10 tickets for classical music extravaganza to be won

To mark the end of its América season the RNCM Symphony Orchestra travels to The Bridgewater Hall on Friday 24 June for an evening of some of the best music America has to offer.

Led by world-renowned conductor Yan Pascal Tortelier, the programme will include Bartok’s Concert for Orchestra, one of the composer’s finest showpieces, and Gershwin’s Catfish Row (Symphonic Suite from Porgy and Bess).

The night also promises a selection from Aaron Copland’s Old American Songs, sung by mezzo-soprano and RNCM graduate Kathryn Rudge, who is set to embark on a glittering career with ENO this autumn. There will be a few other surprises along the way too - not least a fiesta-like ending that will ensure the RNCM’s American adventure really does go out with a bang!

The RNCM Symphony Orchestra with conductor Yan Pascal Tortelier and mezzo-soprano Kathryn Rudge, can be seen at the Bridgewater Hall, on Friday 24 June at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £16 and £13. Call 0161 907 5555 or book online at www.rncm.ac.uk

The Royal Northern College of Music has teamed up with Manchester Confidential to offer 10 readers a pair of tickets to see the RNCM Symphony Orchestra and Kathryn Rudge at the Bridgewater Hall on Friday 24 June.

To be in with a chance of winning simply answer the following question:

Which world-renowned composer will be leading the RNCM Symphony Orchestra at The Bridgewater Hall next Friday?

Send your answers, remembering to include your full name and contact telephone number, to Liz Rowley, PR and Media Relations Officer, at liz.rowley@rncm.ac.uk by midday on Wednesday 22 June.