Cathedral Junior Singers meet every Friday from at 5 - 6pm in the Song School room in Manchester Cathedral.In our sessions, children learn and have fun through singing and musical games. The children learn to sing a wide variety of songs and play music games to encourage social interaction, physical co-ordination and self-confidence. They learn to pitch and perform simple melodies and grasp basic rhythms and pulse. here have been numerous studies over the last few years celebrating the fact that learning to sing in a choir can help children in many ways, including improved social skills and wellbeing.Any child from aged 6 to 11 can take part, no experience is needed and the sessions are completely free.For more information about the Children’s Choir or to book your child’s place, email Ellen Riley.
We are thrilled announce a new season of free coffee concerts autumn 2023. Manchester Cathedral's Saturday Coffee Concerts offer some of the free best concerts in the city, with talented musicians performing in a beautiful and friendly setting and followed by complimentary cakes and refreshments.The Saturday autumn Coffee Concerts are as follows: Saturday 23 September – 12 noon - Vincenzo Delli NociVincenzo Delli Noci started his musical studies with the Maestro Antonio Baldari at the age of 10. After achieving the high school diploma in classical studies, he graduated with the highest honours in the class of Maestro Adriano Cirillo at the State Musical Conservatory "N.Piccinni" in Bari. Subsequently, he refined his musical development with the Maestro Roberto Cappello. After winning several piano competitions at national and international level, he has started a brilliant concert career as a soloist in various chamber formations and orchestra with the enthusiastic approval of the public and critics alike. He is a regular guest of the major Italian concert organisations and has performed in major European cities including Zurich, Vienna, Prague and Munich.Saturday 18 November - 12 noon - Trio ChuvaTrio Chuva are a Manchester based folk/classical trio made up of Rafael Onyett (guitar) and Borna Kuca (guitar/mandolin), and George Burrage (double bass). Although a Manchester-based ensemble, Borna originally hails from Croatia, George from England and Rafael is of Latin American heritage. The result is an interesting amalgamation of varied musical experiences and cultures, and an overall desire to explore music from different parts of the world. This is reflected in a diverse mixture of classical and folk repertoire and even the exploration of different folk instruments, such as the mandolin.Saturday 25 November – 12 noon – Galina ValeGalina Vale was born in Kharkov, Ukraine, and is a classically trained virtuoso guitarist. Raised in a family of musicians, Galina Vale’s performing career began at the age of eight with an appearance on Ukrainian State Television. Her individualistic solo performances combine a charismatic stage presence and dynamic powerful playing style with an unusually wide ranging and technically demanding repertoire, including classical music, flamenco, arrangements of Latin American and East European folk music. Galina has become a unique personality of the international guitar world. Very few female guitarists attempt both classical and flamenco genres, and her most recent recording also includes electric guitar. She continues to experiment in crossing of boundaries and musical styles. Galina’s early influences included the female guitarists Maria Luisa Anido and Ida Presti. She has developed a dramatic guitar technique that owes more to contemporary flamenco and earlier styles rather than current fashions of classical guitar playing. Yet more free coffee concerts are planned for 2024. To hear the latest about the performers follow Manchester Cathedral on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, or sign up for our e-news.
Manchester Cathedral, Chetham’s School of Music and Chetham’s Library make up the most complete medieval site to survive in the north of England. These buildings date back to 1421 before the Manchester we know and love was built around this area.The two-day Medieval Quarter Festival celebrates this rich history and the incredible stories from Manchester’s past.Visitors to Manchester Cathedral can view unique artefacts from our archives and incredible medieval items recovered from excavations in the area in our free exhibition.A free guided tour of medieval Manchester Cathedral will also take place each day at noon on both Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September.
The cathedral regularly hosts lunchtime recitals by talented students from Chetham’s School of Music, the UK’s leading music school for students aged 8 – 18. There are piano recitals and a programme of concerts called Music for a While.Chetham’s believes the true wonder of music can have a profound effect on quality of life and the school aims to make music accessible to more people. The students are at the heart of this mission and they are excited to share their incredible gift with audiences and the musical programme varies each week.Concerts and free and no booking is required – just turn up. Listening to music is shown to improve wellbeing and you’ll also be supporting the next generation of musicians as they hone their skills.The concerts will take place as follows: 25.09.23 12pm Piano Recital 28.09.23 1.10pm Music for a While 09.10.23 12pm Piano Recital13.11.23 12pm Piano Recital30.11.23 1.10pm Music for a While 18.1.24 1.10pm Music for a While 22.01.24 12pm Piano Recital 01.02.24 1.10pm Music for a While 05.02.24 12pm Piano Recital 04.03.24 12pm Piano Recital 14.03.24 1.10pm Music for a While 25.04.24 1.10pm Music for a While 29.04.24 12pm Piano Recital 13.05.24 12pm Piano Recital 23.05.24 1.10pm Music for a While
