Music - January 26 onwards

Jan 23 2012 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

MUSIC

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26

CHESTER: St Asaph Cathedral assistant organist John Hosking plays music by Bach and Liszt in his lunchtime organ recital in Chester Cathedral at 1.10pm. Admission £5.45, concessions £4.50.

MANCHESTER: Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society presents Rosalind Ventris (viola) and Daniel Tong (piano) performing works by Rebecca Clarke and Brahms at the Bridgewater Hall at 1.10pm. Tickets £9, concessions £7. Ring 0161 907 9000 or visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk.

MANCHESTER: The Halle, conducted by Markus Stenz and featuring soloist Hong Xu (piano), performing works by Mozart, Schumann and Brahms at the Bridgewater Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £35-£9.50. Ring 0161 907 9000 or visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk.

WIRRAL: An evening with Lesley Garrett at the Floral Pavilion Theatre in new Brighton at 7.30pm, hosted by BBC Radio presenter Paul Harris. Tickets £20-£15. Call 0151 666 0000 or visit www.floralpavilion.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27

CHESTER: Victor Michael (tenor) and his orchestra – following a worldwide tour in 2011, Victor will perform his classic collection of Bocell, the Three Tenors, the Marriage of Figaro, and all your favourite songs from the musicals, with his now infamous tribute to Mario Lanza, at Hamilton Street Methodist Church, Hoole, at 7.30pm. Admission £10. Call 01244 674878 or email: angiejohnevans@uwclub.net.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28

CHESTER: Hacienda night featuring Peter Hook and Kelvin Andrews at The Laugh Inn, Homer House, Station Road. Doors open 7pm, show starts 8pm. Tickets £12. Call 01244 401626 or visit www.thelaughinn.co.uk.

CHESTER: Chester Bach Singers holding a choral workshop with international choral director Robert Hollingworth at a venue to be be confirmed. For details, call 01244 383746 or visit www.chesterbachsingers.org.uk.

LIVERPOOL: Discover The Classics - Behind the Music at Liverpool Philharmonic - Beethoven III - Classic FM creative director and presenter Tim Lihoreau presents the final session on Beethoven, looking at the composr approaching a significant birthday (30) and breaking his symphonic duck with an absolute corker, in the Rodewald Suite at the Philharmonic Hall in Hope Street from 11am-1pm. Tickets £15, concessions £10. Call 0151 709 3789 or visit www.liverpoolphil.com.

LIVERPOOL: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Tomas Netopil, perform works by Schubert and Bruckner at the Philharmonic Hall in Hope Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £36-£13. Call 0151 709 3789 or visit www.liverpoolphil.com.

MANCHESTER: Manchester Camerata, conducted by Gábor Takács-Nagy with special guest Dame Evelyn Glennie (percussion) with pianists Noriko Ogawa and Phil Smith, and Janet Fulton (percussion), perform works by Kodaly, Bartok and Haydn at the Bridgewater Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £38-£10. Call 0161 907 9000 or visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29

MANCHESTER: The Halle, conducted by Markus Stenz and featuring soloist Hong Xu (piano), performing works by Mozart, Schumann and Brahms at the Bridgewater Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £35-£9.50. Ring 0161 907 9000 or visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk.

MONDAY, JANUARY 30

CHESTER: The Chester & North-East Wales Organists’ & Choirmasters’ Association meets in Chester Cathedral at 7.30pm for a demonstration of the organ by Philip Rushforth and Roger Fisher after which they will offer guidance to members playing this organ for the first time. Retiring collection. Further on 01244 372822.

MANCHESTER: The Frederic Cox Award for Singing - This is the first of three major RNCM vocal competitions this spring, offering an opportunity to spot the stars of tomorrow. Previous winners of this prize include Simon Keenlyside, Amanda Roocroft and Kathryn Rudge. Tonight’s adjudicator is Elaine Padmore, former Director of Opera of the Royal

Opera House, at the Royal Northern College of Music in Oxford Road at 7.30pm. Tickets £10. Call 0161 907 5555 or visit www.rncm.ac.uk.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31

CHESTER: Chester Federation of Arts lunchtime concert featuring Laura Cosgrove (oboe) and Russell Lomas (piano) at Wesley Methodist Church in St John Street at 12.45pm. Tickets £3 on the door. Call 01829 720283.

