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The largest of these is the records of the Hallé Concerts Society, but there are also private collections including the Richter Archive, as well a complete collection of concert programmes for the Manchester series from 1858, a photographic and sound archive.
These events are free to concert ticket holders. Our concerts include a number of pieces that form part of the ‘Model Music’ Curriculum for Key Stages 1 to 3.
Jun 8, 2021 · Founded by pianist and conductor Sir Charles Hallé, the orchestra performed its first ever concert in January 1858 at the Free Trade Hall on Peter Street.
Hailing from over 14 different countries, they are extraordinary, multi-skilled individuals in their own right – soloists, chamber musicians, educators and more – who, when united in concert, create the unique and world-famous Hallé sound.
This state-of-the-art concert hall was purpose-built with the Hallé in mind, designed to meet the demands of classical music in the modern age. As the Hallé Orchestra set foot within its walls, it found itself not only in a new home but in a space that embodied the spirit of evolution and progress.
The Hallé’s distinguished history of acclaimed performances includes over 70 concerts each year in The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, around 40 concerts a year around Britain, international tours, frequent broadcasts and televised performances. Meet our players. First Violin. Roberto Ruisi. Leader of the Hallé Orchestra. Emily Davis.
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The Hallé performs about 70 concerts a year in Manchester's Bridgewater Hall, opened in 1996. Hallé St Peter's is a grade II listed former church in Ancoats which was converted for the orchestra to use for rehearsals, recordings, and small performances, and as a base for the choirs and Youth Orchestra.