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CLASSICAL CONCERTS & OPERA IN MANCHESTER

Rossini's La scala di seta

RNCM, Manchester
Tuesday 19 - Saturday 23 March 2024
What do you get when you combine a secret marriage, a silken ladder, and a plot full of twists and turns? Performed by RNCM students, Rossini's one-act opera La scala di seta is a lively blend of humour and romance. The young and amorous ...

Hallé & Jess Gillam - Sibelius's Symphony No.1

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 20 - Sunday 24 March 2024
Estonian Kristiina Poska begins her second visit to the Halle with Britten's atmospheric Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes. Also returning is RNCM superstar saxophonist Jess Gillam, who's been described by composer John Harle as a 'youn...

Opera North - Cavalleria Rusticana + Aleko

The Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 20 - Friday 22 March 2024
Enjoy twice the thrill with this double bill of the ever-popular Cavalleria rusticana and Rachmaninov's rarely heard Aleko. In both gritty blood-soaked dramas, jealous love triangles plummet to violent ends. Cavalleria rusticana Turiddu ...

Opera North Pre-Show Talk - Cavalleria rusticana / Aleko

The Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 20 - Friday 22 March 2024
You'll hear more about the background to the piece and Opera North's approach to it from a member of the Company. Speakers will be confirmed as soon as possible. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance. These talks are designed for a...

Yuanfan Yang

RNCM, Manchester
Wednesday 20 March 2024
Born in Edinburgh and living in Leeds, Yuanfan Yang is establishing himself as one of the most interesting and distinctive musical voices of today, as a multi-faceted award-winning pianist, composer, and improviser. He is a former first-cla...

Opera North - Così fan tutte

The Lowry, Salford
Thursday 21 - Saturday 23 March 2024
It starts with a casual bet. The wily cynic Don Alfonso wagers that the fiancees of two young men, complacent in their romantic notions of love, won't stay faithful for a minute if put to the test. It sounds harmless enough and, anyway, the...

Victor Lim

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 21 March 2024
Described as a pianist with 'with great possibilities of nuance and perfect flexibility' (Revista Arta), Manchester-based South Korean-British pianist Victor Lim is establishing himself as one of the most versatile and creative young musici...

The Untold Orchestra - Stories of Aretha Franklin

The Feel Good Club, Manchester
Thursday 21 March 2024
Manchester's The Untold Orchestra perform an orchestral evening celebrating the Queen Of Soul and a true music legend! Joined by special guest singers, they will perform their renditions of some of Aretha's Greatest Songs, as you've never h...

Opera North Pre-Show Talk - Così fan tutte

The Lowry, Salford
Thursday 21 - Saturday 23 March 2024
You'll hear more about the background to the piece and Opera North's approach to it from a member of the Company. Speakers will be confirmed as soon as possible. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance. These talks are designed for a...

Quatuor Danel - Weinberg Quartets No. 1 & 2

Martin Harris Centre, Manchester
Thursday 21 March 2024
Free lunchtime concert. The leading French string quartet - who have been "Quartet in Residence" at the University of Manchester since 2005 - were the first to perform the complete 17 quartets of Mieczyslaw Weinberg, here in Manchester in...

Quatuor Danel - Weinberg Quartets No. 3 & 4

Martin Harris Centre, Manchester
Thursday 21 March 2024
The leading French string quartet - who have been "Quartet in Residence" at the University of Manchester since 2005 - were the first to perform the complete 17 quartets of Mieczyslaw Weinberg, here in Manchester in November 2009. Since th...

London Concertante - Music From The Movies

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 22 March 2024
Join world-renowned London Concertante as they bring us on a stunning red carpet ride of iconic movie soundtracks. From aliens and spies to dinosaurs and war heroes - this evening promises to be exciting exploration of the power of film mus...

Quatuor Danel - Weinberg Quartets No. 5 & 6

Martin Harris Centre, Manchester
Friday 22 March 2024
Free lunchtime concert. The leading French string quartet - who have been "Quartet in Residence" at the University of Manchester since 2005 - were the first to perform the complete 17 quartets of Mieczyslaw Weinberg, here in Manchester in...

Quatuor Danel - Weinberg Quartets No. 7, 8 & 9

Martin Harris Centre, Manchester
Friday 22 March 2024
The leading French string quartet - who have been "Quartet in Residence" at the University of Manchester since 2005 - were the first to perform the complete 17 quartets of Mieczyslaw Weinberg, here in Manchester in November 2009. Since th...

BBC Philharmonic - Rise and Shine

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 23 March 2024
Both Elvis Presley and Stanley Kubrick were partial to a (Richard) Strauss sunrise, and his early morning wake-up call for Zarathustra gives us one of music's most glorious openings ever. The rest of it isn't half bad either. Strauss's take...

