Fairfield Classical Brochure 2012/13

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA - LONDON MOZART PLAYERS

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50TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR

FAIRFIELD HALLSINTERNATIONAL CLASSICAL MUSIC 2012/2013

13 & 27 Jan D’Arcy Trinkwon 423 Jan Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 1731 Jan London Mozart Players 182 Feb Arthur Davison Family Concert 296 Feb Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 198 Feb One Night in Vienna 209 Feb Film Classics Concert 2910 Feb - 9 Jun The Fairfield Organ Series 414 Feb London Mozart Players 2122 Feb La Fille Mal Gardée - Raymond Gubbay Ballet 2223 Feb The Nutcracker - Raymond Gubbay Ballet 2216 Mar London Mozart Players 2323 Mar Arthur Davison Family Concert 2927 Mar New Queen’s Hall Orchestra 2410 Apr Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 2511 & 12 Apr Alice in Wonderland - Ballet Theatre UK 1325 Apr London Mozart Players 2623 May London Mozart Players 275 Jun Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 28

How to Book 30Ticket Prices and Discounts 31Getting to Fairfield Halls Couldn’t be Easier! 32

INTERNATIONAL CLASSICAL MUSIC 2012/2013

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2 - 9 Sep The Fairfield Organ Series 420 Sep Hansel and Gretel - Co-Opera Co 521 Sep Don Giovanni - Co-Opera Co 529 Sep Last Night of the Croydon Proms 294 Oct London Mozart Players 612 Oct St Petersburg Symphony Orchestra 7 17 Oct Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 82 Nov London Mozart Players 93 Nov Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 10 9 Nov BBC Symphony Orchestra 1110 Nov Arthur Davison Family Concert 2919 Nov Sleeping Beauty - Russian State Ballet & Opera House 12 20 Nov Swan Lake - Russian State Ballet & Opera House 1228 & 29 Nov A Christmas Carol - Ballet Theatre UK 138 Dec Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 148 Dec Arthur Davison Family Concert 2913 Dec London Mozart Players 1515 Dec London Mozart Players 16

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Simon Thomsett Chief Executive, Fairfield Halls

May I welcome you to our new season of classical music that starts in this very special year inwhich we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Fairfield Halls.

We have a tremendous series in prospect with special anniversary concerts from the RoyalPhilharmonic Orchestra and our Resident Orchestra, the London Mozart Players, who willgive the World Premiére of a specially composed Fairfield Fanfare by LMP’s AssociateComposer Roxanna Panufnik. Also celebrating with us is the BBC Symphony Orchestra whoplayed at Fairfield’s first public concert on 2nd November 1962 (see pages 9 to 11). Prior tothat we have a Russian season from the RPO and this year’s international guests, the StPetersburg Symphony Orchestra. We also welcome back the New Queen’s Hall Orchestra for aperformance of Handel’s Messiah with The Royal Choral Society.

In addition we are delighted to announce a series of organ recitals which take full advantageof the amazing versatility of our Harrison & Harrison organ which was built for us in 1964.There is also a full programme of affordable ballet heading Croydon’s way with wellestablished titles being complemented by newer works such as A Christmas Carol and Alice inWonderland.

You can save money with a Fairfield Subscription Package. Subscription Series concerts arehighlighted in the brochure. The more subscription concerts you book in one go, the more yousave on standard ticket prices. Subscription Series and standard ticket prices can be found onpage 31. Three or more Subscription Series concerts can be booked from 24th May 2012while single concerts can be booked from 31st May 2012. This year we’ve also managedto keep no booking fees on all the concerts in the Subscription Series!

We look forward to welcoming you to Fairfield soon,

TR IN IT Y L ABAN CONSERVATOIREOF MUSIC AND DANCE


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Sun 13 & Sun 27 January 2013, 3pm

D’ARCY TRINKWON The distinguished musician D’Arcy Trinkwon makes atriumphant return to Fairfield to give two different,equally thrilling programmes. Pre-concert talks at 2pm.

January 13 - Featuring colourful and joyful music with aChristmas theme including music of Bach, Saint-Saënsand Dethier’s brilliant Variations on ‘Adeste Fidelis’.

January 27 - A varied selection of concert works -including Mendelssohn’s War March of the Priests andthe Pageant of Sowerby demonstrating acrobatics for thefeet many can’t do with their hands!

