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Join us for our Sunday afternoon Winter Jazz Warmers, hear some of theworlds finest jazz duos in the wonderful surrounding of the NCEM.

There is a special offer - if you buy tickets for all three concerts at thesame time you will get one ticket free and a complimentary glass ofwine/beer at each concert! This offer applies to full price tickets purchasedbefore Friday 14 October. This is a limited offer so do book quickly!

Sunday 23 October | 4.00pm

McCormack& Yarde Duo

Full price tickets £15.00

Sunday 6 November | 4.00pm

John Parricelli& Huw Warren


John Etheridge& Chris Garrick

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The NCEM is now available for anniversary parties, receptions, dinners and

musical soirées. The venue can accommodate up to 100 people for dinners,

and up to 150 for receptions and concerts.

If you would like to hear more, and discuss your requirements in detail,

please contact the NCEM’s event organiser, Gill Baldwin.

Call the NCEM on 01904 632220email [email protected] or visit www.ncem.co.uk/events for further details.

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Friday 23 September | 7.30pm

Patrick StreetTwenty-five years after four of the world’sleading exponents of Irish music first touredtogether, here is a rare British show by thislegendary supergroup. Founder members KevinBurke (fiddle, ex Bothy Band), Andy Irvine(bouzouki and vocals, ex Planxty) and ArtyMcGlynn (guitar, of De Dannan and VanMorrison’s band) are joined this time around bymulti-instrumentalist John Carty on banjo, fluteand fiddle. With a repertoire steeped in the folktradition, Patrick Street’s tightly executedarrangements and unparalleled musicianshipstill know no equal.

‘With the possible exception of theChieftains, there's no better Celtic musicgroup in the world right now than PatrickStreet!’ The Washington Post

Promoted in association withThe Black Swan Folk Club

£18.00 (concessions £16.00)

www.adastra-music.co.uk

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Friday 30 September | 7.30pm

Soweto KinchThe New EmancipationSoweto Kinch alto sax, vocals, electronicsGraham Godfrey drumsKarl Rasheed-Abel bass

This new tour draws its inspiration from 19thcentury work songs and early blues, exploringthe modern resonances of the emancipationstory. From debt/wage slavery, to creativeoppression in the music industry and ideas ofrace in a post-Obama age, itcombines this rich musicalinheritance and revisits itwith stellar jazz ensembleand modern hip hopproduction. Citing influencesincluding Duke Ellington,Madlib and Frederick Delius, thepiece is both an ode and polemic.

‘Soweto Kinch raps like achampion and plays like adream’ The Evening Standard

£17.00(concessions £15.00)

www.soweto-kinch.com

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Monday 3 October | 7.30pm

The Churchfitters

With a vast array of instruments (everything fromfiddle to saxophone, ukulele to musical saw), ameasure of eccentricity and an abiding sense of fun,this flamboyant French-based band is taking UKaudiences by storm. Rosie and Chris Short (England),Topher Loudon (Ireland) and Boris Lebret (France)present a fast-paced and infectiously enjoyable showfull of fresh, original material as well as rearrangedfolk songs and tunes, uniting the rhythms of rock, popand jazz with the universal appeal of traditional music.

‘Great band. Very cool Celtic rock outfit. Verydifferent.’ Phil Beer of Show of Hands



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Sain Zahoor

Sain Zahoor is a Sufi street musician from Pakistan witha voice that soars and entrances, taking you beyondshowbiz, beyond entertainment, beyond daily cares.Self-taught and illiterate, the 70 year-old Zahoorembodies the cultural wealth and soul of Pakistan’spopular street culture. A winner of a prestigious BBCWorld Music Award, Zahoor has taken his simple butuncompromisingly powerful message of spiritual loveand tolerance all over the world. Most recently hisdistinctive voice was featured in the soundtrack to theBBC Film's 'West is West' the follow up to the hugelysuccessful film 'East is East'.

