The Monastery Series | String Quartet

Name: The Monastery Series | String Quartet
Start: 2025-03-05T13:30:00+00:00
End: 2025-03-05T14:30:00+00:00
Location: The Monastery Manchester

Schedule

Wed Mar 05 2025 at 01:30 pm to 02:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

The Monastery Manchester | Manchester, EN

Manchester Camerata are hosting a series of intimate, lunchtime concerts at their home here at The Monastery, supported by their good friends at Classic FM. These intimate performances allow our community to experience incredible music in a relaxed, inspiring, and historic setting. At just one hour, it’s the perfect opportunity to step away from your day to enjoy something memorable.
The first of our concert series has been programmed by Principal Cellist, Hannah Roberts. Hannah is an incredible musician, Professor of Cello at the RNCM in Manchester and Jacqueline Du Pré Professor of Cello at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Join us for an hour of Purcell, Haydn & Webern in the beautiful surroundings of The Monastery.
Hannah was inspired by the Monastery itself when choosing this programme for this show.
Designed by E.W. Pugin and built in 1872, The Monastery was a consecrated place of worship until 1989, when it fell into disrepair and was left derelict. However, thanks to a dedicated community of volunteers led by Elaine and Paul Griffiths, who bought the ruinous shell for just £1, our breathtaking Grade II* listed building was saved from the brink of destruction and lovingly restored to its former glory.
The Monastery is now a cherished and welcoming venue for all, offering a place of tranquillity in the heart of Gorton. Its stunning architecture and peaceful surroundings make it a unique venue, one that is as much a part of the experience as the music itself.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see this incredible programme performed by some of the best chamber musicians in the country.
Booking info
Tickets are £10, and concessions are £3 (Under 30s, Students, and Gorton Residents)
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Programme
Purcell Fantasia
Haydn Sunrise Quartet
Webern Langsamer Satz
Performed by
Caroline Pether Violin 1
Tom Aldren Violin 2
Alex Mitchell Viola
Hannah Roberts Cello