Tickets are now on general sale for the internationally renowned Leeds International Orchestral Season 2014/15. Acclaimed as one of the finest orchestral programmes in the country, this wonderful series features breathtaking programmes, remarkable orchestras and astounding soloists from all corners of the globe.
[private]As part of a packed programme, the Russian State Philharmonic Orchestra opens the season on Saturday 4 October with an all-Russian set-list featuring Tchaikovsky’s great Fifth Symphony. From abroad highlights include the St Petersburg Philharmonic conducted by Yuri Temirkanov (1 Nov), the Trondheim Soloists (14 Feb), the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Jiří Bělohlávek (18 April) and the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra (9 May).
The series features performances from some of the finest British orchestras and their Music Directors, including The Hallé and Sir Mark Elder with Viktoria Mullova performing Shostakovich’s First Violin Concerto (11 Oct), the BBC Philharmonic and Juanjo Mena (24 Jan), the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Andris Nelsons (21 Mar) and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra with Vasily Petrenko (7 Mar).
Later in the season, both first and second prize winners of the 2012 Leeds International Piano Competition will also be performing in the city. First Prize winner Federico Colli performs Shostakovich’s First Piano Concerto with the Orchestra of Opera North (11 April) and Louis Schwizgebel, Second Prize winner, presents Ravel’s Concerto in G with the BBC Philharmonic (30 May).
The City’s two great choral societies continue to play an important role in the season. Leeds Festival Chorus performs a programme of French choral music including Fauré’s Requiem (22 Nov) and Leeds Philharmonic Chorus presents Orff’s Carmina Burana (14 Mar). Both choirs join forces for Beethoven’s Choral Symphony with the Warsaw Philharmonic (9 May) and for a performance of Walton’s Belshazzar’s Feast with the BBC Philharmonic to bring the season to a close on Saturday 30 May 2015.
Tickets can be purchased from the City Centre Box Office on 0113 224 3801 or online at www.leedsconcertseason.com.
To request a copy of the new season brochure, please call 0113 247 8336, email music@leeds.gov.uk or download a copy at www.leedsconcertseason.com.
Councillor Lucinda Yeadon, Leeds City Council’s executive member for digital and creative technologies, culture and skills said:
“It is very exciting news that the box office is now officially open for one of the highlights of the city’s cultural calendar, the Leeds International Orchestral Season.
“As always there is a fantastic and diverse packed programme to choose from as we look forward to another tremendous and successful year.
“Some of the finest orchestras and soloists from around the world will once again be performing in Leeds, and as always we would recommend that you buy your tickets as soon as possible to avoid missing out.” [/private]
