Martin Harris Centre, The John Rylands Library

MUWO (Manchester University Wind Orchestra)

19:30 26 November 2011
MUWO (Manchester University Wind Orchestra) Sparke The Land of the Long White Cloud Whitacre Lux Aurumque Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue Horovitz Bacchus on Blue Ridge Binney Emerald Breeze…

The University of Manchester Chorus and Symphony Orchestra

19:30 4 December 2011
The Manchester University Chorus begins the 2011-12 season with a performance of Bach’s Mass in B Minor accompanied by the University of Manchester Symphony Orchestra. Following the…

“Colm Tóibín in Conversation” with Eamon Duffy

18:30 5 December 2011
Acclaimed novelist and journalist Colm Tóibín, newly appointed as Professor of Creative Writing at The University of Manchester’s Centre for New Writing, hosts a series of high-profile…

Ad Solem (University of Manchester Chamber Choir)

19:30 6 December 2011
Poulenc Mass in G Mouton Nesciens Mater Duruflé Notre Père Messiaen O Sacrum Convivium Poulenc Quatre Motets pour le temps de Noël Villette Hymne à la Vièrge Poulenc Un Soir de…

MUBB (Manchester University Big Band)

19:30 8 December 2011
Director: Patrick Hurley The Manchester University Big Band return with another brilliant concert including a mix of well-known classics and contemporary gems from the big band repertoire!

Poetry Reading by Michael Schmidt and Chris McCully

18:30 8 December 2011
Michael Schmidt is a well-known poet, publisher and critic. He was awarded an OBE in 2006 for services to poetry. With Chris McCully, he is a founder and Director of the Literary Archives…

Quatuor Danel Seminar: ‘Bachelors of Composition’ -

14:30 8 December 2011
The Quatuor Danel workshops quartet movements in the style of Haydn by the University’s undergraduates. FREE

Walter Carroll Lunchtime Series - Quatuor Danel Lunchtime Concert

13:00 8 December 2011
Weinberg Sonata No. 2 for solo viola, Op. 123 (UK première) Schubert Quartet in A minor, D.804, ‘Rosamunde’ Late-period explorations: another incomparable Schubert masterpiece,…

Quatuor Danel Evening Concert

19:30 9 December 2011
Ahmed Adnan Saygun Quartet No. 4, Op. 78 Hindemith ‘Flying Dutchman’ Overture Tchaikovsky Quartet No. 1 in D, Op. 11 Turkey’s answer to Bartók, side-by-side with hilarious…

MUMS Festive Concert

19:30 15 December 2011
Bliss Greetings for a City Gabrieli Canzonas J.S.Bach Excerpts from Christmas Oratorio Kabalevsky Colas Breugnon Overture TchaikovskyVariations on a Rococo Theme Anderson Christmas…

PSAPPHA - The University of Manchester’s Contemporary Ensemble in Residence

13:00 15 December 2011
Erkki-Sven Tüür Architectonics II Kenneth Hesketh Three Pieces in the Shape of a Shoe The performance will include new works by advanced composition students from The University…

Gabriel Minnikin

20:00 - 22:00 11 January 2012
Born and raised in Nova Scotia (Canada), Gabriel Minnikin is a singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer. His voice is unbelievable, ranging from the gravely depths of…

Quatour Danel Seminar: ‘In the Hot Seat’

14:30 19 January 2012
Seminar: ‘In the Hot Seat’: Selected star students of the University join the Quatuor Danel in quartet and quintet movements. FREE

Walter Carroll Lunchtime Series - Quatuor Danel Lunchtime Concert

13:00 19 January 2012
Robin Stevens Three Portraits (world première) Shostakovich Sonata Movement for violin and piano (UK première) Weinberg Sonata No. 5 for violin and piano, Op. 53 with David…

Quatuor Danel Evening Concert

19:30 20 January 2012
Beethoven Quartet in G, Op. 18 No. 2 Hindemith Quartet No. 4, Op. 22 Tchaikovsky Quartet No. 2 in F, Op. 22 Beethoven with all the balletic poise of Tchaikovsky; Hindemith…

Quatuor Danel Open House

09:00 - 17:00 20 January 2012
For your diary: a fantastic opportunity to receive coaching and attend workshops given by Marc Danel, Gilles Millet, Vlad Bogdanas and Guy Danel, the four members of the Quatuor Danel.…

Psappha

19:30 - 21:30 27 January 2012
The University of Manchester’s Contemporary Ensemble in Residence Sean Friar Scale 9 (English première) Gordon McPherson Stunt Doubles (English première) Andrew Garbett…

Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert Series - Robin Ireland (Viola) and Tim Horton (Piano)

13:00 - 14:00 2 February 2012
J.S. Bach Sonata for Viola da Gamba No.2 in D major, transcr. for viola and piano Schumann Adagio and Allegro Op.70 Prokoviev Four pieces from Romeo and Juliet Suite, transcr. for…

MUMS Chamber Music Festival Day One: Opera

19:00 - 21:00 3 February 2012
Handel Semele (Opera) Artistic Director: Timothy Langston Conductor: Jamie Phillips Chorus Master: David Wishart Producer: Matthew Cundy The opening concert of the Music Society's…

MUMS Chamber Festival Day Two: Chamber Orchestra

19:30 - 21:30 4 February 2012
Stravinsky Ragtime Gary Carpenter Sonatinas for Alto Saxophone Jose Puello Student Commission Louis Andriessen M is for Men, Music, Mozart Soloist: Dan White – Saxophone Conductors:…

MUMS Chamber Festival Day Two: Lunchtime Concert

13:00 - 15:00 4 February 2012
Tomasi Fanfares Liturgiques Bizet Carmen Suite Gounod Petite Symphony Conductors: Leo Geyer | Jonathan Evans | Tom Jarvis Come join our Brass and Wind Ensembles for the second concert…

Gabriel Minnikin

20:00 - 22:00 11 February 2012
Born and raised in Nova Scotia (Canada), Gabriel Minnikin is a singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer. His voice is unbelievable, ranging from the gravely depths of…

Quatour Danel Seminar: ‘Masters of Composition’

14:30 16 February 2012
Seminar: ‘Masters of Composition’ - A workshop of new string quartets by Masters students in composition at the University. FREE

Walter Carroll Lunchtime Series - Quatuor Danel Lunchtime Concert

13:00 16 February 2012
Stravinsky Three Pieces for String Quartet Haydn Quartet in E flat, Op. 50, No. 3 One of the wackiest and wickedest compositions for string quartet, matched against the genial…

Contemporary Works

13:00 - 14:00 17 February 2012
Join us for the first of our free Lunchtime Concert series, with a selection of contemporary pieces and student commissions for small chamber ensembles.

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