Glasgow's Concert Halls' International Classical Season 2008-2009
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Staatskapelle Dresden and Daniel Harding conclude Glasgow's International Classical Season with their only UK concert
Daniel Harding with the Staatskapelle Dresden and guest soloist Renaud Capucon
Tuesday 16th June 2009, 7.30pm
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
"To see this pale, slightly built, vulnerable-looking, young man stand before one of the most venerable and venerated orchestras in the world - the Staatskapelle Dresden - cannot begin to prepare you for what follows. Out of apparent contradiction comes breathtaking accord." The Independent
Glasgow's International Classical Season 08-09 will come to a spectacular close on 16th June as one of Britain's brightest young conductors, Daniel Harding, leads one of the world's oldest and most distinguished orchestras, the Staatskapelle Dresden, in an all-Schumann programme at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. This concert is the only UK date of their forthcoming European tour, and also features French violinist Renaud Capucon, who will join Harding and the orchestra as guest soloist.
Founded by Prince Elector Moritz von Sachsen in 1548, the Staatskapelle Dresden has been a leading ensemble throughout various musical eras and is steeped in tradition. Over the past four and a half centuries, distinguished conductors have helped shape the development of this one-time court orchestra, including Heinrich Schuetz, Johann Adolf Hasse, Carl Maria von Weber and Richard Wagner. Last November a panel of leading international music critics voted the Staatskapelle Dresden as one of the world's 10 greatest orchestras in Gramophone magazine.
Aged only 33, British conductor Daniel Harding has already conducted some of the world's most prestigious orchestras. A protege of Simon Rattle and Claudio Abbado, he made his debut with the Berlin Philharmonic at the age of only 21, becoming the youngest person ever to conduct this world famous orchestra. In the same year, he became the youngest conductor to appear at the BBC Proms. He is the Principal Guest Conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra, Music Director of the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra and Principal Conductor of the Mahler Chamber Orchestra. He is a regular visitor to the Staatskapelle Dresden, the Vienna Philharmonic (both of which he has conducted at the Salzburg Festival), the Berlin Philharmonic, Royal Concertgebouw and the Leipzig Gewandhaus. French violinist Renaud Capucon, who is renowned for his dynamism and virtuosity, joins Harding and the orchestra as guest soloist for the season finale.
The penultimate concert of Glasgow's current International Classical Season takes place tomorrow night at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, with Leif Ove Andsnes and the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra performing Grieg's magnificent Holberg Suite.
Tickets can be booked:
In person: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall 2 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow G2 3NY
City Halls and Old Fruitmarket Candleriggs Glasgow G1 1NQ
By phone: 0141 353 8000
Online: www.glasgowconcerthalls.com
International Classical Season 2008-2009
Remaining concerts:
Leif Ove Andsnes with the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
Wednesday 20th May 2009, 7.30pm
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Leif Ove Andsnes Principal Guest Artist Terje Tonnesen Music Director
Mozart Piano Concerto No.14 in E flat major, K.449
Prokofiev Symphony No.1 in D major, Op.25 (Classical Symphony)
Grieg Holberg Suite, Op.40 Beethoven Piano Concerto No.3 in C minor, Op.37
Daniel Harding with the Staatskapelle Dresden and guest soloist Renaud Capucon
Tuesday 16th June 2009, 7.30pm
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Daniel Harding Conductor
Renaud Capucon Violin
Schumann Overture to Genoveva, Op.81 Schumann Violin Concerto in D minor Schumann Symphony No.2, Op.61
The International Classical Season features performances from the world's leading conductors, soloists and orchestras. Taking place in Glasgow across all three of our prestigious venues - the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, City Halls and the Old Fruitmarket - the season continues to be highly successful with audiences, performers and critics alike.
We are delighted that Champagne Taittinger sponsors the International Classical Season - a partnership that reflects the quality and distinction of the Champagne, the artists and the venues. Season subscribers are able to enjoy exclusive Champagne Receptions on concert evenings of their choice. Once again, full season subscribers can enjoy exclusive free parking in the Buchanan Galleries' Car Park on the nights of International Classical Season concerts at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.
All International Season tickets are fully refundable up to 24 hours before the concert. In addition to ensuring a flexible package giving a range of seating and booking privileges, our subscribers are once again able to enjoy the atmosphere and interaction of exclusive champagne receptions courtesy of Champagne Taittinger.
Glasgow's Concert Halls is an operating name of Glasgow Cultural Enterprises Ltd which is a registered Scottish charity No: SC002932.
Please note that full details of Glasgow's Concert Halls 2009-2010 International Classical Season are now available. Full information can be found by visiting: www.glasgowconcerthalls.com/international
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