Past concerts

  • Thu 28 May 2026

    The Bridgewater Hall

    Kahchun Wong Conducts Mahler’s Sixth

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    • Mahler Symphony No.6 (79')
    Before the concert ...
    ... at 6.30pm in the auditorium

    Join us for a pre-concert talk with Kahchun Wong and Sir Nicholas Kenyon.
  • Sat 23 May 2026

    The Bridgewater Hall

    It’s A Livin’ Thing: The Music of Jeff Lynne’s ELO

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    Programme to Include

    • Standing in the Rain
    • Evil Woman
    • All Over the World
    • Diary of Horace Wimp
    • Last Train to London
    • Sweet Talkin' Woman
    • Showdown
    • Telephone Line
    • Rockaria
    • Livin' Thing
    • Shine a Little Love
    • Turn to Stone
    • When I Was a Boy
    • Wild West Hero
    • Xanadu
    • Mr Blue Sky

      And many more!
  • Fri 22 May 2026

    Nottingham Royal Concert Hall

    The Hallé in Nottingham

  • Thu 21 May 2026

    The Bridgewater Hall

    Rush Hour: West Side Story Symphonic Dances

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    • Poulenc Organ Concerto (24')

    • Kristina Arakelyan Toccata for Organ and Orchestra (8')

    • Bernstein West Side Story: Symphonic Dances (24')
    After the concert
    Join us for a post-concert performance in the stalls foyer.
    Model Music Curriculum
    This concert includes one or more pieces that form part of the 'Model Music Curriculum for Key Stages 1 to 3.
  • Thu 14 & Sun 17 May 2026

    The Bridgewater Hall

    Dvořák’s Symphony No.8

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  • Unsuk Chin Operascope (UK Premiere) (9')


  • Chopin Piano Concerto No.2 (32')


  • Dvořák Symphony No.8 (34')
  • Sun 17 May 2026

    The Bridgewater Hall

    Family Concert: Film Favourites

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    • John Williams Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: Hedwig's Theme

    • Alan Menken Aladdin: A Whole New World

    • Michael Giacchino The Incredibles

    • John Powell How to Train Your Dragon

    • John Williams Star Wars: Main Title

    • Alan Silvestri The Avengers: Main Theme

    • Elton John The Lion King
    Join us in the foyer from 10am for family fun and FREE activities!
  • Sat 16 May 2026

    The Hallé in Kendal

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    • Dvořák The Water Goblin, Op. 107 (19')
    • Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21 (32')
    • Dvořák Symphony No. 8 in G major, Op. 88 (36')
  • Fri 15 May 2026

    Hallé St Peter's

    Chamber Series: Alexander Gadjiev

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    Programme to Include

    • Mozart Piano Quartet in Eb major K.493



    • Brahms Piano Quartet in C minor Op.60
  • Sat 9 May 2026

    Sheffield City Hall

    The Hallé in Sheffield

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    • Stravinsky Song of the Nightingale (21')
    • Mozart Piano Concerto No. 27 in B flat major, K595 (29')
    • Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 2 "Little Russian" (32')