A Melody of Events: Celebrating Music and Creativity at the RNCM
The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) in Manchester is set to host a series of captivating events that promise to engage and inspire audiences with a variety of musical genres and talents. From contemporary compositions and classical masterpieces to country hits and soulful jazz, RNCM is the nexus of musical innovation. Key highlights include performances by Bill Laurance, Manchester Collective's Serenity 2.0, the Manchester Camerata's take on Dvořák, and a celebration of country music history. Join us as we explore these diverse offerings and the artists bringing them to life.
Ever felt overstimulated by your phone screen? Ben Nobuto’s SERENITY 2.0 is a glitched-out collage of frenzied strings, percussion and samples. It cycles restlessly through Japanese pop, news anchors, and vocal-fried YouTubers – but the calm after the doomscrolling is worth the ride.
Mar 14, 2025
Royal Northern College of Music
Manchester · RNCM (Royal Northern College of Music)
Manchester Camerata, with its Music Director Gábor Takács-Nagy, Principal Cellist, Hannah Roberts, and students from the RNCM breathe life into an evening of extraordinary works.
Mar 21, 2025
Royal Northern College of Music
Manchester · RNCM (Royal Northern College of Music)
Manchester Camerata, with its Music Director Gábor Takács-Nagy, Principal Cellist, Hannah Roberts, and students from the RNCM breathe life into an evening of extraordinary works.
Dvořák wrote his Cello Concerto in 1894 during his final academic year in the US. It became one of his most personal, contemplative pieces filled with monumental expression.
Jonathan Biss is celebrated for his profoundly insightful interpretations of classical masterpieces and his ambition to bridge the gap between these timeless works and today’s audiences. He plays with such joy and artistry that BBC Music Magazine wrote ‘it’s hard to think of another pianist who communicates such a sense of sheer delight’. In this programme, Biss pairs two of Schubert’s three last sonatas with a piece by Tyshawn Sorey.
Mar 25, 2025
Royal Northern College of Music
Manchester · RNCM (Royal Northern College of Music)
Prepare be taken back through the history of country music featuring songs from Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks right through to Taylor Swift and Luke Combs.
Apr 10, 2025
Royal Northern College of Music
Manchester · RNCM (Royal Northern College of Music)
Performed by a cast of multi award-winning musicians and singers, Country Hits Live will celebrate the atmosphere and energy of an evening in the home of country music.
Prepare be taken back through the history of country music featuring songs from Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks right through to Taylor Swift and Luke Combs.
Mary Coughlan is often described as the greatest female vocalist that Ireland has ever produced, standing alongside some of the world’s most iconic jazz singers. She is unique in blending whisky-blurred, smoke-seared, husky notes with the laconic wit of Billie Holiday and Peggy Lee. She draws the line of deep, down and dirty blues singers back to Bessie Smith with the sardonic, bitter-sweet defiance and despair of Edith Piaf. Yet Mary Coughlan delivers it all in a delicious and unapologetic Irish drawl: sceptical, rueful, mournful and melting and ardent for love.
Apr 22, 2025
Royal Northern College of Music
Manchester · RNCM (Royal Northern College of Music)
Bringing performers and audience into the very heart of the music, the Ensemble is set free to create a striking visual representation of the patterns, intricacies, and passion of these iconic works. This is music that encompasses the entire human emotional spectrum. From the darkest, most desolate despair, the kind that burrows into the corners of your psyche, to utter euphoria, the kind that sets you free. This is the human condition painted in high intensity colours.
May 2, 2025
Royal Northern College of Music
Manchester · RNCM (Royal Northern College of Music)
With over 100 million views and more than 6 million followers on social media, Tony has introduced younger generations to neoclassical music through his ‘#playthatword‘ series. In partnership with Decca Records France (Universal Music Group), he released a trilogy of EPs—Emotionally Blue, Orange, and Red—exploring diverse human emotions.
May 11, 2025
Royal Northern College of Music
Manchester · RNCM (Royal Northern College of Music)
From the innovative fusion of Bill Laurance & Michael League to the classical richness of Jonathan Biss, the RNCM's upcoming events offer something for every music lover. These performances highlight not only the talent of the artists involved but also the RNCM's dedication to serving as a hub for musical exploration and creativity. Whether you're a fan of classical music, country, or contemporary compositions, these events promise to be a feast for the senses, enriching the cultural tapestry of Manchester with each note played.
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