Places we think we know: Manchester Collective at the Southbank Centre

Manchester Collective

By Christopher Woodley, 06 December 2022

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“a fantastic calling-card for the Mancunians”

Reviewed at Purcell Room, London on 4 December 2022

Mazzoli, You Know Me From Here

Leith, will o wisp

Shaw, Plan & Elevation

Shostakovich, Chamber Symphony in C minor (arr. Rudolf Barshai), Op.110a (IV movement)

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Sad shanties from Manchester Collective and Sean Shibe

Chris Garlick, 28th March

The Manchester Collective are one of the most successful groups of musicians who aim to bridge the gap between musicians and their audiences.

****1

Artistic adventures with the Manchester Collective

Chris Garlick, 26th September

Present what could be considered challenging work unapologetically, the Manchester Collective makes friends on London's Southbank.

*****

Jonathan Watkins’ A Single Man pierces the heart at the Linbury

Deborah Weiss, 8th September

Jonathan Watkins’ A Single Man is a compelling piece of dance theatre and a magnificent vehicle for the leading characters to shine as dancers and actors.

****1

Weaving dreams: Manchester Collective’s bold performance at the QEH

Marat Ingeldeev, 12th October

In a vibrant display of artistry, Manchester Collective’s “Fever Dreams” programme weaves together diverse musical threads, captivating the audience with a unique concert experience.

****1

A great celebration of Feldman's Rothko Chapel at the QEH

Marat Ingeldeev, 5th May

A celebration concert of Feldman's Rothko Chapel ticks all the boxes for a great show.

****1

Manchester Collective’s Sirocco blows away New York

David Wolfson, 6th April

Manchester Collective and Abel Selaocoe aim to reshape classical music with their collaboration Sirocco. Their breathtaking performance at the 92nd Street Y is more rock concert than chamber recital.

*****

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Christopher Woodley

Christopher’s professional background is in the public sector, and includes a spell in music librarianship. A composer, he is a keen follower of contemporary music and has attended all but four editions of the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival, including the first concert in 1978. Other musical passions include a fascination with the “bad boys” of the New Complexity fixation, particularly the god-like Brian Ferneyhough – arguably the best thing to have come out of Coventry. When not listening to Boulez, Christopher relaxes by frequenting the fields, orchards, woodlands and pubs on the Weald of Kent, where he lives.