Manchester Camerata

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12/05/2026

Join us for 8 Songs for a Mad King 👑

A semi-staged performance exploring mental illness through three powerful works, centred on 8 Songs for a Mad King — Peter Maxwell Davies’ haunting portrayal of King George III’s descent into madness (yes, the same King from Hamilton) — alongside By Gis and by Saint Charity and Kreisleriana, which delve into fractured inner worlds and troubled psyches. 🎶

11/05/2026

🎭 Brace yourselves for this semi-staged performance that delves into our perceptions of mental illness, anchored by 8 Songs for a Mad King - Peter Maxwell Davies’ harrowing portrayal of King George III and his descent into ‘madness’.

👑 Fun fact: this is the same King George III you’ll recognise from Hamilton (though not quite like this!)

🎤 In our bold interpretation, Mezzo-Soprano takes on the role of the King, bringing a new and thought-provoking perspective to the character.

🌑 Alongside this, By Gis and by Saint Charity draws us into Ophelia’s claustrophobic inner world.

🎹 And in Kreisleriana, composer Robert Schumann’s own troubled psyche echoes hauntingly, which is a pretty chilling reflection, knowing he would later spend his final years in an asylum.

👉 Conducted by our friend,

📍 5th June | Manchester
📍 6th June |

🎟️ Tickets in bio

08/05/2026

❤ Big love Tameside Correspondent for the coverage of our Music Café at St Andrews! Give it a watch 👉

✨ We’re delighted to be part of the Christmas Musical Spectacular at this December at the iconic Joining a sensational...
07/05/2026

✨ We’re delighted to be part of the Christmas Musical Spectacular at this December at the iconic Joining a sensational cast of musical theatre performers and special guests. This promises to be a truly unforgettable festive experience filled with iconic music, emotion and Christmas magic.

📍 AO Arena Manchester, 22 & 23 December
Tickets go on sale Friday 15th May at 9am!

05/05/2026

🎭 Brace yourselves for this semi-staged performance that delves into our perceptions of mental illness, anchored by 8 Songs for a Mad King - Peter Maxwell Davies’ harrowing portrayal of King George III and his descent into ‘madness’.

👑 Fun fact: this is the same King George III you’ll recognise from Hamilton (though not quite like this!)

🎤 In our bold interpretation, Mezzo-Soprano takes on the role of the King, bringing a new and thought-provoking perspective to the character.

🌑 Alongside this, By Gis and by Saint Charity draws us into Ophelia’s claustrophobic inner world.

🎹 And in Kreisleriana, composer Robert Schumann’s own troubled psyche echoes hauntingly, which is a pretty chilling reflection, knowing he would later spend his final years in an asylum.

👉 Conducted by our friend, John Andrews

📍 5th June |Stoller Hall Manchester
📍 6th June | Place

🎟️ Tickets! https://manchestercamerata.co.uk/performances/8-songs-for-a-mad-king/

05/05/2026

🎭 Brace yourselves for this semi-staged performance that delves into our perceptions of mental illness, anchored by 8 Songs for a Mad King - Peter Maxwell Davies’ harrowing portrayal of King George III and his descent into ‘madness’.

👑 Fun fact: this is the same King George III you’ll recognise from Hamilton (though not quite like this!)

🎤 In our bold interpretation, Mezzo-Soprano takes on the role of the King, bringing a new and thought-provoking perspective to the character.

🌑 Alongside this, By Gis and by Saint Charity draws us into Ophelia’s claustrophobic inner world.

🎹 And in Kreisleriana, composer Robert Schumann’s own troubled psyche echoes hauntingly, which is a pretty chilling reflection, knowing he would later spend his final years in an asylum.

👉 Conducted by our friend,

📍 5th June | Manchester
📍 6th June |

🎟️ Tickets in bio!

🎵 Next week, we're bringing this bold, contrasting repertoire to Join us for an evening of music spotlighting two revol...
02/05/2026

🎵 Next week, we're bringing this bold, contrasting repertoire to

Join us for an evening of music spotlighting two revolutionary artists from different centuries. From Beethoven, a composer who completely reshaped the possibilities of classical music, to Anna Meredith, named '...one of the most innovative minds in modern British music' (Pitchfork).

🗓️ Fri 8 May 2026, 7:30pm
📍 Lancaster Arts, Lancaster
🔗 Check the link in our bio to grab your tickets!

01/05/2026

🎵 We're heading to Turner Sims for an evening of music that spotlights two revolutionary artists from two different centuries. We're bringing together the sounds of Beethoven, a composer who reshaped the possibilities of classical music, and Anna Meredith's genre-defying work, being named '...one of the most innovative minds in modern British music' (Pitchfork).

🗓️ Tue 5 May 2026, 7:30pm
📍 Turner Sims, Southampton

🔗 Check the link in our bio to book your tickets!

📢 Join our team! Development Operations Manager🫵 Are you passionate about the impact music can have on people's lives?🔍 ...
29/04/2026

📢 Join our team! Development Operations Manager

🫵 Are you passionate about the impact music can have on people's lives?

🔍 We are looking for a driven, highly organised individual with a keen eye for detail. In this role, you’ll play a key part in managing our development operations, supporting professional, data-driven income generation to help Manchester Camerata achieve its ambitious goals.

📅 Deadline to apply: 23:59 on the 5th of June 2026

👉 Apply now: https://manchestercamerata.co.uk/work-with-us/join-our-team/

⚽ It's coming home!❤️ We had the best time at performing alongside as our presenter and conducting, celebrating the ...
28/04/2026

⚽ It's coming home!

❤️ We had the best time at performing alongside as our presenter and conducting, celebrating the power of football (and music!) to bring people together.

🙃 Who knew so many of you were football mad in this city...

👕 Huge love to for the custom Camerata football kits - big hit

🔥Enyi wearing one of our custom footy shirts with one of our backwards Mozart caps has to be one of the biggest flexes we've seen in a while

⏭️ Next up, we're delving into something totally different with 8 Songs for a Mad King - https://manchestercamerata.co.uk/performances/8-songs-for-a-mad-king/

🏊 Ever heard a live orchestra in the deep end of a swimming pool? 🌊 This Saturday, come and join us for a special live p...
27/04/2026

🏊 Ever heard a live orchestra in the deep end of a swimming pool?

🌊 This Saturday, come and join us for a special live performance at the iconic - one of Manchester's most unique and atmospheric venues!

🕰️ We're spotlighting two artists from opposite styles and centuries - from the contemporary sounds of Anna Meredith to the bold, expressive energy of Beethoven.

📍 | Sat 2 May, 7:30pm

🎟️ Secure your seats now - https://manchestercamerata.co.uk/performances/manchester-camerata-at-victoria-baths/

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