Geek of the Week No.14
In this Geek of the Week, harpist Marie Leenhardt introduces the unique role the harp plays in an orchestra and explains how the instrum...
The Hallé is awarded £740,000 from the Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund
Manchester’s international symphony orchestra, the Hallé, has been awarded £740,000 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture...
Sir Mark talks to Henning Kraggerud
Sir Mark Elder talks to violinist Henning Kraggerud about connections to Manchester, composing and life in lockdown. The interview also ...
Spotify playlist - Magnificent Masterpieces
As we are unable to perform our Magnificent Masterpieces concert tonight we have put together a Spotify playlist featuring the music we ...
Geek of the Week No.13
In this #geekoftheweek our newest orchestra member, violinist Katie Jackson, gives an insight into auditioning for the Hallé.
Debussy Images awarded Diapason d'Or 2020
We are absolutely delighted that the Hallé's recently released Debussy: Images CD, conducted by Sir Mark Elder, has been given a Diapason d...
Geek of the Week No.12
Our 12th Geek of the Week comes from Bass Trombonist Kyle MacCorquodale, who introduces us to his instrument as well as the slightly mor...
Latest album
Ralph Vaughan Williams 'Job and Songs of Travel' - album launch Friday 2 October 2020 The Hallé announces the latest release in thei...
Hallé Ancoats Community Choir rehearsal
The Hallé Ancoats Community Choir are back! Watch the rehearsal again from last night here: Hallé Ancoats Community Choir - 27 Septembe...
60 Second Challenge with Tibi Buta
The next instalment of our 60-second challenge comes from violinist Tiberiu Buta!
Spotify playlist - Classical Extravaganza
Associate Conductor of our Pops series, Stephen Bell, introduces our Classical Extravaganza playlist. As we cannot perform the concert t...
Coronavirus Update
20 August 2020 The Hallé is very sad to confirm that all its concerts planned for September and October have been cancelled. While predict...
Gershwin, Suite from Girl Crazy: Prelude No.2
The Hallé, conducted by Stephen Bell, perform Gershwin's Suite from Girl Crazy, Prelude No.2 at The Bridgewater Hall, from our performa...
Sir Mark talks to Hallé new Chief Executive, David Butcher
Sir Mark Elder welcomes our new Chief Executive, David Butcher, to the Hallé. In this interview, they discuss David's experiences with ...
Vaughan Williams: Job - Satan's Dance of Triumph - single pre-release
On 2 October we will be releasing our recording of Vaughan William's Job & Songs of Travel. This Friday, the 3rd single – Satan’s Dan...
Vivaldi, Sonata for Two Violins: Allegro Molto
Peter Liang and Sophie Rosa perform ‘Allegro Molto’ from Sonata for Two Violins with optional Continuo in F major RV 70 by Antonio V...
Hallé Summer Singalong
Re-watch the live stream of our Summer Singalong. To launch our new season, get your voices ready for the Hallé Summer Singalong. Stuart...
Hallé Choral Academy 2020-21 applications now open!
Hallé Choral Academy 2020-21 applications are now open! If you love singing and would like to understand a little more about how to sin...
Sergio Castelló López performs Schumann’s Fantasiestucke Op.73: No.2 Lebhaft, leicht
Clarinettist Sergio Castello Lopez performs Schumann’s Fantasiestucke Op.73: No.2 Lebhaft, leicht, with Paul Janes, in the wonderful s...
Sir Mark - Inside Music: When hatred turns to love
Sir Mark Elder opens up a selection of classical music from a conductor's point of view, on BBC Radio 3's Inside Music. Sir Mark challen...
Vaughan Williams 'Job' - singles release
We will be releasing our next recording - Vaughan William’s Job & Songs of Travel on Friday 2 October 2020. Here are two singles you ...
The Virtual Hallé Choir
Unable to perform Beethoven's 'Meeresstille und Glückliche Fahrt' (Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage) at the Bridgewater Hall in April, th...
Madonna of Silence
Madonna of Silence Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra by John Casken By arrangement with Schott Music Ltd Conductor: Jamie Phillip...
Geek of the Week No.11
In this Geek of the Week, David Hext answers some questions sent in by Ruth from Nottingham, covering all manner of timpani-related skil...
Gershwin - Walking The Dog
The Hallé, conducted by Stephen Bell, perform Gershwin's Walking the Dog at The Bridgewater Hall, from our performance on 22 June 2019....
Sir Mark talks to Roderick Williams
Sir Mark Elder talks to baritone Roderick Williams - who has performed with the Hallé a number of times - about opera, composing, and t...
John Casken and Katy Jones - interview
On Sunday at 4pm we will be releasing the recording our world premiere performance of John Casken’s Madonna of Silence at The Bridgewa...
