Bohème: Christmas Eve in the Latin Quarter


HALL of FAME


Having lived in Vienna for the past twenty years Aleksandar is the perfect host for Opera North’s ever popular Viennese Whirl.

With two soloists and an orchestra at his disposal, he will waltz you through all-time favourites, delight with hand-picked gems and march us all into the New Year in true style.

Huddersfield Examiner said of last year’s concert: ‘Few orchestras anywhere can pull off the full range of this music with the panache and skill of the Opera North Orchestra’ – so early booking is highly recommended.

Thursday 29 December 7.30pmHuddersfield Town Hall

Viennese Whirl

Aleksandar Markovic Conductor

Ellie Laugharne Soprano

Heather Lowe Mezzo Soprano


‘Under Serbian conductor Aleksandar Markovic, the Orchestra of Opera North captures every fleck of its flamboyance and febrile impetus…’ Whats On Stage on Opera North’s Jenufa

The ultimate Bond concert with excerpts from all 24 films from Dr. No to Spectre.

With classic songs made famous by great artists such as Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Matt Monro, Paul McCartney, Duran Duran, Tina Turner, Adele, Sam Smith and more, this evening is dedicated to the world’s most famous spy.

Led by Gareth Hudson and joined by two of the leading vocal artists of the Bond repertoire, Mary Carewe and Simon Bowman, from the moment the Orchestra of Opera North strikes up the iconic James Bond Theme you will realise that ‘Nobody Does it Better’ as you’re immersed in an evening of classic Bond music which will leave you shaken AND stirred.

Channel your inner spy or become a Bond girl for the evening as we encourage bookers to dress to impress.

Thursday 26 January 7.30pmHuddersfield Town Hall

Gareth Hudson Conductor

Mary Carewe Vocals

Simon Bowman Vocals


Shaken and Stirred: The Music of Bond, James Bond

Bond to Bust:

Casino, Canapés and KirsTickets: £15 per person

As part of our Shaken and Stirred Bond night, the Reception Room gets a ‘Royale’ make-over

as we welcome professional croupiers and issue you with a licence to win! Start your evening in style

with a complimentary Kir Royale and canapés on arrival, enjoy the concert and experience VIP treatment as you enjoy exclusive access to the casino during the interval. As You Only Live Twice, and the night is young, join us post-show for more casino fun, drinks and nibbles. You never know – you might have a Goldfinger.

Limited availability, pre-booking is essential.

This is an additional event, ticket for Shaken & Stirred required.

Bond to Bust is not included in the subscription package.

Aleksandar Markovic returns to close the Kirklees Concert Season with an epic concert showcasing music at its most descriptive to paint landscapes of three different countries. From the woodlands of Finland and the realm of Tapiola, we travel across the water for Bruch’s evocative Scottish Fantasy. With its roots firmly embedded in folk music the heritage of the work is clear and Jack Liebeck, who recently recorded all Bruch’s violin works for Hyperion, is the perfect person to return to Huddersfield to bring the music to life.

Strauss’ tone poem Eine Alpensinfonie begins at daybreak in the mountains and we can vividly imagine the crevasses and rock formations as we trek ever upwards towards the summit. The contrast between the outward vistas and the inner reflection of the climber is poignantly juggled throughout this monumental work.

Thursday 30 March 7.30pmHuddersfield Town Hall

Nature and Spirit

Aleksandar Markovic Conductor

Jack Liebeck Violin

Sibelius Tapiola Op 112

Bruch Scottish Fantasy

Strauss Alpine Symphony



HALL of FAME

‘Markovic’s Heldenleben was dramatic, but without bombast… It was precise, controlled, full of dynamic and thematic contrasts, but essentially integrated’ The Reviews Hub on Kirklees Concert Season 2015/16

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The Kirklees Concert Season is launched in high heroic style with Richard Strauss’ tone poem Ein Heldenleben, which charts the progress of a hero’s life in thrilling fashion. It’s an exhilarating showcase for the orchestra, encompassing the clamorous excitement of the battlefield and the passionate lyricism of a portrait of the composer’s wife Pauline in the guise of the ‘hero’s companion’. Opening proceedings are two works by Wagner.

