Martin Harris Centre, The John Rylands Library

A Stone's Throw

18 April - 17 July 2016
In this photographic exhibition, Manchester photographer John Shinnick has captured the words and voices of people who interact with the centre of Manchester, a metaphorical stone’s…

Film night: Macbeth

19:00 - 22:00 21 April 2016
The John Rylands Library is screening the 2015 film adaptation of Macbeth in the stunning surroundings of our Historic Reading Room. Make sure not to miss out on this opportunity to…

Magic, Witches and Devils in the Early Modern World

21 January - 21 August 2016
Ghosts, witches, sorcerers and demons: our fascination with the supernatural stretches back centuries. Experience how supernatural forces shaped the lives of everyone from kings and…

Quatuor Danel Lunchtime Concert

13:10 - 14:00 21 April 2016
Two classical masterpieces in G major dedicated to the Bohemian patron Prince Joseph Franz Maximilian Lobkowitz: the first of Haydn's two quartets Op. 77 and the second from Beethoven's…

Quatuor Danel Seminar: ' Doctors and Philosophers of Composition'

14:30 - 15:30 21 April 2016
Workshop performances and discussion of new works by the University's PhD students. **PLEASE NOTE: THIS DATE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM 5TH MAY 2016**

They Said, We Said

11 January - 29 April 2016
?'They Said, We Said' is a collection of artwork produced by members of Pure Studio, an arts facility based in Stockport that helps its members, all of whom have a learning disability,…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 22 April 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Quatuor Danel Evening Concert

19:30 - 21:30 22 April 2016
Two quartets in the sunny key of A major: the fifth from Beethoven's first quartet opus, and the Mozart work on which it was modelled. Then to conclude the Quatuor Danel's eleventh…

Curator's corner: A closer look at Shakespeare's First Folio and first edition of Sonnets.

15:00 - 15:30 23 April 2016
This is a great opportunity to hear the curator present a bitesize introduction about the Library’s rare and precious Shakespeare collection. Discover the history behind Shakespeare’s…

Curator's corner: A closer look at Shakespeare's First Folio and first edition of Sonnets.

16:00 - 16:30 23 April 2016
This is a great opportunity to hear the curator present a bitesize introduction about the Library’s rare and precious Shakespeare collection. Discover the history behind Shakespeare’s…

Manchester University Wind Orchestra (MUWO) and String Orchestra

19:30 - 21:30 23 April 2016
Drawing together our fantastic Wind and String Orchestras for a joint concert of exciting music, MUMS present a concert of Western string music and an Americana-themed wind half. Conductors…

Explorer tour

14:00 - 15:00 26 April 2016
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you.

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 27 April 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Gamelan Degung The University of Manchester’s music students with guests

13:10 - 14:00 28 April 2016
The University of Manchester’s music students with guests offer a dynamic programme of music for Gamelan Degung, as the culmination to their course in association with the Hallé. The…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 29 April 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Wind and Brass Showcase

13:10 - 14:00 29 April 2016
MUMS’ finest wind and brass soloists come together and take to the stage to present a concert featuring a range of works which really show off what their instruments can do Come and…

The University of Manchester Chorus and Symphony Orchestra

19:30 - 21:30 30 April 2016
In an ambitious and exciting concert, MUMS Symphony Orchestra and the University Chorus team up to present Pärt’s Adam’s Lament and Mozart’s Mass in C Minor. Programme to include:…

Explorer Tour

14:00 - 15:00 3 May 2016
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you.

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 4 May 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Michelle Assay and David Fanning (pianos)

13:10 - 14:00 5 May 2016
A programme of two-piano favourites from husband-and-wife duo David Fanning and Michelle Assay, featuring the Mozart Fugue played by the Quatuor Danel at the beginning of this season,…

Toddler tales

10:30 - 11:15 5 May 2016
Find a cosy corner, pull up a cushion and listen to fun stories. Join in playtime, creating a storyworld of your own. Suitable for families with children 5 and under.

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 6 May 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Ad Solem

19:30 - 21:30 7 May 2016
MUMS elite chamber choir present an evening of German and English choral music spanning the generations, featuring Hugo Distler, Haydn, Britten and Pearsall. Please note: cash only for ticket sales on the door

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 11 May 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Neon Sonnets

18:00 - 21:00 12 May 2016
As night falls, our beautiful library will be illuminated with spectacular light, music and movement as the Royal Northern College of Music performs compositions inspired by Shakespeare’s…

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