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northern lights symphony orchestra 2014-15 Season www.nlso.org ŃLSØ
northern lights
concerts page
THURSday 2nd October 7.30pm 5
symphony orchestra season launch concert ILLUMINATE MUSIC
“Terrific” Thomas Ades Friday 21st November 6pm 6
“Awe-inspiring” The Sibelius Society a night at the movies! FLUTE TRIO CONCERT
Formed in 2007, The Northern Lights Symphony Orchestra Wednesday 10th december 6pm 7
presents professional concerts at the highest level, ‘come-and-sing-a-carol’ CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT
offering valuable playing experience to young professional
musicians who have trained in the leading conservatoires, MONDAY 26th January 1pm 8
both in the UK and worldwide. We are unique in our lunchtime concert James Dickenson & SOPHIa RAHMAN
specialisation in repertoire of composers born within the
Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) region, and our innovative MOnday 23rd February 1pm 8
programming includes composers from these territories lunchtime concert David Lale
alongside other orchestral works.
Monday 30th March 1pm 8
We are delighted to be named Orchestra in Association
with The Sibelius Society UK, and we are proud of the lunchtime concert Jessica Leschnikoff
international links we have forged with Norway, Sweden,
TUESday 14th April 1pm 9
Finland and of course our support in the UK.
lunchtime concert Luiza Lale
We pride ourselves in providing interesting programming
with symphonic repertoire in central London with only Monday 25th may 1pm 9
the finest musicians. It is only through the belief from our
lunchtime concert Hazel Correa & Jesse Durkan
supporters, and within our unique orchestra that we have
come so far so quickly. tuesday 28th april 7.30pm 10
The NLSO is continually proud of our growing Friends of vivaldi gloria! with Voxcetera
the orchestra and is sincerely grateful for all the support
from our loyal audience members. If you would like to know TUESday 12th may 7.30pm 11
more about the benefits of becoming a Friend of the NLSO barber adagio by candelight
or to join our mailing list, please email info@nlso.org
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, IndieGoGo, LinkedIn, Saturday 6th june 11.30am 12
and visit our website www.nlso.org morning concert NLSO STRING QUARTET
NLSO is gratefully supported by Vivienne Westwood.
Saturday 6th june 12.30am 12
family concert! SPIRAL SAXOPHONE QUARTET
SATurday 13th June 7.30pm 13
dvo ák AMELIE XIAOJUN & GIACCOMO BATTARINO
wednesday 24th June 7.30pm 14
british finale! ELGAR CELLO CONCERTO
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front cover Photo Tommy Elliassen
brochure Designed by www.sharppencildesign.co.uk
PHOTO CREDITS Tom Sitton, Samantha Beddoes, James Russell,
London Studios, Wolf Marloh, Doubletake Studios, Kaupo Kikkas.
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NORWAY’S NORTHERN LIGHTS
Rediscover your sense of wonder
season launch concert
ILLUMINATE MUSIC
Magical, mysterious and mesmerising – a visit to
Northern Norway in winter is a holiday like no other. An Thursday 2nd October 7.30pm
array of fantasy landscapes, invigorating activities and St. John’s, Smith Square
See page 15 for details
spellbinding natural marvels await. Northern Norway is
one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Northern Lights
Lights - a stunning show of streams, columns and swirls
of ever-changing light. Tromsø – the region’s main city Symphony Orchestra
– is the ideal starting point for a visit to the region. A piano Katya Apekisheva
lively university town, it boasts a number of hotels, bars Conductor Adam Johnson
and restaurants serving traditional Norwegian food. Go
husky dog sledding, join a Northern Lights safari and Grieg Symphonic Dance No. 1 Op. 64
visit the stunning Arctic Cathedral. Alternatively, travel Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor
to Alta in the far north – spend a night in the Alta Sinding Symphony No. 1 in D Minor
Igloo hotel, go ski-dooing, husky dog sledding and The NLSO is delighted to welcome critically acclaimed
experience the culture of the indigenous Sami people. pianist Katya Apekisheva for a performance of
Northern Norway is easily accessible from the UK which Rachmaninov’s extraordinary 2nd Piano Concerto.
is only four hours by air from London. Two of Norway’s greatest Romantic composers –
Grieg and Sinding – complete a thrilling ‘Northern
For further information on how to plan your trip visit Lights’ programme.
www.visitnorway.co.uk
Tickets £20, £15, £10
BY TELEPHONE 020 7222 1061
HURTIGRUTEN ONLINE www.sjss.org.uk
authentic coastal voyages Sponsored by Hurtigruten and Visit Norway
A Hurtigruten voyage will take you closer to the
stunning scenery and fascinating culture of the
Norwegian coast. Our ships have been sailing along
these iconic shores since the inaugural voyage back in
1893, so we know this coastline better than anyone.