Rienzi was the composer’s third opera and his first big success. It is Grand Opera at its grandest, and the extravagant overture, which culminates in a jaunty military march, also includes one of Wagner’s noblest melodies, Rienzi’s Prayer.

Thursday 17 September 7.30pm Huddersfield Town HallOrchestra of Opera North

Wagner, Strauss

Wagner Rienzi Overture Wagner Wesendonck Lieder Richard Strauss Ein Heldenleben

Aleksandar Marković Conductor Emma Bell Soprano

Talking Music starts at 6.40pm

Lunchtime Concerts

Huddersfield Town Hall Dewsbury Town Hall Mondays 1pm Wednesdays 12.30pm

The Lunchtime Concert series is back once again! At Huddersfield Town Hall, the ever popular Dr. Gordon Stewart, Kirklees Borough Organist, is at the helm for the organ concerts along with some talented guest performers. Phil Boughton Opera North’s Director of Orchestra and Chorus, has programmed this year’s lunchtime concerts in Dewsbury, showcasing the talents of the Company’s musicians along with local artists in this intimate setting.

Regular Lunchtime Concert goers often comment how wonderfully friendly and sociable these daytime events are, and with competitively priced lunches available from 11.30am, ticket holders can enjoy a bite to eat and chat prior to sitting back and enjoying the uplifting music on offer. Friendly chat from Gordon Stewart and our other season performers provides the audience with an insight into the music, as well as a few entertaining personal anecdotes.

As we are sure you are aware, the council is changing and having to look at new ways of delivering the lunchtime season. After consulting with a number of audience members last year, we have decided to implement a single £5 ticket price for the 2016/17 season. Season tickets for all 13 organ concerts at Huddersfield are available for just £43, whilst season tickets for all 6 lunchtime concerts at Dewsbury are available for just £20 – both offering a 50% saving. Whilst we acknowledge there has had to be an increase, we feel both individual and season tickets are still great value for money.

For full booking and venue details, see information toward the rear of this brochure.

Please Note – the concert on Wednesday 22 February 2017 will be held at Batley Town Hall.


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Gordon Stewart opens the series with a wide-ranging programme including the piece John Cook wrote as part of the celebrations for the Queen’s accession in 1952. The Grand Fantasia in F Minor by Mozart makes a fine centrepiece, and the virtuosic Toccata by Augustin Barié a perfect finale.

Monday 26 September 1pm

Gordon Stewart

Cook Fanfare

Böhm Praeludium in C

Felton A Little Trio

Bach Prelude and Fugue in G

Mozart Fantasia in F minor

Koomans Magnificat

Cockroft Melody for Marion

Barié Toccata

Huddersfield Town Hall

Tom Osborne, co-principal trumpet in the Hallé Orchestra, is a Huddersfield lunchtime favourite. This year he opens with the Suite by Jeremiah Clarke which includes the most famous of all trumpet pieces, the Trumpet Voluntary. Andrew Carter’s exciting Petite Suite had its first performance at Huddersfield Town Hall in 2001 and was later recorded by Tom Osborne and Gordon Stewart. It is a tradition that Tom ends his Huddersfield recitals with a virtuoso piece for cornet; this year it’s the Variations on Rule Britannia.

Monday 17 October 1pm

Gordon Stewart with Tom Osborne (trumpet)

Clarke Suite

Bach Fugue in G minor

Haydn Trumpet Concerto (slow movement)

Bach Trio on Herr Jesu Christ

Carter Petite Suite

Widor Andante Sostenuto (Symphonie Gothique)

Cockroft Scherzetto

Hartmann Variations on Rule Britannia


Borough Organist Gordon Stewart plays a special programme of music for Halloween. Opening with the famous Toccata and Fugue in D Minor the programme includes Saint-Saëns’ Danse Macabre, Petr Eben’s Walpurgis Nacht and the Toccata from Boëllmann’s Suite Gothique. Expect spooky lighting and the odd special visitor.