£14.50

The Fairfield Halls organ was built in 1964 byHarrison & Harrison and designed by RalphDownes, well known for his design of the RoyalFestival Hall organ. It is built with voicing ofgreat versatility and has been played by artistsranging from Nicholas Danby and RalphDownes himself to more recently D'ArcyTrinkwon and Carlo Curley.

TRINITY LABAN CONSERVATOIRE OF MUSIC AND DANCE2 September 2012 - TYRONE WHITING9 September 2012 - MAKS ADACH

THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC10 February 2013 - ALEXANDER BINNS24 February 2013 - JONATHAN LIEBECK10 March 2013 - PETER HOLDER24 March 2013 - JEREMY LLOYD

ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC KEYBOARD RECITALS12 May 2013 & 9 June 2013 - ARTISTS TBC

All Recitals start at 3pm and are £10 each

Opera at FairfieldTHE FAIRFIELDORGAN SERIES


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Opera at Fairfield

Thursday 20 September 2012, 7.45pm

HANSEL AND GRETELCo-Opera Co.

One of the world’s best loved fairy tales comes tostunning life in one of the world’s best lovedoperas. Two hungry children driven from theirhome find themselves alone in the great darkforest where they happen upon a magical housemade out of sweets. From Witches and Fairies toovens and broomsticks all the celebratedelements are here, together with an incrediblescore full of unforgettable tunes. Written byEngelbert Humperdinck (the German composernot the British singer!), this production brings tolife all the danger, delight and magic of thisdearly loved opera. Created by James Bonas,with English translation by David Pountney.Stephen Higgins conducts the Co-Opera Co.Orchestra.

Friday 21 September 2012, 7.45pm

DON GIOVANNICo-Opera Co.

One of the three great operas that Mozart wrotewith his brilliant librettist Lorenzo da Pontecontains some of Mozart’s greatest and mostfamous music such as the duet of seduction, La cidarem la mano, Leporello’s Catalogue Aria andDonna Anna’s heart-breaking Non mi dir. Sungin David Parry's fantastic English translation andaccompanied by the Co-Opera Co. Orchestraconducted by Tim Murray, Co-Opera Co's newproduction of Don Giovanni, created byacclaimed director William Relton, will enthraland surprise.

£20.50, £22.50 (per opera), Special Offer - Buy afull price ticket for one of these operas and get 1 ticket for the other for only £7.50.


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Thursday 4 October 2012, 7.30pm

LONDON MOZART PLAYERSConductor Gérard KorstenPiano Nicolai Demidenko

PANUFNIK New WorkCHOPIN Piano Concerto No. 1MOZART Serenade for Orchestra, ‘Haffner’

The London Mozart Players is delighted to launch the 2012/13 season with a newshort composition by its Associate Composer Roxanna Panufnik, marking thecontinuing development of this creative partnership. This new work is inspired by the200th birthday of Charles Dickens we celebrate in 2012. The LMP’s Music Directorcontinues to attract some of the brightest European star soloists to its roster, andinvites Russian pianist Nicolai Demidenko to perform a concerto by Chopin, firstperformed by the composer as a parting gift before leaving his native Poland. Theconcerto showcases the technically brilliant and passionate pianism that continues towin Demidenko acclaim. Mozart’s serenades display the all extrovert brilliance,expressivity and intimacy of his symphonies. The ‘Haffner’ was commissioned byMozart’s friend and contemporary Sigmund Haffner the Younger for the festivities atthe wedding of his sister Marie Elisabeth in 1776.

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Friday 12 October 2012, 7.30pm

ST PETERSBURGSYMPHONY ORCHESTRAConductor Vladimir AltschulerPiano Freddy Kempf

GLINKA Overture from Russlan & LudmillaRACHMANINOV Piano Concerto No. 3BORODIN Symphony No. 2STRAVINSKY Firebird Suite 1919 version

This distinguished orchestra performed the historic premièreof Shostakovich’s 7th Symphony during the siege ofLeningrad. Since then, they have given many acclaimedconcerts throughout Europe, North America and the FarEast. The St Petersburg Symphony Orchestra open theirperformance with Glinka's ever-popular Overture fromRusslan & Ludmilla. The internationally renowned pianistFreddy Kempf will then perform Rachmaninov’s monumentalPiano Concerto No. 3, which ends with one of the mostexciting finales in the whole of the Russian repertoire. Theorchestra also offer a rare opportunity to hear Borodin’slyrical Symphony No. 2, before concluding with one ofStravinsky’s most popular works; the fantastical FirebirdSuite.



