A collection of thoughts, perspectives and opinions on female empowerment within and by means of the arts. This concert premieres several extremely different pieces by RNCM composers performed by RNCM musicians which will be combined with an exhibition of new artwork from several different artists on the same theme. In a time where the feeling […]
The newly formed Manchester Song Collective invites you to an evening showcase of eight new poems by young poets that have been put to music by young composers from the universities of Manchester. This showcase is the culmination of months of collaboration and we are very excited to present these new songs all based on […]
Please note this event has been postponed. A new date and opera line-up will follow. AS ONE | Laura Kaminsky (2014) As One is a coming-of-age, transgender opera in which two voices – Hannah Before (baritone) and Hannah After (mezzo-soprano) – share the part of a sole transgender protagonist. Musicians from the Royal Northern College […]
Please note: this event has been postponed – a new date will be announced at the appropriate time. Robert Bentall’s Reimagining The Nyckelharpa is be the first UK project seeking to show how contemporary performance techniques can be applied to this beautiful, ancient instrument. Extended techniques, rooted in 20th century avant-garde music theory and practice, […]
Distractfold present the first instalment in a series of two exciting evenings of contemporary music that they’re bringing to venues in Manchester and London featuring renowned New York-based trombonist and composer, Weston Olencki. The evenings programme includes works by Anna Kurson, Hanna Hartman, Weston Olencki and Santiago Díez Fischer as well as a post-concert Q&A […]
An exclusive concert and spoken word performance by the No Dice Collective highlighting six unusual objects from the Anthony Burgess archive, commissioned by the International Anthony Burgess Foundation. Manchester native Anthony Burgess led a fascinating life, and No Dice Collective has been rifling through the objects he left behind for the past four months. There will […]
Who’s your hero? And what is a hero, anyway? Tiny Heroes is a show about the people who saved your life, your day, or your bacon. The people who took the time, took a stand, or took a chance. The people who tried. Even if they failed. It’s a whistle-stop tour of heroism across the […]
Music As Medicine: A Journey In Time – Modern Cosmology meets Indian Classical Music for an Exploration of Time Music As Medicine presents a unique event bringing together modern cosmology and Indian classical music to explore concepts of time. Our guides on this journey will include world renowned musicians of the Hindustani tradition and an […]
Aleppo – Brest, in Manchester, Fawaz Baker Ensemble Part of Celebrating Syria Festival 2019 For the full festival programme, please visit celebratingsyria.org The passing on of music from one musician to another and from one soul to another continues, echoing ancient melodies that used to be heard throughout the city, in churches and cafes; in […]
Join Kantos Chamber Choir for an immersive experience that delves into the story of the Lancashire Witch Trials. Enjoy a spooky evening of music from Gesualdo, Palestrina and Reeves alongside spoken word and poetry – the perfect post-Halloween treat! For more information or with any queries, please email kantoschamberchoir@gmail.com. Kantos Chamber Choir comprises the top […]