NEWS & REVIEWS, & BLOGS
Have a look through footage of our recent events, audience reactions and reviews at Clonter.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
DINING AT CLONTER THIS SUMMER…
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...
UPDATE…
The Magic Flute
22 - 29 July
We are delighted to now be able to announce the cast for this year's production of The Magic Flute. One of the most popular operas of all time, The Magic Flute delights audiences everywhere. Four young people journey through a magical kingdom questioning...
JUST GONE…
Spring Opera Showcase
We were absolutely delighted that we managed to lure 161 bods away for this year’s historic Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, offering an operatic alternative, with songs in several different languages. Delighted were we also with the results of the intensive week’s work, resulting in the Spring Opera Showcase, which welcomed a new...