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Wednesday 17 October 2012, 7.30pm

ROYALPHILHARMONICORCHESTRAConductor Andrew LittonPiano Natasha Paremski

MUSSORGSKYNight on the Bare MountainTCHAIKOVSKYPiano Concerto No. 1SHOSTAKOVICHSymphony No. 5

Acclaimed American maestro Andrew Littonreturns to Croydon for a magnificentprogramme of Russian masterworks,beginning with the musical whirlwind ofMussorgsky’s dramatic Night on the BareMountain. Natasha Paremski, a dynamicyoung pianist ‘with flawless technique andunbeatable energy’ (BBC Music Magazine),performs Tchaikovsky’s ravishing First PianoConcerto, which boasts one of the mostfamous of all opening themes.Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony is a work fullof nobility, lyricism and humour, concludingwith a grand and victorious finale. At its1937 première the Symphony received alengthy standing ovation and it continues toenthral audiences today as one ofShostakovich’s best-loved orchestral works.



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Friday 2 November 2012, 7.30pm

LONDON MOZART PLAYERSFairfield at 50: Celebration Concert

Conductor Hilary Davan WettonViolin Chloë Hanslip

PANUFNIK Fairfield Fanfare (World Premiére)COLERIDGE-TAYLOR Petite Suite de ConcertBRUCH Violin Concerto No. 1ARNOLD Fairfield OverturePARRY Blest Pair of SirensWALTON Coronation Te Deum

The London Mozart Players leads thecelebration of Fairfield Halls’ 50th birthdaywith a concert of local connections andcelebrations led by the LMP’s AssociateConductor, Hilary Davan Wetton. The concertkicks off with an energetic, brand newfanfare for the Hall, composed by the LMP’sAssociate Composer Roxanna Panufnik.Violinist Chloë Hanslip has continued todazzle audiences and critics alike with hertechnical mastery and deep musicality sincesigning to Warner Classics at just 13. Laudedas one of the most outstanding players of hergeneration, she performs a celebrated andbeautiful piece of work in the Romanticrepertoire, Bruch’s magnificent ViolinConcerto. 2012 marks one hundred yearssince the tragically early death of Croydon’sSamuel Coleridge-Taylor, whose greatsuccess during his lifetime won him thenickname the ‘African Mahler’. A prominentcomposer in his day, he greatly influencedmany contemporary and later composers.His Petite Suite de Concert is best-known forits arresting charm and instant familiarity.



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Saturday 3 November 2012, 7.30pm

ROYALPHILHARMONICORCHESTRAFairfield at 50: Beethoven GalaConductor Owain Arwel HughesPiano Sarah Beth BriggsSoprano Rachel NichollsMezzo-soprano Catherine CarbyTenor James EdwardsBaritone Stephen Gadd

Croydon Philharmonic ChoirWimbledon Choral Society

BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9, ‘Choral’

In celebration of Fairfield Halls turning 50, the RoyalPhilharmonic Orchestra presents a fitting goldenanniversary gala featuring two of Beethoven’s mostmagnificent works. The Third Piano Concerto wasdedicated to Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia,himself a composer, and features a slow movement oftranquil beauty, offset by the finale’s memorable,lively theme. Beethoven’s last completed symphony isin every sense a revolutionary work, characterised byan intensity of emotional expression andoverpowering energy. The unfolding drama of the firstthree movements culminates in the celebrated finale –the Ode to Joy – in which vocal soloists and choirintone Beethoven’s heartfelt and unforgettable pleafor universal love.



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Friday 9 November 2012, 7.30pm

BBC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAFairfield at 50: Celebration ConcertConductor John WilsonMezzo-soprano Catherine Wyn-RogersClarinet Michael CollinsChorus BBC Symphony Chorus

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS ’Wasps’ Overture FINZI Clarinet ConcertoELGAR The Music Makers

We are delighted to welcome the BBC Symphony Orchestra, who perform in thiscelebration of our 50th Birthday. The BBC Symphony Orchestra were the orchestra inFairfield’s opening concert on November 2nd 1962. In this concert they will be conductedby John Wilson, whose affinity with English music makes him the ideal conductor for thispopular programme of English classics.

