Manchester Music Festival 50th Anniversary Season
2024 Subscription Packages
Subscriber Benefits
Priority Access: Be the first to pick your seats, take advantage of priority seating options, and ensure that you don’t miss sold-out performances.
Savings: Enjoy subscriber $5 per ticket discount over purchasing individual tickets as a thank you.
Exclusive Invitations: Receive invitations to special events, such as meet-and-greets with the artists, post-concert events, open rehearsals, and MMF Young Artists masterclasses led by world-class guest artists.
Under the leadership of Artistic Director Philip Setzer, founder and violinist of the Emerson String Quartet, the Manchester Music Festival (MMF) celebrates its landmark season, “The Romantic Journey”. Its theme cuts to the heart of how art reflects our humanity, exploring the definition and roots of Romanticism. Three subscription packages are offered especially for our 50th Festival.
MMF Thursday Nights Package
Dive into the heart of MMF with our signature Thursday Nights concerts. Includes tickets to all five evenings, offering a journey through the romantic classics to contemporary masterpieces, featuring our Artistic Director Philip Setzer and world-renowned guest artists.
Price: $275
Events included in this package:
MMF Thursday Nights:
Program One - (Season Opener): Lighting the Torch - Beethoven, Schubert
Program Two-Passing the Torch – Schumann, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky
Program Three - Brahms and Lyricism – Brahms, The Schumanns and Strauss
Program Four - France, England, and Some Things New – Debussy, Elgar, Setzer, Snider
Program Five - Grand Finale - The Grand Finale – Dvořák, Brahms, Barber, Respighi
MMF Thursday Nights and Young Artists Package
This exclusive package combines our Thursday night concerts with the vibrant talent showcased in our Young Artists concerts. Designed for the chamber music connoisseurs and supporters of our young artists, and those who appreciate the full spectrum of classical music from its most revered compositions to cutting-edge creations. Your subscription directly supports the development of our rising stars, playing a crucial role in nurturing the next generation of musicians. Included are two special Mixer events featuring Artistic Director Philip Setzer as he introduces MMF’s 50th Anniversary programming as well as a special presentation of Steinway & Sons Spirio Piano.
Price: $425
Events included in this package:
MMF Thursday Nights:
Program One - (Season Opener): Lighting the Torch - Beethoven, Schubert
Program Two-Passing the Torch – Schumann, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky
Program Three - Brahms and Lyricism – Brahms, The Schumanns and Strauss
Program Four - France, England, and Some Things New – Debussy, Elgar, Setzer, Snider
Program Five - Grand Finale - The Grand Finale – Dvořák, Brahms, Barber, Respighi
Plus
MMF Young Artists
MMF All Events Pass
Embrace the full MMF experience with the All-Events Pass. This package offers access to all MMF Thursday Nights, Young Artists, Mixer and Discovery programs, including the special Thursday night concert featuring the commissioned work by Sarah Kirkland Snider. You will also receive priority access to Family programs. Celebrate our 50th season from the best seats in the h
Price: $595
Events included in this package:
MMF Thursday Nights:
Program One - (Season Opener): Lighting the Torch - Beethoven, Schubert
Program Two-Passing the Torch – Schumann, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky
Program Three - Brahms and Lyricism – Brahms, The Schumanns and Strauss
Program Four - France, England, and Some Things New – Debussy, Elgar, Setzer, Snider
Program Five - Grand Finale - The Grand Finale – Dvořák, Brahms, Barber, Respighi
MMF Young Artists
Music & Mixer: MMF@50 Presentation and Young Artists Solos I
Music & Mixer: MMF presents The Steinway Spirio and Young Artists Solos II
Plus
MMF Special Events
MMF Family*
Strings & Things: A Musical Playdate with Cellist Edward Arron
Melody's Mostly Musical Day with pianist Jenny Lin and special guest Mary Anne Van Degna
*All MMF Family events are free but reservations are Required. Since space is limited for these events, we offer All Events Pass holders priority reservations.