MANCHESTER: Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society presents Peter Brathwaite (baritone) and Elin Rees (piano) performing songs by Purcell in arrangements by Benjamin Britten, plus works by Finzi and Butterworth at the Bridgewater Hall at 1.10pm. Tickets £9, concessions £7. Ring 0161 907 9000 or visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1

LIVERPOOL: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Leo Hussain with soloist Francesco Piemontesi (piano), perform works by Beethoven, Strauss and Wagner at the Philharmonic Hall in Hope Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £36-£13. Call 0151 709 3789 or visit www.liverpoolphil.com.

MOLD: Acoustic guitarist Tony McManus in concert in the Clwyd Room at Clwyd Theatr Cymru at 8pm. Tickets £11, concessions £9. Call 0845 330 3565 or visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk.

SALFORD: Laura Veirs - Tumble Bee - Tumble Bee, the first children’s record from the prolific Laura Veirs, inspires listeners to lean in close and hit replay. The youthful innocence in Veirs’ voice lends itself well to the jaunty spirit of the album, a collection of American folk songs. She and renown record-producer Tucker Martine (The Decemberists, My Morning Jacket, Sufjan Stevens), her long-time collaborator on seven of her eight records, have created a piece of art that is sure to appeal to children as well as adult fans of Veirs’ previous work. She will perform live at The Lowry at 7.30pm. Tickets £12.50. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2

CHESTER: Philip Rushforth gives the lunchtime organ recital in Chester Cathedral at 1.10pm. Admission £5.45, concessions £4.50.

CREWE: Second-Handed Blues featuring Adam Fairhall and Paul J Rogers at Axis Arts Centre, MMU Cheshire, Crewe Green Road, at 7.30pm. Tickets £8, concessions £5. Call 0161 247 5302 or visit www.axisartscentre.org.uk.

LIVERPOOL: Lunchtime concert Ballet for Brass featuring Rhys Owen (trumpet), Tim Jackson (horn), Simon Cowen (trombone) and Robin Haggart (tuba) performing music from the world of ballet at the Philharmonic Hall in Hope Street at 1.05pm. Tickets £6. Call 0151 709 3789 or visit www.liverpoolphil.com.

LIVERPOOL: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Leo Hussain with soloist Francesco Piemontesi (piano), perform works by Beethoven, Strauss and Wagner at the Philharmonic Hall in Hope Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £36-£13. Call 0151 709 3789 or visit www.liverpoolphil.com.

SALFORD: Elio Pace - As well as appearing as the featured artist on BBC Radio 2’s Weekend Wogan throughout 2010, Elio has performed with the likes of Brian May, Huey Lewis, Katie Melua and Ronan Keating, thrilling audiences around the world with his soulful voice and incredible piano playing. He showcases his own songs plus some choice covers at The Lowry at 8pm. Tickets £18. Call 0843 208 6000 or visit www.thelowry.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3

CHESTER: The Onslow String Quartet performs in St Werburgh’s Church, Grosvenor Park Road, at 7.30pm. Admission £5 including refreshment.Proceeds to the Michael Hayward “Whatever"!” Appeal.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5

CHESTER: St John’s Festival Orchestra, conducted by Alan Lees with soloist Brian Heald (piano), perform works by Mendelssohn, Schumann and Haydn at Wesley Church Centre in St John Street at 8pm. Tickets £9, under 18s £7. Call 01244 379275.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8

CHESTER: Chester Music Society Celebrity Concert featuring Pei-Jee Ng (cello) and Chiao-Ying Chang (piano) performing works by Bethoven, Barber, Ginastera and Cesar Franck at St Mary’s Centre at 7.30pm. Tickets £12. Call 0151 339 5219 or visit www.chestermusicsociety.org.uk.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9

MANCHESTER: The Halle, conducted by Sir Mark Elder and featuring soloist Nikolaj Znaider (violin), performing works by Sibelius, Bartok and Beethoven at the Bridgewater Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £35-£9.50. Ring 0161 907 9000 or visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10

