Manchester

English National Opera launches plans for a new partnership with Greater Manchester

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English National Opera (ENO) announced the first wave of plans for a major new partnership between the company and the city-region of Greater Manchester for the next three years, enabling ENO to be firmly established within Greater Manchester by 2029. NEW IMMERSIVE PRODUCTION OF PHILIP GLASS AND ROBERT WILSON’S EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH UK PREMIERE … Read more

Simon Boccanegra was a resounding success and testament to Elder’s 24-year rejuvenation of the Hallé

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Verdi, Simon Boccanegra (concert staging, 1857 version): Soloists, Chorus of Opera North, RNCM Opera Chorus, Hallé / Sir Mark Elder (conductor). The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 18.4.2024. (MC)

Sir Mark Elder conducting the Hallé © David Hughes

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A praiseworthy Opera Gala celebrates the Royal Northern College of Music’s fiftieth anniversary

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom RNCM Opera Gala: Soloists, RNCM Opera Chorus, RNCM Professional Experience Scheme Students, Orchestra of Opera North (augmented by players from RNCM) / Garry Walker (conductor). Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, 28.6.2023. (MC)

Garry Walker conducts the Orchestra of Opera North (augmented by players from RNCM) © Roscoe Rutter

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The Hallé Orchestra does Elgar proud in Manchester

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Elgar: Sophie Bevan and Gemma Summerfield (sopranos), Alice Coote and Dame Sarah Connolly (mezzo-sopranos), Ed Lyon and Andrew Staples (tenors), Roderick Williams, David Stout and Ashley Riches (baritones), Clive Bayley (bass), Apostles Chorus from Royal Northern College of Music, Hallé Choir and Associates, London Philharmonic Choir, Ad Solem University Choir, Hallé Orchestra / Sir Mark Elder (conductor). Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 10-11.6.2023. (PCG)

The Apostles © Tom Stephens / The Hallé

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