The BBC Symphony Orchestra are joined by soloist Michael Collins for Finzi’s much-lovedClarinet Concerto, and by celebrated mezzo-soprano Catherine Wyn-Rogers and the BBCSymphony Chorus for Elgar’s setting of Arthur O'Shaughessy's ode ‘We are the Music-Makers’ (1874). The Music Makers playfully quotes elements of Elgar’s ‘Enigma’ Variations,First Symphony and his Violin Concerto. The overture from Vaughan Williams’sincidental music for Aristophanes’s The Wasps opens their concert with an urgentand energetic flourish. £12 - £31.50. Subscription Series prices - page 31


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The world famous Russian State Ballet and Opera Theatre of Komi dates back to 1958and has broad repertoire which includes world famous masterpieces in the field of operaand ballet. The premiéres of Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty transform any classicalballet into a fairy-tale. Featuring timeless scores from the incredible composerTchaikovsky, both ballets are certified Russian classics and are performed to a large, liveorchestra.

Monday 19 November 2012, 7.30pm

SLEEPING BEAUTYThe original choreography of Petipa includes the mostmagical fairy tale characters which bring to life thisspectacular ballet. Princes Aurora is at the centre of a grandchristening celebration where she is granted gifts from herfairy godmothers - the gifts of honesty, beauty, prosperity,song and generosity. The ceremony is interrupted by theunwanted wicked fairy Carabosse who puts a curse on theyoung princess; she will prick her finger and die on hersixteenth birthday...

Tuesday 20 November 2012, 7.30pm

SWAN LAKEThis compelling legend of tragic romance tells the story ofOdette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil curse, andchoreography that allows the very best dancers to show justhow impressive they can be. Swan Lake is considered bymany to be one of the greatest classical ballets of all time.You will be stunned with this amazing version which is full ofcolourful staging and special effects.

£28 & £30, Concs £24.50, Under 16s £15 (per ballet)

Russian State Ballet and Opera Housepresents

Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lakewith music performed live by aPhilharmonic OrchestraMusic: Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky


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Wed 28 & Thu 29 November 2012, 7.45pm, Thursday Matinee 2.30pm

A CHRISTMAS CAROLBallet Theatre UKJoin Ballet Theatre UK on a magical journeyto the dark and twisting streets of oldDickensian London. Meet Ebenezer Scrooge,a penny-clutching old miser, his heart socold and steely it cannot be softened by anyamount of festive cheer. One magical nightScrooge is visited by mystical ghosts, whoshow him there is more to life than workand money.

With a cavalcade of colourful characters this ballet is filled with joy, laughter andheartbreaking moments. It also includesbeautifully hand-crafted costumes and stagesets that conjure up the delightful world of oldDickensian London perfectly.

Ballet Theatre UK has delighted audiences across the UK for many years, showcasing acompany of international and home grown talented dancers. They aim to bring the mostmagical and captivating moments of classical ballet to audiences of all ages, delightingthem with a passion and energy that is truly inspiring.

£16 & £19, Concessions £14 & £17, Family Ticket £60

COMING SOON…Thu 11 & Fri 12 Apr 2013, 7.45pm, Fri Mat 2.30pm

ALICE IN WONDERLANDBallet Theatre UKBallet Theatre UK is proud to present its acclaimedproduction of Lewis Carroll’s childhood classic.

Featuring original choreography by Artistic Director,Christopher Moore and a spectacular score byTchaikovsky, this full-length story ballet combines comiccharm and virtuoso dancing with beautifully hand-craftedcostumes and sumptuous stage sets.

£16 & £19, Concs £14 & £17, Family £60


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Saturday 8 December 2012, 7.30pm

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRAChristmas Cracker

Conductor Stephen BellVocalist Graham Bickley

Croydon Philharmonic Choir

A seasonal spectacular filled with Christmas classics,including:

TORMÉ The Christmas SongHANDEL Messiah: Hallelujah ChorusANDERSON Bugler’s HolidayBERLIN White ChristmasWILLSON It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like ChristmasANDERSON Sleigh RideWALDTEUFEL The Skaters’ WaltzSTYNE Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

Plus carols for all and much more!

A delightful evening of festive musical gems that is sure to fill you with good cheer. TheOrchestra, star of stage and screen Graham Bickley and local favourites, the CroydonPhilharmonic Choir, will get the yuletide celebrations off to an entertaining start with aprogramme of orchestral classics, much-loved songs and audience carols.

