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KIRKLEES
CONCERT
SEASON
2019 / 2020
ORCHESTRAL / CHAMBER / ORGAN
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Kirklees Borough Organist, Gordon Stewart highlights the talent within Opera North For events included in
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Kirklees Concert Season 2019/2020 | ORCHESTRAL
ORCHESTRAL ORCHESTRAL A masterclass in striking orchestral scores
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The Emperor Thursday 19 September, 7.30pm
Webern, Schubert, Beethoven Huddersfield Town Hall
Commanding orchestral showstoppers coupled with Conductor Ruth Reinhardt
a phenomenal piano solo: you’ve got the perfect recipe Piano Marc-André Hamelin
for an impressive start to the Concert Season.
Webern Passacaglia Op. 1
THE MUSIC… Schubert Symphony No. 5
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5
Short, sharp and dynamic, Webern’s Passacaglia (Emperor)
is a bold opening to this year’s orchestral season.
The music arches as it builds in intensity, spiralling
through the sections with fearsome precision. Talking Music begins at 6.40pm
Fizzing with vibrant energy, Schubert’s Symphony No. 5
simply bursts with light-hearted, expressive melodies
– a pure joy.
From extreme power to tender elegance, Beethoven’s
Piano Concerto No. 5 demands to be experienced live
as the soloist drives the orchestra down unexpected
avenues with dramatic bursts of pace and rhythmic
martial energy.
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A risqué romp through unforgettable operettas An electrifying concert performance
ORCHESTRAL of Bartòk’s gothic chiller
Sunday 6 October, 4.30pm Bluebeard’s Castle Thursday 28 November, 7.30pm
A Feast of Gilbert & Sullivan Huddersfield Town Hall Janáček, Bartòk Huddersfield Town Hall
A concert performance brimming with sparkling satire, Conductor Anthony Kraus Colossal orchestral scores and sensational vocals will Conductor Sian Edwards
titillating tongue twisters and colourful characters. Soprano Victoria Joyce make this an unforgettable concert performance. Bluebeard Christopher Purves
Mezzo soprano Louise Crane Judith Karen Cargill
Famed for their catchy creations, up-tempo thrills and Tenor Joseph Shovelton THE MUSIC…
unavoidable earworms, now’s your chance to enjoy Baritone Jeremy Peaker Janáček Sinfonietta
Gilbert and Sullivan ditties performed by a full symphony Bass Richard Woodall Towering fanfares sandwich Janáček’s dazzling Bartòk Bluebeard’s Castle
orchestra with former members of the D’Oyly Carte Sinfonietta. This lively orchestral piece sees rustic, Sung in Hungarian with English titles
Opera Company and special guests singing live. Featuring extracts from Trial By Jury, lyrical melodies layered one upon the next with
HMS Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, twists and turns that build suspense. Talking Music begins at 6.40pm
WHAT TO EXPECT… Patience, Iolanthe, The Mikado, Ruddigore,
The Yeomen of the Guard, The Gondoliers, Bluebeard’s Castle is an intense psychological thriller
A tip-top, topsy-turvy afternoon concert as Opera North The Grand Duke and many more… set to music. A foreboding castle cloaked in darkness,
mainstay and Kirklees Lunchtime favourite Jeremy full of forbidden rooms. Behind every door is a dreadful
Peaker takes the spotlight with the very best of G&S. secret… but just how far will Judith go to uncover
Chuckle at backstage antics, enjoy comic scenes of Bluebeard’s mysterious past? This gripping drama
dialogue and there’s even a chance to sing along too. hurtles towards a chilling finale, with an immense
score that’s sure to have you on the edge of your seat.
Picture: Opera North’s Trial by Jury starring Jeremy Peaker as The
Learned Judge and Amy Freston as Angelina.
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ORCHESTRAL Christmas tales for the whole family Your seasonal soundtrack, with bells on
The Nutcracker Wednesday 11 December, 6.00pm
Opera North Thursday 12 December, 7.30pm
& The Snowman Huddersfield Town Hall Christmas Concert Dewsbury Town Hall
An enchanting tale told through music, narration and Conductor Hugh Brunt Heavenly voices and beloved orchestral pieces are a Conductor Garry Walker
hand-drawn illustrations. On Christmas Eve, Clara is Narrator Pui Fan Lee wonderful addition to your Christmas festivities as the Chorus of Opera North
gifted with the most beautiful toy, a nutcracker. Falling Orchestra of Opera North, joined on stage by the Opera North Youth Chorus
asleep with the toy in her arms, she dreams of a world Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker Suite massed voices of the company’s Chorus and Youth
of Princes, Sugar Plum Fairies and an evil King Rat. Howard Blake The Snowman Chorus, captivate with a hand-picked collection of
cherished music.
Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a screening
of the Raymond Briggs classic. When James builds a You’ll also have the chance to sing along with the full
snowman in the garden, little does he know an exciting symphony orchestra and members of the choruses as
adventure is about to begin. they raise the roof with traditional carols and Yuletide
favourites, a sure-fire way to get you in the seasonal
Hear the iconic Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Waltz spirit!
of the Flowers and soundtrack to The Snowman
performed by the Orchestra of Opera North, plus a WHAT TO EXPECT…
tender performance of ‘Walking in the Air’ sung live!
This concert has it all: angelic voices, well-known carols
beautifully set in stunning arrangements and of course,
Half price tickets for children the rousing orchestral delights that no Christmas concert
aged 16 & under should be without.
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ORCHESTRAL A winter wonderland of Crackling with energy to ignite imaginations
waltzes, polkas and marches
Monday 30 December, 3.00pm The Firebird Thursday 23 January, 7.30pm
Viennese Whirl Huddersfield Town Hall Steiner, Korngold, Prokofiev, Stravinsky Huddersfield Town Hall
Join us for a glittering programme of orchestral Conductor James Lowe A real orchestral treat. Rising star Kristïne Balanas makes Conductor Ben Palmer
pyrotechnics to see out the old year and welcome the Tenor Gavan Ring her Kirklees Concert Season debut in a night of drama, Violin Kristïne Balanas
new in spectacular style. romance and legend. Perfect for anyone dipping a toe
into orchestral music for the first time. Steiner Casablanca Suite
Inspired by Vienna’s traditional New Year celebrations, Korngold Violin Concerto in D
this epic feast of Strauss, along with other giants of the THE MUSIC… Prokofiev Winter Bonfire Suite
Austrian music scene, is the perfect way to start the new Stravinsky The Firebird
decade. Programme includes overtures to The Gypsy Baron Steiner’s Casablanca Suite takes us from the peril of
and The Merry Wives of Windsor, the ever-popular wartime Morocco to the romance of As Time Goes By Talking Music begins at 6.40pm
Blue Danube and so much more. in eight thrilling minutes of epic movie music.
WHAT TO EXPECT… Korngold’s Violin Concerto moves from intense, romantic
beauty to a blockbuster climax.
An afternoon concert brimming with much-loved
melodies, lively polkas and sparkling songs. This Prokofiev’s Winter Bonfire is a chilly yet charming musical
stunning New Year shindig is a glorious musical adventure by train.
addition to your calendar.
Stravinsky’s enchanting tale of magical creatures, spells
and sorcerers, The Firebird soars out of the storybook,
from the frantic ‘Infernal Dance’ to the glorious finale as
the mythical creature is released.
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Kirklees Concert Season 2019/2020 | ORCHESTRAL
ORCHESTRAL Inspired intertwining of traditions Blockbuster pieces that
are simply out of this world
‘The One from
Symphonic Sitar Premiere Sunday 23 February, 4.30pm 2001: A Space Odyssey’ Thursday 26 March, 7.30pm
Ulvi Cemal Erkin, Jasdeep Singh Degun, Sibelius Huddersfield Town Hall Richard Strauss, Rachmaninov Huddersfield Town Hall
Two musical traditions meet in a world premiere Conductor Harish Shankar From a blazing fanfare for a new dawn to a heart-stopping Conductor Tobias Ringborg
and a Kirklees Concert Season first, at the centre of Sitar Jasdeep Singh Degun romantic melody, this season finale is a must for regulars
a spectacular programme taking its inspiration from and new attenders alike. Richard Strauss Thus Spake Zarathustra
beyond Western Europe. Ulvi Cemal Erkin Köçekçe Suite Rachmaninov Vocalise
Jasdeep Arya: A Concerto for THE MUSIC… Symphony No. 3
THE MUSIC… Singh Degun Sitar and Orchestra
Sibelius Karelia Suite ‘The One from 2001: A Space Odyssey’ is so much more Talking Music begins at 6.40pm
An unrelenting whirlwind, Erkin’s Köçekçe Suite fuses The Swan of Tuonela than you may think. Richard Strauss’ giant orchestral
Turkish folk traditions with western symphonic music. Symphony No. 7 score begins with a glittering fanfare before captivating
with dramatic twists and radiant beauty.
