London Concertante - Ella&Friends
Sun 14 Sept
|Manchester Cathedral
A tribute to The First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald, with The London Concertante Orchestra.
Time & Location
14 Sept 2025, 19:30 – 22:00
Manchester Cathedral , Manchester M3 1SX, UK
About the event
Maddie Martin is trilled to be back with The London Concertante with their brand new show for 2025, Ella and Friends is a heartfelt celebration of the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald. Spanning nearly five decades of iconic music, this elegant cabaret-style performance brings her ingenious charm and translucent voice to life in the stunning surroundings of cathedrals across the UK.
With lush string arrangements, a swinging rhythm section, and sparkling trumpet, the show takes audiences on a journey through her legendary interpretations of the Great American Songbook – from Gershwin to Porter, Berlin to Duke Ellington — alongside her unforgettable collaborations with Louis Armstrong. There are also nods to some of the other jazz icons who shaped her era, including Billie Holiday, Nina Simone and Sarah Vaughan.
Tickets can be found on The London Concertante website - londonconcertante.com