“The programmes are diverse and eclectic, aiming to highlight the joy of music making and of inclusivity.”
Read MoreAdam Szabo talks about the challenges of developing younger audiences and identifies some of the lessons learned at Manchester Collective
Read More“The Manchester Collective concert of Messiaen’s ‘Quartet for the End of Time’ in December 2017 felt like a very special occasion. At the end the silence was tangible, I felt like I could feel the emotional weight of the music in the air particles!”
Read More“It was the enthusiasm and passion of Manchester Collective, a bold ensemble, unafraid to explore the distinction between music and other mediums, who breathed life into the notes on the page and the ideology that underpinned them.”
Read More"I remember my first visit to see Kodo. Their performance was full of energy and beauty, and executed meticulously, even down to the group’s entry onto the stage. All the while, the seriousness of their art and musical abilities was offset by theatrical, often comical, moments that provided the show with a sense of balance."
Read MoreDaniel Elms, the composer of our new commissioned work, 100 Demons, has published the first of three blog entries about the process of putting together the new piece. 100 Demons explores some pretty heady political themes - the media, control, fear-mongering, and Japanese folklore.
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