Staff

Patron
HRH The Countess of Wessex

President
Sebastian De Ferranti

Chief Executive's Office
John Summers - Chief Executive
Alison Kippax - PA to Chief Executive
Molly Kidd - Intern

Finance
Val Hawkin * - Finance Director
Adrian Goldstone - Accountant
Matthew Wyatt - Finance/Payroll Officer

Artistic Planning
Geoffrey Owen * - Head of Artistic Planning
Andrea Stafford - Artistic Planning Manager

Ensembles
Naomi Benn * - Head of Ensembles
Jane Bulpin - Youth Orchestra Administrator PT
Jo Pink - Choral Administrator PT
Vicki Forrester - Children's Choir & Youth Choir Administrator PT

Concerts
Stuart Kempster * - Concerts Director
Jane Lee ± - Concerts Administrator
Carol Dutton - Concerts Secretary
Tom Baxter - Orchestra Manager
Alexandra Swift - Assistant Orchestra Manager
Mark McAlister ± - Stage Manager
Everett Parry - Assistant Stage Manager
Steve Jones - Librarian
Louise Brimicombe - Assistant Librarian/PA to the Music Director
Vice President
Edward Pysden

Archive
Eleanor Roberts - Archivist PT
Stuart Robinson ± - Assistant Archivist PT

Education
Steve Pickett * - Education Director
Jacqui Dawber ± - Education Manager
Claire Mattison - Education Officer

Sponsorship and Fundraising
Kath Russell * - Head of Development PT
Martin Glynn - Individual Giving and Events Manager
Eleanor Roberts - Trusts and Research Manager
Emily Mathew - Corporate Membership and Sponsorship Manager
Vivienne Weller - Development Administrator

Marketing
Andy Ryans * - Marketing Director
Peter Naish - Design and Print Manager (Deputy to the Marketing Director)
Harriet Hall - Marketing Manager
Liz Robinson - Marketing and Press Officer

New Media
Joseph Harrison - Digital Manager

* = Head of Department
± = 20 years's service medal
PT = Part time
ML = Maternity Leave

Concerts & Tickets

Buy tickets for Hallé performances

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Buy tickets and view information on performances by the Hallé in their Manchester home, the architecturally-stunning Bridgewater Hall, as well as throughout Britain and the rest of the world.

Listen & Shop

Hallé CDs, Downloads and Accessories

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The Hallé has a number of discs on its own CD label, featuring composers such as Elgar, Wagner, Colin Matthews, Debussy, Richard Strauss and other English composers. The label includes award-winning discs such as Wagner's Götterdämmerung and Elgar's Violin Concerto with Thomas Zehetmair as soloist.

Ensembles & Choirs

Welcome to the Hallé’s family of ensembles!

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The Hallé offers a range of regular, local and free ensemble experiences for young people aged 8 –19 years. It also offers adults (aged 18+) the chance to sing in one of the best symphony choruses in the UK.

Learning & Engagement

The Hallé's award-winning Education Programme

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The Hallé's award-winning Education Programme reaches over 35,000 participants a year principally by placing Hallé musicians in the community, in schools, youth clubs, community centres and young offenders organisations.

Support us

Fundraising and development

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There are many ways to support the Hallé - to find out more, explore the links opposite, read about our forthcoming events or speak to a member of the development team.

About us

Find out more about the Hallé

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Now in its 153rd season, the Hallé ranks among the UK's top symphonic ensembles, with a distinguished history of acclaimed performances in this country and around the world; award-winning recordings, radio broadcasts and educational outreach programmes; and a visionary commitment to building audiences and developing orchestral repertoire.

Your visit

More information about your night out with the Hallé

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Find out more about what to expect from a Hallé concert as well as information about the Hallé's Manchester home - The Bridgewater Hall.