Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

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…

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…

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…

Quatuor Danel Evening Concert (with Michel Lethiec)

19:30 - 21:30 23 March 2022
Thierry Muller: Clarinet Quintet (UK Premiere), with Michel Lethiec Kryštof Maratka: Clarinet Quintet ‘Arboretum of Time’, with Michel Lethiec (UK Premiere) Brahms: …

Quatuor Danel Lunchtime Concert

13:10 - 13:55 24 March 2022
Sofia Gubaidulina: Reflections on the Theme B-A-C-H Claude Debussy: String Quartet in G minor, L.91 Debussy’s String Quartet of 1893, written when the composer was 31 years old,…

Quatuor Danel Evening Concert

19:30 - 21:00 25 March 2022
Lera Auerbach: String Quartet No. 5 ‘Song of Alkonost’ (UK premiere) Steve Reich: Different Trains Tchaikovsky: String Quartet No. 3 in E flat minor, Op. 30 A 2011 string quartet…

Choral Spring Concert

12:00 - 13:00 27 March 2022
Manchester University’s chamber choirs, The Cosmo Singers and Ad Solem are thrilled to be performing after another term of music making. We will be singing a range of beautiful repertoire,…

MUMS Spring Extravaganza

15:00 - 17:30 27 March 2022
Manchester University Music Society are thrilled to host another afternoon concert to celebrate yet another term of music making. We will be welcoming our Big Band, Wind Orchestra,…

WCLC - Klezmer: The Michael Kahan Kapelye

13:10 - 13:55 31 March 2022
Experience a compelling concert of klezmer music from The University of Manchester’s resident klezmer ensemble, The Michael Kahan Kapelye. As part of the assessment for their Ensemble…

University of Manchester New Music Ensemble: Huw Watkins in Focus Concert

13:10 - 13:55 1 April 2022
University of Manchester New Music Ensemble: Huw Watkins in Focus Concert Featuring Rebekah Clarke (Solo Cello) Huw Watkins – Horn Trio Huw Watkins – Sonata for Cello and Eight Instruments…

WCLC - The University of Manchester Jazz Ensemble

13:10 - 13:55 28 April 2022
The Music Department’s jazz ensemble takes the form of a little big band (a smaller version of the conventional 18-piece big band). The ensemble was established in October 2019 and,…

WCLC - The University of Manchester Nigerian Gospel Singing Ensemble

13:10 - 13:55 5 May 2022
The public debut of the Music Department’s Nigerian Gospel Singing Ensemble, engaging with popular and diverse gospel music repertoires of Nigeria. Second- and third-year students showcase…

ESTIVAL - Ad Solem

19:00 - 20:00 7 June 2022
The programme: The University of Manchester Chamber Choir, Ad Solem, will be performing a variety of beautiful music. Including repertoire from the department’s very own Camden Reeves,…

ESTIVAL Relaxed Performance: MUMS present - Music Around the World

13:30 - 14:30 9 June 2022
Manchester University Music Society’s Outreach programme presents Relaxed Performance, ‘Music Around the World’. An exploration of different music cultures including Nigerian Gospel…

ESTIVAL: MUMS present - MUWO at the Movies

19:00 - 20:30 9 June 2022
The programme: The University of Manchester Wind Orchestra take to the stage for their final concert of the year as part of our annual Estival festival, showcasing a range of pieces…

ESTIVAL: MUMS present - MUBB & Symphony Orchestra

19:00 - 21:00 10 June 2022
The programme: For the first time, the Manchester University Music Society Big Band and Symphony Orchestra combine forces to host a magnificent concert featuring a plethora of exciting…

How to Keep Up with the Kardashians

19:00 - 20:00 23 September 2022
Created and Devised by So La Flair Theatre www.solaflairtheatre.com “There are people dying Kim…” a fearless examination of the relationship between young women and their bodies…

Welcome Symphony Orchestra Concert

15:30 - 16:30 25 September 2022
Our symphony orchestra return with Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony. This beautiful performance will put the audience at ease – an oasis of calm amid the busyness of the beginning of term.

Behind the Curtained Door

19:00 29 - 20:00 30 September 2022
Behind the Curtained Door follows three Chinese women of different generations navigating through their social and economic struggles after the loss of a loved one. In a run-down flat…

Behind the Curtained Door

19:00 - 20:30 29 September 2022
A MW Sun play, Behind the Curtained Door looks into the different perspectives of grief across cultures, borders and ages that are never typically explored. Supported by the Manchester…

WCLC- Danels

13:10 - 14:00 29 September 2022
Philip Grange The Centre Cannot Hold (World Premiere) Sergei Prokofiev String Quartet No.2 in F Major, Op.92 The Danels commence their new season at The University of Manchester with…

Behind the Curtained Door

19:00 - 20:30 30 September 2022
A MW Sun play, Behind the Curtained Door looks into the different perspectives of grief across cultures, borders and ages that are never typically explored. Supported by the Manchester…

Quatuor Danel Evening Concert with Petr Prause (Cello)

19:30 - 21:30 30 September 2022
Felix Mendelssohn, String Quintet No.2 in B-flat Major, Op.87 Franz Schubert, String Quintet in C Major, D.956 Quatuor Danel are joined by cellist Petr Prause (Senior…

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