What's On
- Sir Mark Elder conductor
- Polina Leschenko piano
- Arnold Bax Spring Fire
- Chopin Piano Concerto No.2
- Sibelius Symphony No.7
Bax's vividly imaginative tone poem, Spring Fire, a favourite work of Sir Mark Elder's, is inspired by pagan legends.
Dame Evelyn Glennie, percussion
- Philip Smith piano
- Nebojsa Zivkovic Fluctus
- Evelyn Glennie Waterphone improvisation
- Christos Hatzis Eternity's Heartbeat
- John Psathas Drum Dances
- Vivaldi arr. Glennie Piccolo recorder concerto in
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The world-renowned Scottish percussionist combines with pianist Philip Smith in a recital that is guaranteed to divert, provoke and entertain.
Your chance to see behind the scenes at The Bridgewater Hall.
Music for Mind and Soul: Milind Tulankar, Jaltarang – The ancient art of the Indian water bowl
This event will take place in The Barbirolli Room at The Bridgewater Hall.
Jaltarang, literally meaning ‘waves in water’ is a unique instrument rarely heard or seen in today’s world, despite its extremely soothing sound. Jaltarang is essentially several china bowls arranged in a semicircle with varying levels of water filled to the desired melodic frequency and struck with two cane sticks.
Oscars for Orchestra
- Carl Davis conductor
- Mary Carewe soprano
- Young Around the World in 80 Days
- Le Grand Yentl: Papa, Can You Hear Me
- Williams Schindler's List
- Rodgers State Fair It Might As Well
- Be Spring
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'...and the Oscar goes to...' everyone! All our films tonight have won one of the most famous statuettes in the world, so join Carl Davis and Mary Carewe on the red carpet and take your seats for the best party in town!