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Thursday 10 October | 7.30pm

Adriano Adewale and Benjamim TaubkinFrom subtle to sumptuous on piano and percussion

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Saturday 23 November | 7.30pm

Ballaké Sissoko Classical soundscapes of African beauty

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Saturday 21 September | 7.30pm

Magical Melodies Vijay Venkat flute, vichitra veena Chandru Jois violinPirashanna Thevarajah mridangam

Vijay Venkat is a multi-instrumentalist and acomposer proficient in several musical genres,specialising in South Indian Classical music(known as Carnatic). He mainly performs on theviolin, Indian bamboo flute and the ancient Indianslide instrument called vichitra veena. Vijay is anartist of the Indian Council for Cultural Relationsof the Government of India and has donea lot of cross-cultural collaborativework with many musicians ofdifferent musical styles. He ispresently working as an ArtisticAssociate in Music at KalaSangam.

‘Flautist with great skill’ The Hindu

Promoted in association with Kala Sangam

£12.00 (concessions £10.00;students £5.00)

www.kalasangam.org

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Friday 27 September | 7.30pm

FaustusAfter a two year break this creative and energeticEnglish folk trio recently returned to the fray, goingback on the road to promote an acclaimed newalbum, Broken Down Gentlemen. Comprising SaulRose on melodeon (Waterson:Carthy, Warhorse),Benji Kirkpatrick on guitar, bouzouki, mandolin andbanjo (Seth Lakeman Band, Bellowhead) and PaulSartin on fiddle and oboe (Bellowhead, Belshazzar’sFeast), with all three singing, Faustus has a deep loveof English traditional folk song, indecent amounts oftalent and bags of musical imagination, not tomention a healthy streak of humour.

‘A supremely confident and forthright collectionof traditional songs … full of old-fashionedvirtues of directness, musicality and passionateperformance’ fRoots

Promoted in association with the Black Swan Folk Club

£14.00 (concessions £12.00)

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Adriano Adewale and Benjamim Taubkin

Brazilian pianistTaubkin has beenmaking waves withhis sensual mix of lush

traditional arrangements laced with cutting edgetechnique and contemporary harmony. For thistour he has teamed up with exhilarating andinnovative percussionist Adewale, who has sharedthe stage with Seu Jorge, Oliver Mtukudzi andJools Holland, among others. Their work togetherevolves around the play of push and pull betweentwo instruments, which are often considered thebackbone of bossa nova. Experimental andimprovised yet focused on building soundscapes,harmonies and melodies.

‘Sophisticated, satisfying, serious stuff’Songlines

£12.00 (concessions £10.00; students £5.00)

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Friday 11 October | 7.30pm

Richard DurrantSpecial guest Howard Beach keyboards

Richard Durrant, known widely as the GuitarWhisperer, is a world-class virtuoso with animaginative flair for presentation and a warm,easy rapport that has endeared him toaudiences in the UK, Europe and South America.His UK tour features JS Bach, Django Reinhardt,a set of folk dances for guitar and laptop, musicfrom Paraguay and a special tribute to FreddiePhillips with music from Trumpton, CamberwickGreen and Chigley.

Richard is joined by keyboard virtuoso HowardBeach, ex of Red Priest, for Vivaldi’s ViolinConcerto arranged for guitar and harpsichordand Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, arrangedfor guitar and piano.

‘Extraordinary virtuosity… A simplyunmissable treat’ Classic FM Magazine


www.richard-durrant.com

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Friday 18 October | 7.30pm

Rafiki Jazz Declaration Kriol

Promising an extravagant blitz of dancing cross-continental world music wizardry, thisproject brings an expanded Rafiki Jazz ensemble,presenting an inspired collaborative show whereglobal folk heritage traditions come up against the digital domain and our own very British babble of migrated languages. With reworkedmulti-language texts from the 1948 UniversalDeclaration of Human Rights delivered by singersand rappers, joined by a unique vocalist singing anew digitally created Kriol (creole) language, RafikiJazz return to the NCEM to showcase vibrant newmusic from their new album.

‘In other hands, this combination might seemdangerous, even toxic, but Rafiki Jazz pull it offbeautifully, making sweet sounds with abeautiful fusion twist’ BBC R3 Stage WOMAD


www.konimusic.co.uk/portfolio/rafikijazz

Declaration Kriol welcomes support from STAR(Student Action for Refugees) University ofYork for this concert.

