Spring Concert 2012
Saturday 28th April 2012 - Whitworth Hall, Manchester University
Tippett – A Child of our Time
Featuring the Manchester University Symphony Orchestra performing Sibelius’ Symphony no. 7 .
Previous Concerts:
2011-2012 Season
Sunday 4th December 2011 – Whitworth Hall, Manchester University
Manchester University Chorus begins the 2011-12 season with a performance of Bach’s Mass in B Minor. Following the highly successful Manchester premiere of John Adams’ Harmonium in April, this promises to be a very exciting concert.
2010-2011 Season
April 2nd @ 7.30pm in the Whitworth Hall, Manchester University
Dip your toe across the pond as The University of Manchester’s Chorus and Symphony Orchestra join forces to present an exciting programme of American music conducted by Gregory Batsleer. Also featuring The Cosmo Singers, a newly-formed choir with members drawn from The University of Manchester Chorus performing Aaron Copland’s Motets.
December 5th @ 7.30pm 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 Gregory Batsleer
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
