Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture
Mozart Clarinet Concerto
Beethoven Symphony No. 3 (Eroica)

Jaime Martín conductor
Nicholas Carpenter clarinet

When Beethoven gave birth to what is arguably his most important symphony, he didn’t just feel the art of music changing, he felt his own body changing too. The composer had sensed his hearing failing, and in an emotional letter to his brothers, declared himself determined to overcome the challenges that lay at his feet. The Eroica Symphony is the musical manifestation of that determination: a self-propelling, heroic and inspiring tour-de-force whose concert hall effect borders on the overpowering. It stands in utter contrast to the autumnal bronzes and browns of Mozart’s late Clarinet Concerto, a piece from the dusk of the composer’s career that feels almost like a goodbye.

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Tickets £12-£24
Premium seats £28
Discounted subscription packages available.

How to book
Online: www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk.
By phone: 01323 412000
(Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, and Sunday if there is a performance)
In person: Please call into the Congress Theatre Box Office, open Monday-Saturday, 10am-8pm (and Sundays if there is a performance).
By post: Cheques or postal orders made payable to Eastbourne Borough Council, to:
Congress Theatre Ticket Office, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 4BP

There is a £1.50 transaction charge for all card payments; £2 charge for online bookings. No charge for bookings made by cheque or postal order. Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded.

Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro accepted.

Access
The Congress Theatre, Eastbourne wants everyone to enjoy their visit and offers a range of facilities for patrons with disabilities and their companions, and also to those who may need support in attending events. Please ensure you notify the Theatre of any special requirements when booking so that you are offered the most appropriate seats.

Wheelchair users
The Congress Theatre has several specially designed seat positions as well as a wheelchair accessible toilet on the ground floor. A companion sitting in a neighbouring seat may be admitted free of charge.

Hearing impaired customers
There is an infra-red assisted hearing system in the Congress Theatre. Headphones and neck loops may be reserved through the Duty Manager, who can be contacted on 01323 415500 to check that your hearing aid is compatible with this system.

Visually impaired Customers
Guide Dogs are welcome. Printed materials are available in large print on request from the Marketing Department (01323 415525).