Booking Information
To get in touch or book tickets visit our website, email boxoffice@stollerhall.com or call 0333 130 0967.
Box office opening times: Tuesday to Thursday | 1pm - 2.30pm and one hour before performances. Our phone lines will be open until 4pm on those days.
All ticket prices include booking fees. Full terms and conditions are available at: stollerhall.com/your-visit/booking-tickets
P9 05.03.2023 | 10am
P1 16.01.2023 | 7.30pm Sacconi Quartet & Matthew Wadsworth The Stoller Hall
P6 26.03.2023 | 1, 2 & 3pm
P4 19.01.2023 | 7.30pm Saturn Returns with Caggie The Stoller Hall
P15 10.03.2023 | 7.30pm
Stoller Story Sounds Dandylion & the Sad Stem The Stoller Hall
P8 09.02.2023 | 7.30pm Cristian Grajner & John Lenehan The Stoller Hall P8 17.02.2023 | 7.30pm Chetham’s Symphony Orchestra The Stoller Hall P4 23.01.2023 | 7.30pm
Kayhan Kalhor & Erdal Erzincan The Stoller Hall
P5 03.02.2023 | 7.30pm
RIOPY
P13 10.03.2023 | 6pm Behind the Scenes Tour
P6 19.02.2023 | 1, 2 & 3pm
P16 26.03.2023 | from 9.15am Trafford Music Service The Stoller Hall
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P13 20.02.2023 | 6pm Behind the Scenes Tour The Stoller Hall
Tommy Blaize & NYJO The Stoller Hall P16 12.03.2023 | 6pm Tameside Music Service The Stoller Hall P17 13.03.2023 | 7.30pm Charlotte Norton Concert
Events at a Glance P13 23.02.2023 | 8pm Urzila Carlson The Stoller Hall
P6 04.02.2023 | 1.30pm
Izzy Gizmo The Stoller Hall
P7 04.02.2023 | 7.30pm
P10 21.01.2023 | 10am Chetham’s Open Day The Stoller Hall P14 25.02.2023 | 8pm
Music in the Round Presents: Ensemble 360 The Stoller Hall
Woodwind Academy Day
The Stoller Hall
P7 06.02.2023 | 6pm
Magnard Ensemble: Jibun The Carole Nash Hall
P11 20.02.2023 | 7.30pm Marmen Quartet The Stoller Hall
The Stoller Hall P14 03.03.2023 | 8pm Gary Meikle The Stoller Hall
Babatunde Aléshé The Stoller Hall P15 04.03.2023 | 8pm Dave Bristow Quintet The Stoller Hall
The Stoller Hall P10 15.03.2023 | 7.30pm
Chetham’s Chamber Choir
The Stoller Hall
P17 18.03.2023 | 7.30pm
William Byrd Singers
The Stoller Hall
Brass Academy Day The Stoller Hall P9 05.02.2023 | 10am
P18 19.03.2023 | 7.30pm
Philip Lassiter
The Stoller Hall P18 21.03.2023 | 7.30pm
Luke Kidgell The Stoller Hall
Stoller Story Sounds Snowbear’s Story The Stoller Hall P19 25.03.2023 | 7.30pm Manchester Camerata The Stoller Hall
Chris Wood The Carole Nash Hall
P10 29.03.2023 | 7.30pm Chetham’s Composers’ Concert
The Carole Nash Hall
P20 27.03.2023 | 7.30pm Arcadia Quartet The Stoller Hall P20 P10
28.03.2023 | 8pm 31.03.2023 | 7.30pm
Chetham’s Big Band The Stoller Hall P22 22.04.2023 | 8pm Martin Speake & Bobo Stenson The Carole Nash Hall P22 27.04.2023 | 7.30pm Down for the Count Orchestra The Stoller Hall
P21 19.04.2023 | 8pm Ayoub Sisters The Stoller Hall
16.01.23 | 7.30pm
The Stoller Hall standard—£27 | U18 and FTE—£11
In partnership with: The Manchester Chamber Concerts Society. ‘The chemistry between these four young players is tangible and magical’ —The Scotsman ‘A quartet of genuine substance’ —The Daily Telegraph
Championing new music and experimenting with the quartet repertoire has become part of the Sacconi Quartet’s trademark style. Bringing a fresh and imaginative approach to chamber music, the Sacconi Quartet will perform alongside lutenist Matthew Wadsworth.
