The ever excellent Halle are performing a series of concerts at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall in November, so we thought we would take a look at what’s on … Vaughan William’s Sixth Symphony Thursday 10 November, 7.30pm Mendelssohn – Overture: The Hebrides (Fingal’s Cave) Bruch – Violin Concerto No.2 Janáček – Jealousy Vaughan Williams – Symphony…
Lauded for his distinctive timbre, magnetic stage presence and movie star good looks, Noah Stewart has become one of operas most sought after international performers and is coming to The Lowry in September. The American Opera sensation has announced a very special September UK tour, celebrating great songs across Opera, Broadway and Musical Theatre. Having…
Opus One Concerts – Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony Thursday 22 September, 7.30pm Sunday 25 September, 7.30pm Wednesday 28 September, 2.15pm Tchaikovsky – Fantasy Overture: Hamlet Liszt – Piano Concerto No.1 Beethoven – Symphony No.6, ‘Pastoral’ Conductor – Sir Mark Elder Featuring – Benjamin Grosvenor, Piano For the first Opus One concerts of the season, Sir Mark and…
At a loss for what to do in September? We’ve picked out ten things to give you some inspiration. Watch some dance, catch a gig, take in some art… as usual there’s plenty on offer in Manchester! [masterslider id=”6″]
With Manchester Jazz Festival 2016 about to start, we decided to take a look at some of the highlights which we can expect from one of Manchester’s leading annual events. Spread across nine venues throughout the city centre and northern quarter, MJF 2016has something for fans of all types of jazz, with world premières, collaborations, commissions,…
With Manchester Jazz Festival 2016 set to launch on Friday 22 July, we take a look at where the action is to be found. As normal, whilst the main hub of Manchester Jazz Festival is being hosted at the Hobgobline Festival Pavilion and Square at Albert Square). MJF 2016 is also spread across several other venues…
At a loss for what to do in July? We’ve picked out ten things to give you some inspiration. Whether it’s a gig, a trip to the theatre, taking in some culture at an art gallery, or relaxing to some laid back jazz, July has everything you could want in Manchester (just don’t bank on…
Manchester’s Halle Orchestra has accompanied one of the UK’s finest singers Clare Teal, three time winner of the British Jazz Singer of the Year award, on her latest album Twelve O’Clock Tales. The accompaniment, which formed 93 musicians in total including the Halle Orchestra and a big band, was conducted by Stephen Bell and arranged…
Legendary saxophonist and composer Kamasi Washington is set to appear at Manchester Academy 2 as part of his UK tour, performing material from his critically acclaimed album The Epic with his phenomenal band, The Next Step. The most talked about US Jazz artist of the moment, jazz fusion figurehead, saxophonist and composer Kamasi Washington will perform…
Pete Waterman, Alasdair Tait and Gary Carpenter awarded Fellowships Music producer and songwriter Pete Waterman OBE is amongst the Royal Northern College of Music’s 2016 list of Honorands. The Coventry-born entrepreneur, who has sold over 500 million records during his 40 year career, will be awarded Fellowship of the RNCM (FRNCM) alongside alumnus Alasdair Tait,…