Over the years we have become an integral part of
everyday life for the people and communities that we
serve, carrying guests , cargo and even the daily post
quickly and safely between 34 picturesque, isolated
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ports, towns and cities from Bergen in the south
to Kirkenes on the Russian border. In the winter on
board a Hurtigruten ship in the pitch-blackness of the
Arctic Circle’s night sky, untainted by artificial light is
the best way to experience the Northern Lights, we
offer a wide selection of voyages and a programme
of exciting winter excursions including dog-sledging,
snowmobiling and even nights in the Snow Hotel.
To book, order a brochure or for more information,
please call 020 8846 2666, visit www.hurtigruten.co.uk
or see your local travel agent.
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a night at the movies! ‘come-and-sing-a-carol’
Flute Trio Concert CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT
Friday 21st November 6pm Wednesday 10th December 6pm
Hill House See page 15 for details St. Leonard’s Church, Streatham
See page 15 for details
flute Dan Watts
VIOLIN Hazel Correa Soloists from the NLSO
PIANO Adam Johnson & Spiral Saxophone Quartet
With Participating Lambeth Primary Schools
Soloists from the Northern Lights Symphony Orchestra
join forces for an informal Children’s Concert at Hill House Come and join in the festive spirit at St. Leonard’s Church,
School. With music from The Mission, Love Actually, Streatham for a ‘Come and Sing’ Carol Concert.
Moulin Rouge, Ocean’s Eleven, plus Shostakovich, With O Come all ye faithful, Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
Sancan and much more! and many more, this concert will be terrific fun for all
Tickets £12, £8 the family!
ONLINE www.nlso.org, www.wegottickets.com
Tickets on the door £8 (Children Free)
EMAIL info@nlso.org, northernlightsorchestra@yahoo.co.uk
NLSO BOX OFFICE 020 8348 1216
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lunchtime tuesday 14th april
new music @ 1pm saxophone Luiza
Lale
Piano Adam Johnson
St. Martin-in-the-Fields
ADMISSION FREE See page 15 for details Glazunov Serenade Espagnol
Rachmaninov Vocalise
Monday 26th January Muzcynski Sonata
Phil Woods Sonata for Alto Saxophone & Piano
Violin James Dickenson • Piano Sophia Rahman
John Williams Escapades (from “Catch me if you Can”)
Prokofiev Sonata No. 2 in D for Violin & Piano
Ahead of her concerto début with the NLSO, Saxophonist
Franck Sonata in A Major Luiza Lale presents a wonderfully varied programme
The Concert Master of the NLSO James Dickenson and including Glazunov’s Serenade Espagnol.
Pianist Sophia Rahman join forces for a tremendous duo
recital to launch the 2015 NLSO Lunchtime Concert series Book now for her performance of Glazunov’s Saxophone
at St. Martin-in-the-Fields. Concerto on 12th May at
St. Martin-in-the-Fields!
Monday 23rd february
Monday 25th may
cello David Lale • Piano Adam Johnson
Violin Hazel
Correa
Bach Prelude and Fugue in C Minor
Schumann Adagio and Allegro horn Jesse Durkan
Beethoven Sonata in D for Cello and Piano Piano Adam Johnson
Acclaimed Cellist David Lale, and Adam Johnson perform an Elisabeth Lutyens Horai Op. 67
exciting recital exploring the progression
of ‘Cello repertoire from Bach to Schumann.
William Alwyn Sonatina for Violin and Piano
Johannes Brahms Horn Trio Op. 40
Monday 30th March NLSO Soloists provide this Chamber Music Lunchtime
soprano Jessica
Leschnikoff Concert of Horn trio music by Lutyens and Brahms.
