The Stoller Hall Autumn/Winter season

Hidden off the Cathedral Quarter of Manchester’s city centre – flanked by Victoria Station and Manchester Cathedral – The Stoller Hall has been establishing itself as one of Manchester’s highest-quality concert halls since opening in spring 2017.

Past seasons have included appearances by the likes of The Unthanks, Joan as Police Woman and Jesca Hoop, as well as jazz legend Iain Ballamy – as well as a constant and consistent series of classical performances.

Looking ahead to the 2018/19 Autumn/Winter season, highlights from the venue’s programme include the world premiere of Carpe Vitam – a new audiovisual work marking 100 years of votes for women – plus a one-off performance of Neil Brand’s dark and atmospheric adaptation of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

In early 2019, the world-renowned Gould Trio pays The Stoller Hall a visit too, accompanied by clarinettist Robert Plane, while Chetham’s School of Music celebrates its golden jubilee with Striking Gold – a whole year of concerts by outstanding pianists.

The Autumn/Winter season itself kicks off over the other side of the city at The Bridgewater Hall, meanwhile, with Holst’s masterpiece The Planets providing an apt and energetic way for Chetham’s Symphony Orchestra to celebrate.

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