Monday 31 October 1pm

Gordon StewartHuddersfield Town Hall

Ben Morris is the recently appointed Assistant Director of Music at York Minster. His programme includes music by three of the greatest composers of organ music, Bach, Mendelssohn and Franck, as well as seldom heard pieces by Dubois and Karg-Elert. The central work, Conversations, comes from Ian Farrington’s virtuoso suite, Fiesta.

Monday 14 November 1pm

Ben Morris (York Minster)

Dubois Fiat lux

Franck Cantabile

Mendelssohn Sonata 6

Farrington Conversations

Bach Fantasia in G

Karg-Elert Clair de Lune

Elgar Sonata in G (first movement)


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Nigel Ogden again plays the first of our three Christmas concerts. Presenting the long-running BBC Radio 2 series, The Organist Entertains has made him one of the country’s best-known organists, and his Town Hall programmes are always full of fun and variety. He even coaxes theatre organ sounds from the Father Willis organ which are otherwise unheard in the series! This year his programme includes tributes to Eric Coates and Lerner and Lowe as well as light classical music by Dvořák and Delibes.

Monday 5 December 1pm

Nigel OgdenHuddersfield Town Hall

For many of the Huddersfield regulars this brass band concert is an essential part of their Christmas celebrations. Conductor Phillip McCann has again put together a wonderful programme of music old and new, and there will be carols for all to sing.


Brass Band Christmas SpectacularHuddersfield Town Hall

Gordon Stewart is once more joined by Huddersfield Boys’ and Girls’ Choirs and Derbyshire’s Flute Salad in a programme of Christmas music from all round the world. The organ solos include music by Daquin, Bach, Rawsthorne and Quef. A real Christmas celebration and an opportunity to join in singing well-known carols with the choir and Father Willis organ.


Gordon Stewart with Huddersfield Boys’ and Girls’ Choirs and Flute Salad


Gordon Stewart opens his New Year concert with the piece Bach wrote for the start of the year and follows it with exciting music by Buxtehude and Mendelssohn. After two works by the greatest of all British concert organists, Edwin Lemare, comes Nicolas Kynaston‘s impressive transcription of Liszt’s Funérailles. The Grison Toccata winds things up in a sea of semiquavers.

Monday 9 January 1pm

Gordon Stewart

Bach In dir ist Freude

Buxtehude Toccata in F

Cockroft Danse et Musette

Mendelssohn Prelude and Fugue in C Minor

Lemare Scherzo Fugue

Liszt Funérailles

Carter Cantilena

Grison Toccata in F



When the Father Willis organ had major work done in 1997 the council commissioned Noel Rawsthorne to write a piece for the opening recital. Dance Suite is real Town Hall music, certainly not meant for church use! Earlier in the programme Gordon Stewart plays Pachelbel’s sublime Chaconne and Bach’s massive Toccata, Adagio and Fugue.

Monday 23 January 1pm

Gordon Stewart

Widor Symphonie VI (first movement)

Pachelbel Chaconne in F minor

Bach Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C

Hollins A Trumpet Minuet

Cockroft Arioso

Rawsthorne Dance Suite


The name Rheinberger seldom appears in these concerts, although at one time his music was extremely popular. The third sonata, based on the eighth plainsong tone, is the shortest of the 20 he wrote and is notable for its wonderful concluding fugue. Earlier in the programme come the Belgian composer Joseph Callaerts’ Toccata and the great E Major Prelude and Fugue by Vincent Lübeck. The programme ends with Albert Renaud’s sparking Toccata in D Minor.

Monday 6 February 1pm

Gordon Stewart

Callaerts Toccata in E minor

Lübeck Prelude and Fugue in E

Vivaldi/Bach Concerto in A minor (first movement)

Stanley Prelude and Bell Allegro

Rheinberger Sonata 3 (Pastorale)

Howells Psalm Prelude ‘Lo the poor crieth’

Renaud Toccata


The Director of Music at York Minster makes a return visit with a typically varied programme. Parisian composers Franck, Vierne, Cochereau and Mulet are featured, but British music is there in Spicer and Ogden. Bach opens the programme, although Virgil Fox’s arrangement of Come sweetest death paints the master’s chorale harmonization in glorious romantic organ sound.