‘It is impossible not to feel overwhelmed by thepassion by which Zahoor delivers the sacred verses’Songlines


www.accessallareas.info

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Monday 10 October | 6.50pm for 7.00pm

Viols, Voices and Virginals…A Celebration of English Music acrossTwo CenturiesGALA CONCERT presented in association with BBC Radio 3

Three of the foremost names in the EarlyMusic world - the viol consort Phantasm,countertenor Iestyn Davies and keyboardplayer Mahan Esfahani, come together for acelebration of outstanding English musicincluding works by Orlando Gibbons, WilliamByrd and Henry Purcell.

Please note: This concert is being broadcastlive on BBC Radio 3 throughout the UK and tocountries in the European Broadcasting Union.Please be seated by 6.50pm.

'daring and fiery performances' The Times

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Are you interested in supporting the work of the NCEM?Find out about our Patron's Scheme at www.ncem.co.uk/patrons

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Tuesday 11 October | 7.30pm

The Black Umfolosi 5World famous a cappella and dance group, these areZimbabwe’s greatest ambassadors, performing musicinspired by the traditional song and dance of their nativesouthern Africa. Their trademark harmonies mixed withintricate rhythms, clicking and clapping are highlightedduring their brilliantly choreographed shows includingtheir famous Gumboot Dances, which showcases thetraditional styles of the South African mining regions.

‘Their singing is a marvellous blend of rhythm, melody and harmony welded together withenormous complexity, but ending up with a sound that is acting simplicity’ F ROOTS

£15.00 (concessions £13.00; students £5.00)

www.blackumfolosimusic.com

Saturday 15 October | 7.30pm

TarangTarang is the national Indian Classical Music Ensemble - a dynamic collection of 'maestros in themaking', from the North and South Indian musical styles. Tarang's music is all newly composed, orspecially created for the ensemble, and commissioned by Milapfest from star composers of the Indianmusic world. Tarang performs brand new creations by Flute Maestro Shashank Subramanyam, one ofthe most recognizable names in Carnatic Music and dedicated some pieces to the poet laureateRabindranath Tagore. Tarang performs traditional and classical items using a variety of instrumentsincluding Veena, Mridangam, Tabla and Violin.

Promoted in association with Kala Sangam


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October

Tuesday 25 October | 7.30pm | All Saints’ Church, North Street,York

Featuring the acclaimed viol consort Fretwork

A chance to hear music composed by the finalists of the NCEM Instrumental Composers Award 2011presented in association with BBC Radio 3 and Fretwork.

This National Award has attracted a tremendous amount of interest and is now in its 3rd year. Theshortlisted finalists will have the opportunity to work with composer Christopher Fox and Fretwork toprepare their pieces in preparation for this public performance. The winners will be announced on the nightand their pieces will then be premiered by Fretwork on Wednesday 21 December at Kings Place, London.This concert will be recorded for broadcast on Radio 3’s Early Music Show.

£10.00 (students £5.00) For details of the 2012 NCEM Composers Award visit

www.ncem.co.uk/composersaward2012

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McCormack &Yarde DuoThe McCormack & Yarde Duo features Jason Yarde saxophoneand Andrew McCormack piano, two of the UK’s finest, most sensitiveand resourceful musicians.

These supremely creative composer/performers have been at the forefrontof contemporary music in the UK for over 10 years and are able to deliverboth in conception and execution – this is Chamber Jazz at its mostelegant! The Duo will perform material both from their acclaimeddebut, ‘MY Duo’ (JoY aNd EaRs) and brand new recording, ‘Placesand Other Spaces’ (Edition).

‘The partnership between Yarde and McCormack is sounmistakably fuelled by the reflexive spirit of jazz...It's awonderful jazz conversation..’ The Guardian


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Tuesday 8 November | 7.30pm

Aurelio Martinez

One of the most remarkable Garifuna artists of hisgeneration, Aurelio Martinez follows in the footsteps ofthe legendary Parranderos from the coasts of CentralAmerica. With a poignant voice and a songwritingtalent, Aurelio makes music that spans tragic historyand soulful ceremonies, sparked by a childhood in a tinycoastal hamlet and the spirit of the late Garifunamusical icon, Andy Palacio. Aurelio isan ambassador for a unique culturewith African, Indian, and Latininfluences, but also a thoroughlymodern artist determined to breaknew ground for his age-old roots.