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Look Stranger Ruth Culver and theUtter:Jazz Quartet with special guest reader Sir Derek Jacobi

To mark Britten’sCentenary, Utter:Jazzweave swing, samba,blues and groovesthrough their vibrantre-imaginings ofBenjamin Britten’sWH Auden songs.Britten’s stunningharmonic

soundscapes and Auden’s passionate andpolitical lyrics are refracted through manydiverse influences of contemporary jazz in theseintriguing and entertaining new arrangements.Twelve evocative songs – including ‘Stop All theClocks’ (made famous in Four Weddings and aFuneral) – plus readings of WH Auden poetry –romantic, satirical or politically charged. Inbetween songs are readings of WH Auden’spoetry by Sir Derek Jacobi.

‘A very special way to celebrate Britten’scentenary.. respectful and beautiful 21stcentury exploration … and Auden’s poems stillshine forth.’ Dame Emma Kirkby


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Saturday 26 October | 3.00pm

The Cobra Club Featuring York Musicians and Dancers

Join Snake Davis and students from Burnholme Community College and Joseph Rowntree SecondarySchool for a showcase extravaganza to mark the end of a 6-week jazz project

run by Music4U and the NCEM. The project has involved 50 students, amixture of instrumentalists, singers and dancers who have been workingtogether to form a new Snake Davis band. Helped by musician SueWilliamson and newly graduated Leeds College of Music students -Declan Forde, Will Howard, Angus Milne and Matt Parkinson – the newly

formed band has learnt some of Snake’s material, jazz, pop and soulstandards and also have written their own songs. Music lovers, Snake

fans, family and friends are all welcome.


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Saturday 26 October | 7.30pm

Snake Davis BandSnake Davis saxophone, flute, shakuhach, whistlePaul Birchall keyboardsAli Thynne drumsSimon Goulding bass

Top British soul, jazz and funk saxophonist Snake Davis will be showcasing the brand new ‘Missing You’ CD.

Snake the ‘sax man’ is widely known for his solos on trackssuch as Lisa Stansfield’s ‘Change’, M-Peoples ‘Search For A Hero’and ‘Moving On Up’ and Take That’s ‘A Million Love Songs’. He hasplayed and recorded with artists ranging from James Brown toPaul McCartney, The Eurhythmics to Amy Winehouse – havingrecorded on more than 400 tracks in recent years for over 60artists and played with dozens more. A highly talented player,he is also a musical director (Heather Small and M-People),

a writer, an arranger, band leader and sought after for hiswork in education.

‘A virtuoso saxophonist’ Daily Telegraph


www.snakedavis.com

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Friday 1 November | 7.30pm |

Shivoham: Luminosity Part of Illuminating York Festival

A son et lumière musical experience presented by Manasamitra, that willcaptivate audiences by merging the contemplative chants and early music ofSouth India with state-of-the-art lighting technologies and projection. Usingancient Vedic texts and lyrics, soulful vocal and instrumental music and the smellsand sounds of India, this multisensory show will give the audience a uniquelypleasing spiritual experience. Artists include Supriya Nagarajan, artistic directorand vocalist whose mellifluous voice and connectivity to audiences have wonher critical acclaim across the globe.

Shivoham is one of three productions supported by the Arts Council ofEngland as part of Manasamitra's Strategic Touring programme.

Promoted in association with Manasamitra


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Wednesday 30 October | 7.30pm

BreabachFronted by the bagpipes and whistles of Calum MacCrimmon and James Duncan Mackenzie and thefiddle, step-dance and lead vocals of Megan Henderson, and underpinned by James Lindsay’s doublebass and Ewan Robertson’s guitar, Breabach commands the stage with flair, charisma and a soundthat is as expansive as it is distinct. Their repertoire fuses traditional and contemporary songs andinstrumentals, displaying passion for their musical heritage alongside eagerness to explore andchallenge boundaries. Recent line-up changes have given a new edge and focus to what was alreadyone of the most celebrated and successful Scottish groups of modern times, voted Best Folk Band inthe 2012 Scots Trad Music Awards.

