Christmas at the Martin Harris Centre.
10 Dec 2008
A festive programme of fantastic events to 18 December.
We have some fantastic events coming up at the Martin Harris Centre and we don't want you to miss out - so here's a little reminder of our forthcoming events.
Tickets are available as follows:
- in person at G35 in the Martin Harris Centre
- by calling 0161 275 8951 (between 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm)
- online at Quaytickets
Thursday 11 December 2008 - 1.10pm
Quatuor Danel Lunchtime Concert
Weinberg in genial serenade mood, juxtaposed with Shostakovich at his darkest and most introspective.
The Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall: FREE
Thursday 11 December 2008 - 2.30pm
Quatuor Danel Seminar
The String Quartets of Mieczyslaw Weinberg.
The Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall: FREE
Thursday 11 and Friday 12 December 2008 - 7pm
Directorial and Performance Projects
An exciting and interactive evening of theatre in which third year students present twenty-minute extracts from Animal Farm, A Midsummers Night Dream & Steamie.
The John Thaw Studio Theatre: £3.00
Thursday 11 December 2008 - 7pm (drinks from 6.15pm)
Rylands Poetry Reading: Elaine Feinstein
Novelist, poet, biographer and critic Feinstein has published over 30 books, many addressing the recent history of European Jewry. Her most recent novel is Russian Jerusalem.
John Rylands Library Deansgate: FREE, but pre-booking essential.
To book your place, please contact:
- stella.halkyard@manchester.ac.uk or 0161 275 3764
Friday 12 December 2008 - 7.30pm
Quatuor Danel Evening Concert
Another favourite of the Russian Quartet tradition prefixes Weinberg’s enigmatic 14th. Then Weinberg in more romantic mood prefixes Schnittke\'s despairing yet hauntingly beautiful Piano Quintet.
The Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall - £12 / £8 / £3
Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 December 2008 - 7.30pm
The University of Manchester Chorus & Symphony
The University of Manchester Chorus and Symphony Orchestra present Mendelssohn's dramatic oratorio "Elijah".
The Whitworth Hall: £12 / £8 / £5
Monday 15 December 2008 - 6.30pm
Literature Live with DBC Pierre
Having funded a nomadic lifestyle by working as a designer, photographer, film-maker and cartoonist, DBC Pierre’s first novel, Vernon God Little, erupted just before his fortieth birthday.
The Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall: £5.00 (£3.00 for concessions and UoM students and staff)
Wednesday 17 December 2008 - 7.30pm
Christmas with the United Co-op Milnrow Brass Band
The second concert by the United Co-op Milnrow Brass Band will be your chance to celebrate Christmas in the Martin Harris Centre. A complimentary drink and festive mince pie included.
The Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall: £8 / £4
Thursday 18 and Friday 19 December 2008 - 7pm
Directorial and Performance Projects
An exciting and interactive evening of theatre in which third year students present twenty-minute extracts from Dumb Waiter, I Licked A Slags Deodorant, Top Girls and The Glass Menagerie.
The John Thaw Studio Theatre: £3.00
Thursday 18 December 2008 - 1.10pm
A Garland for Sir John
Celebrating 80 years, 55 of which have been spent in the pursuit and passion of music, this programme brings together fellow composers and musicians in a tribute to Sir John Manduell CBE.
The Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall: FREE
Thursday 18 December 2008 - 7.30pm
Ad Solem - The University of Manchester Chamber Choir
The first half will be made up of English choral anthems, including works by Stanford, Harris and James McMillan, with the second half including the four Christmas motets by Poulenc.
The Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall: £8 / £5 / £3