The Hallé presents a three-day celebration of Philip Glass, featuring guest soloist Angélique Kidjo.
On 13-15 February 2025, the Hallé, in collaboration with the Royal Northern College of Music, presents a three-day celebration of the music of living legend, Philip Glass.
A master of developing complex and ever-shifting sonic layers from simple, repetitive structures, Philip Glass has established himself as one of the most influential composers alive today, and one of the first proponents of the minimalism movement.
The festival, which takes place at The Bridgewater Hall and RNCM, gives Manchester audiences a rare and exciting opportunity to hear a series of concerts dedicated to a hugely popular and influential figure of contemporary classical music, known for his film scores for Candyman, The Truman Show, and The Illusionist.
Events
ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO SINGS IFÈ SONGS
Thursday 13 February 2025, 7.30pm
The Bridgewater Hall
- On Thursday 13 February, the Hallé, conducted by Robert Ames, performs alongside five-time Grammy Award winner and global superstar, Angélique Kidjo, to give the UK premiere of Philip Glass’s magnificent Ifè Songs which were written specifically for her.
GLASSWORKS
Friday 14 February 2025, 1pm
Royal Northern College of Music
- On Friday 14 February, the Hallé performs a lunchtime chamber concert of one of Philip Glass’s most popular and best-known works, Glassworks. Book soon to avoid disappointment as tickets are nearly sold out.
LIFE: A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME
Saturday 15 February 2025, 8pm
The Bridgewater Hall
- The final concert, on Saturday 15 February, is a performance of Philip Glass’s collaboration with celebrated National Geographic photographer, Frans Lanting of his LIFE: A Journey Through Time. This one-hour immersive audio-visual experience is an emotionally-charged journey combining Lanting’s stunning wildlife photography projected onto the big screen and accompanied by Philip Glass’s ever-changing musical textures and patterns.
Book Philip Glass Festival at The Bridgewater Hall and RNCM