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Thursday 13 December 2012, 7.30pm

LONDON MOZARTPLAYERSConductor Gérard KorstenSoprano Sally Matthews

MOZARTSymphony No. 29 in A majorBRITTENLes IlluminationsSCHUBERTSymphony No. 4, ‘Tragic’

A delightful programme featuring musicspanning three centuries centres on a fittingtribute to one of the greatest composers ofthe twentieth century, Benjamin Britten, in theseason marking one hundred years since hisbirth. Celebrated British soprano SallyMatthews takes centre-stage in Britten’s LesIlluminations, an evocative, nostalgic andhighly moving work setting dream-like prosepoems by Rimbaud. The concert is framed bytwo works written before either composer hadreached twenty. Mozart’s Symphony No. 29 isregarded as one of his finest middle-periodsymphonies, and Schubert’s FourthSymphony, his self-named ‘Tragic’, sows theseeds of the Romantic mastery of his laterorchestral writing.



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Saturday 15 December 2012, 3pm

LONDON MOZART PLAYERSChristmas ConcertConductor Christopher Bell

BLAKE The Snowman (film & live soundtrack – now on the big screen!)

Following their hugely successful Christmas Concert of 2011, the LMP and ConductorChristopher Bell once again bring the spirit of Christmas to Fairfield Halls with a liveperformance of Howard Blake’s score with a screening of the much-loved film ofRaymond Brigg’s classic story The Snowman. Before that, Christopher Bell will lead theaudience in a foot-tapping, key rattling, audience participation concert of Christmasclassics, including Leroy Anderson’s Christmas Festival, Sleigh Ride, Tchaikovsky’s Danceof the Mirlitons from The Nutcracker Suite and other Christmas Carol favourites.



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Wednesday 23 January 2013, 7.30pm

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRAConductor Fabien GabelPiano Janina Fialkowska

BRAHMS Tragic OvertureCHOPIN Piano Concerto No. 2 BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6, ‘Pastoral’

French conductor Fabien Gabel makes his Fairfielddébut to present a programme featuring three of theRomantic era’s most distinguished composers.Brahms’ darkly powerful Tragic Overture introducesChopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2. Performed by JaninaFialkowska, a pianist renowned for her brilliantinterpretations of the Romantic repertoire, it is a work ofvariety, containing lyrical melodies, elaborateornamentation and Polish folk music influences. Finally, we travel to the countryside to revel in theglorious musical landscape of Beethoven’s ‘Pastoral’Symphony, its popular ‘storm’ movementsurrounded by music of sunny grace andrustic charm.



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Thursday 31 January 2013, 7.30pm

LONDON MOZART PLAYERSConductor Gérard KorstenSoprano Lucy HallMezzo-soprano Felicity SmithTenor Nathan ValeBass Njabulo Madlala

MOZART Symphony No. 36 ‘Linz’MOZART Requiem

The London Mozart Players perform Mozart’s Requiem, perhaps the most moving andenduring of his large-scale compositions. Music Director Gérard Korsten conducts theLMP with a line-up of young, talented soloists including the winner of the 2010 CroydonMusic Festival, Felicity Smith, performing in this concert as part of her prize. Mozart wrotehis masterwork, the Symphony No. 36, in a fury of inspiration over during his happy visitto the Austrian city of Linz, miraculously composed over just four days.



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Wednesday 6 February 2013, 7.30pm

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRAConductor Dmitry YablonskyViolin Jack Liebeck

SHOSTAKOVICH Festive OvertureTCHAIKOVSKY Violin ConcertoMUSSORGSKY, ORCH. RAVEL Pictures at an Exhibition

Conductor Dmitry Yablonsky lifts his baton for Shostakovich’s Festive Overture, anenergetic showpiece full of glorious fanfares and quick-fire melodies. Tchaikovsky’sdazzling Violin Concerto was at one time dismissed as being impractical and unplayable.Here it finds a thrilling exponent in the hands of violinist Jack Liebeck, winner of the 2010Classical BRIT Award for ‘Young British Performer of the Year’. The concert closes withRavel’s stunning orchestration of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Theseextraordinarily vivid musical pictures range from the quiet lyricism of The Old Castle to theshattering sonic splendour of The Great Gate of Kiev.



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Raymond Gubbay presents

Friday 8 February 2013, 7.30pm

ONE NIGHT IN VIENNAFrom the producers of the Johann Strauss Galacomes an exciting new show bringing you the best ofthe Viennese tradition, with a superb programmeincluding highlights such as:

Thunder and Lightning PolkaPizzicato PolkaTritsch Tratsch PolkaRadetzky MarchBlue Danube Waltz

Starring the Johann Strauss Dancers in exquisite costumes accompanied by the JohannStrauss Orchestra.

