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NOT ALL ORCHESTRAS ARE THE SAME

2016–17 CONCERTS

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“Not all orchestras are the same.” That’s been our calling card since a pioneering group of musicians started the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE) just over 30 years ago.But what distinguishes one of our performances from one by any other orchestra? Think of it like drinking a lovingly-made craft beer over a mass-produced lager, or a Highland single malt over a supermarket own-brand. There’s an element of craft in everything we do.We play on instruments from the period the music was written. Each concert needs hours of research to

understand centuries of performance tradition, making old music new. In our hands, you get to hear as close as possible to what Bach or Beethoven envisaged when they were writing.And because we don’t perform every day of the year, every performance is remarkable, and nothing is routine. We’re fired up, excited, and love what we do. You’ll see that on stage.In 2016/17, we play music by many of the composers we’ve become famous for performing, including Mozart, Haydn and Bach. So if you’re new to OAE, or if you’ve been coming for 30 years, we hope to see you at a concert soon!

CONCERTS IN BRIEFBACH: A FAMILY AFFAIR Sunday 30 October 2016, St John’s Smith Square

CPE Bach Sinfonia in CJS Bach Harpsichord Concerto

No. 1 in D minorJCF Bach Sinfonia in D minorWF Bach Harpsichord Concerto

in F minorCPE Bach Sinfonia in B minor

Ottavio Dantone director/harpsichord

CHRISTMAS ORATORIO, PARTS 1–3 Friday 9 December 2016, Cadogan Hall

JS Bach Christmas Oratorio, Part 1JS Bach Christmas Oratorio, Part 2JS Bach Motet, Singet dem HerrnJS Bach Christmas Oratorio, Part 3

Masaaki Suzuki conductorAnna Dennis sopranoRobin Blaze countertenorJeremy Budd tenorAshley Riches baritoneChoir of the Age of Enlightenment

CHRISTMAS ORATORIO, PARTS 4–6 Saturday 10 December 2016, Cadogan Hall

JS Bach Sanctus from B minor MassJS Bach Christmas Oratorio, Part 4JS Bach Christmas Oratorio, Part 5JS Bach Christmas Oratorio, Part 6

Masaaki Suzuki conductorAnna Dennis sopranoRobin Blaze countertenorJeremy Budd tenorAshley Riches baritoneChoir of the Age of Enlightenment

MÉHUL: THE FIRST ROMANTIC Friday 10 February 2017, St John’s Smith Square

Méhul Overture from Les Amazones Méhul Arias from the operas

Mélidore et Phrosine, Uthal, Une Folie, Euphrosine et Coradin and Ariodant

Méhul Symphony No. 5 (Unfinished)

And music by Gluck, Beethoven, Mozart, Kreutzer and Salieri.

Jonathan Cohen conductorMichael Spyres tenor

SARAH CONNOLLY’S BERLIOZ Monday 20 February 2017, Royal Festival Hall

Berlioz Rêverie et Caprice Berlioz Les Nuits d’étéMendelssohn The tale of fair MelusinaMendelssohn Symphony No. 4 Italian

Sarah Connolly mezzo-sopranoKati Debretzeni director

STEVEN ISSERLIS PERFORMS HAYDN Monday 20 March 2017, Royal Festival Hall

Haydn Overture La fedeltà premiataHaydn Cello Concerto in CBeethoven Symphony No. 7

Adam Fischer conductorSteven Isserlis cello

FAUST AND THE MOZART CONCERTOS Tuesday 18 April 2017, Royal Festival Hall

Haydn Symphony No. 49, La passione

Mozart Violin Concerto No. 1CPE Bach Symphony in GMozart Violin Concerto No. 5

Isabelle Faust violin Matthew Truscott director

THE BRANDENBURGS Tuesday 2 May 2017, St John’s Smith Square

JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 1JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 5JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 4JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 6JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 2

Lisa Beznosiuk fluteDavid Blackadder trumpetSteven Devine harpsichordRoger Montgomery hornKatharina Spreckelsen oboe

BACH GOES TO PARIS Tuesday 4 July 2017, St John’s Smith Square

Campra Suite from Les Fêtes Vénitiennes

JCF Fischer Suite in G minor from Le Journal du Printemps, Op. 1, No. 7

Bach Suite No. 4 in DRameau Suite from Les Indes galantesBach Suite No. 3 in D

William Christie conductor

ALL CONCERTS START AT 7PM OAE Extras: pre-concert talks before each concert at 5.45pm.

