Manchester Collective is a chamber-music ensemble consisting of a rotating group of musicians. Its repertoire generally consists of 20th and 21st century works with a focus on commissioning living composers.[1][2] They are supported by the Arts Council England, Foyle Foundation, Garfield Weston Foundation and the PRS Foundation.[3][4]
Manchester Collective | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Manchester, England |
| Genres | Classical, experimental |
| Occupation | Chamber ensemble |
| Years active | 2016-Present |
| Labels | Bedroom Community |
| Website | https://manchestercollective.co.uk/ |
History
editManchester Collective was founded in 2016 by violinist and composer Rakhi Singh.[5]
They have commissioned works by contemporary composers such as Kelly Moran, Ben Nobuto, Zubin Kanga[6], Oliver Leith, Mahan Esfahani[7], Héloïse Werner[8], Abel Selacoe[9], Vijay Iyer[10][11], Alice Zawadzki[12], Moor Mother, Edmund Finnis[13], and Hannah Peel[14].
In addition to commissioning new works, the Manchester Collective also performs 20th-century classical repertoire by composers such as works by Arvo Pärt[15], Morton Feldman[13], Michael Gordon[16], Steve Reich[17], George Crumb[18] and Pyotr Tchaikovsky[19].
In 2021, the Manchester Collective made their Royal Albert Hall debut as part of the BBC Proms Festival alongside Mahan Esfahani.[20]
They are currently the artists-in-residence at the Southbank Centre.[21]
In 2023, they won the Royal Philharmonic Society’s Ensemble award.[22]
On June 12, 2024 they announced composer Jasmin Kent Rodgman as their Co-Artistic Director.[23]
The ensemble has released four studio albums all released on Bedroom Community.[24]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- The Centre is Everywhere (2021) - Bedroom Community
- Shades (2022) - Bedroom Community
- Neon (2023) - Bedroom Community
- End of My Days (2024) - Bedroom Community
EPs
edit- Recreation (2020) - Bedroom Community
References
edit- ^ Claire, Jackson (25 September 2024). "Manchester Collective: 'Our curiosity to do things differently marks us out'". PRS for Music. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ "Creation and evolution: Manchester Collective". The Strad. 2024-04-26. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ "Manchester Collective". Manchester Collective. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ Jackson, Claire (2024-09-25). "Manchester Collective: 'Our curiosity to do things differently marks us out'". PRS for Music. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ "Manchester Collective". Bedroom Community. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ Beale, Robert (2024-10-11). "Kanga, Manchester Collective, Singh, RNCM Manchester review - string ensemble playing at its most rewarding". theartsdesk.com. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ Clements, Andrew (2021-08-18). "Manchester Collective/Mahan Esfahani review – high energy Proms debut". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ Clements, Andrew (2024-02-02). "Manchester Collective review – Freya Waley-Cohen's incantations cast a powerful spell". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ Wolfson, David (2024-04-07). "Manchester Collective's Sirocco blows away New York". bachtrack.com. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ Hromin, Michelle (2024-09-27). "At London's Wigmore Hall, Manchester Collective Celebrates the Multifaceted Work of Vijay Iyer". I CARE IF YOU LISTEN. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ Morrison, Richard (2024-09-24). "Manchester Collective review — the gripping world of Vijay Iyer". www.thetimes.com. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ Evans, Rian (2023-02-06). "Manchester Collective/Bag of Bones review – hauntingly seductive meditation on family and freedom". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ a b Clements, Andrew (2024-05-06). "Sansara/Manchester Collective review – an exquisitely colourful tribute to Rothko Chapel". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ Clements, Andrew (2023-08-21). "Proms 45 & 46: BBCSO/Oramo; Manchester Collective review – Mahler with martial zeal and shimmering electronic works". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ Ingeldeev, Marat (2024-05-07). "A great celebration of Feldman's Rothko Chapel at the QEH". bachtrack.com. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ Maddocks, Fiona (2022-10-01). "The week in classical: Aida; Candide; Manchester Collective: Weather – review". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ Daughter, Prospero's (2023-10-24). "REVIEW: Manchester Collective redefines classical music with electrifying fusion at Future Yard". Birkenhead News. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ "Review Black Angels: Manchester Collective & Harrga, Strange Brew, Bristol by James Ellis". Get The Chance. 2023-03-24. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ Hewett, Ivan; Kenyon, Nicholas; Brown, Mark (2024-10-09). "Falling into the beautiful abyss of Robert Schumann, plus the best of October's classical concerts". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ Clements, Andrew (2021-08-18). "Manchester Collective/Mahan Esfahani review – high energy Proms debut". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "Manchester Collective". Southbank Centre. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ "Ensemble: Winners to date". Royal Philharmonic Society. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ Ewell, Theo. "Manchester Collective announces new Co-Artistic Director". Gramophone. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "Manchester Collective Songs, Albums, Reviews, ..." AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-11-02.