Composed and performed by the award-winning sitarist Talking Music begins at 3.40pm
Jasdeep Singh Degun, Arya is an exciting new concerto. Arya is commissioned by Opera North Nothing is quite like Rachmaninov’s tearjerker Vocalise.
Simmering with grandeur and emotionally charged Heart-breaking tenderness pours out of every note.
music, the melody moves from the sitar around the
orchestra in gorgeous sweeps of sound. Rachmaninov’s atmospheric 3rd symphony is a roller
coaster that has it all; poignant nostalgia, vibrant charm
Sibelius’ joyful Karelia and mysterious Swan of Tuonela and even a little touch of Hollywood added into the mix.
are steeped in Finnish folklore and atmosphere. His final
symphony, filled with majestic beauty, is a favourite for
many and closes the concert.
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lunches are served from Nothing heralds the start of David Greed joins acclaimed Opera North Wind Principals Christmas with all the
11.30am at the Town Hall a Lunchtime Concert Season pianist Ian Buckle and Opera Richard Hewitt and Adam trimmings in one bite-sized
on Lunchtime Concert in Dewsbury more than a North Chorister Sarah Estill Mackenzie make a welcome concert: the University of
performance dates.
rousing brass concert! for a delightful expedition return to the season, joined by Huddersfield Brass Band
If you have access through some of Ivor Catherine Lowe, also from treats you to a collection of
requirements or are This varied programme Novello’s greatest musicals. Opera North’s Wind Section. holiday classics, Yuletide
a wheelchair user, by Opera North’s Principal With Annette Saunders on greats and audience carols
please notify Box
Office when booking. Trumpet includes pieces by Featuring a selection of piano, the group will perform too.
Mahler, Rachmaninov and beloved classics including sonatas by Zelenka, Handel
Hahn as well as wonderful We’ll Gather Lilacs, My and Fasch. Festive feel-good within
extracts from Donizetti’s Dearest Dear, When the one hour, guaranteed.
opera Don Pasquale Gipsy Played, Fly Home Little
and Gershwin’s radiant Heart and many more, this Wheelchair spaces are
‘Summertime’ from is an unforgettable trip down limited – advance booking is
Porgy and Bess. memory lane. essential.
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Violin, Cello Violin, French Horn Violin &
& Piano Recital & Piano Recital Piano Recital
Wednesday 22 January, Wednesday 19 February, Wednesday 18 March,
12.30pm 12.30pm 12.30pm
Jessica Burroughs makes David Greed returns for his A romantic, light-hearted
a welcome return to the second performance of the lunchtime programme for
Lunchtime Concert Season season, this time joined by violin and piano concludes
with fellow Opera North string Alexander Hamilton from our 19/20 Concert Season at
musician, Byron Parish. With Opera North’s brass section Dewsbury Town Hall.
Opera North’s Head of Music, and Annette Saunders on
David Cowan, on piano, the piano. This recital of poignant Associate Leader of the
trio will perform Brahms’ B beauty includes Brahms’ Orchestra of Opera North
Major Piano Trio amongst heartfelt Trio for Horn, Violin Andrew Long and Head of
other works. and Piano – a piece that Music David Cowan perform
subtly teases emotion out Schubert’s Sonatina in D
of every note. No.1, and Mozart’s Sonata in
B flat Major, No. 26.
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AT OPENS THE SEASON WITH
HUDDERSFIELD
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programme that includes arguably the most
Individual concerts popular of Handel’s overtures, Mendelssohn’s
£5 per ticket. wonderful Second Sonata and the Final from
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Mendelssohn Sonata 2
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lunches are served from Cockroft Celtic Melody
11.30am at the Town Hall Vierne Allegro Vivace and Final
on Lunchtime Concert (Symphony 1)
performance dates.
