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Friday 1 April 2022, 8pm

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Manchester Collective: The Oracle

Manchester Collective: The Oracle

Presented by Saffron Hall

Music makes time-travellers of us all. It connects us to the past, to the land, to ancestors and to forgotten songs.

South African cellist and composer Abel Selaocoe is a sensation. His work has a way of cutting through what we think and tapping directly into how we feel. Backed by the beat of African percussion, in this brand-new show Abel is joined by Manchester Collective to present a musical journey that spans continents and generations, past and future.

Featuring stories and original compositions by Abel, alongside masterpieces by Jean-Philippe Rameau, Igor Stravinsky and Mica Levi, The Oracle is ultimately a show about connection. It’s music at its most joyful and life-affirming.

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Performance information

Running time

1 hour 45 minutes

Booking information

Discounts

Under 25s can purchase half price tickets for this show.

Ten for £10

This event is not part of our Ten for £10 scheme.

Programme and performers

Programme

  • Programme to include Music by Abel Selaocoe, Jean-Philippe Rameau, Igor Stravinsky, Oliver Leith and Mica Levi

Performers

  • Manchester Collective
  • Abel Selaocoe

Information for your visit

Friday 1 April 2022, 8pm

Schedule

All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.

Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.

Additional information

Drinks

For this event, drinks are not allowed in the auditorium.

Cloakroom

We are unable to allow any bags into the performance space which are larger than a hand bag or small backpack. Unfortunately our cloakroom will not be in operation.

Booster seats not available

Buggy parking not available

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