Monday 27 February 1pm

Robert Sharpe

Bach Prelude and Fugue in C

Bach arr Fox Come sweetest death

Franck Pièce Héroïque

Spicer Dreams of Derry

Vierne Berceuse

Cochereau Berceuse à la mémoire de Louis Vierne

Ogden Penguins’ Playtime

Mulet Carillon Sortie


Two large-scale works frame this programme. The opening movement of Vierne’s second symphony is conceived on a massive scale and allows the Father Willis organ to show its French voice, whilst the concluding Healey Willan is one of the masterpieces of British organ writing, made popular by Francis Jackson’s famous recording from York Minster.

Monday 13 March 1pm

Gordon Stewart

Vierne Symphonie 2 (first movement)

Buxtehude Passacaglia

Bach Prelude and Fugue in A minor

Mozart Fantasia in F minor/major

Manz Aria

Willan Introduction, Passacaglia and Fugue


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Gordon Stewart ends the season with a programme including series favourites like Widor’s Toccata, Mendelssohn’s third sonata and Franck’s third choral. Yorkshire is represented by Dr Francis Jackson and Andrew Carter and the whole season ends with Messiaen’s virtuoso toccata.

Monday 27 March 1pm

Gordon Stewart

Widor Toccata in F

Vivaldi Guitar Concerto

Mendelssohn Sonata 3

Jackson Legend

Franck Choral in A minor

Carter Aria

Messiaen Dieu parmi nous



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Don’t miss another art or creative event with the one-stop-shop website, Creative Kirklees. Take a look at the What’s On section and find out what’s going on in Huddersfield, Holmfirth, Dewsbury, Batley and surrounding areas.

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Featuring the Opera North Piano Trio - David Greed, very familiar to Dewsbury audiences and a stalwart of the Dewsbury Chamber Concert Series since the early 1980s, is joined by Jessica Burroughs, Principal Cellist of Opera North and Anthony Kraus, Assistant Head of Music to perform works by Beethoven and Dvořák.

Wednesday 28 September 12.30pm

Opera North Piano Trio

David Greed Violin

Anthony Kraus Piano

Jessica Burroughs Cello

Dewsbury Town Hall

Opera North’s Head of Music, David Cowan and Associate Principal Artist, Heather Lowe, take a break from rehearsals and unite to bring a programme of light hearted repertoire from across the musical spectrum. Heather, a graduate of the RNCM and National Opera Studio is a previous finalist of the Maureen Lehane Competition and is working with Opera North throughout their current season.

Wednesday 26 October 12.30pm

Heather Lowe and David Cowan

Heather Lowe Mezzo soprano

David Cowan Piano

Dewsbury Town Hall


Kevin Gowland, Opera North’s Principal Flute and their new Music Staff member Annette Saunders bring their established duo concert to the season. Featuring music by Strauss and Britten and with other jewels to discover, this is bound to be a delightful way to wile away a lunchtime.

Wednesday 16 November 12.30pm

Kevin Gowland and Annette Saunders

Kevin Gowland Flute

Annette Saunders Piano

Dewsbury Town Hall

Dewsbury Town Hall

No Dewsbury Chamber Season would be complete without the annual concert from Phillip McCann’s brass band. With carols to sing and old favourites to hear, this final concert of 2016 is sure to be popular.

Wednesday 14 December 1pm

Brass Band Christmas Spectacular

Having become a popular fixture of the Chamber Concert Season, George King is set to bring his inimitable style of programme back for another year. As acclaimed as a jazz pianist and improviser as with more traditional piano repertoire George will dazzle once again in this final lunchtime concert.

Wednesday 22 February 12.30pm

George King

George King Piano

Please note this concert will be held at Batley Town Hall.

