In a magnificent chorus of Hallé singers, the Choir and Youth Choir join Kahchun Wong for a celestial trio.

This performance is now SOLD OUT. Please call the box office on 0161 907 9000 for returns.

 

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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The Hallé and The Bridgewater Hall are delighted to invite blind and visually impaired audience members to a free touch tour prior to this concert. More details can be found here.

 

Please note, Manchester Piccadilly train station (platforms 1-12) will be closed between Saturday 14 February and Sunday 22 February inclusive. Please see the Network Rail website for further information.