Classical: Kirklees concert season

Having survived a life-threatening financial shortfall three years ago, the Kirklees Concert Season has once again become one of the region's major classical music venues taking in thirty events the Huddersfield and Dewsbury Town Halls through to the end of next March.
By The Newsroom
Published 26th Sep 2017, 10:44 BST
Updated 27th Sep 2017, 11:36 BST
SEASON OPENER: Alpesh Chauhan conducts the season's first concert.SEASON OPENER: Alpesh Chauhan conducts the season's first concert.
SEASON OPENER: Alpesh Chauhan conducts the season's first concert.

In partnership with the Orchestra of Opera North eight symphony concerts open next Thursday in Huddersfield with one of today’s most electrifying young conductors, Alpesh Chauhan. He directs a hugely popular programme of music by Glinka, Borodin and closing with Dvorak’s ‘New World’ Symphony.

Gordon Stewart is at the console of the magnificent Father Willis organ in Huddersfield Town Hall for a fortnightly series of lunchtime recitals, including a programme to mark the 100th birthday of Francis Jackson, featuring music by Jackson’s mentor at York Minster, Edward Bairstow, two pieces written to celebrate his 90th birthday and three pieces by Jackson (October 2). He has invited guests David Moult (October 16) and Richard Gowers (February 5) to play virtuoso works by Widor and Wagner. Also a welcome return of the Wednesday lunchtime concerts in Dewsbury Town Hall, with the Associate Leader of the Opera North Orchestra, Andrew Lang, playing melodies to please (October 18); the Opera North Trio include Ravel’s Piano Trio (November 11), and the Opera North Brass Ensemble play ‘something different’ (February 21). All beginning at 1pm and tickets are just £5.

Tickets from 01484 225755 or kirkleestownhalls.co.uk

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