Storgårds conducts Shostakovich
About this event
This duality - between outer confidence, and a more inward fear - is a central theme of both of these towering works from the 20th century musical literature. His String Quartet No. 8, dedicated ‘to the victims of fascism and war,’ was written in just three days, a grave, personal, emotionally charged span of dark hues and arresting vigour. It opens with Shostakovich’s famous four-note musical moniker which reappears regularly, tying tighter the binds between musical expression and autobiography. To perform this exquisitely constructed work, we welcome acclaimed BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists, the NOVO Quartet, to the Bridgewater Hall stage. Premiered in 1942 and immediately taken up internationally as a sign of solidarity, Shostakovich’s Leningrad Symphony is the single most enduring musical monument to resistance to Nazi invasion. An invasion theme flies past with juddering intensity, and returns at the close, defeated. From the battling C minor at the opening, to grand, bombastic C major at the close, Shostakovich’s triumphant musical message is extremely clear. John Storgårds. Photo: Phil Sharp
Event details
- Date
- Saturday, 6 February 2027
- Start time
- 12:00
Getting there & venue info
Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3WS.
Parking: Several Car parks nearby. Convenient car parking can be found in the NCP Central Car Park below G-Mex, which is linked directly to The Bridgewater Hall by an underpass beneath Lower Mosley Street. This well-lit underground walkway gives level access from the car-park to a lift which, in turn, gives access to Barbirolli Square just outside the Hall's main entrance.
Accessibility: The venue is accessible for disabled and toilet facilities are available on all levels of the venue. Guide Dogs are welcome. Sennheiser infra-red system fitted.
Box office: Mon - Sat: 10.00am - 8.00pm Sun: 12.00pm - 6.00pm 0161 907 9000
Good to know
What time does Storgårds conducts Shostakovich start?
Storgårds conducts Shostakovich is on Saturday, 6 February 2027 at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. The listed start time is 12:00 (UK time).
What are the set times for Storgårds conducts Shostakovich?
Official set times for Storgårds conducts Shostakovich haven't been published. The listed start is 12:00. Running orders are usually confirmed by the venue or artist closer to the date, so check their social channels.
Where is Bridgewater Hall?
Bridgewater Hall is at Lower Mosley Street, M2 3WS, Manchester.
Is there parking at Bridgewater Hall?
Several Car parks nearby. Convenient car parking can be found in the NCP Central Car Park below G-Mex, which is linked directly to The Bridgewater Hall by an underpass beneath Lower Mosley Street. This well-lit underground walkway gives level access from the car-park to a lift which, in turn, gives access to Barbirolli Square just outside the Hall's main entrance.
Is Bridgewater Hall accessible?
The venue is accessible for disabled and toilet facilities are available on all levels of the venue. Guide Dogs are welcome. Sennheiser infra-red system fitted.
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