This brochure details all the concerts in OAE’s 2016/17 Southbank Centre season. The orchestra also performs in other locations, including Kings Place, Glyndebourne and at many venues around the country and internationally. See www.oae.co.uk for more details.

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BACH: A FAMILY AFFAIRSunday 30 October 2016, St John’s Smith Square, 7pm

A father and his three musical sons. Meet the incredible Bach family at this concert.

It’s a journey through time and wildly different musical styles. Hear, in the music of CPE Bach, the compelling story of a gifted child rebelling against the legacy of his famous father.

CPE Bach Sinfonia in CJS Bach Harpsichord Concerto No. 1

in D minorJCF Bach Sinfonia in D minorWF Bach Harpsichord Concerto in F minorCPE Bach Sinfonia in B minor—Ottavio Dantone director/harpsichord—Concert supported by: Mark and Rosamund Williams

CHRISTMAS ORATORIOThis festive spectacular involves two big OAE firsts. It’s our first trip to gorgeous Cadogan Hall, and renowned Bach specialist Masaaki Suzuki’s debut with the Orchestra.

Performed over two nights, this monumental retelling of the Christmas story is Baroque music at its finest and most ambitious.

PARTS 1–3Friday 9 December 2016,Cadogan Hall, 7pm

JS Bach Christmas Oratorio, Part 1JS Bach Christmas Oratorio, Part 2JS Bach Motet, Singet dem HerrnJS Bach Christmas Oratorio, Part 3

PARTS 4–6Saturday 10 December 2016,Cadogan Hall, 7pm

JS Bach Sanctus from B minor MassJS Bach Christmas Oratorio, Part 4JS Bach Christmas Oratorio, Part 5JS Bach Christmas Oratorio, Part 6

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Masaaki Suzuki conductorAnna Dennis sopranoRobin Blaze countertenorJeremy Budd tenorAshley Riches baritoneChoir of the Age of Enlightenment—Concerts supported by: Rosalyn and Philip Wilkinson

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Gala in association with Palazzetto Bru-Zane.

Some say Étienne Méhul was as important as Beethoven in dragging music kicking and screaming into the Romantic age.

Enjoy a ‘best of Méhul’ at this special gala featuring the outstanding arias from his many operas. These are complemented by pieces from other greats of the day, including Gluck, Mozart and Beethoven himself.

Méhul Overture from Les Amazones Méhul Arias from the operas Mélidore et

Phrosine, Uthal, Une Folie, Euphrosine et Coradin and Ariodant

Méhul Symphony No. 5 (Unfinished)

And music by Gluck, Beethoven, Mozart, Kreutzer and Salieri.—Jonathan Cohen conductorMichael Spyres tenor—Concert supported by:Sir Martin Smith & Lady Smith OBE

SARAH CONNOLLY’S BERLIOZMonday 20 February 2017, Royal Festival Hall, 7pm

Explore six stages of love with one of Britain’s favourite singers, mezzo-soprano and international opera star, Sarah Connolly.

Based on a series of poems, Berlioz’s dramatic song cycle Les Nuits d’été takes you on a journey from joyful youth to everlasting life.

Berlioz Rêverie et CapriceBerlioz Les Nuits d’étéMendelssohn The tale of fair MelusinaMendelssohn Symphony No. 4 Italian—Sarah Connolly mezzo-sopranoKati Debretzeni director—

We are delighted to dedicate this concert to our Supporting, Bronze, Silver and Gold Friends and Patrons in recognition of all their support of the Orchestra’s work.