Batley Town Hall

Dewsbury Town Hall


A selection of favourites from the Gilbert and Sullivan operas led by Jeremy Peaker, former singer of the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company.

The concert will include excerpts from The Mikado, Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore and The Yeomen of the Guard amongst others.

Wednesday 25 January 12.30pm

A Bite Size Feast of Gilbert and Sullivan

Victoria Joyce Soprano

Nicholas Sales Tenor

Jeremy Peaker Baritone

Annette Saunders Piano

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How It Works

Dewsbury Christmas Concert

Viennese Whirl

Sunday 23 October 4pm

Thursday 15 December 7pm

Thursday 29 December 7.30pm

Orchestral prices and discounts

Concessionary tickets are available to Kirklees Passport holders, senior citizens, unwaged, disabled and Stagepass holders. N.B: There are no concessions available for How It Works: the Orchestra, Dewsbury Christmas Concert or Viennese Whirl.

Huddersfield orchestral prices and discounts

Seating Area A B C DSingle Ticket £24.00 £18.00 £12.00 £10.00Concessions £21.00 £15.50 £10.00 £8.50

14 - 26 year olds – £4.00 £4.00 £4.0013 or under £1.00 £1.00 £1.00 £1.00

Viennese Whirl concert £15.00 £15.00 £15.00 £15.00Season Subscription £90.00 £67.50 £45.00 £37.50

Dewsbury orchestral prices and discounts



Season Subscription £55.50 £46.50 £33.00 £25.50

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Concessions are available to Kirklees Passport holders, senior citizens, unwaged, disabled and Stagepass holders. Please note that there are no concessions on subscription tickets.

Please note that the Viennese Whirl on the 30 December is not included in the season subscription and has a ticket price of £15.00 all areas, £4.00 for 14 - 26 year olds, £1.00 for 13 or under, with no further concessions.

Please note - orchestral subscription tickets are not transferable between venues.









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* Events included in the subscription package

Dreams and Visions


The Snowman and Other Tales

Shaken and Stirred

Nature and Spirit

Seating Area A B C D

Season Subscription £108 £80 £55 £45

Concessionary Season Subscription £95 £70 £45 £38

Single Tickets £24 £18 £12 £10

Concessions £21 £15.50 £10 £8.50

17 – 29 – £4 £4 £4

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Venue and booking information


Location: Ramsden Street, Huddersfield HD1 2TA

Entrance: Corporation Street for access to Box Office, Stalls and Old Court Room. Princess Street for access to Balcony and Gallery.

Box Office: The Box Office will be open one hour prior to the start of each concert for collection of pre-booked tickets and ‘on the door’ sales.

Dewsbury Town Hall

Location: Wakefield Old Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8DG

Entrance: Ground floor access to the Box Office and stairs/lift to the Concert Hall is at the front of the Town Hall.

Box Office: Monday – Friday: 9.00am – 5.00pm. Saturday: 9.00am – 2.00pm. The Box Office will be open one hour prior to the start of each concert for collection of pre-booked tickets and ‘on the door’ sales.

Batley Town Hall

Location: Batley Town Hall, Market Place, Batley WF17 5DA

Entrance: Ground floor access to the Box Office and stairs/lift to the Concert Hall is at the front of the Town Hall.

Box Office: The Box Office will be open one hour prior to the start of each concert for collection of pre-booked tickets and ‘on the door’ sales.

Facilities at Huddersfield, Dewsbury and Batley Town Halls Travel and Parking

All venues are located within walking distance of the rail and bus stations. Parking is available in local car parks, as well as limited free parking on surrounding streets during the evening. For further details of car parks please visit www.kirkleestownhalls.co.uk

Induction loopAll town halls have induction loops in the Concert Halls.

Wheelchair Access A number of wheelchair positions are available in the stalls only. A steward will be available to assist you. Please make it clear when booking that you require a wheelchair space. Wheelchair spaces are sold at the concessionary rate; one accompanying carer may claim a free seat.

