Performances

Quatuor Danel Evening Concert (with Michel Lethiec and David Fanning) “CANCELLED”

19:30 - 21:00 17 December 2021
Thierry Muller: Clarinet Quintet (first performance), with Michel Lethiec Kryštof Maratka: Clarinet Quintet ‘Arboretum of Time’, with Michel Lethiec (UK Premiere) Dvorák: Piano Quintet,…

Ulysses at 100

12:30 - 13:30 1 February 2022
Researchers, students and lecturers at Manchester talk about their experiences of reading James Joyce's great modernist novel, Ulysses. About this event When did you first read Ulysses?…

WCLC - Full of Eastern Promise

13:10 - 13:55 10 February 2022
Featuring Rozanna Madylus (mezzo soprano) and Michelle Assay (piano), ‘Full of Eastern Promise’ is a celebration of East-West cultural encounters through music and poetry. The concert…

Franklin (UMDS MIFTA Performance)

19:00 - 20:00 16 February 2022
After their generator gets wrecked in a violent storm, researchers at ice station Franklin call for help. When it becomes clear that the crop they’ve been studying may corrupt that…

Franklin (UMDS MIFTA Performance)

19:00 - 20:00 17 February 2022
After their generator gets wrecked in a violent storm, researchers at ice station Franklin call for help. When it becomes clear that the crop they’ve been studying may corrupt that…

WCLC - Martin Roscoe (Piano)

13:10 - 13:55 17 February 2022
Beethoven: Sonata in C minor Op.13 “Pathetique “ Brahms: Intermezzy Op.117 No. 2 Liszt: Sonetto del Petrarca 104 Liszt: Legend No.2 St.Francis Walking On The Waves With…

Franklin (UMDS MIFTA Performance)

19:00 - 20:00 18 February 2022
After their generator gets wrecked in a violent storm, researchers at ice station Franklin call for help. When it becomes clear that the crop they’ve been studying may corrupt that…

MUMS Opera double bill: The Happy Prince and Down in the Valley

19:00 - 21:00 19 February 2022
MUMS presents a double bill of two contemporary operas. The Happy Prince (Williamson) is a tale of human generosity in dark times. Down in the Valley (Weill) tells of two young lovers,…

TO PARADISE - Hanya Yanagihara in conversation with Simon Savidge

18:30 - 20:30 23 February 2022
Hanya Yanagihara, author of the million-copy bestseller A Little Life, introduces her incredible new novel TO PARADISE. About this event with Blackwell's Manchester We're thrilled…

Quatuor Danel Lunchtime Concert (Shostakovich Cycle)

13:10 - 13:55 24 February 2022
Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 1 in C, Op. 49 Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 2 in A, Op. 68 Shostakovich sets out on his string quartet path with a deceptively modest piece, composed…

Quatuor Danel Evening Concert (Shostakovich Cycle)

19:30 - 21:00 25 February 2022
Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 3 in F, Op. 73 Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 4 in D, Op. 83 Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 5 in B flat, Op. 92 Three masterpieces, leading to…

Quatuor Danel Afternoon Concert (Shostakovich Cycle)

13:00 - 15:00 26 February 2022
Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 6 in G, Op. 101 Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 7 in F sharp minor, Op. 108 Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110 Shostakovich:…

Quatuor Danel Evening Concert (Shostakovich Cycle)

19:30 - 21:00 26 February 2022
Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 10 in A flat, Op. 118 Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 11 in F minor, Op. 122 Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 12 in D flat, Op. 133 Shostakovich…

Quatuor Danel Lunchtime Concert (Shostakovich Cycle)

13:00 - 15:00 27 February 2022
Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 13 in B flat minor, Op. 138 Shostakovich: String Quartet No.14 in F sharp, Op. 142 Shostakovich: String Quartet No.15 in E flat minor, Op. 144 The…

Jazz Clinic with Ben Wendel

14:30 - 16:00 2 March 2022
Canadian saxophonist Ben Wendel is known for his sophisticated improvisations and a compositional style that draws upon post-bop, classical, and post-rock influences. A founding member…

WCLC - Conrad Marshall (Flute) & Lauren Scott (Harp)

13:10 - 13:55 3 March 2022
David Horne: Three Dirges Kaija Saariaho: Tocar Andy Scott: Sonata for flute & harp Kaija Saariaho’s shimmering Tocar, reworked for flute & harp by the…

MANTIS Festival: Sound in Words

18:00 - 19:00 5 March 2022
MANTIS presents 4 concerts of new music featuring works that explore intersections of the spoken word with electroacoustic media. Highlights include guest artist Cathy Lane, works selected…

MANTIS Festival: Sound in Words

19:30 - 21:30 5 March 2022
MANTIS presents 4 concerts of new music featuring works that explore intersections of the spoken word with electroacoustic media. Highlights include guest artist Cathy Lane, works selected…

MANTIS Festival: Sound in Words

13:00 - 14:00 6 March 2022
MANTIS presents 4 concerts of new music featuring works that explore intersections of the spoken word with electroacoustic media. Highlights include guest artist Cathy Lane, works selected…

MANTIS Festival: Sound in Words

15:00 - 16:00 6 March 2022
MANTIS presents 4 concerts of new music featuring works that explore intersections of the spoken word with electroacoustic media. Highlights include guest artist Cathy Lane, works selected…

Poetry Bonanza with North-West Poets (part of MACFEST2022)

18:30 - 19:30 9 March 2022
Join us for an enchanting evening with some wonderful British poets: Boshra G, Saira Anwar and Razia Mohammed who will entertain with a celebration of their spoken words, poetry and…

WCLC - Shirley Smart Trio (Musica Festival event)

13:10 - 13:55 10 March 2022
Shirley's trio draws on her eclectic background to bring together her jazz, blues and world music influences. Shirley Smart - cello John Crawford - piano Demi Garcia Sabat - drums/percussion…

UoM Chorus and Symphony Orchestra - ‘A Child of Our Time’

19:30 - 21:15 12 March 2022
UoM Chorus are delighted to be able to return to the Whitworth Hall for their annual second semester concert. They will be joined by the Music Society Symphony Orchestra to perform…

An Evening with Warsan Shire

20:00 - 21:15 14 March 2022
In partnership with our partners at Manchester Literature Festival, the Centre for New Writing and Creative Manchester are thrilled to present an evening with Somali-British poet and…

WCLC - Madeleine Mitchell Violin Recital with Nigel Clayton, piano

13:10 - 13:55 17 March 2022
The distinguished violinist includes pieces written for her by Kevin Malone - World Premiere: Your Call is Important to Us, Errollyn Wallen CBE and Sadie Harrison - Aurea Luce, included…

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