‘ENERGY CAN NEITHER BE CREATED NOR DESTROYED… ONLY TRANSFORMED’ ~ Sir Isaac Newton Valette Ensemble presents two iconic works by John Adams and Richard Strauss. Two journeys, two reflections of life in motion – both responding to change. Birthed from the musical discovery of tape loops – Adams’ Shaker Loops presents a bright-eyed, modern work […]
CELÉJ (pronounced “sell-ayzh”) is a Manchester-based baroque ensemble founded in 2024, made up of students at the Royal Northern College of Music. This is the ensemble’s first concert, with a 40-minute programme of various composers from 17th century England + Vivaldi, including classics as well as lesser-known works. Programme: Henry Purcell – ‘Abdelazer’ Suite Nicholas […]
Cucusonic, From dawn to dusk inside the changing soundscapes of a Colombian rainforest Part of PeopleFest, 5-7 April 2024 How can listening to the sounds of nature be a way of sharing and developing understandings of biodiversity and climate change? Our immersive 7 channel audio installation is the outcome of a partnership between Cucusonic (https://cucusonic.net/cucusonic), […]
Cucusonic, From dawn to dusk inside the changing soundscapes of a Colombian rainforest Part of PeopleFest, 5-7 April 2024 How can listening to the sounds of nature be a way of sharing and developing understandings of biodiversity and climate change? Our immersive 7 channel audio installation is the outcome of a partnership between Cucusonic (https://cucusonic.net/cucusonic), […]
Cucusonic, From dawn to dusk inside the changing soundscapes of a Colombian rainforest Part of PeopleFest, 5-7 April 2024 How can listening to the sounds of nature be a way of sharing and developing understandings of biodiversity and climate change? Our immersive 7 channel audio installation is the outcome of a partnership between Cucusonic (https://cucusonic.net/cucusonic), […]
Join Chameleon as we delight your musical taste buds with an evening of “Tapas” style chamber music, including the premiere of TAPAS by Marc Mellits for multi-instrumental woodwind quartet. (Food not included, sorry!) Doors at 6.30 for a 7pm start. Music will finish by 8.45pm (but feel free to stick around for a chat!) Chameleon […]
Come join us and immerse yourselves in “First Impressions”, a multimedia experience, an enchanting fusion of impressionist music and paintings. In this experience, you will enjoy a piano quintet performance presented by PlayMud, and simultaneously immerse yourself in a flowery setting among projections of animated impressionist paintings. Take inspiration from the ethereal beauty of French […]
Experience an evening of enchanting chamber music at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation in Manchester! Join us for a captivating performance featuring the acclaimed Northerly Winds wind quintet alongside the illustrious pianist Tamsin Holding. Delight your senses as the Northerly Winds quintet, comprised of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and French horn, takes you on a […]
Empower: A Celebration of Women in Music & the Arts for International Women’s Day Empower is an initiative born out of the desire for gender equality within the music industry, and aims to shine a spotlight on female composers and musicians to create positive change. A series of short musical performances, from piano trio to […]
French music through the ages Join young artists from the Royal Northern College of Music in a celebration of the rich history and traditions of French composers, featuring chamber works by Leclair and Barrière of the baroque era, to Ravel and Debussy of the 20th century. This concert explores the unique and distinctive styles and […]