On Saturday we enjoyed "Musick in Manchester" at St Anne's Church. Manchester Baroque have reconstructed an original concert programme that took place in the city on 14th May 1745.
"Musick in Manchester" is based on original research by the Artistic Director - Professor Dr Pauline Nobes, who discovered a transcript of sixteen subscription concert programmes which took place in Manchester between November 2nd 1744 and August 20th 1745.
The music was performed on period instruments and was absolutely amazing. The setting was also stunning and combined with a beautiful summer's evening, we were transported. The concert ended with a perfomance of Handel's Water Music, probably my favourite piece of classical music ever. A wonderful, memorable evening.
