Winter Concert 2010

December 4 @ 7.30pm and December 5 @ 3.00pm (Matinée) in the Whitworth Hall, Manchester University

This Winter, the Manchester University Chorus presents Haydn’s Creation, accompanied by the University of Manchester Symphony Orchestra. Considered by many as Haydn’s masterwork, the Creation will be preceded by a pre-concert performance and talk by conductor Robert Houssart.

Tickets: £12/£8/£5 Available in November 2010

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Previous Concerts: 2009-2010 Season

Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd May 2010 7:30pm & 3.00pm Whitworth Hall

Following the success of their December concerts, the University of Manchester Chorus return to the Whitworth Hall to perform an evening of choral masterpieces accompanied by the University of Manchester Symphony Orchestra. Janáček’s Glagolitic Mass written in his later years, showcases both the Slavonic identity and power of nature which Verdi’s Te Deum was considered by the composer to be his greatest composition.

Respighi – Fountains of Rome
Verdi – Te Deum
Janáček – Glagolitic Mass

Conductor: Robert Houssart

Soprano: Cressida Van Gordon
Tenor: Daniel Norman
Baritone: Adam Marsden
Organ: Christopher Whitton

Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December 2009 7:30pm Whitworth Hall

Following their sell-out performance at the Bridgewater Hall the University of Manchester Chorus and Symphony Orchestra return to the Whitworth Hall for their first concert under their new conductor Robert Houssart. With repertoire from Vaughan Williams, Tavener and Maw, this promises to be a varied evening of music with soloists including Roderick Williams.

Ralph Vaughan Williams – Toccata Marziale
John Tavener – Svyati
Nicholas Maw – American Games
Ralph Vaughan Williams – A Sea Symphony

Conductors: Robert Houssart & Mark Heron

Soprano – Janis Kelly
Baritone – Roderick Williams