‘Intriguingly distinctive, confident of purpose and rich in dynamic drama’ Songlines

Promoted in association with the Black Swan Folk Club


www.breabach.com

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November

Friday 8 November | 7.30pm

Jamil Sheriff TrioFeaturing Dave Walsh drums and Peter Turnerdouble bass, this will be a real treat for anyonewho loves the jazz piano trio. Jamil Sheriff is oneof the most respected jazz musicians in thenorth, a sophisticated and accomplished pianistwho is better known for his Octet and morerecently his acclaimed big band album'Ichthyology'. The group has a very originalsound and their playful approach and joyousinterplay is the perfect backdrop for a set oforiginal, contemporary repertoire.

‘Jamil Sheriff has made a real difference tothe vitality of the jazz scene in the north...often inspired at updating the straightahead’The Guardian


www.jamilsheriff.co.uk

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Orquesta TangazoFeaturing members of Tango Siempre, the UK’sleading tango quartet, together with theSigamos String Quartet, a group whichspecializes in collaborations with world musicand jazz artists - Orquesta Tangazo recreates thesound of the great Argentinean orchestras oftango’s golden age in the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s,bringing together some of the US leadingexponents of tango, contemporary and worldmusic to perform tradititional, nuevo andcontemporary tango music with verve andpassion. Orquesta Tangazo is a project conceivedby UK bandoneonist Julian Rowlands.

‘Their playing has the verve and gut-wrenching rhythmic drive associated with thegreatest Argentinian bands …’ Financial Times - Tango Siempre

‘…the well-tempered, note-perfect stringquartet shifted through romance, irony anddespair on the point of a pin… theyimpressively integrated classical textureswith jazz delivery.’ Financial Times - Sigamos String Quartet


www.tangazo.co.uk

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Ballaké Sissoko At Peace

Ballaké Sissoko is one of Mali's greatest exponents of the kora, the 21-stringed harp of the Mandingpeople. Whilst his music is steeped in ancient West African traditions, he is also a staunch innovatorand musical adventurer. Ballaké has performed with Toumani Diabate, Taj Mahal, Ludovico Einaudi,and more recently, in an award-winning collaboration with French cellist Vincent Segal.

Performing from his latest CD ‘At Peace’, which has received fantastic reviewsfrom critics worldwide - the timely success of which is frequently attributed

to the contrast between the peacefulness of the music and the currentturmoil in his homeland of Mali, he is joined by his musical companions

on guitars and balafon.

‘This is music that makes it feel very good to be alive’theartsdesk.com


www.facebook.com/ballake.sissoko.official.fan.page

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This special fundraising evening is to celebrate the launch of the NCEM Student Bursary Scheme

Friday 29 November, 7.00pm carriages at 10.30pm� National Centre for Early Music£60.00 to include canapés, a three course meal and wines

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Sunday 1 December | 7.30pm

Saxophone Giants: A Tribute to Jazz’s Greatest Saxophonists

Jean Toussaint saxophones Keith Loftis saxophonesReuben James piano Dave Hamblett drumsMark Lewandowski double bass

Keith Loftis, American tenor player and regular band member for theRoy Hargrove Big Band and Abdullah Ibrahim, makes his UK debutwith Saxophone Giants. He will be joined by tenor player, JeanToussaint, former band member of Art Blakey and The JazzMessengers who has performed with such jazz notables as McCoy

Tyner, Wynton Marsalis and the Gill Evans Orchestra. The band will becompleted by the Reuben James Trio - Dave Hamblett, Reuben James

and accompanied by rising star, Mark Lewandowski. This will be their firsttour since the late, great Wilson passed away suddenly in June 2012. Through

some of the 20th century’s most celebrated saxophonists, including Ben Webster,Dexter Gordon and John Coltrane, Loftis and Toussaint will blow you away with their clarity of tone,honesty and passion.

‘Jean Toussaint’s evolution from hard bopper to a player of considerable breadth and warmth has been an engaging exercise to witness’…The Guardian


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The Barbakan is a small, friendly, familyrun café & restaurant within the City

Walls. We specialise in Eastern Europeanculinary traditions, mainly in Polishcuisine, serving delicious Illy coffee,homemade pastries and cakes.There are plenty of lunch

specialities for those who want to trysomething a little bit different from the

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Saturday 7 December | 7.30pmSir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York

Brecon BaroqueRachel Podger director/violinJohannes Pramsohler violinJane Rogers violaAlison McGillivray cello/gambaMarcin Świątkiewicz harpsichordwithPamela Thorby recorder

A Christmas Canon

A sparkly entertainment of concertos, fuguesand canons, alongside seasonal tunes fromFrance and Germany.

