Blackburn Classics This September 2017 At The King Georges Hall

Jul, 3 2017

~Many who have attended a classical concert have spoken of the poignancy, the soft moving sounds of the violins and the wonderful environment in which to soak up the cultural experience.

This couldn’t be further from the truth than the ‘Blackburn Classics’ that have been entertaining classical enthusiasts at the King Georges Hall for many years. The Halle returns here on Friday 15th September 2017 at 7.30pm and they’ll be some  classical favourites for the  audience to enjoy.

Pablo Gonzalez will be conducting the orchestra who will be guiding us through some classics such as Rimsky- Korsakov’s eight minute epic ‘May Night Overture’.

Barry Douglas will also be on hand as pianist with a career spanning over thirty years. Back in 1986 Barry crystallised his career by winning the Gold Medal at the Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition in Moscow so fans can rest assured, the concert is in the capable hands of Barry Douglas.

Prior to the concert there is the opportunity to enjoy both a pre-concert supper and a pre- concert talk. The supper is provided courtesy of Blakey’s ( just round the corner from the King Georges) with meals serving at 4.30pm. You can make a reservation for a meal by dialling 01254 582879 (Option 1). Reservations are required and early booking is recommended.

Following your meal you may wish to hear a pre-concert talk. The musicians will discuss in great depth their repertoire for the upcoming show. The talks will commence on the raked seating at 6.30pm. Tickets cost £3 and can be booked from the Box Office or online for each concert. Entry to the talks is free of charge for pre-concert supper diners.

The concert in it’s entirety begins at 7.30pm in the concert hall. Tickets range from £18 ( adults ) - £16 ( concessions ) and £72 ( season tickets ) plus £3 ( Students in full time education) Group, Student and Part Season Tickets are  available – contact the Box Office for more information. A service charge will apply to all bookings made with debit/credit cards.

You can book tickets by contacting the Box Office on :- 01254 582 579. The Blackburn King Georges Hall is found amongst a busy one way metropolitan area. For outsiders to the town log in :- Northgate, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2, 1AA into your SAT NAV.

In addition to Rimsky - Korsakov’s Night Overture, you can also enjoy Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto Number 1 and Symphony Number 5 much to the enjoyment of all those attending the ‘Blackburn Classics’ 15th September 2017.

https://www.kinggeorgeshall.com/whats-on/the-halle-3/

^Alex Ashworth