MANCHESTER: To celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, broadcaster and former BBC royal correspondent, Jennie Bond, will host Happy and Glorious, a performance of much loved pieces and songs that unite a nation at the Bridgewater Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £36.50-£12.50. Ring 0161 907 9000 or visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17

FRODSHAM: Frodsham Music and Arts Club meeting featuring Choral Celebration - an evening with the Highfield Male Voice Choir in the community centre in Fluin Lane at 7.45pm. Contact 01928 724296.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18

LIVERPOOL: To celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, broadcaster and former BBC royal correspondent, Jennie Bond, will host Happy and Glorious, a performance of much loved pieces and songs that unite a nation at the Philharmonic Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £34.50-£19.50. Ring or 0151 709 3789 or visit www.liverpoolphil.com.

WARRINGTON: Northern Soul Night - Northern Soul returns to celebrate its 1stŠ anniversary, with a great mix of oldies, rare and not-so-rare Northern Soul and an outstanding DJ line up, at the Parr Hall in Palmyra Square at 8pm. Tickets £7. Call 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22

CHESTER: Chester Music Society Club presents the Cheshire Violin Ensemble, led by Laura Miller, and Chester Catholic High School Gospel Choir, directed by Kevin Tout, at St Mary’s Centre at 7.30pm. Members free, non-members £5. Call 0151 339 5219.

THURSDAY, MARCH 1

RHYL: Hayley Westenra and her Orchestra in concert at the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £27.50-£25.50. Call 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

SATURDAY, MARCH 3

CHESTER: Chester Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by David Chatwin with soloist Peter Dixon (cello), performing works by Smetana, Kabelevsky and Sibelius at Chester Cathedral at 7.30pm. Tickets £15 (reserved), £10 and £8 (unreserved), school children and students £5. Call 0151 632 1633 or visit www.bookings@chesterphilorchestra.co.uk.

FRIDAY, MARCH 16

FRODSHAM: Frodsham Music and Arts Club meeting featuring Performers A Plenty - an evening with Eva Warren and friends in the community centre in Fluin Lane at 7.45pm. Contact 01928 724296.

SUNDAY, MARCH 18

MANCHESTER: Tommy Fleming has many times been described as the “Voice of Ireland” and is one of Ireland’s top entertainers who is coming to the Opera House in Quay Street. Ring 0844 372 7272 or visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk.

MONDAY, MARCH 28

MANCHESTER: Louis Clark's Hooked On Classics - The legendary Louis Clark will be conducting the 60 piece English Pops Orchestra featuring many players who recorded on the original album, recreating the original Hooked On Classics live in concert, at the Palace Theatre in Oxford Street. Call 0844 847 2484 or visit www.palaceandoperahouse.org.uk.

SATURDAY, MARCH 31

CHESTER: Chester Bach Singers present St John Passion by Bach, conducted by Martin Bussey, featuring the 18th Century Sinfonia at Chester Cathedral at 7.30pm. Tickets £18, £12, £6. Call 07527 686239.

SATURDAY, MAY 12

CHESTER: Chester Bach Singers present What The Dickens - a day of words and music celebrating the bicentenary of Charles Dickens and his times at the Welsh Presbyterian Church in St John Street from 10am-5pm. Sponsor a song or a reading, come to the coffee concert and join in a Come and Sing session. For further information, call 01829 770104.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28

CHESTER: Chester Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Richard Howarth with soloist Callum Smart, String Finalist in the BBC Young Musician of the Year 2010, performing works by Tchaikovsky at Chester Cathedral at 7.30pm. Tickets £15 (reserved), £10 and £8 (unreserved), school children and students £5. Call 0151 632 1633 or visit www.bookings@chesterphilorchestra.co.uk.

SATURDAY, JUNE 9

CHESTER: Chester Bach Singers, conducted by Martin Bussey, present Faure’s Requiem at St Mary’s Without The Walls in Handbridge at 7.30pm. Tickets £12. Call 07527 686239 or 0845 647 7868.

SATURDAY, JUNE 30

CHESTER: Chester Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Edward Warren, performing works by Elgar and Dvorak at Chester Cathedral at 7.30pm. Tickets £15 (reserved), £10 and £8 (unreserved), school children and students £5. Call 0151 632 1633 or visit www.bookings@chesterphilorchestra.co.uk.