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Kate Whitley's oratorio, Our Future In Your Hands, is a festival commission; setting a libretto by Laura
Attridge, the work examines concerns about climate change, with a community cast featuring choirs
drawn from local schools, and orchestral musicians from the Royal Northern College of Music, led by
mentors from the Northern Chamber Orchestra.
The Brodsky Quartet and the Manchester Camerata both celebrate their 50th anniversaries this year
and the two ensembles will be giving a celebratory concerts including a joint one with saxophonist
Jess Gillam. Other performers include the English Concert with soprano Anna Dennis and Joanna
MacGregor, Chetham’s School of Music, this year’s Royal Overseas League competition winner,
violinist Eleanor Corr, Gould Piano Trio, the Solem Quartet, the Chroma Harp Duo, the Delphine Trio
and the Solus Trumpet Ensemble. Iestyn Davies and Christopher Maltman both give song recitals and
Fretwork makes its festival debut,
There is also a new jazz programme, books, walks, talks and other events. Full details from
the festival website,