Their programme will feature an incredibly wide range of composers including 17thcentury Purcell, the celestial soundscapes of
Jamaican-born British composer Alberga’s Quartet No.2 and Beethoven’s Quartet No.16. In between, audiences can enjoy Welsh composer Stephen Goss’ ground-breaking new 21st Century concerto for theorbo and strings, for a performance not to be missed.
Programme PURCELL KAPSBERGER PICCININI
King Arthur for String Quartet Z.628 Act V No.38
Lute solos from the 17th Century
Toccata arpeggiata
Toccata XIII Partite variate sopra la folia
Stephen GOSS Eleanor ALBERGA BEETHOVEN
Theorbo Concerto String Quartet No.2 String Quartet No.16 in F Major, Op.135
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You can now enjoy a new display of artwork in The Oglesby Atrium, from the University of Salford’s School of Arts & Media students. The gallery wall is open one hour before live performances and during the interval.
Exhibitions are generously supported by The Haworth Trust, The University of Salford and Chetham’s Foundation.
Sound/Noise/Music/Soundscape 14.10.22 - 19.01.23
The Oglesby Atrium
Sound/Noise/Music/Soundscape is the latest exhibition by seven Fine Art students exploring the aesthetics of sound. Visualising the invisible has fascinated artists for over a century. Here we find the artists explore the silence of a stone sculpture, the soundscape of a house/home in the landscape, the inner, emotional sounds of the body/brain, and images that capture abstract synaesthesia.
Art/Music/Pattern/Structure
20.01.23 - 21.04.23
The Oglesby Atrium
The next exhibition with students from University of Salford’s School of Arts & Media explores visual and music patterns and structures with a direct appeal to our senses.
Nurturing and supporting emerging young talent is a huge part of our mission, alongside presenting incredible live music on our stage. Our recently launched emerging artist scheme supports emerging and early career artists from a range of genres and backgrounds. Over the next 12 months we’ll build a series of emerging artist events that cover a diverse mix of musical genres, including classical, folk and jazz.
Along the way we’ll provide an invaluable platform to perform, develop audiences, capture video and audio footage, and develop marketing, fundraising and management skills to support their career development.
This year’s musicians include: Asaka Quartet, Ensemble Renard, Helena Ricci, Phoebe Rayner and Smorgaschord Collective.
Watch this space for news on the project!
Our Emerging Artists Scheme is generously supported by The Haworth Trust.
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19.01.23 | 7.30pm
The Stoller Hall standard—£22
Hosted by TV personality and singer Caggie Dunlop, Saturn Returns with Caggie is a new live show based on the hugely popular podcast Saturn Returns.
Caggie’s podcast aims to bring calm and clarity during the astrological transit known as a Saturn Return. Through sharing personal stories, guidance, expert advice and helpful exercises, Caggie empowers audiences to embrace this transition and find the meaning in the madness of your late twenties.
Part memoir, part roadmap, Saturn Returns explores storytelling, truth seeking and the quest for authenticity.
23.01.23 | 7.30pm
The Stoller Hall standard—£22 | student—£5.50
‘A thoughtful, intriguing work’ —The Guardian The ongoing collaborations between Iranian artist Kayhan Kalhor and Turkish musician Erdal Erzincan fuse the respective traditions of Persia and Ottoman Turkey.
Each draws on the folk and classical heritage of their homeland, with Grammy Award winner Kayhan being an acclaimed player of the kamancheh, a Persian spiked fiddle, whilst Erdal is renowned for his mastery of the Turkish baglama, a long-necked lute.
Ever since the pair released their album The Wind in 2006 they have continued to collaborate, their vibrant virtuosic explorations of Middle Eastern classical instrumentation creating striking and trance-like arrangements.
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03.02.23 | 7.30pm
The Stoller Hall standard—£26
RIOPY is a pianist, composer and multi-millionstreaming artist who wants to change the world, one note at a time.
Born in rural France, his mother left home with him when he was six months old, eventually joining a cult, where family ties were discouraged and obedience to the head guru was paramount. Deprived of any outside culture, young Jean Philippe taught himself to play on an abandoned piano when he was two, making up songs in his head, then performing them. RIOPY was drawn to the piano as it allowed him to focus on creating music from scratch, quiet his mind from his OCD anxieties and to retreat into his own private world.
‘I understood tones, sounds and numbers, because I’d always been counting,’ he says. ‘Playing piano was the only place I felt safe. I discovered something new every time I sat down at the piano. It was the only thing I enjoyed doing. And even if I wasn’t at the piano, I’d play music in my head to cope with stress.’