‘The moods flow betweenreflection, sadness and joy onan outstanding, surprise-filledoffering’ The Observer


John Parricelli guitar

Huw Warren piano

The musical partnership of John Parricelli and HuwWarren stretches over 20 years. Both highlyregarded composers, their music reflects their loveof jazz, folk and classical. Their sound ranges fromacoustic to a more textural approach, subtlyutilizing electronics to expand their compositions.John, one of the co-founders of Loose Tubes, hasworked with Kenny Wheeler, Dave Holland, NormaWinstone, Charlie Haden and Andy Sheppard toname a few. Huw is known for his work with theaward winning Perfect Houseplants and with JuneTabor. He has also recently collaborated with MarkFeldman, Peter Herbert, Joanna MacGregor andPamela Thorby.

‘..one of the UK's truly independent spirits’The Guardian Huw Warren

‘The resourceful John Parricelli has the right mixof lightness, rhythm and lyricism'The Times

£15.00 (concessions £13.00;students £5.00)

www.myspace.com/huwwarrenmusic

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Making Tracks is a freshconcept in programming

on the British live music circuit. A travellingseason of concerts bringing the newest andmost exciting music from around the globe to12 major music venues in the UK.

£15.00(concession £13.00;students £5.00)

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Saturday 12 November | 9.30am – 12.30pm

Late Learners’ Jazz WorkshopJoin the regular late learners’ jazz workshop for people who have returned or started playingmusic later in life. Led by jazz musicians Rob Lavers and his session musicians, the atmosphere willbe relaxed and creative. No grade required just bring along your instruments.

£20.00 (no concessions) SPECIAL OFFER If you book for the workshop you will get £5.00off full price tickets for the Rob Lavers Concert. Please note these tickets must be purchased at thesame time. This offer is not available on-line.

Supported by the City of York Council and the Alf Peacock Memorial Fund

Saturday 12 November | 4.00pm

Rob Lavers QuartetRob Lavers saxes/flutes Jamil Sheriff pianoDave Walsh drums Gary Jackson double bass

The Rob Lavers Quartet perform an afternoon of music which willcelebrate 80 years in the making of jazz. The programme starts withmusic from the 30’s, then moves onto the bebop era of the 50’sthrough to Coltrane and Miles and finishes with pieces bycontemporary artists performing in the new millenium.


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John Etheridge guitar

Chris Garrickviolin

John Etheridge and Chris Garrick have been associated for many years -starting with the Sweet Chorus project and concurrently in duo. The duoprovides a feast of interplay, improvisation and eclectic repertoire. Bothplayers make extensive use of looping and other effects – creatingexotic tapestries of sound, almost orchestral at times, yet canseamlessly switch to the most acoustic sound. They can evokeReinhardt and Grappelli and then summon up the spiritsof the electric avant-garde, atmospheric and hypnotic.

‘... one of the most potent in European Jazz’ Jazzwise


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Monday 28 November | 7.30pm

The UrbanFolk QuartetJoe Broughton, Paloma Trigas, Frank Moonand Tom Chapman are hugelyaccomplished musicians who play a dozeninstruments and put on a high-energyshow of grooving, globally-influenced folkmusic that takes your breath away.Blistering beats, burning fiddle tunes andelements from all corners of the globedelivered with boundless energy andhumour. They are equally at homeperforming a sombre slow air orharmonising an Appalachian ballad asthey are ripping into a rock-infused reel.This is true folk fusion, not just thecareless splicing together of genres.

‘Up there with the best of them ...amazing playing’ Mike Harding,BBC Radio 2



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Monday 12 December | 7.30pm

Emily SmithEmily Smith is one of theleading folk singers inScotland, whose powerful,beautifully clear vocalshave gained her award-winning recognition. She isan inspired songwriterwhile as a passionatefolksong enthusiast she isadept at presenting freshand evocativeinterpretations oftraditional songs. Emilytours worldwide and isoften on radio and TV, forexample in theTransatlantic Sessions.