Refreshments

Bar and catering facilities are available. You may wish to pre-order your interval drinks at the bar to beat the rush!

How to book

Box Office: 01484 225 755

Online: kirkleestownhalls.co.uk

In person: Holmfirth Information Centre Huddersfield Visitor Information Centre Dewsbury Box Office

Subscription priority booking period: Thursday 16 June to Thursday 21 July

General booking opens on Monday 25 July

Please note, subscription packages can still be booked up until Thursday 22 September

The information contained in this booklet was correct at the time of printing. However, Kirklees Council and Opera North reserve the right to alter the programme without prior notice.

Venue and booking information

Photo creditsIntroduction by Richard MoranAleksandar Markovic by Vladimir MiloradovicPavel Kolesnikov by Colin WayHow it works by Richard MoranStefan Blunier by Veerle Vercauteren The Snowman copyright Snowman Enterprises LtdThree Little Pigs & Little Red Riding Hood © Quentin Blake, used by permissionA Joyous Christmas by Amy Charles MediaJack Liebeck by Chris Dunlop David Cowan by Tim DunkBen Morris by Tom OutingDavid Greed by Richard MoranDavid Cowan Tim Dunk


Kirklees Concert Season 2016/17 We’ve made it easier than ever to sign up to become a Kirklees Concert Season subscriber. All you need to do is complete this booking form and return it to Huddersfield Town Hall (details below). Please note that subscription booking forms need to be processed carefully and so cannot be completed over the phone or while you wait at the counter.

This booking form is for SUBSCRIPTION bookings only. Individual concert tickets can be booked from Monday 25 July by calling 01484 225755 or online at: kirkleestownhalls.co.uk

If you have chosen price band D, please tick your seating preference:

Stalls Balcony Gallery

No. of tickets required Total cost of Orchestral subscription

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* Events included in the subscription package

Dreams and Visions


The Snowman and Other Tales

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OPTIONS FOR EXISTING SUBSCRIBERS1) I am an existing subscriber and would like to keep my seat/s

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2) I am an existing subscriber and would like to change my seat/s

My preferred seating area is:

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Please note: Your current subscription seats will be held until the last renewal date: Thursday 21 July. From Monday 25 July any subscriptions that have not been renewed will be released for general sale.

BOLT-ONS: Exclusive discounts to subscribers:

Programmes: Save 20% by pre-ordering programmes for events included in the above subscription package

Please indicate how many programmes you wish to pre-order for each concert:£12

Please circle to register your interest to attend an Open Rehearsal: (Space is limited so will be booked on a first come, first served basis)

Add extra events that are not included in your subscription package:

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Open Rehearsal: 24 November 2.30pm – approx. 4pm No. of tickets:Free

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Open Rehearsal: 26 January 2.30pm – approx. 4pm

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Bond or Bust: 26 January (from 6.30pm)Pre & post show casino with complimentary drinks and canapés and private room for interval drinks

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Family Christmas Concert 15 Dec 7pmLunchtime Concerts (6 concerts)

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Total orchestral subscription costTotal cost of BOLT-ONS Grand total amount payable

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Calculate the cost:

Method of payment: Payment by Debit/Credit card If you would like to pay by card, please tick the box and the Box Office

will call to arrange payment. Please make sure you have added the best number to contact you on in the detail section above. (Please note there is a 2% commission on any credit card sales)

Payment by cheque I enclose a cheque for £____________ (Payable to Kirklees Council)

RETURNING YOUR FORM (Renewal period: Thursday 16 June until Thursday 21 July)In person: Huddersfield Library and Visitor Information Centre, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SUDewsbury Town Hall, Old Wakefield Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8DGBy post: Subscriptions, Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TABy email: [email protected] with “Subscription” in the email title.

Your details: I would like to be added to the Kirklees Concert Season emailing list

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We will be launching a sponsorship and individual giving programme for the Kirklees Concert Season 2017/18 and look forward to sharing these opportunities with you later this year. If you would be interested in opportunities to sponsor or donate, please register your interest at: [email protected]

Box Office 01484 225 755

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