‘fluid, dynamic playing’ Boston Globe

Reserved seating £25.00 (concessions £22.00, students £5.00)

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Sunday 8 December | 7.30pmNCEM, St Margaret’s Church

Alamiredirected by David SkinnerAlison Hill sopranoRuth Massey mezzo-sopranoSteven Harrold tenor Jimmy Holliday basswith Andrew Lawrence-King harps

There is no rose: EnglishMedieval Carols & theTrinity Carol Roll

The Trinity Carol Roll (from Trinity College,Cambridge) is the earliest source of the Englishpolyphonic carol. The 13 works in thismanuscript include the famous Agincourt Carol,celebrating Henry V’s victory over the French in1415, and much-loved and performed There isno rose. Celebrate Christmas with David Skinnerand Alamire in medieval style with thischarming programme.

‘Extremely fine performances ... outstanding,authoritative, and thus essential listening.’Early Music


www.alamire.co.uk

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Friday 6 – Sunday 15 DecemberGuests include Yorkshire Bach Choir, L’Avventura London, Members of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

and the European Union Baroque Orchestra. Full details of the Christmas Festival Saver Ticket and all concerts from

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Thursday 12 December | 7.30pmYork Minster

The Sixteendirected by Harry Christophers withFrances Kelly harp

Ceremony of Carols

We are delighted to welcome The Sixteen toYork for the first time within the ChristmasFestival and to celebrate the seasonal music oftwo of the most significant composers of the20th century – Poulenc and Britten. Don’t missthis magical evening, concluding with the ever-popular, and exquisitely beautiful, Ceremony ofCarols.

‘the choral sounds were wonderfully clear andunfailingly precise … Christophers’ group canbe just as impressively extrovert as they hadbeen austerely restrained’ The Guardian

Reserved seating front nave: £30.00

Reserved seating rear nave: £20.00 (concessions £18.00)

Unreserved seating side aisles: £15.00 (students £5.00)

Promoted in association with The Sixteen

www.thesixteen.com

Sponsored by JWP Creers

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Monday 9 December | 7.30pmNCEM, St Margaret’s Church

The York WaitsCHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT

Drive the Cold WinterAway: Music for the ColdSeason of the Year

Tim Bayley, Lizzie Gutteridge, SusanMarshall, William Marshall, John Peelshawms, curtals, recorders, bagpipes, harps,hurdy gurdy, portative organ, fiddle, rommelpot,lute, pipe and tabor

with Deborah Catterall singer

Secular songs, dances, and topical instrumentalmusic to herald the onset of winter. Theprogramme includes lively dance tunes, balladsabout feasting, pastimes for the dark evenings,and of course, references to the weather thatdominated medieval and renaissance lives for athird of the year! The York Waits' vast array ofperiod instruments even includes a rommelpot -a percussive device made from a pig's bladderand used by children on the continent toaccompany their Wassails.

‘a display of consummate discipline andimmense breadth.... in company with DeborahCatterall's warm, clear soprano, it made anaural - and visual – feast’ The Press


www.theyorkwaits.org.uk

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December

Tuesday 17 December | 7.30pm

York Musical TheatreCompanyA Partridge in a Pear Tree


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Friday 20 December | 7.30pm

York OperaRealms of Glory

£12.00 (concessions under 18’s £8.00)

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2013Saturday 14 December | 7.30pm

Crows’ Bones by Martin Green (Lau)Commissioned by Opera North Projects

with Martin Green, Becky Unthank, Inge Thomson and Niklas Roswall

In the tradition of telling ghost stories at Christmastime, Crows’ Bones is a mesmerising collection of ghost songs old and new, pinpointing the essence of what is most beautiful and unsettling in the folk genre.

Led by Lau accordionist Martin Green, it is performed by a specially assembled group of folk luminariesmade up of Becky Unthank (The Unthanks), nykelharpist Niklas Roswall and singer Inge Thomson(Karine Polwart band). Drawing together songs of murderous visitations and unnatural happenings,Crows' Bones takes you deep into a musical hinterland of broken music boxes and twistedgramophones to reveal the dark heart of folk song.

