A one-off concert taking place as part of Manchester International Festival is bringing two of Sufi music’s brightest stars together at The Lowry. Sanam Marvi from Pakistan and Harshdeep Kaur from India, performing together for the first time in a special evening celebrating the opening of Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s film installation HOME1947. The installation marks 70…
Collabro have announced that Carly Paoli will be their special guest at their Manchester Bridgewater Hall show. They have also revealed that additional support on their UK tour will come from acclaimed singer-songwriter Philippa Hanna. The twenty-nine date run will kick off in Liverpool at The Philharmonic Hall on Tuesday October 24th and will run…
Manchester Camerata have announced that Stephen Dauncey will be their Chair ahead of their 2017/2018 Season. Stephen Dauncey joins Manchester Camerata as part of their vision to redefine what the orchestra can do. Stephen has a wealth of experience in the strategic and operational aspects of business that, as Chair, will help increase fundraising revenue,…
Manchester’s Halle orchestra, the BBC Philharmonic and the Manchester Camerata have announced a concert at the Bridgewater Hall in support of the families and friends of the victims of Monday’s atrocious terror attack. The evening, to be held on 1 June, will include performances by jazz star Clare Teal and award-winning singer and songwriter Guy…
Haçienda Classical has announced a homecoming show with an end of year concert at Manchester Apollo. With the fully sold out returns to the Royal Albert Hall and Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl taking place over coming weeks Haçienda Classical has a busy summer of dates across the UK and festival and the Apollo date is to …
Manchester’s Royal Northern College of Music has appointed Manus Carey as Director of Performance. The role at the RNCM commences in September 2017. Manus Carey is currently Executive Producer at the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, having held this position since 2013. He has been responsible for the RSNO’s artistic strategy and programme, as well as…
Patron of Chetham’s School of Music to open Manchester’s newest performance space The Earl of Wessex, Patron of Chetham’s School of Music, is to open The Stoller Hall: Manchester’s newest performance space, as part of the opening weekend Friday 21-Sunday 23 April 2017. His Royal Highness, who has been Patron of the School since 2003,…
The Halle have announced that the award nominated actor Samuel West will join them on stage at the Bridgewater Hall to perform the role of Edward Elgar in their performance of Beyond the Score: Elgar’s Enigma Variations. The performance for which the star of ITV’s Mr Selfridge will join them, explores the man behind one…
The Halle will be putting on a series of performances at the Bridgewater Hall in March, including performing an Elgar Festival from 9-12 March. So, what’s on? The Hallé’s Elgar Festival, 9 – 12 March 2017 Thursday 9 March, 7.30pm Elgar’s Symphony No. 1 Elgar Symphony No.1 Elgar Overture: Froissart Elgar Grania and Diarmid: Incidental…
The Royal Northern College of Music Chamber Festival brings three days of Hungarian music to Manchester next month. BudaFest: The Music of Hungary and the Spirit of the Csárdás takes place at the RNCM from Friday 10 until Sunday 12 March, showcasing the depth and variety of Hungarian chamber music, taking in over 200 years…
