Quell your curiosity: Salford says ‘cello’ to classical music concerts
The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra are starting a brand new series of concerts at Salford University, which hope to widen the audience for classical music – both new and old.
Sound of music: Rochdale to break 14-year silence with brass band bonanza
Rochdale have put putting their ambitions together with the 60-year-old North West Amateur Brass Band Association.
Gig review: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra’s Desert Island Discs @ Bridgewater Hall
World-famous, Salford-based BBC Philharmonic Orchestra brought 73 years of Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, to the Bridgewater Hall with plenty of gusto.
Hallé of fame: Orchestra wow crowds with medley of Manchester music from Oasis to The Smiths
A classical makeover for some of Manchester’s finest music as the Hallé Orchestra conduct a celebratory concert for the Radisson Blu Edwardian hotel’s 10th anniversary
Can kids Handel Beethoven? BBC initiative to ‘open up world of classical music’ to Tameside children
Working towards Arts Award Explore, the children will be encouraged by a partnership involving Tameside Cultural Services, the BBC, a forum of the borough’s music teachers and Stone Soup, a Tameside Creative Industries organisation
‘It’s a gem-like place’: Manchester Camerata looking to redefine themselves – and audience – at Albert Hall gig
Manchester Camerata, which is made up of musicians from around the world who choose to base themselves in the city, is set to play the stunning venue on April 27.
Mums matter: Your guide to Mother’s Day in Manchester
MM unearths ways to spend quality time with your mum this mother’s day