Saturday 20 June 2009, 7.30pm
Classical Extravaganza

Nicolai Overture: The Merry Wives of Windsor
Grieg Lyric Suite: Nocturne
Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
Walton Coronation march 1953 (Orb and Sceptre)
Tchaikovksy Swan Lake Suite
Sibelius Valse triste
Bach arr. Stokowski Toccata and Fugue in D minor

John Wilson conductor  |  Leon McCawley piano

John Wilson remains one of the Hallé's most popular and respected conductors, and we are delighted that he returns this year to open our annual Summer Promenade Concerts. In the first of two appearances, John presents a Classical Extravaganza, featuring some of the Hallé's most requested music. He will be joined on stage by the prize-winning British pianist Leon McCawley, who promises to dazzle us with Rachmaninov's exciting variations. The concert reaches its climax with a rarely heard special treat, Bach's dramatic Toccata and Fugue, beloved of cathedral organists the world over, in Stokowski's magnificent arrangement for full orchestra.

Tickets £13.50  |  £19  | £25  |  £29.50

BUY ONLINE

Sponsored by The Yang Sing