After ten years of travels and many fateful encounters, such as Chris Martin giving him a piano, RIOPY began to compose for cinema and adverts – but he still faced the struggle of chronic depression. This vulnerability emerged in the music of his first two albums RIOPY and Tree of Light which became successes worldwide, powered by personal recommendation and word of mouth.
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FAMILY EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS
04.02.23 | 1.30pm
The Stoller Hall standard—£5.50
Suitable for ages 3-7
Music and narration performed by Ensemble 360 and Polly Ives.
Best-selling children’s book Izzy Gizmo (by Pip Jones and illustrated by Sara Ogilvie), tells the enchanting story of an intrepid young inventor who puts her talents to work to rescue a crow that can’t fly.
Izzy’s mechanical marvels and infectious creative spirit are brought to life through storytelling and visuals from the book for a brand-new live performance for children and their families.
With original music by Paul Rissmann the show features 11 instruments including strings, woodwind, horn and piano, and you might even spot the musicians playing pots, pans, whistles and household items!
It’s a great introduction to live music for children, full of wit, invention, songs and actions, and plenty of opportunities to join in.
Our musical story journeys for pre-schoolers and their grown-ups return for a new series of spring workshops. Suitable for ages 3-5
£5 per child (free for accompanying adult)
Snowbear’s Story 19.02.23 | 1pm, 2pm & 3pm
The Stoller Hall
‘Snowbear stood up and looked at the circle of staring, waiting eyes...’ Lizzie Finlay and Carla Henry team up for another interactive workshop where story, drawing and music are woven into one. With a string quartet performance to top it off, and extremely small violins and cellos in the mix – what could possibly go wrong?
Dandylion & The Sad Stem 26.03.23 | 1pm, 2pm & 3pm
The Stoller Hall
Have you met Dandylion yet? Led by storyteller Carla Henry and illustrator Lizzie Finlay, Dandylion & the Sad Stem is a story about friendship, finding your voice and the joyful experience of hearing the rich and vibrant sounds of live music. Through song, drawing and spoken word, this interactive workshop will have little ones and their grown-ups both spellbound and up on their feet, dancing and singing along.
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£20 | U18 and FTE—£5.50
Praised by The Guardian as ‘one of the most adaptable chamber groups in the country’, Ensemble 360 is renowned for its bold programming and engaging interpretations of music ranging from baroque duos, through classical quartets to new commissions for all eleven players.
06.02.23 | 6pm The Lark Ascending Concerto for Oboe and Strings Sonatine for Piano Piano Quintet in E♭ major, Op.44
What changes did Lockdown 2020 bring to your life? Do you think and feel like a different person from your pre-pandemic self? How important are our identities and what shapes them? This contemporary classical music project was born out of these questions, particularly from a British East Asian point of view, in response to the sharp increase in hate crime against people of East and South East Asian heritage at the start of the pandemic.
Tonia will work with emerging young musicians the Magnard Ensemble, to develop a brandnew piece for wind quintet. The world premiere performance will feature a traditional Japanese string instrument, the Shamisen, performed by Dr Yui Shikakura.
£10 | U18 and FTE—£5 04.02.23 | 7.30pm Wind Quintet Op.10 World Premier Traditional Japanese Nagauta Shamisen performance
Carole Nash Hall Programme PAVEL Tonia KO
Tonia is the recipient of the PRS Foundation’s Women Make Music Award and the performance has been commissioned by the Magnard Ensemble and is supported by The Haworth Trust.
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Following on from the 150th birthday celebrations in 2022 of composer Ralph Vaughan Williams, the evening opens with his most famous work The Lark Ascending. Recently voted No.1 in the Classic FM Hall of Fame for a record 12th time, the ensemble presents this well-loved piece in its original version for piano and violin. This is followed by his Concerto for Oboe and Strings, and the compact Sonatine by the composer’s friend and mentor Maurice Ravel. The evening concludes with Robert Schumann’s expansive Piano Quintet, composed in his ‘year of chamber music’. Programme VAUGHAN WILLIAMS RAVEL SCHUMANN
09.02.23 | 7.30pm
The Stoller Hall standard—£18 | U18 and FTE—£5.50
‘A truly great violinist’ —Tasmin Little on Cristian Grajner ‘John Lenehan played with great flair and virtuosity’ —New York Times
Cristian Grajner de Sa is quickly establishing himself as one of the great violinists of the future. Born into a Mediterranean family he began violin and piano lessons at the age of seven and since then has enjoyed performing in recitals and as a concerto soloist on the violin.
