As an independent music venue rooted in sustainable practices, this year we are celebrating ways we can bring about positive change through live music.
Sounds of Nature is our new programming strand that draws inspiration from the natural world, and runs throughout 2022. We’re connecting audiences with nature through music, and getting closer to Planet Earth with performances inspired by climate, nature and the rhythms of life.
We start in February with Freedom to Roam: The Rhythms of Migration, a specially curated journey through the natural world using film and live music.
Exploring themes of climate change, conflict, restriction and empathy, the event will feature a screening of the Freedom to Roam documentary, by award winning director Nicholas Jones, in association with the Born Free Foundation.
Following this, a world class line up of musicians will play their new album, The Rhythms of Migration, in full. Artists include harpist Catrin Finch, Tabla player Kuljit Bhamra MBE and flautist Eliza Marshall, who is also a patron of the Born Free Foundation.
Our programme is bursting with nature in all its raw and powerful glory. Throughout the year, Sounds of Nature will celebrate how our changing planet has inspired music around the world.
We’ve got something for all ages and tastes, from an interactive installation of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with bone conducting headphones, to folk music inspired by barn owls.
Expect a stellar performance of Fantasy from Britten’s tragic opera, Peter Grimes, reflecting on his conflict with the sea; plus an atmospheric new composition by Adrienne Spilsbury inspired by Cheshire’s wildflower meadows.
We’re also working towards reducing our carbon footprint. From programming the best musical talent within our own region to ensuring our bar is stocked with sustainable products from local suppliers, we’re striving to make The Stoller Hall one of the UK’s most nature friendly music venues.
You can help too! For every ticket purchased for events in our Sounds of Nature programme, we’ll donate at least £1 to City of Trees to help deliver a green recovery plan planting a trees and restoring woodlands for the people and wildlife of Greater Manchester.
Full events line-up coming soon
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Part of BBC Radio 3 Manchester Week 2022 Monday 24 – Friday 28 January 2022 A young quartet with a big future, the...
Part of BBC Radio 3 Manchester Week 2022 Monday 24 – Friday 28 January 2022 Mithraism was a popular religion during...
Part of our Sounds of Nature programme Discover some of the UK's most incredible young musicians, as Chetham’s Symphony Orchestra...
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Part of our Sounds of Nature programme On 11 April 1727, probably the most monumental of Bach’s works was performed...
Part of our Sounds of Nature programme Brooks Williams & Aaron Catlow join talents to create a collection of acoustic...
Part of our Sounds of Nature programme 'I have nothing but praise for James Lisney's piano playing; he combines velvet...
Part of our Sounds of Nature programme Following their live stream performance during Manchester's lockdown, the Victoria String Quartet return...
Part of our Sounds of Nature programme In 2021 Trio Bohemo won the prestigious Parkhouse Award, an award which champions young ensembles...