If you have access In loving memory of Judith Bainbridge – concert
requirements or are kindly sponsored by Terry Bainbridge
a wheelchair user,
please notify Box
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Monday 23 September, 1.00pm
The blind organist Augustin Barié was considered
by Vierne to be the finest improviser in Paris. Sadly
he died young and left very few pieces for organ,
but the three which end today’s programme show
him to be a composer of real imagination.
Rawsthorne Sortie on Nun danket alle Gott
Bach Badinerie
Vivaldi arr Bach Concerto in A minor
(first movement)
Rawsthorne Prelude on the Londonderry Air
Shows Prelude on Psalm 42
Barié Marche, Lamento and Toccata
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ORGAN NOVEMBER CONCERTS
WITH BOROUGH ORGANIST GORDON STEWART
Monday 4 November, 1.00pm
This programme includes music from France,
Germany, Austria and America. The final piece
is Leo Sowerby’s pedal showpiece which was
premiered by the Italian virtuoso Fernando
Germani on an American tour in 1931.
Guilmant Grand Choeur in D alla Handel
Clérambault Basse et Dessus de Trompette
Couperin Soeur Monique
Bach Toccata in F
Three transcriptions by Noel Rawsthorne
Delibes Pizzicato from Sylvia
Alex Berry (Bradford) Gordon Stewart Haydn Andante (Trumpet Concerto)
with George King (piano) Strauss Bahn frei Polka
Monday 7 October, 1.00pm Monday 21 October, 1.00pm Lefébure-Wély Sortie in B flat
Sowerby Pageant
The Director of Music at Bradford One of the country’s finest improvisers
Cathedral makes his Huddersfield and Kirklees Concert Season favourite, Kindly sponsored by a keen supporter of the
Town Hall debut in a wide-ranging George King joins Gordon Stewart for Kirklees Organ Concert Season
programme which includes Herbert an inspired programme that includes
Brewer’s wonderful transcription of Bach’s Prelude and Fugue in G minor,
the prelude and final section of Franck’s Prelude, Fugue and Variation Monday 11 November, 1.00pm
Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius. and Philip Moore’s Prelude, Adagio and
Toccata. As well as performing works A bird theme flutters through the first half of the
Buxtehude Magnificat Primi Toni with Gordon Stewart, George will take concert. The opening piece may be familiar for
Yon Toccatina for Flutes themes from solo organ pieces and those who remember BBC’s Going for a Song.
Elgar Prelude and Angel’s develop them in his own unique way. Rare delights include two popular pieces from
Farewell Jehan Alain before the concert ends with the
Bourgeois Serenade Concert kindly sponsored by Reginald most frequently requested piece at the Town
Holmes in loving memory of Janet
Paul Spicer Fanfares for Chad Hall, Widor’s Toccata in F.
Holmes, devoted wife, mother and
talented organist
Respighi Marcia Festiva
Handel Organ Concerto
‘The Cuckoo and the Nightingale’
Daquin Le Coucou
Ogden Penguins’ Playtime
Alain Deux danses á Agni Yavishta
Alain Litanies
Carter Aria
Widor Adagio and Toccata (Symphony 5)
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ORGAN & BRASS BAND
kirklees CELEBRATIONS AT HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL
TOWN
HALLS
Gordon Stewart Brass Band Music for Christmas
celebrates Andrew Christmas Spectacular
Carter’s 80th Birthday
Monday 2 December, 1.00pm Monday 9 December, 1.00pm Monday 23 December, 1.00pm
007 Themed
Christmas Party Nights Composer, choral director,
singer, teacher and bell-ringer,
We’re delighted to welcome
back the University of
Back by popular demand,
Gordon Stewart is joined by
Andrew Carter’s contribution Huddersfield Brass Band for the Huddersfield Boys’ and
Dewsbury Town Hall to the musical life of Yorkshire this jamboree of Christmas Girls’ Choirs in a programme of
Sat 7, Fri 13, Sat 14, Sat 21 December is boundless, and his choral classics and audience carols. Christmas music from round the
7pm ‘till late works have been performed world. The organ solos include
all over the world. In this A firm favourite for many, this pieces by Bach, Aaron Shows
Enjoy an evening dedicated to the world’s most Tickets: celebratory concert Gordon concert is the perfect respite and Robert Cockroft.
famous spy, in the beautiful Dewsbury Town Hall. is joined by trumpeter Tom from the hustle and bustle of
007 Dinner Nights Osborne and mezzo-soprano the shops. With the hall decorated for the
From Sean Connery to Daniel Craig, Bond has shaken,
13 and 14 December Elinor Carter, Andrew’s season, the grand organ, carols
not stirred his way into the hearts of many a movie fan.
