Launch Concert
Thursday 8th May – 7.15pm
Royal Hall, Harrogate
William Dutton – Conductor
Gustav Holst – St Paul’s Suite
Lennox Berkeley – Serenade for Strings
Edward Elgar – Introduction and Allegro (with the Elmore Quartet)
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Serenade for Strings
William Dutton Founder and Artistic Director
Born and brought up in Yorkshire, William Dutton is fast making a name for himself as one of the most exciting and sensitive young artists in the UK. Having won the Strings Final of BBC Young Musician of the Year, he is now emerging as a dynamic young conductor, having been the first British conductor ever admitted to the Italian Conducting Academy in Milan where he studied with Gilberto Serembe.
William began his international musical career as a singer, winning BBC Radio 2 Young Chorister of the year in 2006. He then went on to make his BBC Proms debut in 2007, was signed by Universal Music as a member of ‘The Choirboys’ and starred in Kenneth Branagh’s film adaptation of ‘The Magic Flute’. Following his early violin studies with the Kazakh virtuoso violinist Marat Bisengaliev, he went on to study at the Yehudi Menuhin School and in 2014 won the strings category of BBC Young Musician of the Year. In 2020, William was the first British pupil to be invited to study conducting at the Italian Conducting Academy in Milan, and made his UK conducting debut two years later.
William is delighted to be returning to the Royal Hall for Cuore Chamber Orchestra’s launch concert, having sung there as a soloist for His Majesty the King at its grand re-opening in 2008. Since then, he has performed at the Hall on a number of occasions, including as soloist in Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in 2015 and more recently in 2022 conducting the closing gala concert for Harrogate International Festivals.
Heart and Soul
In an ever-changing world, we believe that there is fresh space for classical music – and for a world-class Chamber Orchestra at the heart of Yorkshire…
Launching in May 2025, Cuore is a new, dynamic force showcasing orchestral music at the highest level in the heart of Yorkshire. Bringing together our very best young musicians, we want to show just how breathtaking a concert experience can be.
We believe that classical music should be there for anyone who wants to experience it. Through our live performances we will be breaking down barriers and engaging both with seasoned music lovers as well as new audiences, yet to discover the world of classical music.
We have chosen the Italian word ‘Cuore’ for its three principal meanings:
Soul – Music is not about the material things we have, but part of who we are. It helps us express ourselves and nourishes our soul.
Core – We want to be an orchestra at the very core of our region and in our varied and diverse communities.
Heart – We believe that music has the power to change and transform lives. We want the music that we make to speak directly to people’s hearts in the hope that we can make the world a better place.
Funding
Help us spread the joy of music across our region. Your support as we launch into our first full season makes all the difference.
Launch Partner
Launch Partner – £25
• Name on first programme of new season (September 25/26) and on our website
Patron
Patron – £250
• Priority booking
• Two free tickets to a concert of your choice during the season (25/26)
Founders’ Circle
Founders’ Circle – £1000 (limited to 100 places)
• Extra priority booking
• Two free tickets per concert in launch season (25/26)
• Access to an open rehearsal
• Invitation to a private concert event
Concert Sponsor
Concert Sponsor – Please enquire
• Up to 10 free tickets
• Consultation on music to be performed
• Dinner with Artistic Director
• Free music lesson for you or a friend
If you, or your company, would like to sponsor an event, please get in touch directly with William Dutton, Cuore’s Artistic Director at william@cuorechamberorchestra.com
Podium Sponsor
Podium Sponsor – Please enquire
• Consultation on entire season
• Bespoke package of benefits
• Champagne reception for showcase concert of the season
If you, or your company, would like to sponsor an event, please get in touch directly with William Dutton, Cuore’s Artistic Director at william@cuorechamberorchestra.com
Corporate
If you, or your company, would like to sponsor an event, please get in touch directly with William Dutton, Cuore’s Artistic Director at william@cuorechamberorchestra.com