Name: Across The Evening Sky: Josienne Clarke Sings The Songs of Sandy Denny
Start: 2025-03-21T19:00:00
Location: The Stoller Hall

Prepare to be enchanted by a diverse array of musical experiences at The Stoller Hall in Manchester this March and April. From the passionate rhythms of flamenco to the evocative compositions of legendary film scorer Ennio Morricone, this series of events promises to captivate audiences of all ages. Highlights include an exploration of women's contributions to music, a stirring tribute to Italian opera, and family-friendly adventures that celebrate the wonders of music from around the world. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of sound and culture.

A March to Remember: Celebrating Music and Culture at The Stoller Hall

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

Josienne Clarke has been hailed as the songwriter-poet of melancholy, as well as a thrilling interpreter of traditional song. In the wake of her acclaimed new album, Parenthesis, I, she is now stepping up to honour Sandy Denny – a singer with whom she has been compared – with a show that brings Denny’s music to a new generation.

Across The Evening Sky: Josienne Clarke Sings The Songs of Sandy Denny

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