Huddersfield Examiner – 2 May 2011
Review by William Marshall
Having been confirmed as its new principal conductor, Nicholas Smith presided over one of the Huddersfield Philharmonic’s most assured, mature performances for a long time.
It was a demanding programme, but there was always plenty of power in reserve. Towards the close of the concert, the blaring fortissimo at the start of the final movement of Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony pinned the entire Town Hall audience back in their seats.
It is sometimes the case ..read more
The following story appeared in the Sunday Mirror of 27 March 2011 and, cpmplete with illustrations, is accessible on line at
www.mirror.co.uk/…/found-at-last-the-violin-played-by-the-titanic- bandmaster-as-the-ship-went-down-115875-23018075/ -
Other posts on this site document the link between Wallace Hartley and Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra
Mystery over heroic band leader’s artefactExclusive by Mike Merritt
The missing violin played by the Titanic’s band leader as the liner slowly sank could have been found … 99 years on. Wallace Hartley and his seven fellow musicians became an enduring part of the Titanic story – ..read more
Our thanks to players Bob (Principal Horn) and Julie (trumpet) Shaw for providing this insight into the musicians aboard the Titanic, including bandleader Wallace Hartley, former playng member of the Huddersfield Philharmonic. It is an interesting coincidence that the centenary of the voyage of the Titanic occurs in the same year as the orchestra’s 150th anniversary (2012).
Excerpt from “The Titanic Survivor” – The Memoirs of Violet Jessop, Stewardess
I would like to elaborate on the musicians. On her maiden voyage, Titanic ..read more
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
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
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
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