The extraordinary Norwegian trumpet virtuoso, Tine Thing Helseth joins Manchester Camerata for an eclectic programme mixing classical favourites with a contemporary twist. One hundred years on from the earth-shattering Battle of the Somme, Deborah Pritchard’s Trumpet Concerto, Seven Halts on the Somme takes its inspiration from Hughie O’Donaghue’s acclaimed series of paintings of the same … Continued
In this concert, the air will be alight with the colourful music of Spain and Latin America. Mezzo-soprano Stella Seaton-Sims, cellist Corinne Frost and pianists Janine Parsons and Michael Jones will present an exciting programme which includes works by Manuel de Falla, Enrique Granados, Astor Piazzolla and Heitor Villa-Lobos. Tickets cannot be purchased online but … Continued
Stabat mater dolorosa, a 13th century hymn describing the sorrow of Mary at the foot of the cross, has been set over the centuries in a surprising variety of styles. Dvorák’s lyrical work was begun after the death of his daughter Josefa, and orchestrated very soon afterwards after the deaths of another daughter and his … Continued
French street songs of the 17th century spread all kinds of gossip, dangerous political views and much more besides. Jonathan Rees examines this intriguing subject as well as playing solo viol music from that time.
Founded in 2012 by brothers Alessandro and Max Ruisi and winners of the Royal Philharmonic Society award for Young British String Players and also YCAT Finalists, both in 2015, the Ruisi Quartet has quickly established a reputation as one of the leading British quartets of its generation, delivering performances that are “strikingly immediate, committed and … Continued
