Jean-Guihen Queyras in JS Bach / Zaha Hadid Architects at Manchester Art Gallery 10th – 12th July

Cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras performs some of JS Bach's most beautiful music in a specially constructed chamber hall as part of Manchester International Festival.

Zaha Hadid is one of the most well-respected architects in the world at the moment. Now she and her partner Patrik Schumacher have created a specially commissioned chamber hall within Manchester Art Gallery. Over the course of nine concerts, the space will play host to three of the world's finest classical musicians as they perform JS Bach's solo instrumental works.

Jean-Guihen Queyras will perform JS Bach's Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007, Cello Suite No. 4 in E-flat major, BWV 1010, Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008 and Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009, bringing together some of the world's most beautiful chamber music and a near-perfect environment in this outstanding event in the second Manchester International Festival calendar.