Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Saturday 29 July 2017
Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk
Martin Yates conductor
Raphael Wallfisch cello
Mendelssohn Overture Midsummer Night’s Dream Op.21
DvoÅ™ák Cello Concerto in B minor Op.104
Beethoven Symphony No.3 Op.55 “Eroica”
The award-winning Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is the UK’s oldest continuing professional symphony orchestra. They visit kings lynn end of their season of touring the UK’s most prestigious concert halls for a performance including one of the world’s greatest cello compositions - a fitting climax to the 67th King’s Lynn Festival.
"[Yates is]One of the most exciting and versatile British conductors of his generation" - The Times
“Wallfisch’s reading of the DvoÅ™ák brings Rostropovich to mind. Like Rostropovich, he has a glowing, bronzed tone, always leading the ear seductively through the solo lines” MusicWeb International
King's Lynn Corn Exchange
Tuesday Market Place, King's Lynn PE30 1JW
The Grade II listed facade of King's Lynn Corn Exchange is one of the town’s iconic buildings, facing the town's major public square. The interior space was completely transformed in 1996 after a £4.4million rebuild to provide a wonderful venue for a variety of cultural events.
Car Parking
There is ample parking directly opposite the Corn Exchange on the Tuesday Market Place and behind the Corn Exchange on Common Staithe Quay. Please note: Charges apply 24 hours a day, including for Blue Badge holders. Please ensure you pay the correct fee. Current charges are available on the borough council website:
https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/
Accessibility
There is one level access from the front door to wheelchair seating and toilet for people with disabilities. There is an infra-red sound enhancement system for the hard of hearing, and guide dogs are admitted. Please note that wheelchair spaces and seating for those with limited mobility or with guide dogs must be pre-booked.
For further accessibility information please go to http://www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk/your-visit/accessibility
Seating
All of our Corn Exchange festival events have reserved seats. The following seating plan is to be used as a guide only – for further details please contact the box office.
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