Cristian will be accompanied by John Lenehan, one of the world’s leading chamber musicians. With more than 70 albums to his credit, reflecting an enormous variety of genres and styles, John Lenehan ranks as one of the most versatile pianists on the classical scene today. Together they will perform a programme which includes Brahms, Profokiev and Beach.
Programme BRAHMS
PROKOFIEV
BEACH
MASSENET
FRANCK
Scherzo in C Minor
Violin Sonata No.3 in D minor, Op.108
Five melodies, Op.35 Romance, Op.34 Invocation, Op.55 Méditation from the Opera Thaïs Sonata in A Major
17.02.23 | 7.30pm
The Stoller Hall standard—£18 | U18 and FTE—£8.50
Some of the UK’s most incredible young musicians perform at their home venue, The Stoller Hall.
Led by guest conductor Karin Hendrickson the first part of the programme has a Nordic theme with Sibelius’ Violin Concerto performed by Chetham’s soloist Yixuan Ren, and Helena Munktell’s Breaking Waves.
The performance will finish with the Chetham’s Symphony Orchestra exploring the profound depths of Brahms’ 4th symphony, music full of warmth and beauty but with an undeniably tragic character.
Programme MUNKTELL
SIBELIUS BRAHMS
Breaking Waves - Symphonic Picture Op.19
Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op.47 Symphony No.4
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Chetham’s is home to The Stoller Hall, our state-of-the-art music venue, and also Chetham’s School of Music, the UK’s largest music school, and Chetham’s Library, the oldest public library in the English-speaking world.
Come and explore everything we have to offer. chethams.com
Young players aged 9 - 17 (from grade 3 standard to diploma level) are invited to join the friendly, specialist tutors at Chetham’s School of Music, to work with Chetham’s students and alumni in a day full of music-making, discussion and performance. Visit chethams.com to sign up.
Woodwind Academy Day 05.02.23 | 10am to 4pm
The Stoller Hall
Free entry, booking required
Head of Woodwind at Chetham’s School of Music. Belinda Gough, will be joined by some of the most exciting woodwind players working in classical music today, including flautist Amy Yule, clarinetist Matthew Glendening, oboist Eleanor Doddford and saxophonist Alex Bone, as well as a prominent bassoonist.
The packed day will include classes for each instrument, top tips on solo repertoire and technique and the chance to play in a woodwind choir.
For young flautists, oboists, clarinetists, bassoonists and saxophonists.
Brass Academy Day 05.03.23 | 10am to 4pm
The Stoller Hall
Free entry, booking required
Head of Brass and Percussion at Chetham’s School of Music, David Chatterton, will be joined by some of the most exciting brass players working in classical music today. This includes trumpet player Ryan Linham, horn player Olivia Gandee, tuba player Ryan Breen, euphonium player Dr David Thornton, trombone player Matthew Lewis and percussion tutor Louise Goodwin. The packed day includes classes for each instrument, top tips on solo repertoire and technique plus the chance to try out your new skills with a performance.
For young trumpet, horn, tuba and euphonium players.
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21.01.23 | 10am to 2pm
Oglesby Atrium
Free entry, booking required
Open Days are a perfect opportunity to discover more about Chetham’s, whether you’re thinking of applying, finding out more on behalf of your music students, or simply interested in learning more.
Prospective students and parents will have opportunities to have all of their questions answered – from financial and academic arrangements, to catering and weekend activities. All visitors will be guided by current students, and the schedule for the day includes time and space to meet individually with instrumental staff, the Joint Principals, as well as to view the spaces in which Chetham’s students live and learn.
Students of all ages are invited to discover the entire school, dividing into age groups – Juniors, Secondary and Sixth Form – in the late morning to discuss matters relevant to their stage of learning. In the afternoon, visitors are free to explore rehearsals and chat individually to key staff, and general visitors without a specific interest in applying are welcome to join us for this part of the day.
Every Tuesday to Thursday (termtime) 1.30pm
The Carole Nash Hall
Free entry, donations invited
Take a lunch break and enjoy free weekday afternoon recitals with our exciting series of concerts by some of the UK’s most talented young musicians.
The performers will take to the stage at The Carole Nash Hall at Chetham’s to entertain audiences with a series of lunchtime concerts. The carefully curated series includes early career musicians, beginning to develop their practice on the world’s stage. The programmes will blend original pieces with new arrangements and commissions to offer something new for audiences to experience.
All lunchtime concerts are ticketed events. Check website for latest programme and concert dates.
Chetham’s Chamber Choir 15.03.23 | 7.30pm
The Stoller Hall
Listen to Chetham’s Chamber Choir in the stunning surroundings of The Stoller Hall.