‘Best of all was Crows' Bones, a luminous musical collaboration - a must see’ The Herald


www.operanorth.co.uk/projects/crow-s-bones

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CAFÉ CONCERTOCelebrating 20 years as a unique neighbourhood restaurant byYork Minster – serving fabulous fresh food all day, fromYorkshire breakfast through to Bistro dinner.

Celebrate with us with a 10% discount offer on dinner menusSunday to Thursday from 6pm onwards. Expires 31 March 2014.To qualify for the discount show this page.

21 High Petergate, York YO1 7EN

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Saturday 25 January | 10.00am – 12 noon and 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Come and Play: The GamelanPart of the 2014 York Residents Festival

Explore the traditional Indonesian Gamelan with community musicians Emily Crossland and Jade Flahive Gilbert.The University of York’s Gamelan Sekar Petak (the White Flower Gamelan) will be in residence and participantswill find out more about the Javanese gamelan, its surrounding culture and its traditional repertoire. Theworkshops will be hands-on and are aimed at adults/children (aged 11+). No prior experience is required.

£3.00 (no concessions) bookings must be made in advance. Download the booking form atwww.ncem.co.uk/gamjan14

Friday 21 March | 7.30pm

European Day of Early Music Following on from the success of the first pan European celebration of JS Bach’s birthday earlier this year, we are delighted to be working with musicians from the University of York to create a suitably festive encore.


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Working with Young People

The NCEM has launched its new bursary scheme to support young early music musicians wishing tofurther their careers. It offers them the opportunity to enter the NCEM Composers Award, the YoungArtists International Competition (part of the York Early Music Festival) and to join the Minster Minstrelsand Young Minstrels as well as other opportunities. The NCEM is committed to supporting these youngpeople on their musical journey. You can donate on-line at www.ncem.co.uk/bursary or send a cheque tothe NCEM, St Margaret's Church, Walmgate, York, YO1 9TL. We appreciate your support.

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Car Parking: The Peel Street car park (off George Street) is a flat rate of £2.00 for the evening.

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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, YorkYO1 9TL. The Box Office entrance is on Percy’s Lane, just off Navigation Road, open weekdaysbetween 9.00am – 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.

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Reservations: Reservations: Tickets can be reserved but must be paid for within three working daysand at least 24 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.

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

Student Standby Tickets: Look out for student standby tickets which will be available on the day forselected concerts only. This information will be publicised on our website one week prior to therelevant performances.

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

Gift Vouchers: 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.

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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. Please ring 01904 550099 or email [email protected]

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Saturday 21 September Magical Melodies 7.30pm

Friday 27 September Faustus 7.30pm

Thursday 10 October Adriano Adewale & Benjamim Taubkin 7.30pm

Friday 11 October Richard Durrant & Howard Beach 7.30pm

Thursday 17 October Utter:Jazz & Sir Derek Jacobi 7.30pm

Friday 18 October Rafiki Jazz 7.30pm

Saturday 26 October The Cobra Club 3.00pm

Saturday 26 October Snake Davis Band 7.30pm

Wednesday 30 October Breabach 7.30pm

Friday 1 November Shivoham: Luminosity – Illuminating York Festival 7.30pm

Friday 8 November Jamil Sheriff Trio 7.30pm

Saturday 9 November Orquesta Tangazo 7.30pm

Saturday 23 November Ballaké Sissoko 7.30pm

Friday 29 November A Venetian Extravaganza 7.00pm

Sunday 1 December Saxophone Giants 7.30pm

Saturday 7 December Brecon Baroque 7.30pm

Sunday 8 December Alamire 7.30pm

Monday 9 December The York Waits 7.30pm

Thursday 12 December The Sixteen 7.30pm

Saturday 14 December Crows’ Bones: Opera North Project 7.30pm

Tuesday 17 December York Musical Theatre Company 7.30pm

Friday 20 December York Opera 7.30pm

Saturday 25 January Come and Play: The Gamelan 10.00am & 2.00pm

NCEM Diary Dates Autumn 2013

Snake Davis Sir Derek Jacobi Orquesta Tangazo Adriano Adewale & Benjamim Taubkin

Documents

NCEM autumn brochure 2013