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Holmes Chapel Music Society celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. It was formed in 1972 to promote an interest in a wide range of classical music. It organises concerts by professional performers; many internationally renowned. It is a Registered Charity (No. 508820). Its President is SIR BERNARD LOVELL O.B.E., F.R.S. and its Vice Presidents are SIR MARK ELDER CBE and SIR FRANCIS GRAHAM-SMITH F.R.S.

SIR MARK ELDER CBE is making a special appearance with principal members of the Hallé Orchestra and Janis Kelly (soprano) on 12th November 2011.

Concerts take place monthly from September to April each year. They regularly attract audiences of up to 300 in the specially adapted Small Hall of the Leisure Centre within Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School and Sixth Form College. The acoustics and amenities are particularly suitable for this type of music.

Sir Mark Elder and Dr Martin Hudson

MEMORABLE MOMENT

For those of you who attended the concert with
Sir Mark Elder on 12th November 2011, it will
be one of the most memorable concerts in the
history of the Society. For your chairman of
37 years, Dr Martin Hudson, one moment he
will never forget is Sir Mark’s presentation
to him of a collection of collages
containing photographs of most of the artists
who have performed over the past 40 years.

With immense thanks to Linz Martin
who captured that moment.

Manchester Chamber Ensemble in concert

The atmosphere is friendly and informal and performers are encouraged to introduce the music and to meet members of the audience in the bar after the performance. Audiences enjoy coffee and a chat with friends during the generous interval. We go out of our way to welcome new members and listen to their views. Wheelchair access is available by arrangement.

All concerts are in the Small Hall of the Leisure Centre within Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School and Sixth Form College, off Selkirk Drive, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, CW4 7DZ Tel: 01270 529 505.

The Society also arranges visits throughout the season to the Hallé Opus One Concerts at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester. It acquires discounted seat prices anywhere in the hall, which are pre-booked in May each year. A coach picks up in Holmes Chapel and Knutsford. See the leaflet for more details.

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