Recital given by the winner of The Betty Bannerman Award for French Song 2023
"(Thursday's) recital was excellent. The Music Room is an elegant venue and has the perfect proportions for such a recital. The two artists were outstanding - conjuring up the complex and fascinating worlds evoked by French poetry and music. It was a real privilege and...
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On 15th September the Clonter Farm Music Trust will decide if Clonter can roll out a programme for its 50th Anniversary, but we still need to raise £40k to be able to do so. Do you come to Clonter regularly? If so, please consider becoming a Friend. There are 2,500 people who regularly attend Clonter each year. Currently only...
The Magic Flute
22, 23 (Mat), 25, 27 and 29 July
If you are still undecided about if to come to the Magic Flute this summer, Clonter offers you a reimagining of ‘One of the most popular and significant operas in the repertoire’, in the hands of its very eminent director for this production, Michael McCaffery, who...
The Magic Flute
22 - 29 July
Set builder Pete Jones and scenic painters Abbie Jones and Chris McCourt - under the direction of designer Jessica Staton and production manager Alice Winter - began work on the set build for The Magic Flute last week, in readiness for the arrival of the...
Best Wishes for The Magic Flute
Lee Bisset’s first operatic role was Tatyana in Eugene Onegin for Clonter in 2003, returning to sing Violetta in La traviata in 2006. Lee’s move into the spinto and dramatic soprano repertoire is bringing her increasing international attention, as she establishes a reputation for her vocal stamina and versatility, and for the passion, commitment...
The Betty Bannerman Award for French Song 2023
Clonter is delighted to announce that this year’s recipient of the Betty Bannerman Award for French Song is soprano Jessica Hopkins. A High Commendation goes to soprano Bonnie Callaghan. This award was established by mezzo soprano Betty Bannerman, the instigator and tutor of the French Song Class at the Royal Northern College of Music...
Do you or someone you know use a hearing aid? Well maybe you can help us… As we endeavour to improve our community’s experience at Clonter we are pursuing the possibility of installing a hearing loop in our auditorium, at our box office and behind the bar. We are currently in the process of applying for funding for this project and to strengthen our case we want to hear directly from you! All we ask for is a few seconds to complete our survey (linked below) so you can tell us...
Chamber Music @ Clonter
Jeneba Kanneh-Mason
Superlatives abounded in the carpark at the end of Jeneba Kanneh-Mason’s first visit to Clonter last Saturday, some of which was captured in the feedback (see above). As one of the founders of the former Holmes Chapel Music Society stated...
Jazz in June - James Pearson & Friends
We could not have been more overjoyed by the turn out last Saturday. It was as good as SOLD OUT, with only spits and spots left. And as with any live entertainment, the chemistry between the audience and musicians on stage was vital, and palpable, culminating in a standing ovation! The whole evening built slowly with James Pearson starting...
The Magic Flute
22 - 29 July
If you are coming, or thinking of coming, to our production of The Magic Flute this summer, but have not yet decided on your dining arrangements, we would like to take this opportunity to tempt you with the following options. Please also check out our new...
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