Two members of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Steven Devine (director & harpsichord) and Leo Durante (oboe), discuss the orchestra's origins and history of performing in unusual spaces, as well as the concert programme (Handel).

Pre-Concert Talk: Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment - Feb 2023

Lara Bland from The Bridgewater Hall's Learning and Participation department discusses The Bridgewater Singers at Manchester Day 2025. 

The Bridgewater Singers at Manchester Day 2025 - interview with Lara Bland

Classical music expert, Dr Jonathan James discusses the programme of the recent Moscow Philharmonic concert, specifically similarities between Tchaikovsky as a Romantic composer and Shostakovich as a Soviet composer. With a special focus on Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture and Shostakovich's Symphony No.10.

Pre-concert talk with Dr Jonathan James - discussing Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich

Pre-concert talk with Harry Christophers and Eamonn Duggan, from The Sixteen, discussing Monteverdi’s Vespers. With performances from the Genesis 16 Choir.

Pre-concert talk: Harry Christophers & Eamonn Duggan discuss Monteverdi’s Vespers.

Pre-concert talk: David Hoult & Nigel Short discuss Tenebrae, choral ensembles & the groups Bridgewater Hall programme.

Pre-concert talk: David Hoult & Nigel Short discuss Tenebrae

Pre-concert talk: Jonathan James discusses Sibelius' Symphony No.5, what inspired him, how he developed his ideas - in other words how he composed.

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