Can't We Sing Together!
The Hallé Children's Choir express their desire to want to sing together again in this virtual choir project. It has been over 5 months...
The Hallé and Clare Teal - Always true to you in my fashion
Following our video last week, we have another fantastic performance from the Hallé and Clare Teal. Conducted by Stephen Bell, the Hall...
The Salamander and the Moonraker
THE SALAMANDER AND THE MOONRAKER: AN ADVENTURE STORY IN MUSIC Introduction The Salamander’s Song Glittering Galaxy The M...
Geek of the Week No.10
In this Geek of the Week, David Hext explains some of the techniques percussionists use to play the tambourine.
Hallé Choir performs Elgar: My love dwelt in a Northern land
The wonderful Hallé Choir perform Elgar's 'My love dwelt in a Northern land' at The Bridgewater Hall, conducted by Matthew Hamilton.
Spotify playlist - Last Night of the Hallé Proms
As we approach what would have been the end of our Summer programme of concerts, we bring you this Last Night of the Hallé Proms Spotif...
The Hallé and Clare Teal - It Might As Well Be Spring
We're delighted to present the Hallé in full swing performing It Might As Well Be Spring, with conductor Stephen Bell and vocalist Clar...
Sir Mark Elder in conversation with Paul Barritt
Sir Mark and the Hallé's Permanent Guest Leader, Paul Barritt play Fauré's Berceuse for violin and piano and Massenet's Méditation fr...
Geek of the Week No.9
In this Geek of the Week percussionist David Hext gives a brief history on the snare (or side) drum.
Elgar Sea Pictures at the BBC Proms
Don’t forget to mark your diaries for 7.30pm on 30 July, when we will be taking part in this year’s virtual BBC Proms with a rebroadcast...
Geek of the Week No.8
In this Geek of the Week, Peter Liang explains how violinists keep their instrument in top shape.
Sir Mark Elder on Sir Charles Hallé
Last month, Sir Mark Elder gave a talk to the Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution via Zoom entitled 'Hallé - A Man and An Orch...
60 Second Challenge with Simon Turner
Our next instalment of the 60-second challenge comes from cellist Simon Turner! Keep an eye out for more 60-second challenges from ou...
Hallé Youth Orchestra perform Marquez, Danzon No.2
Conducted by Jonathon Heyward, the Hallé Youth Orchestra performs Arturo Marquez’s ‘Danzon No. 2’ at the Youth Ensembles Concert ...
Geek of the Week No.7
In this Geek of the Week horn player Matt Head answers the question – why do horn players rest their right hand in the bell of the ins...
Ianto's Dance by David Hext
Percussionist David Hext performs his own composition Ianto’s Dance, and has provided this introduction to the video: This piece i...
Peter Liang performs Maria-Theresia von Paradis' Sicilienne
Peter Liang performs Maria-Theresia von Paradis' Sicilienne in the beautiful surroundings of Hallé St Peter’s.
Sir Mark Elder talks to Alice Coote - Part 2
In the second part of their interview, Sir Mark Elder and Alice Coote continue their conversation on singing, conducting and life in loc...
Spotify playlist - The Best of West End
As part of our Summer series of concerts we hoped to perform a Best of the West End concert tonight, with West End stars Jacqui Scott an...
Geek of the Week No.6
In this Geek of the Week, cellist Simon Turner explains how mistuning is used to created different sounds and colour in music.
Sir Mark Elder on Debussy Images album
Sir Mark Elder introduces our latest Debussy recording – Images and Prélude a l’après-midi d’un faune. Buy the CD here: De...
The Hallé at the BBC Proms
We are pleased to be a part of this year’s BBC Proms albeit in virtual form. On Thursday 30 July, our 2014 Prom will be broadcast on BB...
Sir Mark Elder talks to Alice Coote - Part 1
Sir Mark Elder talks to Alice Coote about performing together, life in lockdown and how the shared experience of music can bring people ...
Spotify playlist - The Great American Songbook with Clare Teal
Conductor Stephen Bell introduces our Great American Songbook Spotify playlist. The playlist is inspired by past concerts, including ...
Debussy Images - album out now
Our new album, Debussy Images, is out now. Featuring Images, a world premiere recording of Et la lune descend sur le temple qui fut (orc...
2020-21 Season
A LETTER FROM JOHN SUMMERS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE HALLÉ. Some of you will know that I am retiring from the Hallé after twenty-one year...
The Battle of Jericho
The Hallé Choir conducted by Matthew Hamilton perform Moses Hogan’s arrangement of the traditional spiritual The Battle of Jericho at...
Sir Mark on Madama Butterfly
Following the cancellation of our two performances of Madama Butterfly on 28 & 30 May 2020, Sir Mark Elder offers his insights into Pucc...