£38.50 daughter. Early booking is highly for all to sing, and the beautiful
So why not make like 007 and get dressed up for an
exciting night of glamour and glitz this Christmas. Early Bird: £34.50 recommended! voices of the young choirs,
Carter Festal Fanfare this is a Christmas concert you
Enjoy a celebration drink on arrival followed by either:
if bought before 5 July 2019. and Processional Wheelchair users must book should not miss.
Bach Trio Sonata 1 in advance due to limited
• 3 Course Meal - 007 Dinner Nights (13 and 14 Dec) Bond Buffet Nights
Carter Three Variants on the spaces.
• Buffet - Bond Buffet Nights (7 and 21 Dec) 7 and 21 December
Eriskay Love Lilt
£24.50 Carter Petite Suite for
Then enjoy the entertainment with a DJ/live singer,
and show off your moves on the dancefloor. Early Bird: £22.50 Trumpet and Organ
if bought before 5 July 2019. Carter Songs for Soprano
Don’t miss out on the perfect opportunity to celebrate and Organ
with a group of colleagues or friends this festive season. To book call: 01484 225755 Carter Passacaglia
Book now for an Early Bird Discount. or visit the town hall reception and Fugue
Concert dedicated to past and
present members of the Wakefield
& District Organists Association –
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SINGING?
WANT TO GET OUT
OF THE HOUSE AND
MEET NEW PEOPLE?
Gordon Stewart Christopher Stokes
(Manchester)
Monday 6 January, 1.00pm Monday 20 January, 1.00pm
Gordon Stewart begins 2020 with a Christopher Stokes, organist at Sing ON is a programme of weekly Sing ON Huddersfield
varied programme of music from five Manchester Cathedral since 1992, music and singing activity for (as of September 2019)
countries, several of which have never has chosen a programme in two
been performed in the season before. halves; the first French, the second adults over 55. Participants will Mondays
The final piece is the wonderful first English. One piece to note is the have the opportunity to take part Lawrence Batley Theatre
movement of Widor’s sixth symphony. Suite Laudate Dominum by Peter in engaging workshops led by (Attic Theatre) 3pm – 4.30pm
Hurford, who died in March 2019. (refreshments 3pm – 3.30pm)
Bach In dir ist Freude Peter Hurford is best remembered
professional artists in a relaxed
Peeters Wie schön leuchtet der for his recordings of Bach, but his and friendly environment. Sessions are just £6 per person.
Morgenstern few compositions for organ and for
Cockroft Variations on a New Noel choir are extremely fine. Experience the joy of singing as part of a group, For more information about Sing ON
Langlais La Nativité make new friends and take part in exciting cultural sessions in Huddersfield and Leeds
Dupré Fileuse (Suite Bretonne) Franck Choral in E activities, in the local area. see operanorth.co.uk or contact
Shows Prelude on the Wexford Carol Alain Variations on a theme education@operanorth.co.uk
Widor Symphony 6 of Clément Jannequin Singers of all abilities welcome, no experience
(first movement) Couperin Three movements from required and you don’t need to be able to read
Messe pour les Couvents music to take part.
Concert kindly sponsored by Hurford Laudate Dominum
Mr & Mrs Aldred – dedicated to the Thalben-Ball Tune in E
Aldred family
Elgar Sonata in G
(first movement)
operanorth.co.uk
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ORGAN FEBRUARY CONCERTS WITH
GORDON STEWART
Monday 3 February, 1.00pm
Two important British pieces frame this
programme. Hollins was one of the most highly
respected organists in Scotland but he also toured
in South Africa, Australia and the U.S.A. The final
piece, the Plymouth Suite, was composed by
Bournemouth-based Percy Whitlock, each of its
movements dedicated to another British organist.
