An atmospheric, candlelit procession and carol service for all the family based on the traditional Swedish Lucia celebration.

Sankta Lucia: Festival of Light

York Minster

Hosted annually by The Phoenix Theatre Company, the Festival of New American Theatre amplifies new voices and expands the canon of American theatre. The 2025 Festival will continue honoring our longstanding commitment to the development of new works, playwrights, and performers and include a variety of events that allow artists of all kinds to see their work come alive onstage. Next year’s festival will run January 17th - February 2nd and will feature: a play reading, two musical readings, two Composer Lyricist Cabarets, Choreography Lab, and a return of the 24-hour Theatre Project. This is an opportunity to witness how a production goes from the page to the stage!

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The 2025 Festival Of New American Theatre

Phoenix Theatre

### Event Description

**The Hallé Presents Philip Glass: Angélique Kidjo Ifé Songs**

**Date and Time:** Thursday, 13 February 2025, 7:30 PM  
**Venue:** The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

Join The Hallé for an extraordinary evening celebrating the works of the iconic composer Philip Glass. This special event features the UK premiere of "Ifé Songs," performed by the renowned singer-songwriter and Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo. Known for her powerful voice and dynamic stage presence, Kidjo will be accompanied by conductor Robert Ames, a distinguished interpreter of Glass’s compositions.

**Programme:**
- **Glass Days and Nights in Rocinha:** A thrilling tribute to the Rio de Janeiro neighborhood, characterized by its gradual build-up of complex percussive rhythms leading to a magnificent climax.
- **Glass Ifé Songs (UK Premiere):** A unique collaboration between Philip Glass and Angélique Kidjo, described by the composer as "a bridge that no one has walked on before."
- **Glass Symphony No. 11:** A fascinating piece that alternates between reflective moments and vibrant rhythmic textures.

**Ticket Information:**
- Price Range: £23 to £43 (including fees)
- Concessions and discounts available

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the mesmerizing music of Philip Glass, brought to life by the exceptional talents of Angélique Kidjo and Robert Ames. Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable night at The Bridgewater Hall.

The Hallé Presents Philip Glass: Angélique Kidjo Ifé Songs

The Bridgewater Hall

### Event Description: The Hallé Presents Philip Glass: Glassworks

**Date and Time:**  
Friday, 14 February 2025, 1:00 PM

**Venue:**  
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester

**Event Overview:**  
Join The Hallé for an exquisite afternoon as they present "Philip Glass: Glassworks," a captivating chamber piece composed by the renowned Philip Glass. This performance is part of a larger festival celebrating Glass's most beloved works, in collaboration with the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM).

**Programme:**  
- **Glassworks** by Philip Glass

**Ticket Information:**  
- General Admission: £16.50 (including fees)
- Full-time Students: £8.50

**About the Work:**  
Composed in 1981, "Glassworks" is a six-movement piece designed to be accessible to a wider audience. It was released in two formats: an LP for home listening and a cassette with a headphone-specific mix for personal tape players. The work was an instant success, known for its rich and varied rhythms and textures, utilizing members of all instrument families to create a shimmering, anthemic sound.

**Featuring:**  
- **Conductor:** Colin Currie
- **Composer:** Philip Glass

**Additional Information:**  
This event is part of a three-day festival dedicated to Philip Glass, featuring other performances such as "Angélique Kidjo Ifé Songs" and "Life: A Journey Through Time" at The Bridgewater Hall.

**Booking:**  
Tickets are available for purchase now. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the mesmerizing sounds of Philip Glass live.

**Location:**  
Hallé St Peter's is situated in the heart of the resurgent area of Ancoats, providing a perfect setting for rehearsals, recordings, and small performances by The Hallé.

For more details and to book your tickets, visit [The Hallé's official website](#).

The Hallé Presents Philip Glass: Glassworks

Hallé St Peter's

### Event Description: The Hallé Presents Philip Glass: Life: A Journey Through Time

**Date and Time:** Saturday, 15 February 2025, 8:00 PM  
**Venue:** The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

**Event Overview:**
Join The Hallé for an extraordinary evening as they present "Philip Glass: Life: A Journey Through Time." This immersive audio-visual experience is a collaboration between renowned composer Philip Glass and acclaimed photographer Frans Lanting. The event is part of a larger festival celebrating Philip Glass's most beloved works.