Mozart Duo for Violin and Viola K423, Rondo: Allegro
Rosemary Attree and Christine Anderson perform Mozart Duo for Violin and Viola in G Major, K423: Rondo: Allegro. Filmed at Hallé St Pet...
Debussy Images: Rondes de printemps - streaming now
Our new album, Debussy Images, will be released on Friday 3 July 2020. The third single from our recording of Debussy’s Images and Pré...
Bartok: 44 Duos - No.14 Párnás Tánc
Christine Anderson and Rosemary Attree perform Bartok: 44 Duos - No.14 Párnás Tánc in the beautiful surroundings of Hallé St Peter's...
Geek of the Week No.4
In our fourth Geek of the Week video Hallé viola player, Christine Anderson explains how harmonics work on string instruments.
Shostakovich Symphony No.10: Scherzo
The Hallé perform the Scherzo from Shostakovich’s Symphony No.10, conducted by Ellie Slorach. This was performed at The Bridgewat...
Sunday Night Scala Manchester Special
This evening the Hallé’s acclaimed recording of Elgar Symphony No.1 features on Scala Radio: Sunday Night Scala Manchester special. Tu...
Podcast: Top 5 British Symphonies
Sir Mark joins Tommy Pearson, Fiona Maddocks and Richard Bratby to discuss their Top 5 British Symphonies in this Classical Top 5 podcast. ...
Debussy Images: Ibéria i Par les rues et par les chemins - streaming now
Our new album, Debussy Images, will be released on Friday 3 July 2020. You can listen to our second single, Debussy Images: Ibéria i Par...
Geek of the Week No.3
In our third Geek of the Week video Hallé contrabassoonist, Simon Davies gives an introduction into double-reed making.
60 Second Challenge with Sarah Bennett
We’ve given flautist Sarah Bennett one minute to answer a set of questions in our first 60-second challenge. Keep an eye out for ...
An open letter by Sir Simon Rattle and Sir Mark Elder
Sir Simon Rattle and Sir Mark Elder write an open letter on The Guardian about the challenges musicians face from the coronavirus pandemic. ...
Debussy Images: Gigues - streaming now
Our new album, Debussy Images, will be released on Friday 3 July 2020. You can listen to our first single, Debussy Images: Gigues now on ...
Geek of the Week No.2
Welcome to our new video series #geekoftheweek in which our musicians will talk about some of the more unusual sides of their jobs and i...
Spotify playlist - Giants of Jazz
We are sorry not to be able to perform More Giants of Jazz with Liane Carroll tonight – but we can bring you some of the music! A p...
Video: Sir Mark on Elgar's birthday
On the occasion of Elgar’s birthday, 2 June, Sir Mark Elder offers an insight into the composer's music and legacy – it just so happ...
Video: Zadok the Priest
The Hallé and Hallé Choir perform Handel’s Zadok The Priest, conducted by Matthew Hamilton. Performed at The Bridgewater Hall i...
Video: Simon Turner performs John Dowland's Pavan Lachrimae
Unable to give public concerts during lockdown leaves musicians space explore their more private musical interests. Hallé cellist Simon...
Video: The Lark Ascending excerpt
Gergely Madaras conducts the Hallé in Vaughan Williams' The Lark Ascending, with soloist Paul Barritt. Recorded at The Bridgewater ...
Video: Sir Mark on Mahler Symphony No.3
On Thursday 7 May 2020, the Hallé were due to perform Mahler’s Third Symphony where, Mahler said, 'the whole of nature finds a voice'...
Geek of the Week No.1
Welcome to our new video series #geekoftheweek in which our musicians will talk about some of the more unusual sides of their jobs and i...
Video - Hallé Choir performs Sleep
A beautiful rendition of Eric Whitacre’s Sleep, performed by the Hallé Choir at The Bridgewater Hall in July 2018, conducted by Matthew...
Video: Delyana Lazarova conducts Verdi La forza del destino Overture
In February Hallé St Peter's hosted the inaugural Siemens Hallé International Conductors Competition. The winner Delyana Lazarova will...
Spotify playlist - Espana
Associate Director of our Pops series Stephen Bell, introduces our Espana! concert playlist. This playlist revisits a popular programme ...
We Stand Together
Remembering those who lost their lives at Manchester arena three years ago. Our thoughts are with their family and friends and all those...
Sunday Night Scala on the Podium with Sir Mark
Listen again last night's 'Sunday Night Scala on the Podium' for Scala Radio presented by Sir Mark. The programme features some of our most ...
Video: Hallé Children's Choir performs Arion and the Dolphin
‘This is the story – possibly a true story – of Arion...’ Watch the 2017 Hallé Children’s Choir performance of the legend...