Hollins Concert Overture in C minor
Bach Trio on Herr Jesu Christ
Bach Prelude and Fugue in C
Mozart Fantasia in F minor K 594
Vierne Intermezzo (Symphony 3)
Whitlock Plymouth Suite
Gordon Stewart with Gordon Stewart
Tom Osborne (Trumpet)
Monday 24 February, 1.00pm Monday 9 March, 1.00pm Monday 23 March, 1.00pm
George McPhee has been organist of Paisley Tom Osborne, co-principal trumpet in The Hallé, Frederick Swann has been organist of some of the
Abbey since 1963; this performance of his Prelude is a Huddersfield lunchtime favourite. This year largest churches in America, including the Crystal
on Highland Cathedral will be its premiere outside the programme includes Telemann’s wonderful Cathedral in California. The famous Father Willis
Scotland. Max Reger wrote much of his finest Concerto and Philip Sparke’s beautiful Soliloquy. Tuba will be in evidence in his Trumpet Tune. César
music for organ, and his Opus 59 works are It’s a Kirklees tradition that Tom ends his Franck wrote his three chorals right at the end of
great pieces for those new to organ music. The Huddersfield recitals with a virtuoso piece for his life; the third is by far the most popular and will
programme ends with Franz Liszt’s great tribute to cornet; this year it’s Bellstedt’s Napoli. be a real crowd pleaser.
J.S. Bach.
De Grigny Dialogue sur les Grands Jeux Swann Trumpet Tune
McPhee Trumpet Tune on Highland Cathedral Stanley Trumpet Voluntary Buxtehude Praeludium in D minor
Walond Voluntary in G Bach Prelude on Allein Gott in Bach Trio on Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr
Bach Fugue on the Magnificat der Höh sei Ehr Franck Choral in A minor
Reger Toccata and Fugue in D minor/major Telemann Concerto for Trumpet and Organ Rawsthorne Waltz and Danse des Papillons
Guilmant Scherzo (Sonata 5) Franck Pastorale Howells Rhapsody in C sharp minor
Liszt Prelude and Fugue on BACH Spark Soliloquy Cockroft Lullaby
Bellstedt Napoli Bossi Toccata di Concerto
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Seating Area A B C D STANDBY TICKETS KIRKLEES TOWN HALLS OPERA NORTH
Subscription packages £5 tickets for front two rows
Only available through Kirklees Town Hall Box Office. Includes 5% booking fee for ease of calculation. in Stalls. On sale subject to
Season Subscription £152.25 £113.40 £84 £68.25 availability 1 week prior to Box Office: 01484 225 755 Box Office: 0113 223 3600
event date. Standby tickets are Mon – Fri, 9.00am – 5.00pm Mon – Sat, 10.00am – 6.00pm
Concessionary Season Subscription £135.45 £99.75 £73.50 £60.90 not available retrospectively.
Single tickets
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Available through both Box Offices. Leeds Grand Theatre, Box Office
Adult Tickets £27 £20 £15 £13 GALLERY TICKETS In person: will open from 12pm – 8.00pm
The Gallery will be open 1 week Holmfirth Information Centre
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ticket purchases. Tickets already Dewsbury Town Hall Box Office
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17 – 29 ‘Give it a Go’
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16 and under £1 £1 £1 £1 cannot be exchanged for gallery Box Office at the concert venue will 46 New Briggate, Leeds,
seating. open 1 hour prior to event start time for LS1 6NU
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Events not in subscription package:
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door sales’. Booking fee
Event All seats 16 and under correct at the time of printing. However, No booking fee applies
Kirklees Council and Opera North reserve
the right to alter the programme without
Booking fee
The Nutcracker & The Snowman
£14 £7 prior notice. As of April 2019, the booking fee has
Wednesday 11 December, Huddersfield Town Hall changedfor Kirklees Town Halls to 10% of
Opera North Christmas Concert the face value of each ticket.