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Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C is one of music’s enigmatic pieces, lost for two centuries before its rediscovery in the 1960s.

It demands great skills from the soloist, so who better to perform it than British cello legend Steven Isserlis? Then enjoy Beethoven’s Seventh, made famous all over again as the soundtrack to Colin Firth’s eve of war address in the film The King’s Speech.

Haydn Overture La fedeltà premiataHaydn Cello Concerto in CBeethoven Symphony No. 7—Adam Fischer conductorSteven Isserlis cello—Concert supported by:Bob and Laura Cory

FAUST AND THE MOZART CONCERTOSTuesday 18 April 2017, Royal Festival Hall, 7pm

International star violinist Isabelle Faust wowed audiences in our ‘Look! No Conductor!’ concert in 2012.

She’s back for more with a double dose of Mozart at this concert. Also explore a Haydn symphony, La passione, with a lightness of touch and emotional depth that make for compelling listening.

Haydn Symphony No. 49, La passioneMozart Violin Concerto No. 1CPE Bach Symphony in GMozart Violin Concerto No. 5—Isabelle Faust violinMatthew Truscott director—Concert supported by:Bruce HarrisSelina and David Marks

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THE BRANDENBURGSTuesday 2 May 2017, St John’s Smith Square, 7pm

Each of the Brandenburg Concertos has its own personality, but all are technically impressive and emotionally powerful.

We’ve performed The Brandenburgs regularly throughout our history, but this concert is a rare opportunity to hear them revived in their entirety.

JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 1JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 5JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 4JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 6JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 2—Lisa Beznosiuk fluteDavid Blackadder trumpetSteven Devine harpsichordRoger Montgomery hornKatharina Spreckelsen oboe—Concert supported by:Julian and Annette Armstrong

BACH GOES TO PARISTuesday 4 July 2017, St John’s Smith Square, 7pm

William Christie is the most recent addition to our roster of Emeritus Conductors, and this is your first chance to hear him conduct the Orchestra in his new role.

Here we imagine what might have happened if Bach – who never actually left Germany – had visited Paris to meet another great composer of his day, Rameau.

Campra Suite from Les Fêtes VénitiennesJCF Fischer Suite in G minor from

Le Journal du PrintempsBach Suite No. 4 in DRameau Suite from Les Indes galantesBach Suite No. 3 in D—William Christie conductor—Concert supported by:Nigel Jones and Françoise Valat Jones

HISTORIESALTERNATIVE

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12OUR VENUESNote that due to refurbishment of the Queen Elizabeth Hall, selected concerts in our Southbank Centre residency take place at St John’s Smith Square and Cadogan Hall. Tickets for all concerts are still available through southbankcentre.co.uk.

ELSEWHERE We don’t just perform at Southbank Centre – visit oae.co.uk for other concerts in London, the rest of the UK and around the world!

CADOGAN HALL2016 sees our first ever performances in London’s newest large concert venue, Cadogan Hall. Given a state of the art regeneration to convert it from a church, it hosts Bach’s Christmas Oratorio over two nights in December.

Cadogan Hall Victoria, Sloane Square Victoria

ST JOHN’S SMITH SQUAREFor more intimate concerts, we move to St John’s Smith Square in the heart of Westminster. Built in 1728, this landmark example of Baroque architecture provides an ideal acoustic for music of the same era.

St John’s Smith Square Westminster, Waterloo, St James’s Park Waterloo

ROYAL FESTIVAL HALLOur biggest UK concerts take place in the iconic Royal Festival Hall, at the heart of Southbank Centre on the south of the River Thames across from the Houses of Parliament. Opened in 1951 as part of the Festival of Britain, this Grade I listed Hall is one of the world’s leading performance venues.

