Hallé Orchestra
Hallé/Wong review – a thrilling and radiant Mahler 2 sees the orchestra at the height of its powers
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
New principal conductor Kahchun Wong held the balance between restraint and muscle and, with soloists Sarah Connolly and Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, made this ‘Resurrection’ unforgettable
New principal conductor Kahchun Wong held the balance between restraint and muscle and, with soloists Sarah Connolly and Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, made this ‘Resurrection’ unforgettable
Sarah Noble
17, Jan, 2025 @12:38 PM
New heights, fond farewells and daring acrobatics – the year in classical music
It was a thrilling year with glittering new works, an electrifying Proms season, Puccini in a laundry and Britten on a trapeze
Imogen Tilden
17, Dec, 2024 @5:33 PM
Hallé/Wong review – new chapter begins with muted Mahler
Kahchun Wong starts his tenure as the Manchester orchestra’s principal conductor with Mahler’s first and a suite from Britten’s Prince of the Pagodas
Andrew Clements
27, Sep, 2024 @10:51 AM
Sir Ernest Hall obituary
Entrepreneur who oversaw the regeneration of Dean Clough mills in Halifax into a commercial and cultural ‘utopia’
Martin Wainwright
12, Aug, 2024 @11:02 AM
The week in classical: BBC Proms week one review – hallelujahs all round
First Night fireworks with Elim Chan and co, a triumphant farewell from Mark Elder, and a ravishing love triangle kicked off a re-energised Proms
Stephen Pritchard
27, Jul, 2024 @12:00 PM
Prom 4: Hallé/Elder review – a farewell eclipsed by the quality of the music-making
Mark Elder has led the Hallé for 24 years, championing the company’s choirs, in great voice here in a striking James MacMillan work, and bringing cerebral discipline and striking emotional truth to Mahler’s Fifth Symphony
Martin Kettle
22, Jul, 2024 @2:29 PM
A fitting finale for Sir Mark Elder with the Hallé Orchestra | Brief letters
Brief letters: Final bow and bouquet | The Rakes: gentlemen players | Scottish football | Sunak’s plight | Farage’s backup plan
04, Jun, 2024 @5:14 PM
Elgar: Symphonies Nos 1 & 2 album review – warmth, refinement and conviction
These performances are as fine as any currently available on disc, and a testament to the deep musical relationship that Mark Elder’s has built over 24 years as director of the Hallé
Andrew Clements
23, May, 2024 @2:00 PM
Hough/Hallé/Elder review – Americana, jazz and virtuosity in debut for piano concerto
Stephen Hough’s new, nostalgia-themed work enjoyed its European debut with Mark Elder and the Hallé very much on form in their final months together
Andrew Clements
16, May, 2024 @11:29 AM
Simon Boccanegra review – vast forces bring Verdi’s ‘fiasco’ to vivid life
Opera Rara joined with the Hallé under Sir Mark Elder for this semi-staged performance of the original version of Verdi’s opera
Sarah Noble
19, Apr, 2024 @10:31 AM
Hallé/Adès review – an exhilarating and magnificent partnership
The Hallé’s playing was triumphant as Thomas Adès oversaw a challenging programme including a rare Tippett masterpiece and new work from Oliver Leith, while the conductor’s own piece was an immense statement
Andrew Clements
07, Apr, 2024 @1:21 PM
Steve Reich festival review – Colin Currie and the Hallé ease into the groove
The Hallé’s celebration of the 87-year-old composer, curated by percussionist Colin Currie, opened with masterly performances of his intricate works, including the shimmeringly beautiful Music for Ensemble and Orchestra
Clive Paget
02, Feb, 2024 @12:10 PM
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