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The Bridgewater Hall
The Planets
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In a magnificent chorus of Hallé singers, the Choir and Children’s Choir join Kahchun Wong for a celestial trio.
Unsuk Chin’s Le Chant des Enfants des Étoiles is an intensely atmospheric work which will take you on an exploration through the stars and the infinite reaches of space. Recently revised by the composer, this concert presents the exciting world premiere of this updated version.
While the most recognised of Holst’s The Planets in modern times are perhaps Mars, the Bringer of War and Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity (featured in ‘I Vow to Thee, My Country’), hearing the complete suite in order provides an incredible musical journey through the solar system. Commissioned by the Hallé, Colin Matthews rose to the irresistible challenge of writing a complementary movement to Holst’s The Planets. A flurry of solar winds in the strings, and the lightning-fast scherzo Pluto, the Renewer was formed.
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Featuring
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Kahchun Wong
Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor
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Hallé Choir
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Hallé Children’s Choir
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Kahchun Wong
Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor
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Hallé Choir
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Hallé Children’s Choir
Unsuk Chin
Hallé Featured Composer 2025-26“I'm delighted to be appointed Featured Composer for the Hallé's 2025/26 season. I hugely look forward to collaborating with this exceptional orchestra and their esteemed Principal Conductor, Kahchun Wong, across a series of exciting projects throughout the year.”
A Hidden Chorus…
Singers are featured in Neptune, The Mystic, the final movement of Holst’s The Planets. Entirely off-stage, their wordless vocals echo through the auditorium in a shimmering ethereality, as the door between them and the audience is gradually closed.
Kahchun Wong
Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor“There is nothing more thrilling than the magic of live music and I cannot wait to experience it with you. Whether it's your first concert or one of many, I hope each performance leaves you inspired, moved and eager for more. See you in the concert hall!”