The Durutti Column
A Paean to Wilson
15 - 17 July 2009
Pavilion Theatre
In 1978, Vini Reilly’s Durutti Column were the first band signed by Tony Wilson to his fledgling Factory label. Now, three decades after Reilly’s first Factory releases and nearly two years after Wilson’s death, the Festival are proud to premiere A Paean to Wilson, Reilly’s very personal tribute to his former friend and mentor. Reilly will be joined by longtime Durutti Columnists Bruce Mitchell, Poppy Morgan and Keir Stewart for these intimate concerts, a moving eulogy to the man who
defined musical life in the city.
A very personal, emotional and often warmly funny tribute Dave Simpson – The Guardian
Credits
Commissioned and produced by Manchester International Festival.