Continuing their promotion of William Alwyn, his Sonatina
Piano Adam Johnson
for Violin and Piano is a delightful addition.
Soprano Jessica Leschnikoff performs an Opera recital
dedicated to the music of ‘Bel Canto’. Supported by the RVW Trust.
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rahman
sophie
lale
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Jessica
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vivaldi gloria! barber adagio
Tuesday 28th APRIL 7.30pm
St. Martin-in-the-Fields by candelight
See page 15 for details Tuesday 12th May 7.30pm
soprano Elizabeth Humphries St. Martin-in-the-Fields
soprano Catherine Harrison See page 15 for details
Alto Katrina Makepeace-Lott Northern Lights
Northern Lights Symphony Orchestra Symphony Orchestra
Voxcetera Choir saxophone Luiza Lale
Conductors Adam Johnson & Jane Hopkins Conductor Adam Johnson
Poulenc Exsultate Deo
Morten Lauridsen O Magnum Mysterium Elgar Introduction and Allegro
Jackson Salve Regina Barber Adagio
Arvo Pärt Magnifcat Glazunov Saxophone Concerto
Jón Leifs Consolation, Intermezzo op. 66 (1968) Rawsthorne Elegiac Rhapsody
Heyr himna smiður (trad.) Grieg Holberg Suite
Vivaldi Gloria RV 589
Our annual String Orchestra concert is a wonderful
The NLSO is delighted to join forces once again with the opportunity to showcase the NLSO String section
North London-based chamber choir Voxcetera for a thrilling
and perform well-known classics including
performance of Vivaldi’s Gloria.
Barber Adagio, and Grieg’s Holberg Suite.
This concert also explores music from Northern Europe, Performed by candlelight.
and will include two beautiful Icelandic compositions,
which complete an atmospheric programme. Tickets £22, £18, £14
BY TELEPHONE 020 7766 1100 then press option for box office
Tickets £22, £18, £14
BY FAX 020 7389 0773
BY TELEPHONE 020 7766 1100 then press option for box office
BY FAX 020 7389 0773 Email BoxOffice@smitf.org
Email BoxOffice@smitf.org Online www.smitf.org
Online www.smitf.org Funded by RVW and
Supported by IcelandAir Rawsthorne Foundation
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catherine
humphries
elizabeth
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morning concert nlso performs
Saturday 6th JUNE 11.30am See page 15 for details
The Church in the Orchard, Grange Park
at saffron hall
NLSO String Quartet Norfolk Concerts Present:
BORODIN String Quartet No. 2 Saturday 13th June 7.30pm
HURUM String Quartet in A minor Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden See page 15 for details
The NLSO String Quartet made their début at St. Martin-
in-the-Fields last year. This season they perform quartets violin Amelie Xiaojun
by Borodin and Norwegian-born Alf Hurum at this North piano Giaccomo Battarino
London coffee concert. Admission Free
Northern Lights
Symphony Orchestra
family concert! Conductor Adam Johnson
Saturday 6th JUNE 12.30pm Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture
St. Martin-in-the-Fields See page 15 for details Anthony Scott Piano Concerto
Spiral Saxophone Quartet Dvo ák Violin Concerto
The NLSO is proud to welcome Spiral Saxophone Quartet for Amelie Xiaojun Huang won golden opinions as to her
this lunchtime Family Concert. With well-known songs and wonderful violin playing at Saffron Hall in May 2014, and
a light-hearted presentation, this concert will be great fun returns to play in the passion and lyricism of the Dvo ák
for everyone! Violin Concerto, a work that is very close to her. Giacomo
Battarino, the internationally acclaimed Italian pianist also
The Spiral Saxophone Quartet are a lively ensemble who
are equally at home on the concert stage and educational appears to give the world première of Anthony Scott’s
music workshop. The group invest a great deal of time and piano concerto. Scott was the composition assistant to Finzi
creative energy bringing contemporary classical and other and Vaughan Williams, and much applauded by Beecham,
genres of music to people who may not yet be that familiar, Barbirolli and Handley.
and believe there should be fewer boundaries between the Tickets £20, Concessions £15
audience and those who perform for them. BY TELEPHONE 01799 512190
Look forward to a fun-filled family event at the beautiful Box Office 0845 548 7650
Email info@saffronhall.com
venue of St Martin-in-the-Fields!