Michael Ball

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Saturday 23 March 2024
Michael Ball OBE is a Laurence Olivier award-wining, chart-topping, Platinum-selling artist who started out as an actor in West End productions such as Les Miserables in 1985, The Phantom of the Opera in 1987, and Aspects of Love, in 198...

Candlelight - A Tribute to ABBA

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Saturday 23 March 2024
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Manchester. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of ABBA at Manchester Cathedral under t...

Candlelight - Magical Movies Soundtracks

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Saturday 23 March 2024
Discover the music of Magical Movies Soundtracks performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight in this awe-inspiring location. ...

Opera North - Little Listeners: Orchestral Storytime

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 23 March 2024
Join members of the Orchestra of Opera North at this relaxed concert for young children and their families. During story time we will explore the tale of The Duck with No Luck, with musical accompaniment from the Orchestra of Opera North co...

Quatuor Danel - Weinberg Quartets No. 10, 11 & 12

Martin Harris Centre, Manchester
Saturday 23 March 2024
Free lunchtime concert. The leading French string quartet - who have been "Quartet in Residence" at the University of Manchester since 2005 - were the first to perform the complete 17 quartets of Mieczyslaw Weinberg, here in Manchester in...

Quatuor Danel - Weinberg Quartets No. 13, 14 & 15

Martin Harris Centre, Manchester
Saturday 23 March 2024
The leading French string quartet - who have been "Quartet in Residence" at the University of Manchester since 2005 - were the first to perform the complete 17 quartets of Mieczyslaw Weinberg, here in Manchester in November 2009. Since th...

Music For Spring With Todmorden Orchestra

Todmorden Town Hall, Todmorden
Saturday 23 March 2024
Our Spring concert programme features: Festival Overture ? ShostakovichViola Concerto ? Walton Symphony no.4 ? TchaikovskyWe are delighted to welcome Michaela Jones as our viola soloist. Michaela appears by kind permission of the Royal Nort...

TwoSet Violin

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Sunday 24 March 2024
TwoSet Violin is a musical comedy duo consisting of Australian violinists and YouTubers Brett Yang and Eddy Chen. Yang and Chen started out posting classical covers of pop music on their YouTube channel, but eventually switched focus to mus...

Hallé Youth Showcase

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 24 March 2024
The 2022-23 season celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Halle Youth Orchestra and Halle Youth Choir. This concert will showcase these two wonderful ensembles in all their glory, demonstrating their ability to perform at the highest level,...

Quatuor Danel - Weinberg Quartets No. 16 & 17

Martin Harris Centre, Manchester
Sunday 24 March 2024
The leading French string quartet - who have been "Quartet in Residence" at the University of Manchester since 2005 - were the first to perform the complete 17 quartets of Mieczyslaw Weinberg, here in Manchester in November 2009. Since th...

The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 26 March - Monday 29 April 2024
Take a look behind the scenes at The Bridgewater Hall, and learn more about Manchester's iconic international concert venue. The entertaining and knowledgeable tour guides will lead you through the building's history, its acoustics and arch...

The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour with BSL

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 26 March - Monday 29 April 2024
Take a look behind the scenes at The Bridgewater Hall, and learn more about Manchester's iconic international concert venue. The entertaining and knowledgeable tour guides will lead you through the building's history, its acoustics and arch...

Manchester High School for Girls 150th Birthday Concert

RNCM, Manchester
Tuesday 26 March 2024
Manchester High School for Girls 150th birthday concert. Performances by the school's choirs, orchestras and bands, as well as a choral performance involving parents, staff, alumni and friends of MHSG. ...

Mary Lattimore

The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 27 March 2024
Mary Lattimore is an American classically trained harpist based in Los Angeles, California. In addition to her experimental solo work and collaborations with fellow Philadelphia musician Jeff Zeigler, she has performed with prominent indie ...

Adam Walker & Katya Apekisheva

The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 27 March 2024
At the forefront of a new generation of wind soloists, former Chetham's student Adam Walker was appointed principal flute of the London Symphony Orchestra at the age of 21. He is joined by one of Europe's most renowned pianists, Moscow-born...

Mystery Ensemble - The Music of The Lord Of The Rings

The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Thursday 28 March 2024
Experience the majestic music of the iconic saga "Lord of the Rings" films in a unique experience not to be missed. A delight for the whole family is guaranteed. Performed by the modern orchestra Mystery Ensemble, their virtuoso playing wil...

Candlelight - A Tribute to Coldplay and Imagine Dragons

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 29 March 2024
Discover the music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons performed by a string quartet in this awe-inspiring location under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...

