Lower Mosley Street
Sun 20 Sept · 16:00
A 30th Anniversary Celebration Like No Other Celebrate 30 years of unforgettable music at The Bridgewater Hall with a landmark, one-night-only anniversary concert bringing together Manchester’s musical past, present and future. Created especially for this milestone year, this flagship performance blends highlights from the Hall’s history with new arrangements of original music by artists including Stevie Wonder, Jamie Cullum, Liza Minelli, Laufey, Herbie Hancock and more. It’s a celebration of everything The Bridgewater Hall has become over three decades, and a bold look ahead to the artists shaping what comes next. A Musical Celebration, Made In Manchester At the heart of the concert is the debut of the newly formed Greater Manchester Youth Orchestra , bringing together outstanding young musicians from across the region. Artistically led by The Untold Orchestra, the ensemble represents the next generation of Greater Manchester’s musical talent. The concert opens with performance poet SAF-S2E joining the Youth Orchestra’s string section for a powerful setting of Barber’s Adagio for Strings . Throughout the evening, Manchester artists will celebrate the Hall’s history by reimagining music connected to performers who have appeared on its stage. Pianist, producer and composer Matt Wilde performs Herbie Hancock’s Maiden Voyage , while the Greater Manchester Youth Choir , joined by the NIA Choir , presents Jamie Cullum’s arrangement of Radiohead’s High & Dry . Banksie brings the theatricality of Liza Minnelli’s Cabaret to life. The programme will also explore hip hop’s history, from its use of classical samples to its influence on genres including grime and reggaeton. Rooted in Moss Side and his Jamaican heritage, Roberto will perform two original tracks, accompanied by a steel pan band. Genre-defying string quartet Vulva Voce put performance at the forefront, combining movement, experimentation and improvisation.
Not the same tradition as the lineage above — a genuinely different thread to pull, if you want one.