Everyone has their favourite bit of Holst's The Planets, whether it's the angry rhythms of Mars, the rapturous calm of Venus, or the sheer majesty of Jupiter. But Holst's masterpiece is a lot more than just great tunes - it's a voyage to the outer limits of the soul itself. Tonight, John Storgards takes the Â鶹Éç Philharmonic to infinity and beyond, and follows two great northern composers on their own fantastic journeys.
John McCabe wrote Fire at Durilgai specially for the Â鶹Éç Phil; a stunningly beautiful vision of the Australian outback. Sir Harrison Birtwistle, meanwhile, was born in Accrington, and some say that he's Britain's greatest living composer. Judge for yourself, as trumpeter-extraordinaire HÃ¥kan Hardenberger toasts his 80th birthday.
Discounts are available for families who quote Â鶹ÉçJTM when booking, with our Journey Through Music Scheme.
Dr Tim O’Brien, Associate Director of Jodrell Bank Observatory, joins violinist Julian Gregory to discuss ‘The Planets’ and our understanding of them through science and music.
This pre-concert event is part of our Journey Through Music family scheme but all ticket holders are welcome.
Tickets for the workshop are free but must be booked via The Bridgewater Hall Box Office (follow 'Book Tickets' link).