Chetham’s Composers’ Concert 29.03.23 | 7.30pm
The Carole Nash Hall
Tonight’s concert features Chetham’s talented musicians performing their own solo and chamber music compositions.
Chetham’s Big Band 31.03.23 | 7.30pm
The Stoller Hall
Discover the next big jazz talent! Enjoy Chetham’s Big Bands and jazz ensembles, who will showcase their finest ensemble and solo skills.
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20.02.23 | 7.30pm
The Stoller Hall standard—£27 | U18 and FTE—£11
(Pre-concert talk with David Horne begins at 6.30pm)
In partnership with: The Manchester Chamber Concerts Society. ‘Performing is all about communication. It’s telling a story and I feel the Marmen are dedicated to this ideal’ —Peter Cropper
With a growing reputation for the courage and vitality of their performances, the Marmen Quartet is establishing itself as one of the most impressive new talents on the chamber music scene.
The concert will be topped and tailed by wellloved quartet works by Haydn and Beethoven, with twentieth century composers Cage and Webern works nestled in between.
Ahead of the concert Professor David Horne will give a talk on Webern’s abstract Five Movements and avant-garde American composer Cage’s Four. This fascinating talk is free to all ticket holders.
String Quartet in C Op.50/2 Five Movements Op.5 Four, for String Quartet String Quartet No.14 in C♯ Minor Op.131
Programme HAYDN WEBERN CAGE BEETHOVEN
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Chetham’s Library
standard—£12 | U18 and FTE from £10 | U16—free
Founded in 1653, and housed in buildings dating back to 1421, Chetham’s is the oldest public library in the English-speaking world and home to over 100,000 of the UK’s rarest volumes, dating back as far as the 13th century.
Tucked away in the heart of Manchester’s Medieval Quarter, this wonderfully atmospheric place is a remarkable legacy. Packed with historical facts and fascinating stories, tours of Chetham’s Library are led by our staff and volunteers. Explore the cloisters of our medieval building, admire the Hogwarts-esque gated shelves of our 17th century library, and take a seat at the very desk where Marx and Engels’ research led to The Communist Manifesto.
Visit chethams.com for dates and times.
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20.02.23 & 10.03.23 | 6pm
The Stoller Hall standard—£5
Join our Deputy General Manager for a behind the scenes tour of The Stoller Hall.
You’ll learn about the construction of our concert hall and go behind the scenes to see what goes into making our incredible concerts happen. From below the stage you will see our unique hydraulic stage extension, and you can learn how our world-class acoustics are designed, and see the banner hoists, lighting and sound installations.
You will also experience a guided tour around the architecturally stunning building that houses The Stoller Hall and there will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions of our knowledgeable team who have been involved since the design was conceived.
The tours will coincide with our live concerts including Marmen Quartet and Tommy Blaize and NYJO. So why not make the most of your visit and book a behind the scenes tour before the performances?
Tours last approximately 45 minutes, and the bar will be open afterwards.
23.02.23 | 8pm
The Stoller Hall standard—£16 (Ages 16+)
‘Belly laughs and guffaws aplenty’ —The Music
Join one of the biggest comedy names in Australia and New Zealand, Urzila Carlson, for her new show It’s Personal.
It’s Personal arrives hot on the heels of Urzila’s Netflix hour-long comedy special Overqualified Loser.
Welcome to the days of mind your own business and don’t comment on others’ business. Not their gender, body, hair, education or career. Also, welcome to the days of total oversharing on social media, but still, mind your own business. We want to talk about things and want everyone to know It’s Personal! This is a show about keeping your cards close to your chest but walking around naked. Can we have it all? Yes, but also no but also it’s none of your business because It’s Personal.
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25.02.23 | 8pm
The Stoller Hall standard—£14.50 (Ages 16+)
Join the multi-award-winning star of Celebrity Gogglebox, Babatunde Aléshé as he talks family and fatherhood in this highly anticipated debut tour.
Babatunde is one of the fastest rising stars in British comedy. A powerhouse performer, his stand-up presents a hilariously fresh perspective, oozing charisma whilst showcasing impeccable stagecraft and comic timing.
03.03.23 | 8pm
The Stoller Hall standard—£24.50 (Ages 16+)
Most blurbs are written in the 3rd person so they’ll be like ‘Gary is this, Gary is that, you can expect this from Gary’ well I’m writing this myself so, this will be MY 3rd show, or 2.5 as I’m calling it. I’ve had several top professionals and industry people tell me over the years that I shouldn’t swear as much or be as crude or as edgy as I am but guess what, they likely don’t know that as a kid growing up in the care system I was told that I’d be either dead or in jail by the time I was 30. So I tend not to listen to others and do things my way, it’s gotten me this far after all.
