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Festival celebrating Manchester's rich musical heritage coming to Bridgewater Hall this June
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester’s top classical organisations are collaborating for Manchester Classical, a festival weekend celebrating the city’s rich musical heritage.
Music will burst from The Bridgewater Hall from early till late on Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25, Manchester Classical will see the Hallé, BBC Philharmonic, Manchester Camerata, Manchester Collective and a whole host of stellar artists come together for a breath-taking weekend of music, food, crafts and more - all in and around the hall.
Andrew Bolt, chief executive of The Bridgewater Hall said: “I am delighted that the Hall through the support of ASM Global will take a central role in support of so many of Manchester and Salford’s world-class ensembles and artists in hosting this inclusive initiative. "I look forward to this being the first of an ongoing and developing city-wide festival introducing the exciting world of classical music in all its forms to the people of Greater Manchester.” On the main stage, there will be hour-long concerts throughout the weekend featuring dazzling orchestral music from iconic symphonic works to hypnotic minimalist masterpieces.
There's even free performances taking place in the foyers and the Barbirolli Room from ground-breaking groups including, the Hallé choirs and students from the RNCM.
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