Candlelight - A Tribute to Ed Sheeran

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 30 March 2024
Discover the music of Ed Sheeran performed by a string quartet at this awe-inspiring location under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...

Candlelight - A Tribute to Rihanna

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 30 March 2024
Discover the music of Rihanna performed by a string quartet in this awe-inspiring location under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...

Beyond the Barricade

The Lowry, Salford
Sunday 31 March 2024
Beyond the Barricade, the UK's longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2024. Join the cast for two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, featuring the songs that have made audiences ret...

Hallé’ - Chamber Series at Hallé St Peter’s

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 3 April - Wednesday 22 May 2024
The Halle's lunchtime Chamber Series at Halle St Peter's provides a unique opportunity to hear players and guest artists perform in more intimate surroundings. ...

Hallé’ - Chamber Series at Hallé St Peter’s

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Wednesday 3 April - Wednesday 22 May 2024
The Halle's lunchtime Chamber Series at Halle St Peter's provides a unique opportunity to hear players and guest artists perform in more intimate surroundings. ...

Jonathan Scott

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 4 April - Monday 29 July 2024
Epic orchestral masterpieces as you've never heard them before! Jonathan Scott uses all the resources of the Bridgewater Hall concert organ to create the full sounds and expression of a symphony orchestra using 5,500 pipes, two hands and tw...

Manchester Camerata, Kantos Chamber Choir & Karen Cargill - Hearing Voices

The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Friday 5 April 2024
Immerse yourself in a powerful and moving experience for your eyes and ears. Hearing Voices explores the work and memory of those before us, told dramatically by three powerful voices. Manchester Camerata, Kantos Chamber Choir and Karen Car...

Candlelight - A Tribute to Pink Floyd

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 6 April 2024
Discover the music of Pink Floyd performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight in this awe-inspiring location. ...

Candlelight - Film Scores and Hollywood Epics

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 6 April 2024
Discover the Film Scores and the music of Hollywood Epics in this awe-inspiring location performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...

Mystery Ensemble - Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams

The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Saturday 6 April 2024
The Miyazaki Dreams concert is an immersion in the fabulous atmosphere of the films of the world-famous Japanese director and Oscar winner Hayao Miyazaki. Mystery Ensemble has collected magical music from his cartoons and compositions inspi...

The World of Hans Zimmer - A New Dimension

AO Arena, Manchester
Sunday 7 April 2024
The World of Hans Zimmer: A New DimensionPowerful. Beautiful. Dramatic. Breathtaking. Strong. Touching. This is the music of two-time Academy Award® winner Hans Zimmer. In 2024, his successful show The World of Hans Zimmer will receive a n...

Paddington in Concert

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 7 April 2024
STUDIOCANAL and Raymond Gubbay Limited are pleased to present Paddington™ in Concert. Watch the award-winning 2014 film on a giant HD screen, accompanied by the London Concert Orchestra playing Nick Urata's calypso-infused score live. Bas...

Candlelight - A Tribute to Coldplay on Strings

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 12 April 2024
A magical night of candlelit violin music paying tribute to one of the most successful and popular bands of all time: Coldplay. Since their formation in 1996, this British rock group reached the top of the rock/pop music world in the early ...

Candlelight - A Tribute to Taylor Swift

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 12 April 2024
Enjoy some of the best Taylor Swift songs of all time like never before! Surrounded by the gentle glow of candlelight, you'll listen to a string quartet's rendition of top hits by Taylor Swift. Be ready to rediscover Taylor's catalogue of h...

Kosheen with a Live Orchestra

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 12 April 2024
As part of their 25th anniversary celebrations, the Bristol trip-hop massive will be playing three very special shows accompanied by a live orchestra for the first time in the UK, serving up a string of dancefloor classics, including "Slip ...

BBC Philharmonic - Tapas and Some French Bon Bons

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 13 April 2024
Fiesta season comes early with the welcome return of James Ehnes, one of the world's finest violinists. At the heart of this programme is Saint-Saens' impassioned Third Violin Concerto. It's a classic, written for the virtuoso Pablo de Sara...

The Magical Music of Harry Potter

The Lowry, Salford
Sunday 14 April 2024
A one-of-a-kind film & music experience: "The Magical Music of Harry Potter" is a unique and enchanting evening where original actors, star soloists, a choir and an orchestra bring the boy wizard's world to life! The program includes soundt...

Karl Jenkins

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 14 April 2024
Join Welsh multi-instrumentalist and composer, Sir Karl Jenkins, as he celebrates his 80th birthday with a performance of his record-breaking mass The Armed Man, along with a selection of his other works. Raised in Penclawdd and educated at...
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