So, this show will be a continued celebration of me being me. I’m going to remain to be playfully dark and as always do what I do best which is to be relatable, honest and give you an insight to what it’s like to be me, a young single grandad who’s passionate about making his audience laugh and then be available for hugs at the end if anyone needs or wants one.
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04.03.23 | 8pm
The Stoller Hall standard—£16 | U18 and FTE—£5
Dave Bristow is one of the most original and talented jazz musicians in Europe. His Quintet is a multinational supergroup based in Paris for which Dave is the principal musician and composer.
Together they perform high-octane, cutting-edge improvisational music that is both colourful and uniquely original. They are a veritable tour de force and are not to be missed!
Hailed by critics and contemporaries alike as one of the most promising talents in European jazz for the flair and originality of his original compositions, his debut album Unknown Unknown features a bevy of top-class musicians including Christian Altehülshorst on trumpet, Gabriel Pierre on bass, Guillaume Prévost on drums and Riley Stone-Lonergan on sax.
10.03.23 | 7.30pm
The Stoller Hall standard—£32
The National Youth Jazz Orchestra is joined by the brilliant BBC Strictly Come Dancing soul singer Tommy Blaize to celebrate the history and immeasurable talent of Ray Charles, to whom jazz musicians and fans alike owe so much.
As lead singer of the BBC Strictly Come Dancing band, Tommy Blaize’s powerful yet sensitive performances have helped create some of the most memorable TV moments of recent times. Singing live to an audience of more than 12 million every week, his soulful voice is etched in the public consciousness. In a career spanning a remarkable 50 years, Tommy has gone on to work with some of the world’s most legendary and renowned artists, from Diana Ross to Queen, The Beach Boys, Amy Winehouse, Joe Cocker, and Stevie Wonder.
A fantastic opportunity to see a 19-piece band of some of the most talented young jazz musicians in the UK take the stage with one of the country’s finest vocalists.
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Tameside Music Service
12.03.23 | 6pm The Stoller Hall
Join Tameside Music Service as they proudly present an evening of the very best youth ensembles from Tameside, live in concert.
Trafford Music Service
26.03.23 | Multiple concerts from 9.15am The Stoller Hall
Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the Trafford Music Service Spring Concert. Featuring music from films, musicals, classical repertoire, rock and pop, performed by students aged 5-18 years.
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13.03.23 | 7.30pm
The Stoller Hall
standard—£27 | U18 and FTE—£11
In partnership with: The Manchester Chamber Concerts Society.
Watch young rising stars of chamber music in this special live performance.
Three different sets of young musicians will showcase their talents live on The Stoller Hall stage, in memory of the late Charlotte Norton, generous supporter of Manchester Chamber Concerts Society. Programme to be confirmed
This performance is free for all Manchester Chamber Concert Society season ticket holders.
18.03.23 | 7.30pm
The Stoller Hall
standard—£18.50
Manchester’s William Byrd Singers will be joined by the English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble to mark the 400th anniversary of the death of one of Britain’s greatest composers, William Byrd.
Both William Byrd and Thomas Weelkes died in 1623 and to honour their memory, the choir will perform works by the two composers for a celebratory concert. Alongside the English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble, the William Byrd Singers will take to The Stoller Hall stage to give voice to anthems and motets by both composers, rounding the concert off with a complete performance of Byrd’s massive Great Service.
This is a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in Byrd’s musical world including most of Byrd’s massive Great Service, motets and verse anthems by Byrd and Weelkes and instrumental items by these two composers.
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19.03.23 | 7.30pm
The Stoller Hall standard—£27 | U18 and FTE—£11
‘Phil Lassiter is one of the dopest musicians I know, and the best horn arranger of all time’ —Bobby Sparks
Philip Lassiter is ready to bring his incredible groove and funk to Manchester for an explosive live performance.
Former member of Prince and the New Power Generation, Philip Lassiter is a household name in the music industry and an 8-time Grammy Awardwinning arranger. To attempt to truly define the bombastic brilliance of this jazz trumpeter turned singer-songwriter would be like trying to catch a bear with a mousetrap. A multi-facted, multi-instrumentalist, Philip mixes socio-political messaging with humorous, earthy storytelling and some forays into old school funk. Along with detours into one-drop reggae and a dreamy, romantic love song, Philip’s latest project is a triumph of deep groove, swaggering horns and soul-stirring vocal performances.
