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Sir Charles Hallé, who founded the orchestra in Manchester in 1858, was a true pioneer: his fundamental belief that music should be for everyone remains central to the orchestra’s vision today ...
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John Barbirolli (knighted in 1949) is appointed Principal Conductor as the Hallé puts the orchestra on a 52 week contract for the first time. Sir John’s arrival from New York to find only 39 players and the first concert planned for just 6 weeks later is the stuff of legend!
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]
During the tumultuous year of 1943, the Hallé Orchestra found itself in search of a new leader. Sir Hamilton Harty, who had guided the orchestra for many years, had left his post in the early 1930s, leaving a void in the conductor’s podium.
Innovation has been central to the Hallé since its foundation in 1858 by Sir Charles Hallé, a true pioneer. His fundamental belief that music should be for everyone remains central to the orchestra’s vision today, yet the Hallé is much more than just a world-beating symphony orchestra.
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Jan 31, 2024 · The Hallé is the first UK orchestra to celebrate its archive with a fully searchable online tool. On Sunday 21st January 2024, the Hallé launched its brand new, digital repertoire database.