**Performance Details:**
- **Programme:** Glass Fran's Lanting's LIFE: A Journey Through Time
- **Featuring:**
  - **Conductor:** Colin Currie
  - **Composer:** Philip Glass

**Experience:**
Lanting’s majestic photographs will be projected on a huge screen above the orchestra, perfectly synchronized with Glass’s elegant and evolving musical textures. This one-hour performance takes the audience on an emotionally charged journey through time, from the Big Bang to the present, celebrating the splendor of life on Earth.

**Ticket Information:**
- **Price Range:** £23 to £43 (including fees)
- **Concessions and discounts available**

**Additional Information:**
This event is part of a three-day festival in collaboration with the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), featuring various performances of Philip Glass's works.

**Booking:**
Tickets are available for purchase now. Don't miss this unique celebration of nature and music.

For more details and to book your tickets, visit [The Hallé's official website](#).

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**Venue Information:**
- **The Bridgewater Hall:** Manchester’s international concert venue, designed to provide the best possible space for music.

**Contact and Connect:**
Stay updated by joining The Hallé's mailing list and follow them on social media for the latest news and events.

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Experience the magic of Philip Glass's music and Frans Lanting's stunning photography in this unforgettable event. Book your tickets now and be part of this spectacular journey through time.

The Hallé Presents Philip Glass: Life: A Journey Through Time

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of thrilling adventure on the big screen!
The Banff Mountain Film Festival is back with a brand-new line-up of captivating short films packed with extreme journeys, intriguing characters and stunning cinematography. Join the world’s top outdoor filmmakers and adventurers as they climb, ski, paddle, run and ride through the wildest corners of the planet!

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Norwich Theatre Royal

OperaFest live auction items include an African photo safari for two, and an appearance in a Rimrock Opera - NOVA production, a private gourmet dinner for eight by a local prominent chef, and a wine and hors d’oeuvre party for 20 with NOVA performance tickets. There will also be large variety of silent auction baskets and gift cards to purchase. Attire is as formal as the guest wishes.

OperaFest

Hilands Golf Club

Qualified high school instrumentalists (individuals or small ensembles) collaborate with other players from across the United States to form a festival band under the direction of Dr. Chad Nicholson from the University of Arizona or a festival orchestra under the direction of Dr. Chung Park from St. Olaf College.  This New York City residency spans March 29-April 1, 2025 with a Carnegie Hall performance scheduled for March 31.

Festival Band & Festival Orchestra

Carnegie Hall

The Civic offers the first ever North American production of Les Amateurs Virtuoses, a Paris-based organization dedicated to bringing together some of the best international amateur pianists for performances around the world. This concert will include incredible musicians from Japan, the United States, Europe, and Canada. Our friend, Thomas Yu, periodontist and pianist, will play a leading role in this remarkable assemblage of fantastic pianists who happen to have chosen other professions.

Les Amateurs Virtuoses

Arts Commons

Collaboration between Gateways Music Festival and George Walker Center for Equity and Inclusion in Music.

SPRING FESTIVAL Opening Night: Piano Recital

University of Rochester

The all-female vocal and instrumental ensemble presents laments and lamentations from 16th- and 17th-century Italy as they might have been heard in that most exclusively female environment: the convent. Presented in collaboration with Oregon Bach Festival Musicking Conference.

Cappella Artemisia presents Call for the Wailing Women: Laments and Lamentations in Italian Convents

Beall Concert Hall

A Festival of Sea, Land, and Sky

Guglielmo Winery

The Organ Mini-Festival returns in 2025 with 3 outstanding recitals.

Organ Mini-Festival

First Lutheran Church of Boston

Kick drum instead of opera singing: At the Playground Festival, the Deutsche Oper Berlin is transformed into a techno club. The fourth edition will once again take place in the heart of the opera house, on the stage of the Grosses Haus: where opera stars normally belt out their arias and huge stage sets stand, there will be partying and dancing. The line-up invites bands and artists to take to the stage, playing electronic music on acoustic instruments and bringing handmade, danceable dancefloor sounds. After appearances by acts such as Brandt Brauer Frick, Ameli Paul and Komfortrauschen, the rave at the opera house has now become a small tradition and an invitation to opera lovers and techno fans alike: no queuing, no stressful outfit choices and no "hard door" - everyone is welcome.

Playground Festival 2025

Deutsche Oper Berlin

Local zeitgeist meets classical high culture - you can be curious! This year, the HipHop Open Festival presents a unique event: "Opera meets HipHop". The event combines classical opera setting with modern hip-hop to create an innovative and rousing musical performance. The audience* will be taken on a musical journey that breaks the boundaries of genre and style. An event not to be missed!

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