Manchester Camerata: The Play Off at Manchester Cathedral

Name: Manchester Camerata: The Play Off at Manchester Cathedral
Start: 2017-06-08T19:30:00
End: 2017-06-08T23:00:00
Location: Manchester Cathedral

Chris Horkan Last Updated 8 June 2017

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Manchester Cathedral hosts ‘Britain’s most adventurous orchestra’ for this season-ending finale. The concert features the world premiere of Colin Riley’s Double Concerto for Two Cellos, with cellists Guy Johnston and Gabriella Swallow – as well as Philip Glass’ Echorus for Two Violins and Strings, from 1995.

The action-packed programme also includes two pieces from the second half of the 18th Century: Haydn’s Symphony No. 38 in C major and Mozart’s Symphony No. 36 in C major (the Linz Symphony).

Plus, arrive early to catch Manchester Camerata Youth Forum’s REmix of Riley’s Double Cello Concerto from 7pm.

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