Making her third appearance at the NCEM, she is joined as always byJamie McClennan on fiddle and guitar, alongside Matheu Watson onwhistle, guitar and fiddle and James Lindsay on double bass.

‘Smith deserves to become yet another new folk celebrity’The Guardian


Promoted in association with The Black Swan Folk Club

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Friday 16 December | 7.30pm

Andy SheppardSeen and heard in a variety of large and smallcontexts, Sheppard has developed an inventive newsolo set which features his own compositions, on-the-fly improvisations, classic jazz standards, hymnsand ancient folk songs, even a tribute to the Beatlesas well as anecdotes and stories from his life on theroad. An audience with Andy Sheppard promises tobe a special experience.

One of the most internationally celebrated Britishjazz performers to have appeared in the past 20years, Andy Sheppard has ‘refined a mix offree-jazz bellicosity, elegant linear lyricismand Jan Garbarek-inspired concern fordelicate nuance that has made his playingmore expressive now than at any time in hiscareer.’ The Guardian


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December

The National Centre for Early Music is a thriving arts organisation with ayear-round programme of activities which are supported by the ArtsCouncil and a variety of trust funds and individuals. Even with this verypositive support, we are facing a significant deficit within the currentyear and will have to scale-back our activities without your help. Soplease do support us now.

You can make a one-off donation by sending a cheque made outto the National Centre for Early Music or donate on-line atwww.ncem.co.uk/donate We will ask you to complete a gift aiddeclaration when your donation has been received.

We have also launched a Patron Scheme for those who are interested inbecoming more involved and supporting the NCEM in the longer term.

If you would like to know more, there is information on ourwebsite at www.ncem.co.uk/patrons or please contactDr DelmaTomlin MBE, the NCEM Director,on 01904 632220 or email [email protected]

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Wednesday 30 November | 7.30pm

The Carnival BandAndy Watts, Giles Lewin, Jub Davis,Steno Vitale, Steve Banks

The Carnival of Yule

From Medieval England to ‘le jazz cool’ via Latinrhythms and Cajun beats, The Carnival Band go beyondthe spirit of Christmas to the spirit of celebration theworld over. Five musical explorers and over twentyinstruments including shawm, bagpipes, Turkishclarinet, fiddle, guitar, bass, drums and LOTS ofsinging add up to a suitably festive opening tothe 2011 Christmas festival. Suitable for all ages.

‘something for everyone, and plentyto gladden the heart’ The York Press

£17.00 (concessions £15.00,students/children £5.00)

www.carnivalband.com

Friday 9 December | 7.30pm

Sirinu:The BalticExchangeSara Stowe soprano, keyboard Ute Goedeckesoprano, recorder Matthew Spring lute, violPer Mattsson fiddle, symphony

A ScandinavianChristmasJoin us for a Scandinavian Christmas with tunescenturies old but still familiar to us today as manywere used for the revival of carol singing in Britain inthe 19th century. All have a haunting timeless quality

born of constant use over centuries.

“Formidably qualified,multi-talented, full ofenergy…excellent andhugely enjoyable”Early Music Review

£17.00(concessions £15.00)www.sirinu.co.uk

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This popular festival celebrates some of the glorious music of Christmas,from the Renaissance through to the present day. Guest artists includeThe Cardinall's Musick, Brecon Baroque directed by Rachel Podger,The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments, Jogaresa andThe Ebor Singers. See www.ncem.co.uk/xmas for details.


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Location

National Centre for Early MusicSt Margaret’s ChurchWalmgateYorkY01 9TLBox Office: 01904 658338General Enquiries: 01904 632220The National Centre for Early Music is based at St Margaret’s Church in Walmgate – to the East of theCity. The NCEM is accessible by car, bus, foot or bike (there are a number of cycle racks on the premises).

Car Parking: The Peel Street car park (off George Street) is free in the evenings andSundays to York residents, there is a £2.00 charge for non residents.

