Opus One Concerts – Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony Thursday 22 September, 7.30pm Sunday 25 September, 7.30pm Wednesday 28 September, 2.15pm Tchaikovsky - Fantasy Overture: Hamlet Liszt - Piano Concerto No.1 Beethoven - Symphony No.6, ‘Pastoral’ Conductor -...
Manchester’s Halle Orchestra has accompanied one of the UK’s finest singers Clare Teal, three time winner of the British Jazz Singer of the Year award, on her latest album Twelve O’Clock Tales. The accompaniment, which formed 93 musicians in total including the Halle...
The Hallé’s newly announced Manchester season explores ‘Northern Legends’, complete with the gods, kings and giants that inspired some true masterpieces of the Romantic era, and continues to influence composers today. Shakespeare and Beethoven share the billing in Sir...
The Halle has announced that one of classical music's most vibrant talents, Jonathon Heyward, is set to join the orchestra from its 2016-17 season. The recent winner of the Grand Prix of the 54th International Competition for Young Conductors takes over from Jamie...
Thursday 5 November, 7.30pm Verdi Overture: The Force of Destiny Bloch Schelomo Tchaikovsky Manfred Symphony Nikolaj Znaider conductor Jian Wang cello The fate theme running through this season comes to the fore with the dramatic overture Verdi composed for his great...
Tuesday 5 May: Royal Northern College of Music - Rarescale. Contemporary chamber music ensemble Rarescale brings its international reputation, particularly for alto and bass flute work, to the RNCM with a concert featuring world premieres of Paul Goodey's At the...
A Valentines Day special, collaboration with Halle Youth Orchestra and Pops Espana in February's programme February looks set to be an outstanding month for music lovers with a series of concerts by the Halle at Bridgewater Hall including a spectacular Valentine’s...
Tuesday 23rd December: Bridgewater Hall - The Halle presents The Snowman. A screening of the classic animated Christmas movie The Snowman, accompanied by the Halle performing Howard Blake's score including a chorister singing Walking in the Air. Tickets £24...
Sunday 7 December: Royal Northern College of Music - Trafford Music Service. The talents of some of the youth groups from across the Trafford district are showcased in three concerts across the day - at 10am, 1.30pm and 5.00pm. Tickets £8/concert. Royal Northern...
Monday 30 June Royal Northern College of Music. The winners of the various RNCM Chamber Music prizes throughout the year compete for the Christopher Rowland RNCM Chamber Ensemble of the Year Award. 7.30pm. Tickets £9. Tuesday 1 July Manchester Cathedral. Chetham’s...
Wednesday 11 June 2014 Royal Northern College of Music : RoMania! This free concert sees RNCM students performing a repertoire of violin and piano pieces inspired by Romanian folk music. 6.30pm. Free, no ticket required. Thursday 12 June 2014 MediaCity Salford...
Halle Education has announced a series of activities and entertainment to take place at Halle St Peter’s from Saturday 5th July to Wednesday 9th July, including a free public performance, workshops for schools, children, the experienced and the inexperienced. The...
Tuesday 27 May 2014 Royal Northern College of Music : The Op31era Scenes performances continue in this free show as RNCM students of vocal studies and opera perform excerpts from a variety of operas. Further shows take place on Thursday 29 May, and 6 and 13 June. Free...
Sunday 18 May 2014 Bridgewater Hall: The Halle. Sir Mark Elder conducts the Halle through music of the Americas, featuring performances of Bernstein’s Overture: Wonderful Town; Copland’s Rodeo: Dance Episodes; Ginastera’s Harp Concert; Berstein’s West Side Story:...
Manchester's Halle Orchestra has announced some of the highlights for the 2014-2015 season, during which the renowned Manchester orchestra will be joined by performers from around the world for performances at the Bridgewater Hall. Amongst the highlights are...