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Wednesday 13 March 2024, 7.30pm

Philharmonia & Nicola Benedetti

Philharmonia & Nicola Benedetti

Presented by Saffron Hall

Star violinist Nicola Benedetti’s bond with Saffron Hall remains as strong as ever. This season she is Featured Artist with the Philharmonia, who make their first-ever visit. Bruch’s delightful fantasy resonates to the rhythms and melodic twists of the folksong of Benedetti’s homeland.

With his revolutionary Fifth, Beethoven shattered the classical symphony mould and propelled music headlong into the Romantic era. From astonishing compressed energy of that famous opening to a triumphant conclusion, it’s a gripping journey from doubt to affirmation, from eerie nocturnal shadows into a radiant new dawn.

No less revolutionary was Louise Farrenc, a contemporary of Berlioz. Initially barred from formally enrolling at the Paris Conservatoire on the basis of sex, she eventually became its first – and until the 20th century, only – female professor. Her music is a potent blend of poise and power.

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Performance information

Running time

1 hour 50 minutes

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Booking information

Seating style

This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating

Discounts

Under 25s can purchase half price tickets for this show.

Ten for £10

This event is part of our Ten for £10 scheme. We will release ten £10 tickets for sale at 10am on the morning of this performance.

Transport

Shuttle bus

Pre-show shuttle bus will be operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance

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Programme and performers

Programme

  • Louise Farrenc Overture No.1 12 mins
  • Max Bruch Scottish Fantasy 30 mins
  • Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No.5 37 mins

Performers

  • Philharmonia Orchestra
  • Pablo Heras-Casado conductor
  • Nicola Benedetti violin

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Information for your visit

Wednesday 13 March 2024, 7.30pm

Schedule

All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.

Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.

Pre-show shuttle bus

6.30pm - 7.30pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.

When to arrive

6.30pm - 7.15pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.

Foyer opens

6.30pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.

Auditorium opens

7pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.

Show starts

7.30pm

Interval

Interval (20 mins)

Show ends

9.20pm (approx)

Post-show shuttle bus

9.20pm – 10.20pm
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Location

Saffron Hall

Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH

Transport

Shuttle bus

Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
More info

Additional information

Drinks

For this event, you're welcome to bring drinks purchased from our bar into the event with you.

Cloakroom

We are unable to allow any bags into the performance space which are larger than a hand bag or small backpack. Unfortunately our cloakroom will not be in operation.

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