Royal Festival Hall Waterloo and Embankment Waterloo, Waterloo East and Charing Cross

HOW TO BOOKOnline: southbankcentre.co.uk/oae

By telephone: 020 7960 4200 (7 days a week 9am – 8pm)

In Person: At Southbank CentreTransaction fees: £2.75 (telephone), £1.75 (online), no transaction fee (in person)

TICKETSAll concerts: £60 (Premium Seats), £40, £25, £10

See more, save more!Book 2-3 concerts – save 15%Book 4-7 concerts – save 20%Book 8+ concerts – save 25%

Children and Students for £5! No ifs, no buts – for any concert, anywhere in the hall except the top price Premium seats.

Concessions: 50% off (jobseekers allowance, income support. Please take the appropriate card to check on admission and note discounts cannot be combined).

Group Savings: Save 20% for groups of more than 10, with flexible reservation and payment options.

For further information or to make a group booking, call the OAE on 020 7239 9374 or e-mail info@oae.co.uk.

Access: To be eligible for discounted tickets patrons with a disability should join Southbank Centre’s free Access List. For a form or further information please call 020 7960 4200,email: accesslist@southbankcentre.co.uk, or visit:southbankcentre.co.uk/access

Premium Seats: Premium Seats priced at £60 are available for every concert. These are the very best seats in the hall, with excellent views and acoustics.

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OAE TOTSThe very youngest of music lovers are always captivated by OAE TOTS concerts, a magical introduction to the orchestra for children aged 2–5. Performances last 45 minutes.

This year’s TOTS concerts are two different programmes based on the theme Musical Journeys. Come and join us on our musical adventures.

Sunday 15 January, 201710.30am & 12pm

Wednesday 31 May, 201710am & 11.30am

Tickets TOTS £1, Adults £9. Children under 2 do not need a ticket providing they can sit on your lap!

BOOK NOW020 7960 4200southbankcentre.co.uk/oae(Transaction fees apply)

THE NIGHT SHIFTOur rule-breaking late-night series goes monthly in 2016, with intimate pub gigs rotating between three venues:

• The George, Shadwell

• Old Queen’s Head, Islington

• CLF Art Café, Peckham

Check The Night Shift website for the latest listings.

oae.co.uk/thenightshift oaenightshift theoaenightshift

SIGN UP FOR DISCOUNTS If you’re a student or under 35, we offer bargain tickets, the occasional free drink and access to special events. Sign up at the following links:

Studentsoae.co.uk/attitude

Under 35oae.co.uk/35below

ANN & PETER LAW OAE EXPERIENCE SCHEMEAnn & Peter Law

MAJOR SPONSOR

CORPORATE PARTNERSApax PartnersE.S.J.G. LimitedLindtLubbock Fine Chartered

AccountantsMacfarlanesParabola LandStephen Levinson at Keystone LawSwan TurtonThe Lant Street Wine Company

SEASON PATRONSBob & Laura CoryAdrian FrostBruce HarrisNigel Jones & Françoise

Valat JonesSelina & David MarksSir Martin Smith & Lady Smith

OBEMark & Rosamund Williams

PROJECT PATRONSJulian & Annette ArmstrongPhilip & Rosalyn Wilkinson

ARIA PATRONSDenys & Vicki FirthJohn & Martha GrahamJMS Advisory LimitedGary & Nina MossAndrew NurnbergRupert Sebag-MontefioreCaroline SteaneEric Tomsett

CHAIR PATRONSMrs Nicola Armitage

Education DirectorHugh & Michelle Arthur

ViolinVictoria & Edward Bonham

Carter Principal TrumpetAnthony & Celia Edwards

Principal OboeSir Vernon & Lady Ellis

Co-Principal ViolaFranz & Regina Etz

Principal Double BassJames Flynn QC

Co-Principal Lute/TheorboPaul Forman

Co-Principal CelloSir Timothy & Lady Lloyd

Co-Principal KeyboardSandy MitchellThe Mark Williams Foundation

Co-Principal BassoonHaakon & Imogen Overli

Co-Principal CelloJonathan Parker Charitable

Trust Co-Principal CelloProfessor Richard Portes CBE

FBA Co-Principal BassoonOlivia Roberts

ViolinJohn & Rosemary Shannon

Principal HornRoger & Pam Stubbs

Sub-Principal ClarinetCrispin Woodhead & Christine

Rice Principal Timpani

EDUCATION PATRONSJohn & Sue Edwards

(Principal Education Patrons)Mrs Nicola ArmitagePatricia & Stephen CrewVenetia HoareRory and Louise LandmanProfessor Richard Portes