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Thursday 14 February 2013, 7.30pm

LONDON MOZARTPLAYERSConcert for St Valentine’s Day

Conductor/Violin Joseph SwensenNarrator Simon Callow

WAGNER Siegfried IdyllSIBELIUS Pelléas et MélisandeBRAHMS Violin Concerto

Wagner composed the Siegfried Idyll as abirthday present to his second wife, Cosima,after the birth of their son Siegfried in 1869,a fitting and romantic introduction to LMP’sValentine’s Day concert.

Sibelius’ luminous orchestral suite depicts adevastating, romantic story of forbidden love,originally written as incidental music for aplay by the Belgian playwright Maeterlinck.Simon Callow has written, and will perform*,a script linking the music to the story.

The LMP is delighted to welcome backacclaimed international conductor andviolinist Joseph Swenson to perform Brahms’virtuosic masterpiece, the second of threeconcerti featuring in the LMP’s season-longcelebration of the violin.

*Simon Callow’s appearance is subject toavailability.



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Raymond Gubbay presentsRussia’s acclaimed ballet company returns to the UK with two great ballet masterpieces.

Performed by The Russian State Ballet & Orchestra of Siberia

Friday 22 February 2013, 7.30pm

LA FILLE MAL GARDÉERecreated by Alexander Gorsky, this remains one of the oldest ballets still regularlyperformed. A gentle tale of love thwarted, unrequited and found, it is a masterpiece ofcomedy. With plenty of ribbons, romance and rivalry, La Fille Mal Gardée conjures up aworld of pastoral simplicity where a farm boy woos a flirty farmer’s daughter and theyfind inventive ways to avoid her mother. Complete with virtuoso pas de deux, maypoleand clog dances, this classic ballet will send you home happy.

Saturday 23 February 2013, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

THE NUTCRACKERThis most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family beginsas night falls on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes fall outside,the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadowsacross the boughs of the Christmas tree and all thepresents beneath. When midnight strikes, toy dolls springto life, the mouse-king and his mouse-army battle withthe Nutcracker Prince and we travel through the Land ofSnow to an enchanted place where the magic reallybegins…

£29, £32.50, Seniors £26, Children £15.50 (per ballet)

Sergei Bobrov Artistic DirectorAnatoly TchepurnoiMusic Director and Chief Conductor


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Saturday 16 March 2013, 7.30pm

LONDON MOZART PLAYERSConductor/Piano Howard Shelley

WEBER Oberon OvertureMOZART Piano Concerto No. 22BRAHMS Symphony No. 2

Celebrated pianist Howard Shelley takes centre-stage once again with the LMP in aprogramme of contrasting orchestral treats. Weber’s Oberon Overture is characterised bydelightfully memorable tunes, warm colours, and vibrant rhythms evoking a magical worldof fairies and adventurous knights. Shelley conducts and performs one of Mozart’s best-loved concerti that showcases delightful musical interplay between the piano and orchestra,whilst Brahms’s richly orchestrated Second Symphony, with its shades of influence fromBeethoven and Mahler, provides an uplifting finale.


In recent decades there have been numerousattempts at recreating early performances ofMessiah, even though Handel never settledon his choice of instruments or which of thenew items he added after its premiere shouldbe included or left out.

In this concert, the world-famous RoyalChoral Society will be joined for the first timeby the New Queen’s Hall Orchestra in aperformance that will echo the large-scaleevents of Victorian times best known to us inrecordings from Sir Malcolm Sargent’s day.

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Wednesday 27 March 2013, 7.30pm

NEW QUEEN’S HALL ORCHESTRAHandel’s Messiah (Edition: Ebenezer Prout 1902)Conductor Richard Cook

Royal Choral Society and Soloists

‘What the English like is something that they can beat time to, something that hits themstraight on the drum of the ear’. Handel often hid his genius behind a simplicity thatstrikes a chord in the modern listener. Indeed, his standing was such that Beethoven said,‘Handel is the greatest and ablest of all composers: I can still learn from him’.

Messiah is Handel’s crowning glory. Basedon texts taken from the Bible and the Bookof Common Prayer his most famousoratorio deals with the prophesies ofChrist’s coming, of his Birth, Passion andResurrection and ends with His glorificationin heaven. To hear a large body of voicessupported by an orchestra of appropriateinstruments is an opportunity to hearHandel’s best-loved work as it was givenbefore the emotional impact of the musicbecame secondary to the dry and dustyneed for editorial authenticity.


