Join musicians from the world-class ±«Óãtv Philharmonic for an afternoon of fabulous music and entertaining chat. They will perform music from a wide variety of styles and periods, from a Burt Bacharach medley to film music by John Williams via beautiful Romantic music by French composer Gabriel Fauré. There will be something to suit every taste.
Tickets are free, seats will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
About Salford Cathedral: The foundation stone of Salford Cathedral, the Mother Church of the Diocese of Salford, was laid on Whit Thursday, May 1844 by Bishop James Sharples, Vicar Apostolic of the Lancashire District. The Cathedral Architect was Matthew Ellison Hadfield of Weightman, Hadfield and Goldie of Sheffield. Hadfield greatly admired the style of architecture favoured by the Catholic builders of the 13th and 14th century cathedral, abbeys and churches. For the Cathedral’s West front and nave he looked to Howden Church, Yorkshire and for the choir and sanctuary to the Benedictine Abbey of Selby, also in Yorkshire. For the lofty spire he emulated the 15th Century Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Newark and his design for the groined roof was inspired by that of the Church of St. James at Liege, Belgium. Salford Cathedral, dedicated to St. John the Evangelist, was opened on 9th August, 1848. As well as being the Mother Church of the Diocese of Salford it also serves as the parish church for the local catholic community of inner city, Salford.