CBE FBA

ASSOCIATE PATRONSMichael AllenFelix Appelbe &

Lisa Bolgar SmithJosh Bell & Adam PileMrs A BoettcherMarius & Anna CarboniChristopher & Lesley CookeJohn & Jennifer CromptonDavid EmmersonStanley LowyMichael & Harriet MaunsellDavid Mildon in memory

of Lesley MildonTim & Jenny MorrisonNorth Street TrustAndrew & Cindy PeckMichael & Giustina RyanIvor Samuels & Gerry WakelinEmily Stubbs & Stephen

McCrumShelley von StrunckelRev.d John Wates, OBE

& Carol WatesTim Wise

TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONSAngus Allnatt Charitable FoundationApax FoundationArts Council England

Catalyst FundArts Council England Small

Capital GrantsArts Council England Strategic

Touring FundAustin and Hope Pilkington

TrustBrian Mitchell Charitable

SettlementThe Charles Peel Charitable TrustComninos Charitable TrustThe D’Oyly Carte

Charitable TrustDunard FundEsmée Fairbairn Foundation

Fenton Arts TrustFoyle FoundationThe Golden Bottle TrustGoldsmiths’ Company CharityThe Helen Hamlyn TrustThe Hinrichsen FoundationIdlewild TrustJack Lane Charitable TrustJMCMRJ Sorrell FoundationJohn Lyon’s CharityLing TrustThe Liz and Terry Bramall

FoundationLord and Lady Lurgan TrustThe Mark Williams FoundationMarsh Christian TrustNational Foundation

for Youth MusicThe Nugee FoundationOrchestras LivePatrick Rowland FoundationRadcliffe TrustThe Rayne FoundationThe RK Charitable TrustThe Thistle TrustValentine Charitable Trust We are also very grateful to our anonymous supporters and OAE Friends for their ongoing generosity and enthusiasm.

SUPPORTERSSupport UsThe generosity of our supporters is vital to the ongoing success of our projects. We are very grateful to our sponsors and Patrons and hope you will consider joining them. Our supporters enjoy close involvement in the life of the Orchestra with opportunities to meet players, attend rehearsal and even accompany us on tour.

For more information on supporting us please contact Emily Stubbs, Development Director emily.stubbs@oae.co.uk 020 7239 9381.

OAE Thirty CircleThe OAE is particularly grateful to the following members of the Thirty Circle who have so generously contributed to the re-financing of the Orchestra through the OAE Trust.

THIRTY CIRCLE PATRONSBob & Laura CorySir Martin Smith & Lady Smith OBE

THIRTY CIRCLE MEMBERSVictoria & Edward Bonham CarterNigel Jones & Françoise Valat JonesSelina & David MarksJulian & Camilla MashMark & Rosamund Williams

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FEATURED IN THIS BROCHUREFrontKatharina Spreckelsen Co-Principal OboePage 4Luise Buchberger Co-Principal CelloPage 5Dan Bates Co-Principal OboePage 6Martin Lawrence HornPage 7Adrian Bending Principal TimpaniPage 8Claudia Norz Violin*Page 9Chi-chi Nwanoku MBE Principal Double BassPage 10Hayley Pullen Bassoon*Page 11Matthew Truscott Leader (Violin)Page 13Rachel Beckett Principal RecorderPage 14Cecelia Bruggemeyer Double BassBackKati Debretzeni Leader (Violin)

* Musicians who have been part of The Ann and Peter Law Experience Scheme for gifted young period instrument players.