£18 £9
Thursday 12 December, Dewsbury Town Hall
For subscription packages, Kirklees
Viennese Whirl Concert Season has secured a special
£20 £10
Monday 30 December, Huddersfield Town Hall
reduced rate for Subscribers of 5% per
Single ticket prices and events not in subscription packages show the face value
subscription package. If you are unsure of
ticket price and do not include any booking fees. your total amount to pay, please contact
Box Office. The income generated from
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WHEN CAN Halls to continue putting on high quality
concerts and shows, whilst supporting the
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Subscription packages (renewal and new):
Thursday 6 June – Friday 21 June
Single tickets: From Tuesday 25 June
Please note, subscription packages can
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Thursday 19 September (Orchestral concerts)
Monday 11 November (Organ concerts)
Wednesday 13 November (Chamber concerts) Huddersfield Town Hall Seating Plan
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HOW TO FIND US KIRKLEES This booking form is for SUBSCRIPTION bookings only.
The 5% booking fee per subscription package, and the 10% per ticket fee for
CONCERT bolt ON events, have been included in the prices for your ease of calculation.
HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL
Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA
DEWSBURY TOWN HALL
Wakefield Old Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8DG
SEASON To either renew or become a subscriber of the Kirklees Concert Season, simply
complete this booking form and return it to Kirklees Town Hall (details below).
Please use Corporation Street for access Ground floor access to Box Office
2019 / 2020 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.
to Box Office, Stalls and Old Court Room and and stairs/lift to the Concert Hall Subscribe LUNCHTIME SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGES
Princess Street to access Balcony and Gallery. is at the front of the Town Hall. & Save
Lunchtime Concert Season Subscription price No. of packages required
ACCESS
Organ Lunchtime Concerts
(15 Concerts at Huddersfield Town Hall) £57.75
Chamber Concerts £26.25
(7 concerts at Dewsbury Town Hall)
WHEELCHAIR USERS REFRESHMENTS
There is a limited number of wheelchair Bar facilities are available at both venues ORCHESTRAL SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGES
spaces in the Stalls with free accompanying at evening events with the ability to pre-order
*Events included in your orchestral subscription package
carer seats. Please book wheelchair spaces interval drinks. Lunch is served in the Town
in advance for both Lunchtime and Orchestral Halls from 11.30am on concert dates. The Emperor The Firebird
events. Both Town Halls have lift access.
A Feast of Gilbert & Sullivan Symphonic Sitar Premiere
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TRAVEL AND PARKING please contact Opera North HUDDERSFIELD Seating Area A B C D
Both Halls are within walking distances on 0113 223 3600. Season Subscription (6 concerts*) £152.25 £113.40 £84 £68.25
of public transport. For car parking information Band A – Balcony Concessionary Season Subscription (6 concerts*) £135.45 £99.75 £73.50 £60.90
visit kirklees.gov.uk/transport/parking Band B – Balcony
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Photography credits:
Tom Arber (front cover & page 5), Justin Slee (Cllr Turner, Phil Boughton, page 13, all Lunchtime Concerts, Sing ON), Robert My current seat/s are: My preferred seating area is:
Workman (Trial by Jury page 6), Chris Gloag (page 7), Emily Carew Woodard and Snowman © Snowman Enterprises Ltd (page
8), Michael Ardron (page 9), Kabilan Raviraj (page 12), John Woods (Father Willis Organ photographs and Gordon Stewart pages
20, 23, 26, 28, 29) Rowan Morton-Gledhill (page 25, Music for Christmas), Georgina Osborne (page 29, Tom Osborne)
Additional credits:
Opera North Youth Chorus is supported by the late John Barchard and Dr Claire Barchard, The Liz and Terry Bramall Foundation and
The Holbeck Charitable Trust. The Opera North Youth Chorus is supported by a grant for Arts Scholarships from the Leverhulme Trust.
PLEASE NOTE: Your current subscription seats will be held until the last renewal date: Friday 21 June.
Opera North Education is sponsored by The Opera North Future Fund and The Whitaker Charitable Trust. From Monday 24 June, any subscriptions that have not been renewed will be released for general sale.
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Save 20% by pre-ordering programmes for events you wish to pre-order for each concert:
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Usual price: £3 each.
Open Rehearsal: FREE Number of tickets required
Thursday 28 November, 2.30pm – 4.00pm approx.
HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL Adult No. of £ 16 & under No. of £ Total cost
tickets: tickets:
The Nutcracker £15.40 £7.70
& The Snowman
Viennese Whirl £22 £11
DEWSBURY TOWN HALL Adult No. of £ 16 & under No. of £ Total cost
tickets: tickets:
Opera North £19.80 £9.90
Christmas Concert
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