21.03.23 | 7.30pm
The Stoller Hall standard—£22 (Ages 16+)
Australia’s most loved comedian (not a fact, just a personal opinion of Luke’s) Luke Kidgell is back on tour with his brand-new show Cheers To That!
With four national tours under his belt Luke Kidgell has amassed over one million fans online, has two of the most popular comedy podcasts in the country and has a comedy special on Amazon Prime. Now he brings his brand-new stand-up show Cheers To That! to The Stoller Hall. You’ve seen him on the internet, now it’s time to see him in real life. Luke is back on stage, featuring fellow comedian and Tik Tok bad boy Blake Pavey. This is not one you want to miss!
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25.03.23 | 7.30pm
The Stoller Hall standard—£24.50 to £39.50 | FTE—£5.50
Manchester Camerata are back with another edition of their hugely successful Mozart, Made in Manchester series.
Achieving 5-Star reviews from The Telegraph and BBC Music Magazine, this is Mozart, at his very best, performed with the undeniable chemistry of Gábor Takács-Nagy and JeanEfflam Bavouzet.
In this edition, Manchester Camerata will tackle three of his earlier piano concertos as well as the sublime overture from The Abduction from the Seraglio, from the comic opera filled with pirates, Turkish princes, kidnapping and daring rescues.
Programme
MOZART Overture to The Abduction from the Seraglio K.384
Piano Concerto No.11 in F major K.413
Piano Concerto No.12 in A major K.414
Piano Concerto No.13 in C major K.415
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27.03.23 | 7.30pm
The Stoller Hall standard—£27 | U18 and FTE—£11
In partnership with: The Manchester Chamber Concerts Society. ‘Works are played with searing intensity by the fine young Romanian quartet’ —The Sunday Times
The Arcadia Quartet are one of the most exciting string quartets of their generation. Praised for their emotionally intense performances, in 2020 the Quartet began recording all of the 17 Weinberg Quartets.
Highly acclaimed since their release, the recordings have received 5-star reviews in BBC Music Magazine and have been named Disc of the Week by BBC Radio 3.
Weinberg has been considered as the third great Russian composer of the 20th Century alongside Prokofiev and Shostakovich, who was also his mentor and great friend.
From one of the original string quartets by Haydn to Weinberg’s serenade-like No.6 and Beethoven’s No.7, this concert promises to be a string quartet masterclass.
String Quartet No.4 in B♭ Major, Op.33
String Quartet No.6 in E Minor, Op.35
String Quartet No.7 in F Major, Op.59
28.03.23 | 8pm
The Carole Nash Hall standard—£16 | U18 and FTE—£5
‘The renaissance man of English folk’ —The Irish Times
Chris Wood is an uncompromising writer whose music reveals his love for the unofficial history of the English-speaking people. With gentle intelligence he weaves the tradition with his own contemporary parables.
A self-taught musician, composer and songwriter, Chris is a lifelong autodidact whose independent streak shines through everything he does. Always direct and unafraid to speak his mind, his song writing has been praised for its surgical clarity. He cites his major influence as ‘Anon’.
His most recent album So Much to Defend has received wide critical acclaim and includes reflections on minor league football, empty nest syndrome, learning to swim, Cook-in Sauce and, not least, the gecko as a metaphor for contemporary society. Hollow Point; his chilling ballad of the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezez, won a BBC Folk Award (he’s won six) and emphatically secured Chris’ place as a serious speech-master.
Without any apparent effort he reaches deep into an enviable repertoire of songs before revealing another gem.
Programme
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BEETHOVEN
19.04.23 | 8pm
The Stoller Hall standard—£17.50
With an international YouTube following of over 100,000 subscribers, The Ayoub Sisters are fast becoming the sound and faces of a truly exciting new generation of classical and crossover artists. The Scottish/Egyptian instrumentalists and composers rose to stardom after their debut album premiered at No.1 in the Official Classical Charts. The sisters are recognised internationally for their chemistry on stage, as well as their ability
to unite different musical genres and cultures together through their unique compositional style.
Join us for an evening of live music where they will perform alongside renowned Jazz musicians, guitarist Giulio Romano Malaisi and percussionist Daniele Antenucci. Plus watch them perform songs from their latest album Arabesque.
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22.04.23 | 8pm
The Carole Nash Hall standard—£16 | U18 and FTE—£5
‘Stenson is one of the most deeply resourceful jazz pianists in Europe, and Speake is an understatedly imaginative original’ —The Guardian British alto saxophonist Martin Speake is joined by acclaimed Swedish pianist Bobo Stenson.
