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The Hallé Choir was founded with the orchestra in 1858 by Sir Charles Hallé. [43] The choir gives around ten concerts a year with the Hallé at The Bridgewater Hall and other venues across the UK. The current Hallé Choir Director is Matthew Hamilton. [44]
The Hallé gave its first concert on 30 January 1858 under the baton of its founder Sir Charles Hallé. Until his death in 1895, Sir Charles conducted almost every concert and performed as piano soloist at many. His sudden death shocked Manchester and the wider musical world, with his funeral procession bringing the city to a standstill.
Sir Charles Hallé (born Karl Halle; 11 April 1819 – 25 October 1895) was a Prussian and British pianist and conductor. In 1858, he founded the Hallé Orchestra.
Jan 16, 2008 · Sir John Barbirolli (conductor 1943–1970. The Hallé Orchestra celebrates its 150th anniversary on 30 January 2008 and below, you can find out more about Britain’s oldest professional...
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. Sir Charles conducted almost every...
With a reputation for artistic excellence, the Hallé remains determined to seek ways to enhance and refresh what it undertakes. Sir Mark Elder became Music Director in 2000. Founded in Manchester by Sir Charles Hallé, the Hallé gave its first concert in the Free Trade Hall on 30 January 1858.
Our monthly series telling the story behind an orchestra. Sir Mark Elder conducts The Hallé.