Legends and Lore
Some stories are passed down through generations. Others are born in a moment of inspiration or pulled from the edges of imagination. Still, music has the power to carry them further.
Legends and Lore is a year-long celebration of storytelling through music. From ancient legends to oral traditions, stories have always helped us connect. They link us to each other, to our cultures, and to the world around us. This series invites our students and visiting artists to explore legends of their heritage, draw on myths for inspiration, and uncover folkloric threads in works they perform.
Shaped by connection, Legends and Lore is where sound and story converge, allowing narratives to unfold in new and meaningful ways through live performance.
Sep 26th
Spotlight: COME ON, BRISBANE
RNCM Oct 2nd
Thursday Lunchtimes: RNCM Piano Ensemble
RNCM Oct 5th
Manchester Collective: Shaker Loops
RNCM Oct 9th
Folklore: Ceri Houlbrook and Tabitha Stanmore in Conversation
Blackwell's Manchester Oct 9th
Spotlight: NOMAD Presents Witching Hour
RNCM Oct 12th
RNCM Young Explorers: Fairytales, Folklore and Fantasy
RNCM Oct 16th
Spotlight: Mozart’s Idomeneo – A Myth Reimagined
RNCM Oct 16th
Manchester Contemporary Orchestra: Mythical Beasts
RNCM Oct 25th
RNCM Session Orchestra: I’m Your Venus!
RNCM Nov 14th
Spotlight: Chinese Folk Stories Reimagined
RNCM Nov 14th
Kantos Chamber Choir: The Witch Trials
RNCM Nov 20th
RNCM Wind Orchestra with Francesca Chiejina (soprano)
RNCM Nov 21st
Faust: A German Folk Legend
RNCM Dec 7th
Prokofiev: L’Amour des Trois Oranges
RNCM Dec 9th
Prokofiev: L’Amour des Trois Oranges
RNCM Dec 10th
Prokofiev: L’Amour des Trois Oranges
RNCM Dec 13th
Prokofiev: L’Amour des Trois Oranges
RNCM Mar 13th
Abel Selaocoe (cello) with Bantu Ensemble
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