An award-winning musician, Martin Speake has been at the forefront of the UK jazz scene since the mid 80’s after coming to prominence with the saxophone quartet Itchy Fingers. He later embarked on a solo career and has been a prolific writer and recording artist. peake’s music is difficult to categorise; he has many influences from Indian and Arab music right through to BartÓk.
Bobo Stenson has always been a seeker, digging deep within jazz history to make fresh discoveries and explore new collaborations. For more than five decades he has laid down a series of wonderfully contemplative albums that weave together post-bop, classical music and folk themes from around the globe. Bobo and Martin have played together previously, performing rarely played songs and repertoire from classical music. The duo will bring together all of their musical influences for an entertaining night of live jazz.
27.04.23 | 7.30pm
The Stoller Hall standard—£28.50 | U18, 60+ and FTE—£10
The 28-piece Down for the Count Orchestra and vocalists present a ‘sonic ride back to the sounds of Capitol Studios in the 1950s (DownBeat Magazine) as they play timeless classics from The Great American Songbook.
The music of these great artists and composers will be brought to life by the orchestra, featuring some of the UK’s top emerging musicians and arrangers under the baton of musical director Mike Paul-Smith. The orchestra preserve and protect the musical heritage of these unforgettable songs, whilst also looking to the future by presenting original arrangements of classic standards written by members of the orchestra.
Expect to hear hits such as I’ve Got You Under My Skin (Cole Porter/Frank Sinatra), Stardust (Hoagy Carmichael/Nat ‘King’ Cole) and many more, in a joyful celebration of some of the best music of the 20th century.
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Kate Rusby
12.05.23 | 7.30pm
The Stoller Hall
English folk singer-songwriter Kate Rusby makes her Stoller Hall debut, with her soulful vocals, humour and storytelling.
Manchester Guitar Festival
19.05.23 - 21.05.23
The Stoller Hall
After a hugely successful first year, we’re excited to announce that the Manchester Guitar Festival will return in 2023.
The second Manchester Guitar Festival will take place on 19-21 May 2023 with three days packed full of concerts, workshops and masterclasses with some of the finest guitar stars including flamenco group Espíritu Flamenco, songwriter Jon Gomm, blues guitarist Eric Bibb, and many more.
Many Voices of Eve: The Printmakers & The London Vocal Project 11.06.23 | 6pm
The Stoller Hall
This collaborative project unites two iconic and vibrant ensembles, The Printmakers – Nikki Iles’ all-star sextet featuring the great Norma Winstone MBE – and the unique groove-based jazz choir, the London Vocal Project.
Echoes of the North with Brighouse, Rastrick Band & Neil Brand 22.07.23 | 7.30pm
The Stoller Hall
Chetham’s Summer Music Course 30.07.23 - 05.08.23 Chetham’s
Back for its second year, Chetham’s School of Music will open its doors again for a spectacular summer school in 2023.
Suitable for singers, pianists and players of orchestral instruments at Grades 4 and above, age 11-17.
Manchester Medieval Quarter Festival Autumn 2023 Various venues
The Manchester Medieval Quarter Festival returns for a second year and this time it’s bigger than ever! Visit Manchester’s Medieval Quarter for a two-day festival which features live music, workshops, food and drink all inspired by the medieval history of the site.
The Young ‘Uns’ Tiny Notes Tour 02.06.23 | 8pm
The Stoller Hall
With heart-on-the-sleeve storytelling, beautiful lyrics, warm harmonies and relentless repartee, the Young ‘Uns’ sing life-affirming folk songs for today.
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A Look Ahead
Food & Drink
The Stoller Hall is committed to being a sustainable venue; our bar is stocked with sustainable products from local sources including a wide variety of tasty beers, wines, spirits, teas and coffees and bar snacks, from suppliers like Northern Whisper Brewing Co., Stockport Gin, Cheshire Farm Ice Cream and Peak Bean.
As part of our sustainability objectives, we’re removing single-use plastics from our bar and swapping for recyclable alternatives.
Getting Here
Find us in the heart of Manchester city centre, within easy reach of all public transport networks.
Our entrance is on Hunts Bank, across the road from Victoria Train Station and a twominute walk from Metrolink Exchange Square.
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Top quality since 1853: the C. Bechstein name is synonymous with exquisite grand and upright pianos made in Germany. Outstanding quality for ambitious beginners and professional pianists alike. Come and explore the range in our city centre showroom!
Custom finishes available. Enquire now to discuss your requirements.
Fran Healey Head of Artistic Planning & General Manager