Title: Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra
Venue: Huddersfield Town Hall
Review: William Marshall.
After the events of November, when the abrupt, acrimonious departure of principal conductor Natalia Luis-Bassa made headline news in the Examiner and throughout the country, this was one of the most important concerts in the history of the Huddersfield Phil.
Any suggestion of lingering low morale or musical sloppiness would be ominous indeed for one of the most important musical institutions in the country’s most musical town.
It can be reported that from an ..read more
An afternoon performance, starting at 3pm, this is a concert of film music that the whole family can enjoy, compered by our friend of the Phil Robert Powell, most recently of ‘Holby City’ fame. Robert narrated our “Peter and the Wolf” in 2008, which can still be seen on YouTube. The venue on 5th June 2011 is once again in the magnificent setting afforded at Huddersfield Town Hall.
Programme to include:
20th Century Fox Fanfare, Tara’s Theme from ‘Gone with the Wind’, ‘The ..read more
We intend to perform an exciting series of three ‘themed’ subscriber concerts this season, the run up to our 150th Anniversary in 2012.
Dates booked for the Huddersfield Town Hall (“subscriber” season 2010-11) are as follows, with the final musical programmes as indicated.
Saturday 13th November 2010 (“explosive” music”) ”Music for the Royal Fireworks” Handel “Brandenburg Concerto No 3″ Bach “Wellingtons’ Victory” Beethoven “Symphony No 5″ Beethoven
Saturday 5th February 2011 (a romantic musical programme) “Fantasy Overture – Romeo & Juliet” Tchaikovsky “Bolero” Ravel “Scheherazade” Rimsky-Korsakov
with special guest, violinist ..read more
A theme of Russian composers pervades the thrilling third concert of our 2010-11 subscriber season, on the eve of “May Day”. We look forward to warmly welcoming you at the Town Hall! Book early to avoid the queues.
Mussorgsky – Night on a Bare Mountain
Rachmaninoff – Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
Shostakovich – Symphony No 5 in D minor op. 47
Conductor: Nick Smith
Soloist: Will Green (piano)
Leader: Mary Barber
Drama, dance and story-telling all focus on aspects of love in this “romantically” themed concert programme, anticipating also St Valentine’s Day on February 14th. Come along and enjoy the music with us!
Tchaikovsky – Romeo and Juliet Fantasy overture
Ravel – Bolero
Rimsky-Korsakov – Scheherazade
Conductor: Nick Smith
Leader: Mary Barber
Guest Leader: Martyn Jackson
(we are delighted that Martyn Jackson, who was born in the Calder Valley, has agreed to join us as guest leader for Scheherazade)
The Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing a pre-Christmas concert in Holy Trinity Church, Marsh on Friday 3rd December, starting at 7.30pm.
Featuring our orchestral principals:
James Squire – Flute Mike Briggs – Trumpet
JS Bach Suite No 2 for Strings and Solo Flute
Haydn Trumpet Concerto
Beethoven Symphony No 1
Admission by programme at the door, £8.00
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear the orchestra in strictly classical mode – playing for the one night only!
Monday 15th November 2010. Huddersfield Daily Examiner
Review
TITLE: Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra
VENUE: Huddersfield Town Hall
REVIEW: By William Marshall
THERE was drama behind the scenes, on the podium and within the music at this concert.Š
Principal conductor Natalia Luis-Bassa did not appear – she was “indisposed”, the audience was informed – and three members of the orchestra took over conducting duties at the last minute.
It is understood that Ms Luis-Bassa’s non–appearance was the result of a clash and ..read more
Friday 5th November 2010. Val Javin, Huddersfield Daily Examiner
MAKE next weekend a real cracker with an explosive concert courtesy of Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra.
The musicians will light up Huddersfield Town Hall on November 13 with a programme packed with musical fireworks.
At the helm will be the orchestra’s principal conductor, Natalia Luis-Bassa.
The Venezuelan conductor, who now lives in the Holme Valley, began her musical studies at the age of 15 where she studied oboe at the ..read more
Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra are delighted to have been invited to be the resident orchestra for a new venture, Huddersfield Youth Opera, whose opening concert “excerpts from the world’s favourite operas” will be on Saturday 25th September 2010, 7.30pm at the Lawrence Batley Theatre. We are particularly happy that our leader, Mary Barber, will be leading those players who are taking part. Huddersfield Youth Opera aims to provide opportunities for aspiring young vocalists to gain experience and add to their repertoire.
Please see the ..read more
Opening the subscriber concert season with a “bang”, this concert will first showcase both the wind and string sections of the orchestra. It will then move on to explore two symphonies by Beethoven, the first of which is lesser and the second much better known. A concert of contrasts.
Handel Musick for the Royal Fireworks (original orcestration – oboes, bassoons, horns, trumpets and percussion)
JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto No 3 in G (strings only)
Beethoven Wellington’s Victory
Beethoven Symphony No 5 in C minor
Do join us ..read more