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Wednesday 10 April 2013, 7.30pm

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRAConductor Alexander ShelleyPiano Peter Jablonski

TCHAIKOVSKY Romeo and Juliet Fantasy OvertureRACHMANINOV Rhapsody on a Theme of PaganiniRIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade

Emerging from a musical family, talented British conductor Alexander Shelley has firmlyestablished himself on the international concertscene and makes a welcome return to the RoyalPhilharmonic Orchestra for this spectacularprogramme. The dramatic Romeo and JulietFantasy Overture, for many the mostperfect expression of the fate of those star-cross’d lovers is followed by Rachmaninov’slushly-scored set of variations for piano andorchestra, performed by Peter Jablonski.Scheherazade, a series of musical talesdrawn from The Arabian Nights, remainsRimsky-Korsakov’s best-loved work. Thescoring is masterly, and its heady mix ofsumptuous melody and overwhelmingorchestral climaxes has servedto maintain the universalpopularity of the score.

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Thursday 25 April 2013, 7.30pm

LONDONMOZART PLAYERSConductor Nicholas Collon Violin Nicola BenedettiCello Leonard Elschenbroich

BRAHMS Concerto for Violin & CelloDVORÁKSymphony No. 6

LMP is delighted to welcome back excitingyoung conductor Nicholas Collon whomade his LMP conducting debut in January2012 in a concert featuring two Romanticera greats. Scottish violinist NicolaBenedetti shot to fame after winning thecoveted 2004 title of BBC Young Musicianof the Year and since then has built acelebrated world-class solo career.Benedetti is joined by her partner, thehugely talented young German cellistLeonard Elschenbroich, in a glitteringcreative collaboration showcasing Brahms’smuch-loved double concerto. Dvorák’sSixth Symphony pays tribute both to hismentor Brahms and to the rich folk musicof his Bohemian homeland.


Thursday 23 May 2013, 7.30pm

LONDON MOZART PLAYERSConductor Gérard KorstenViolin Anthony Marwood

BEETHOVEN Violin ConcertoBEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5

LMP’s season finale features two iconic masterpieces from Beethoven, that gives thespotlight to the last of the concerti in LMP’s season-long celebration of the violin. LMP isdelighted to be joined by pre-eminent British violinist Anthony Marwood, praised for his‘exquisitely controlled tenderness and musicianship’ (The Spectator), who performs oneof the most beautiful and celebrated violin concertos in the repertoire. Beethoven’s ever-popular, rousing Fifth Symphony completes this special programme conducted by LMP’sMusic Director Gérard Korsten.



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Wednesday 5 June 2013, 7.30pm

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRASummer SpectacularConductor John RigbySoprano Sarah RedgwickTenor James Edwards

The very best of classical music, with a whole host of much-loved pieces and Promsfavourites, including…

WOOD Fantasia on British Sea SongsMASCAGNI Cavalleria Rusticana: IntermezzoSAINT-SAËNS Danse MacabrePUCCINI Turandot: Nessun dormaELGAR ‘Enigma’ Variations: NimrodPUCCINI Gianni Schicchi: O mio babbino caroARNE Rule, Britannia!ELGAR Pomp and Circumstance March No.1

...and many more!

As a fitting finale to the 2012-2013 season, celebrate thejoys of summer with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestraand a glorious evening of glittering orchestral gems andclassical favourites. Soloists Sarah Redgwick and JamesEdwards will perform great British anthems and populararias, such as Rule, Britannia! and Nessun dorma,alongside some of the finest classical music ever written.


ARTHUR DAVISON FAMILY CONCERTSA series of concerts for all the family to enjoy with top narrators and artists -presented by Darrell Davison.

Croydon, Guildford & Epsom Symphony Orchestras

Saturday 10 November 2012, 11amANIMAL MAGIC with Peter & the Wolf Saturday 8 December 2012, 11amA CHRISTMAS CAROL Saturday 2 February 2013, 11amTHE SNOWMAN Saturday 23 March 2013, 11amSPACE ADVENTURES CONCERT £7.50, Grps of 4+ £6.50 each, Season Tickets available see p31 for details For full programme information please go to www.fairfield.co.uk


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Saturday 29 September 2012, 7.30pm

LAST NIGHT OF THECROYDON PROMSConductor Darrell DavisonSoprano Dorothea HerbertViolin Yuka Ishizuka

Croydon Symphony OrchestraCroydon Philharmonic ChoirEast Surrey Choral SocietyChandos Choir, John Fisher Choir

A gala evening of popular classics. Raisingcharitable funds for Youth Arts and Drama inCroydon. £9 - £20 (on sale from 1st June)

Saturday 9 February 2013, 7.30 pm

FILM CLASSICS CONCERTConductor Darrell DavisonPiano Mei Yi Foo

Croydon Symphony Orchestra

An exciting programme of classics from filmssuch as Fantasia, Brief Encounter, 2001,Lord of the Rings, Platoon, 633 Squadron,E.T. and Star Wars. Sponsored by PiConsulting and raising funds for the charityInternational Needs. £12, £16

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Subscription Series Package DiscountsGenerous discounts are available if you book for 3 or more Subscription Series concerts.You can save up to 22% if you book for at least 10 concerts in advance.