Video: Francesca Dego performs Cazonetta from Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto
The Hallé were due to perform tonight at Hanley Victoria Hall and tomorrow at Sage Gateshead with violinist Francesca Dego. We are very...
Video: Sir Mark on Dvorák symphonies
Sir Mark Elder offers his insights into Dvorák's symphonies. What's your favourite?
Huw Watkins Symphony
The Hallé perform the Second Movement (Lento) from Huw Watkins’ Symphony, taken from the NMC recording conducted by Ryan Wigglesworth. ...
Video: Hallé Youth Training Choir performs Ani ma'amin
The Hallé Youth Training Choir, conducted by Stuart Overington, perform Ani ma'amin. Traditional Words & Music Arranged by John Leavit...
Video: Hallé Youth Orchestra performs Mozart The Marriage of Figaro Overture
The Hallé Youth Orchestra in lockdown. W. A. Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro Overture, arranged and edited by Ellie Slorach, Hallé Y...
Spotify playlist - Thrills, Chills and Spills
Here's our new concert playlist, Thrills, Chills & Spills, featuring music from your favourite thrilling and chilling movies.
Tarik O'Regan Raï
The Hallé perform Raï, taken from NMC’s recording ‘A Celestial Map of the Sky’ by Tarik O'Regan. Conducted by Jamie Phillips....
Video: Dinosaurumpus
Based on Tony Mitton’s ever-popular children’s book, Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus come and explore the Hallé’s dinosaur kingdom. D...
Video: Hallé Children's Choir performs The River from Yanomamo
The Hallé Children's Choir performs The River from Yanomamo. Music by Peter Rose. Words by Anne Conlon. © Josef Weinberger Ltd....
Video: Sir Mark on youth orchestras
Sir Mark Elder shares his insights on how Youth Orchestra musicians can continue to practice alone and make the most of the time until t...
Video: Thank Hallé It's Friday! Ode to Joy
Last summer singers from across the North West (and beyond) came together in song to sing Beethoven’s uplifting ‘Ode to Joy’ as pa...
Spotify playlist - Elton John: 50 Years of 'Your Song'
Our concert celebrating the music of Elton John may not be going ahead tonight, but that doesn’t mean we can’t honour 50 years of hi...
Video: Sir Mark on choirs and singing at home
For all those who enjoy singing in a choir, especially Hallé Children's Choir, Hallé Youth Training Choir, Hallé Youth Choir, Hallé ...
Video: Hallé Children's Choir performs The Jaguar from Yanomamo
The Hallé Children's Choir performs The Jaguar from Yanomamo. Music by Peter Rose. Words by Anne Conlon. © Josef Weinberger Ltd...
Spotify playlist - The Lark Ascending
We bring you a playlist of music from our concert in June 2019 at The Bridgewater Hall which was conducted by Gergely Madaras: Elgar - ...
Video: Sir Mark on Beethoven Second Symphony and Christ on the Mount of Olives
We're sorry we can't bring you tonight's scheduled concert at The Bridgewater Hall. However, Sir Mark shares his insights on Beethoven's...
Video: Alien Party on Planet Zum-Zee
Alien Party on Planet Zum-Zee Based on the book 'Alien Tea on Planet Zum-Zee' by Tony Mitton Performed by the Hallé, led by Paul Barr...
Video: Hallé Children's Choir performs Superstore from Yanomamo
The Hallé Children's Choir performs Superstore from Yanomamo. Music by Peter Rose. Words by Anne Conlon. © Josef Weinberger Ltd...
Message from Sir Mark Elder
This is a very difficult time for everyone, and I felt I wanted to reach out to you all to say how much we cherish your support. For an orch...
Video: Hallé Youth Orchestra performs Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture (Fingal’s Cave)
Hallé Youth Orchestra performs Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture (Fingal’s Cave). Conducted by Ellie Slorach. Be part of the Hallé Y...
Spotify playlist - A Night at the Oscars
We are so sorry we can't perform our Oscars show live this week. However, we have created a virtual concert on Spotify, presented by conduct...
Video: Delyana Lazarova conducts Brahms Symphony No.1
Delyana Lazarova, the new assistant conductor of the Hallé, conducts her winning performance of an excerpt from Brahms Symphony No.1 du...
Video: Hallé Youth Choir performs Hentakan Jiwa
Watch the Hallé Youth Choir perform Hentakan Jiwa by Ken Steven. Choreography by Sonia Nadya Simanjuntak. Conducted by Stuart Overing...
Podcast: Cristian Macelaru and Sergio Castelló López
In this latest edition of Hallécast, conductor Cristian Macelaru and Hallé Principal Clarinet Sergio Castelló López talk at length a...
Youth Ensembles Recruitment
Application for the 2020-21 season has now ended Application deadline: Monday 1 June 2020 Applications for the 2020-21 season of You...
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