What's On

Programme

Abigail Yang Ritual of the Wild (world premiere)
David Bicarregui India House (world premiere)
Colin Wu Summer, Once (world premiere)
Amy Tyson Nothing To Be Done (world premiere)
Ruoyu Geng THAW (world premiere)
Sophia Hurst Daylight Savings (world premiere)
David Fennessy The Riot Act

Performers

Mark Heron, Andre Chan, Rosina Flueckiger, Elisabeth Streichert, Davide Trolton conductors
Marie Schreer leader
Joseph Buckmaster tenor
Manchester Contemporary Orchestra

About

Part of In Focus.

Across three events each year, Manchester Contemporary Orchestra offers a front-row seat to fearless, original music fresh off the page, shaped by a city and conservatoire rooted in the radical legacy of the Manchester School.

No longer confined to traditional orchestral formats, today’s composers explore a wider range of ensemble configurations, often incorporating electronics and expanded instrumentation. Manchester Contemporary Orchestra mirrors this shift, providing a dynamic platform for students to experiment with large-scale forces in new and unexpected ways.

Inspiration for this event comes from visiting composer and performer David Fennessy, who joins the RNCM as part of our In Focus series. The orchestra opens with his Riot Act – a response to the use of the Act itself and the abuse of power that can follow in its wake.

Photo credit: Meabh Noonan

Tickets

Free admission, ticket required

Promoted by RNCM.

This event will end at approximately 9pm.