Events

Concerts and music events

• WCLC: Divine Intimacies

  13:10 - 13:50 23 April 2026

  Join Tangram on a deep exploration between Chinese philosophy and Western classical music. Divine Intimacies presents a programme for Chinese and Western instruments showcasing how ancient divination practices have inspired music, ritual and performance for over 1,000 years. The Thursday lunchtime concerts are part of the Walter Carroll Lunchtime...

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• WCLC: Inside Lud’s Church

  13:10 - 14:00 30 April 2026

  A cross-genre microtonal musical event inspired by geology and mythology around the Peak Distract chasm known as Lud’s Church, performed by VORTEX: Stephen Altoft (microtonal trumpet / flugelhorn), Sarah Keirle-Dos Santos (voice / electronics) and Richard Whalley (lumatone). The Thursday lunchtime concerts are part of the Walter Carroll Lunchtime...

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• WCLC: Quatuor Danel with Noémi Gyori (flute)

  13:10 - 13:50 7 May 2026

  Mozart – Flute Quartet in D Major, K. 285 Amy Beach – Theme and Variations for Flute and String Quartet, Op. 80 No public seminar to follow Thursday 7 May concert The Thursday lunchtime concerts are part of the Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert Series, which is supported by the Ida Carroll Trust. They provide a wide-ranging programme to suit...

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• Beat the Rush Hour concert with Petr Prause (cello) - Schubert Special

  18:00 - 20:00 8 May 2026

  Generously supported by the Schubert Institute UK Schubert String Quartet in B-flat major, D36 (1813) Schubert Quartettsatz in C minor, D703 (1820) Schubert String Quintet in C major, D956 with Petr Prause, Cello (1828) Cellist Petr Prause joins the Danels for a captivating finale showcasing the extremes of the three...

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• Quatuor Danel Public Workshop with Dr Anne Hyland & The Schubert Institute UK

  14:30 - 16:00 8 May 2026

  Dr Anne Hyland explores the rich expressive and emotional worlds of two chamber-music compositions from the extremities of Schubert’s career. The workshop will also feature the unveiling of a newly discovered string quartet by one of Schubert’s lesser-known contemporaries, Joseph Mayseder, offering a rare glimpse into the broader musical landscape...

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• WCLC: Listen Up! Postgraduate Performance Showcase

  13:10 - 13:50 14 May 2026

  Students of the MusM Music (Performance Studies) degree at The University of Manchester celebrate with a showcase performance The Thursday lunchtime concerts are part of the Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert Series, which is supported by the Ida Carroll Trust. They provide a wide-ranging programme to suit all tastes and are an ideal opportunity...

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• Future of Opera: Human-AI Improvisation

  16:00 - 19:00 19 May 2026

  An experimental workshop exploring digital inclusion and innovation through human–AI improvisation. This workshop, part of Tuning into Opera, a research and engagement initiative from English National Opera and The University of Manchester, and the OperAI: Future of Opera series, invites you to experience live opera reimagined through human–AI...

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• Relaxed Performance - Summer Sing and Sign-along

  11:00 - 11:50 12 June 2026

  A 50-minute musical treat, in a relaxed setting. Open to everybody. This relaxed performance is intended to be welcoming for people who may not feel comfortable attending formal concerts. Fully accessible | BSL interpreted | FREE - all welcome! The concert will start at 11am and end at 11.50am (doors open at 10.30am). Summer inspired...

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• Little Belters Summer Concert

  14:00 - 16:00 5 July 2026

  The Little Belters and Absolute Belters are excited to return to the stage for their highly anticipated end-of-year concert! Little Belters, our cool children’s choir for ages 4-11, has been working hard all year long, and they can’t wait to showcase their vocal talents. With choirs based in Altrincham, Chorlton, Sale and Urmston, these young...

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