Archive: 2022

  1. Behind the music…with Steven Isserlis

    We sat down with one of the world’s greatest living cellists, Steven Isserlis, who will be making his long-awaited return to Manchester with pianist Alasdair Beatson on Monday 3 October...

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  2. A Mark of Respect

    We are deeply saddened by the recent news regarding HM Queen Elizabeth II.  We as a venue have decided that our events will go ahead as planned during the national...

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  3. Celebrating Classical Music Month

    Music venues, orchestras and ensembles across Manchester have joined forces for a major city-wide classical events programme this September, to mark Classical Music Month.  The programme – which features more...

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  4. Northern premiere: Elgar’s Early Quartet Fragments

    Following their live stream performance during Manchester’s lockdown, the Victoria String Quartet return for their performance with a live audience. The concert will feature a northern premiere of Elgar’s Early quartet...

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  5. The healing power of music

    Classical music felt like a lifeline for many of us in the pandemic, keeping our spirits bright. But its potential to fuel, fortify and restore is far greater than that...

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