Sponsored by Yellow
Tickets £22, £18, £14
viaojun
amelie
Car Charitable Trust
BY TELEPHONE
020 7766 1100
then press option for
box office
BY FAX 020 7389 0773
Email
BoxOffice@smitf.org
Online www.smitf.org
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venues
St. John’s, Smith Square • 2nd October 2014
St. John’s, Smith Square, London SW1
Tel 020 7222 1061
elgar cello concerto Online www.sjss.org.uk
By post Box Office, St. John’s, Smith Square, London SW1P 3HA
Debit Credit Cards Mastercard, Visa and Maestro accepted
Underground Westminster
Booking fees By telephone £2.00 per transaction (£1.50 to Friends of St.
John’s). Online £1.50 per transaction
Advance Booking The Box Office is open for advance bookings from
10am-5pm (until 6pm on concert days) Monday to Friday. Advance bookings
cannot be made after 6pm or at weekends/bank holidays. After 6pm the Box
Office is open for personal callers for that evening’s concert only.
St. John’s, Smith Square Charitable Trust, registered charity no: 1045390.
british finale! Registered in England. Company no: 3028678.
Wednesday 24th JUNE 7.30pm
FOUNDERS’ HALL
Milton Court Concert Hall,
Hill House international SchooL
Barbican 21st November
See page 15 for details
2 Radnor Walk, London SW3 4BN
Northern Lights Underground Knightsbridge
Symphony Orchestra
cello Jamie Walton St. Martin-in-the-Fields
Conductor Adam Johnson
26th Jan • 23rd Feb • 30th Mar • 14th Apr
28th Apr • 12th May • 25th May • 6th June
Walton Crown Imperial arr. Tausky St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 4JJ
Elgar Cello Concerto in E Minor Op. 85
Tel 020 7766 1100 then press option for box office
Alwyn Symphony No. 4 Fax 020 7389 0773
For our “Illuminate” Season Finale, we are proud to welcome Email BoxOffice@smitf.org
back as soloist for this very “British” concert, ‘cellist Jamie Online www.smitf.org
Walton. Underground Leicester Square; Charing Cross
Set in the magnificent Guildhall School of Music & Drama’s
Milton Court Concert Hall, this concert celebrates our season Church in the Orchard • 6th June 2015
by programming the much-loved Elgar Cello Concerto. Grange Park Methodist Church, Old Park Ridings,
With Alwyn’s powerful Fourth Symphony, and Walton’s London N21 2EU
Crown Imperial, this concert will be a tremendously exciting
Rail Grange Park
evening.
NB Early booking is advised SafFron Hall • 13th June 2015
Tickets £30, £20, £10 Concessions Available Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4UH
Generously supported by the William Alwyn Foundation and the RVW Trust Rail Audley End
MILTON COURT • 24th June 2015
Guildhall School of Music & Drama Milton Court Concert Hall
Milton Court, 1 Milton Street, London, EC2Y 9BH
Underground Moorgate, Barbicannlso debut cd details We are thrilled to present our debut CD which is a live recording taken from our electrifying concert at Pamoja Concert Hall November 2011. Albanian virtuoso Alda Dizdari plays Sibelius Serenade No.2 and Brahms’ Violin Concerto, and the CD includes the mighty Tubin Symphony No. 5 – never before recorded by a UK orchestra! Price £10 (+P&P) Please email northernlightsorchestra@yahoo.co.uk for copies you can support the NLSO in a number of ways to ensure future seasons and wonderful concerts Cheques payable to “The Northern Lights Symphony Orchestra” Gift Aid The Northern Lights Symphony Orchestra can claim Gift Aid on the whole of your donation if you are a UK tax payer and pay a minimum tax equal to the donation in addition to any other Gift Aid commitments you have. Please email us if you’d like a gift aid envelope. Payment Online Please visit our website www.nlso.org Payment from other Charities and Trusts The Northern Lights Symphony Orchestra can receive any sum of money payable by CAF voucher from a Charity or Trust. The Northern Lights Symphony Orchestra is a private limited company (Companies House No. 7031460) and is a registered Charity (Charity Commission No. 1136322).
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