Buses: First York Bus No. 10 stops in Walmgate. For timetable information contactwww.firstgroup.com/ukbus/york

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How to BookAll concerts take place at the National Centre for Early Music, St Margaret’s Church,Walmgate,York unless otherwise indicated.All seating at the NCEM is unreserved.

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ByTelephone: Contact the Box Office on 01904 658338. Open weekdays between 9.00am – 5.00pm.

By Credit/Debit Card: Tickets can be booked by Visa, Mastercard, Delta, Access and Maestro.Please note that surcharges apply to both credit and debit cards.

By E Mail: Simply e mail your enquiry to [email protected]

On-Line: Visit our website and use the secure on-line booking system.You will need to register with a user name and password to book your tickets.

In Person: The National Centre for Early Music is situated in St Margaret’s Church, Walmgate.The Box Office entrance is on Percy’s Lane, just off Navigation Road, open weekdays between9.00am – 5.00pm.

By Post: Send your order to the Box Office, National Centre for Early Music, St Margaret’s Church,Walmgate, York Y01 9TL, enclosing an SAE. Cheques should be made payable to the National Centrefor Early Music.

General Ticket InformationReservations: Tickets can be reserved but must be paid for within three working days and at least24 hours prior to the performance.

Concessions: These apply to people aged from 60 years onwards, unemployed, registered disabledand carers. Please note that a limited number of concessions are available for each concert.

Group Bookings: Buy 10 get one free! We welcome group bookings (subject to ticket availability)and ask that all tickets are booked in the same transaction to take advantage of this offer.

StudentTickets: Please note that the student price of £5.00 on selected events is a limited offer sobook early to avoid disappointment.

Student StandbyTickets: Look out for the new student standby tickets which will be available onthe day for selected concerts only. This information will be publicised on our website.

Refunds and Exchanges:We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or moneyrefunded except in the event of a cancelled performance.

GiftVouchers: These can be purchased from the Box Office in amounts of £5 and £10.

AccessThe NCEM offers a warm welcome to everyone. It is fully accessible to wheelchair users, with suitabletoilets and designated car parking spaces. It is also fitted with an induction loop and we have anRNIB Braille map of York available on request. If you have any special needs please let us know whenbooking your tickets. The NCEM is a Typetalk Approved business.

Registered assistance dogs welcome.

Hotel InformationThe NCEM warmly recommends a number of York hotels, please log on to www.ncem.co.uk/hotels fordetails. The York Visitor Information Centre offers help with accommodation and general informationabout the City. Ring 01904 550099 or email [email protected]

The National Centre for Early Music is run by the York Early Music Foundation Registered Charity No. 1068331.All details are correct at the time of going to press but we reserve the right to amend the published programme if necessary.

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BoxOffice 01904 658338 | www.ncem.co.uk |The National Centre for Early Music | St Margaret’s Church |Walmgate | YorkY01 9TL

Friday 23 September Patrick Street 7.30pm

Friday 30 September Soweto Kinch 7.30pm

Monday 3 October The Churchfitters 7.30pm

Sunday 9 October Sain Zahoor 7.30pm

Monday 10 October BBC Radio 3 Gala Concert 7.00pm

Tuesday 11 October The Black Umfolosi 5 7.30pm

Saturday 15 October Tarang 7.30pm

Sunday 23 October McCormack &Yarde Duo 4.00pm

Tuesday 25 October NCEM Instrumental Composers Award 2011* 7.30pm

Sunday 6 November John Parricelli & HuwWarren 4.00pm

Tuesday 8 November Aurelio Martinez 7.30pm

Saturday 12 November Late Learners’ JazzWorkshop 9.30am -12.30pm

Saturday 12 November Rob Lavers Quartet 4.00pm

Sunday 20 November John Etheridge & Chris Garrick 4.00pm

Monday 28 November The Urban Folk Quartet 7.30pm

Wednesday 30 November The Carnival Band 7.30pm

Friday 9 December Sirinu 7.30pm

Monday 12 December Emily Smith 7.30pm

Friday 16 December Andy Sheppard 7.30pm

*This concert takes place at All Saints’ Church, North Street,York

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