Adults £15 / Under 18 £2 Conductor Joana Mallwitz makes her Met debut leading Mozart’s comic masterpiece. Bass-baritone Michael Sumuel stars as the clever valet Figaro, opposite soprano Olga Kulchynska as his betrothed, the wily maid Susanna. Baritone Joshua Hopkins stars as the skirt-chasing Count, soprano Federica Lombardi as his anguished wife, and mezzo-soprano Sun-Ly Pierce as the adolescent page Cherubino.Seville, the setting of Le Nozze di Figaro and its prequel, The Barber of Seville, was [read more…]

Please note - this event is now sold out.The Isle of Man Arts Council is thrilled to announce that as part of its 60th Anniversary celebrations, it will be bringing The Untold Orchestra and their acclaimed Icons series to the island this May, delivering three unforgettable concerts celebrating musical legends. Known for their dynamic performances and innovative arrangements, the Manchester-based ensemble will perform in three local venues, each concert dedicated to a different musical icon.The series kicks off on Thursday 8th [read more…]

Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo has been called “today’s country blues at its very best” by Living Blues Magazine, who crowned Erin “one of the finest fingerpicking acoustic blues singers in the land”. The group showcases Erin’s exceptional vocals and mastery of finger-style blues guitar – which she does while also playing foot percussion & kazoo! Rounding out the pair’s full-band sound, Erin’s husband – Jim Countryman – provides the perfect counterpoint with grooving bass and backing vocals. This [read more…]