Sagnick Mukherjee

The Stoller Hall

This semi-staged concert is based on our preconceptions of mental illness, with each piece having a connection to the psychology of the mind – centred around Peter Maxwell Davies’ harrowing depiction of the ‘madness’ of King George III.

Maxwell Davies was a key member of the Manchester School of Composers, who reshaped the landscape of British music in the late 20th century. 8 Songs for a Mad King is a melodrama with a libretto based on the real-life observations of King George III, presenting an extravagant and disturbing portrayal of his condition. 

Vocalising weirdly as he bemoans his fate, trying to teach his instrumentalist-birds to sing – our musicians becoming projections from within his own mind.

Manchester Camerata: 8 Songs for a Mad King

Avoid the early evening rush hour and relax with an hour of live music from up-and-coming performers here at the Stoller Hall.

These hour-long concerts are a chance to catch artists from our Emerging Artists Scheme, which has been generously supported by the Howarth Trust.

Rush Hour Concerts – Sagnick Mukherjee