Music concert

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…

Black Gold Arts | Whitworth Takeover

6 - 7 August 2022
Black Gold Arts – Whitworth Takeover is a two-day outdoor music and arts festival that showcases the very best, live music, DJs, dance, performance, fashion, and a catwalk – we are…

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.

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…

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…

Alexandra Whittingham guitar

13:10 - 14:00 6 October 2022
Since the release of her debut album ‘My European Journey’ last year, guitarist Alexandra Whittingham has enjoyed sharing her passion for 19th century European music with the world.…

Kathryn Rudge (mezzo-soprano) and Duncan Glenday (piano)

13:10 - 14:00 13 October 2022
Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Vaughan Williams with a programme including his major song cycle, The House of Life. The performance will include Songs of Enchantment…

Buster Keaton's Sherlock Jr. with live duet score

13:10 - 14:00 20 October 2022
Buster Keaton stars as an unlucky-in-love projectionist-turned-detective in one of the best-loved silent comedies of all time, accompanied by live era-authentic score from the musicians…

Ari Hoenig Trio

13:10 - 14:00 27 October 2022
Ari Hoenig is a ground-breaking drummer, composer, and educator who has become one of the most significant and influential voices in the jazz world over the last two decades. The New…

Symphony Orchestra

19:00 - 21:00 29 October 2022
The University of Manchester Symphony Orchestra will be premiering a composition by PhD composer Alex Apostolopoulos. The Symphony Orchestra will also be performing Fantasia for Piano…

Trio Atem at Sixteen

13:10 - 14:00 10 November 2022
Trio Atem returns for their 16th anniversary with a programme of exciting new commissions devoted to playfulness. The Thursday lunchtime concerts are part of the Walter Carroll Lunchtime…

WCLC- Danels

13:10 - 14:00 17 November 2022
Camden Reeves, Riverside Chase (World Premiere) Sergei Prokofiev, String Quartet No.1 in B Minor, Op.50 To keep himself busy during the global lockdown, Camden Reeves took up…

Danels Evening concert

19:30 - 21:30 18 November 2022
Ludwig van Beethoven, String Quartet No. 14, Op.131 César Franck, String Quartet in D Major The Quatuor Danel presents two mature works concerned with exploring infinite unity within…

MUMS Ensemble Day

13:30 - 16:00 19 November 2022
A day for all University of Manchester MUMS ensembles to showcase their work from the beginning of term. Come and watch a range of pieces being performed by the University’s Wind Orchestra,…

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