JUST GONE…

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...

2023-09-13T14:52:36+01:0013th September 2023|Feed, Blog, Opera, News, Reviews|

URGENT LET US BE 50 APPEAL

For Just £5 Per Month...

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...

2023-08-19T09:45:06+01:0019th August 2023|Feed, Blog, Opera, Uncategorized, News|

UPDATE…

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...

2023-07-28T14:58:02+01:0012th July 2023|Feed, Blog, Opera, News|

BEHIND THE SCENES…

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...

2023-07-05T17:08:54+01:005th July 2023|Feed, Blog, Opera|

WHERE ARE THEY NOW…

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...

2023-07-03T14:45:17+01:0028th June 2023|Feed, Blog, Opera, News|

AND THE WINNER IS…

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...

2023-06-21T15:18:43+01:0021st June 2023|Feed, Blog, Opera, News|

HAVE YOUR SAY…

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...

2023-06-16T13:52:42+01:0016th June 2023|Feed, Blog, Opera, News, Reviews|

JUST GONE…

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...

2023-06-14T17:16:13+01:0014th June 2023|Feed, Blog, Opera, News, Reviews|

JUST GONE…

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...

2023-06-21T16:44:03+01:009th June 2023|Feed, Blog, Opera, News, Reviews|
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