Payment PlansIf you book a series of four or more concerts costing £100 or more we can help spreadthe cost. Please contact us for details of Payment Plans on 020 8688 9291.

Booking FeeThere are no booking fees on Subscription Series concerts. A booking fee of£2.25 per ticket applies to all other concerts unless indicated with a no bookingfee logo, or £1 per ticket if paying in cash at the Box Office. Please note there is

also a charge of 70p applied to all transactions where postage of tickets is required.

Book OnlineOnline bookings are available at www.fairfield.co.uk for single concert bookings,subscription rates are not available online. There are no booking fees on SubscriptionSeries concerts, however a £2.25 booking fee per ticket applies to all other concerttickets booked online.

Ticket Exchange for Subscription Series ConcertsDon’t worry about booking in advance. If after taking out a subscription package you findthat you can’t attend one of your chosen Subscription Series concerts, we will be happy toexchange your tickets, up to two weeks in advance of the concert, for an alternative in thecurrent series.

Groups, Schools and Young PeopleFor details of our excellent discounts for parties of 10 or more, and for great school partydiscounts with free teachers’ tickets, please call our Group Booker on 020 8603 3973.Young people aged under 25 pay only £10 for all seating areas. What a bargain! Thisapplies to Subscription Series concerts only.

LMP Friends Receive Further Benefits and DiscountsFor more information please call the LMP on 020 8686 1996.

LMP & RPO 18 and Under OfferBuy 1 full price adult ticket, for any Subscription Series concert, and get 2 free ‘18 andunder’ tickets (4 free with any LMP concert). Note: subject to availability, cannot becombined with any other offer/promotion.

To book call the Fairfield Box Office on020 8688 9291 or visit www.fairfield.co.uk

HOW TO BOOK


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Seating Plan & Pricing Structure(for Subscription Series only)

Please note subscription series pricing structure and seating plan does not apply to the Arthur Davison Family Concerts.

ARTHUR DAVISON FAMILY CONCERTS

It pays to subscribe to this exciting series of family concerts!

Save over 30% when you book Family SeasonTickets

Tickets for individual concerts £7.50

Groups of 4+ £6.50 Each

Season Tickets for 4 concerts £24 Each

Family Season for 4 concerts £20 Each(groups of 4 or more)

Please call the Box Office for more information.

Extra tickets for individual concerts bought in conjunction withseries bookings will be charged at full price. The right is reserved tosubstitute artists or vary programmes as necessary. All ticketpurchases are non-refundable and subject to availability. All prices include VAT. Discounts / promotions cannot be combined. TheLondon Mozart Players and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra areregistered charities. Fairfield is managed by Fairfield (Croydon)Limited, a company limited by guarantee, registered in England No2778118. Registered address Fairfield Halls, Park Lane,Croydon CR9 1DG. A registered charity. Chief Executive Simon Thomsett.

All information correct at time of going to press.


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GETTING TO FAIRFIELD HALLSCOULDN’T BE EASIER!

East Croydon Station 5 minutes walk away

15 mins from London Victoria, 10 minutes from Clapham Junction

Fast regular services from London Bridge, Charing Cross and Waterloo

Trams from Wimbledon, Mitcham and Beckenham

Easily accessible from the A23 and the M25

NCP Car Parking for 1200 cars

Bus Stops outside Fairfield Halls

BOX OFFICE 020 8688 9291

www.fairfield.co.uk

Enjoy a pre-concert meal in our new restaurantfacility (Arnhem Gallery or Fairfield Room). Weoffer 1, 2 or 3 course meals from our newseasonal menu accompanied by fine winesfrom our comprehensive wine list. Pre-bookingis strongly recommended, please call on 020 8681 7181. See www.fairfield.co.uk forfurther details and opening times.

When restaurant service is not available thereis a wide range of sandwiches and hot mealsavailable from our Foyer Brasserie.

Documents

Fairfield Classical Brochure 2012/13