Follow the links below to find out about the projects we're working on at the moment, and those coming up in the next twelve months.

Some of the ideas listed below are still in the planning stages. If you're interested in being part of any of this work, watch this space for more information or contact us and we'll keep you informed of what's happening closer to the time.

Cloud Forms

January – June 2012

A composition project for GCSE pupils, inspired by The Bridgewater Hall's Reflections on Debussy season. Students from three schools will work with a professional artist to explore Debussy's music and art by his contemporary 'Manchester Impressionist', Adolphe Valette, at Manchester Art Gallery. Young people's own compositions will be performed in the foyers of The Bridgewater Hall to a public audience, after which they will be invited to attend one of the performances in the Debussy season.

We are now recruiting a lead artist for the Cloud Forms project. Please follow the link above to download a full job description and details of how to apply.

Children's Corner Concert and Workshops

Saturday 28 April 2012, 3.00–4.00pm
Workshops 1.45–2.45pm and 4.15–5.15pm

The Bridgewater Hall's associate artist, pianist Noriko Ogawa, presents a concert especially designed for children aged 5–11 and their families. Join us for the afternoon to enjoy a special family lunch menu in the Stalls Café Bar, and to participate in workshops including haiku for children, manga drawing, origami and kumihimo braiding. The John Rylands Library on Deansgate is providing Japanese texts to view close up, and there'll be traditional Japanese clothes to try on.

Tickets for the concert and workshops are £5. Haiku and manga workshops should be pre-booked to avoid disappointment; all other activities are available on a drop-in basis.

Jamie's Concert

Thursday 24 May 2012
10.30am–12.00pm

A concert designed for the parents and carers of children with autism or other learning disabilities, Jamie's Concert has been performed around the world to provide a respite from caring responsibilities during the school day, avoiding the need to find alternative childcare. Join us to hear associate artist Noriko Ogawa performing piano music by Debussy, Takemitsu and Chopin, and take advantage of a 25% discount in the Stalls Café Bar to enjoy an informal lunch and conversation with fellow audience members after the concert.

£5