On Mon 19 May, the celebrated Philippine Philharmonic takes to the Bridgewater Hall stage for a vibrant, uplifting and spectacular night of triumphant classical performance featuring some of the greatest arrangements of all time alongside a riveting world premiere.
Billed as one of the most exciting orchestras in Southeast Asia, the world-renowned Manila ensemble arrive in Manchester having dazzled audiences and critics around the world with a series of dynamic, exhilarating performances.
On this occasion, the orchestra’s joyous programme celebrates classical music’s most unforgettable tunes, irresistible melodies and moments of glittering grandeur – from the sun-dappled soundscapes of Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony and Tchaikovsky’s peerlessly magical Swan Lake Suite to the coruscating drama of Bizet’s Carmen Suite No. 1 and the moving, majestic Nimrod from Elgar’s Enigma Variations, while celebrated cellist Wen-Sinn Yang delivers a masterful rendition of Tchaikovsky’s elegant Rococo Variations.
Curated as a jolt of fresh, thrilling excitement amidst the timeless favourites, the world premiere of Jeffrey Ching’s Il maestro di capella offers audiences the chance to experience something entirely new, and performed live for the first time.
Perfect for anyone wanting to discover the boundless wonder of orchestral music and classical connoisseurs alike, the Philippine Orchestra’s Bridgewater Hall spectacular promises ‘a feast of melody, energy and emotion’ that will delight audiences of all tastes.
Book tickets below.
Mon 19 May, 7.30pm, The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley St, Manchester, M2 3WS, From £23
www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk
- Words:
- Wolf McFarlane
- Published on:
- Mon 14 Apr 2025
