In September 1969, a small musical revolution took place. A new intake of students was admitted to Chetham’s by musical audition, laying the foundations for a specialist music school in Manchester. Many of them, for the first time in 300 years, were girls.
Fifty years later, former Chetham’s students fill concert halls across the world – as performers, as influencers, and as audiences. Over half a century, that small revolution has rippled across the musical landscape, creating a step change in music education, accessibility and ideals.
From January to December 2019, we’ll be celebrating Chetham’s – its people, its stories, and its next fifty years.
The Ronald Stevenson Recital was established in 2015 with funds generously donated by the Stevenson society. This year we welcome...
The International Piano Series concludes with a competition for outstanding young musicians from across the world. With a final extended...
The International Piano Series concludes with a competition for outstanding young musicians from across the world. With a final extended...
In spring 2019, the ‘technically brilliant’ violinist Jiafeng Chen performed the entire Beethoven Violin Sonatas in the intimate setting of...
Manchester Camerata and The Stoller Hall continue their ambitious shared project to perform and record Mozart’s complete piano concertos and...
In spring 2019, the ‘technically brilliant’ violinist Jiafeng Chen performed the entire Beethoven Violin Sonatas in the intimate setting of...
Since forming in 1972, the Brodsky Quartet has performed over 3000 concerts across the world. A natural curiosity and an...
Unfortunately due to a change in rehearsal schedule, this event will no longer be taking place. We look forward to...
This performance is in Manchester on Friday 18 October Book for the Lancaster performance on Thursday 17 October Chetham’s alumnus...
A Chetham's Outreach event joined in/joined up Festival50 marks fifty years of learning and diversity at Chetham’s with a lively...
A Chetham's Outreach event joined in/joined up Festival50 marks fifty years of learning and diversity at Chetham’s with a lively...
Unfortunately this concert has had to be cancelled. Please contact the Box Office if you have any further questions "Murray...
The 2019 London International Festival of Early Music takes place at Blackheath Halls and surrounding venues. Complimenting the UK's largest...
A programme of remembrance and reflection, performed by Chetham's singers under the direction of Stuart Overington.
In spring 2019, the ‘technically brilliant’ violinist Jiafeng Chen performed the entire Beethoven Violin Sonatas in the intimate setting of...
The next big Jazz talent ...Chetham’s Big Bands and Jazz ensembles have performed with artists including Gwilym Simcock, Mike Lovatt...
The Aquarelle Guitar Quartet is a dynamic and innovative ensemble, formed and trained in Manchester and now recognised nationwide for...
Chetham’s Early Music ensemble, directed by Dr Martyn Shaw, marks the 300th anniversary year of Leopold Mozart with historically informed...
Having made its debut performance in 1969, the Fitzwilliam is now one of the longest established string quartets in the...
Renowned for her "dazzling interpretative flair and exemplary technique," the unique artistry of Jennifer Pike has taken the musical world...
On 6 December 1969, Chetham's Intermediate Orchestra performed The Carnival of the Animals. Fifty years later we're doing it again,...
Paul Lewis is internationally regarded as one of the leading musicians of his generation. A former Chetham’s student, he closes...
