Join performers from the Royal Northern College of Music for the unforgettable experience of Harawi, Messiaen’s last song cycle. Its enchanting harmonies re-imagine the myth of two fated lovers, Tristan and Iseult. The texts of the cycle are highly surrealist, generally composed of isolated symbols. Messiaen himself wrote the libretto following Wagner’s music dramas and […]
A performance of Bryn Harrison’s epic solo piano piece Vessels by Berlin-based pianist Joseph Houston. Lasting 75 minutes, this deeply hypnotic work takes the listener on an inward journey of stunning beauty. www.josephhouston.co.uk” About the composer: Bryn Harrisonis a composer and Professor in Composition at the University of Huddersfield from where he obtained a doctorate […]
“Sound Sculptures: A Dynamic Fusion of Installation and Live Performance” Composer Simon Knighton, PRiSM and the House of Bedlam present “Sound Sculptures: A Concert Merging Installation and Live Performance” at The International Anthony Burgess Foundation in Manchester on 11th June 2025 at 8pm. Designed to push the boundaries of concert music, this performance will merge […]
Join us in our debut concert as we take you on a journey from Medieval Occitania to Spain, Portugal and the Middle East through a dramatic reimagination of medieval troubadour, Sephardic Jewish and Arabic songs, experiencing joy, love, and heartbreak along the way. Brought to you by Troubadour, a Manchester ensemble directed by Lily Fowke-Green, […]
Aimee Carty is an Irish singer-songwriter. She came to attention in 2024 with a self-penned song on TikTok “2 days into college” that went viral after it was picked up by American basketball player Jared McCain. Independent review: “Bittersweet and yearning, the hook relies on nostalgia, filling listeners with pure thought and youthful energy” The […]
Sleeve Notes is a collaborative performance response to coincide with this year’s Record Store Day. Ten writers have teamed up with ten musicians to offer their take on how records have shaped their lives and thinking, each pair creating a brand-new track combining spoken word and music. The pieces will be performed live by the […]
Aimee Carty is an Irish singer-songwriter. She came to attention in 2024 with a self-penned song on TikTok “2 days into college” that went viral after it was picked up by American basketball player Jared McCain. Independent review: “Bittersweet and yearning, the hook relies on nostalgia, filling listeners with pure thought and youthful energy” The […]
Join John Sabar Piano Events for a captivating concert that brings the profound Easter story to life through the power of classical music. This enchanting event features a rich tapestry of performances by talented musicians in quartet, duo, and solo performances, each carefully selected to reflect the themes of this world-changing story. As we weave […]
Quotations and variations, youthful energy and bright melodies: Shostakovich and Schubert lead our February Concert! Join us on 21st February for Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 1, with acclaimed soloist Nalni Chen and conductor Benjamin Draper, and Schubert Symphony No. 5. Our programme also includes works by Charles Ives, a brand new Florence Price arrangement, and […]
In an evening of powerful performances and thought-provoking conversation, EMPOWER: Women Changing Music celebrate and showcase the breadth and diversity of female music, accompanied by dynamic discussion with female leaders from across the music industry. Hosts Sinéad Walsh Hannah Seymour Panelists Rachael Williams – Chief Executive of Streetwise Opera Florence Anna Maunders – Composer Emily […]