Prog icons YES release a brand-new mix of their album Fly From Here – Return Trip ahead of a Manchester gig at the Bridgewater Hall. Due for release on 25 March the album features the Drama line-up and new lead vocals by Trevor Horn, to coincide with their 50th anniversary celebrations. The original 2011 release…
One of the most iconic movies of all times, Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, comes to Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall for a screening accompanied by a full symphony orchestra. The year is 1936, and professor of archaeology and “obtainer of rare antiquities” Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is tasked by U.S. Army Intelligence…
Fans of Manchester’s The Halle are in for a treat this month as the world famous orchestra plays at series of concerts at The Bridgewater Hall featuring classical favourites and iconic sci-fi tunes. So what is The Halle performing at The Bridgewater Hall in March? Great Sci-Fi Movies Saturday 10 March 2018, 7.30pm Music from:…
The Shires have announced a run of UK dates to follow the release of their third album, Accidentally on Purpose, including a Manchester gig at the Bridgewater Hall. The biggest selling UK country act of all time, the duo are set to release their new album on 20 April 2018 through Decca before hitting the…
We take a quick look at what The Halle Orchestra has lined up at the Bridgewater Hall in February 2018. España Saturday 3 February 2018, 7.30pm Bizet Carmen Suite No.1 and Habañera Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez Piazzolla Libertango (for guitar and strings) Chabrier España: rhapsody for orchestra Falla The Three Cornered Hat: Suite Nos.1 and 2 Ravel Boléro Conductor: Gergely Madaras; Featuring Craig Ogden,…
Manchester Camerata will conclude their series at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall with Mozart’s unfinished Requiem. They begin the concert with Arvo Pärt’s Da Pacem Domine performed by a quartet, followed by the Linz Symphony and Mozart Requiem. The concert features a stellar cast of soloists including Ailish Tynan, Anna Harvey, Nicholas Mulroy and Peter Harvey and…
Prog icon, Rock Hall of Fame inductee and former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett has announced a 6 date UK tour for October including a Manchester gig at the Bridgewater Hall. The Manchester gig will see Steve Hackett and his band performing Genesis and solo material accompanied by a 41-piece orchestra. The decision to undertake this…
Manchester’s The Halle has announced a new ‘drive time’ concert at the Bridgewater Hall, 6 o’clock Classics. The event, which as the name would suggest takes place at 6pm, is aimed at attracting new audiences to hear the award-winning symphony orchestra whilst avoiding the rush hour. The one hour concert, is conducted by Johann Stuckenbruck…
The Halle has a series of concerts coming up at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall in January 2018. We take a look at what’s on. A Viennese Celebration Saturday 6 January 2018, 3pm Strauss II Die Fledermaus: Overture and Adele’s Laughing Song J. Strauss II On The Beautiful Blue Danube Lehár The Merry Widow: Vilja-Lied Kalman Countess…
Prog-rock band Camel have announced a run of UK dates including a show at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall for Autumn 2018. The tour, which climaxes at the Royal Albert Hall, sees the band playing their 1976 Top 20 album Moonmadness in full. Moonmadness was certified silver and has regularly been included in Great Prog Albums lists….
