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The Hallé celebrates 30 years at The Bridgewater Hall with a spectacular Opening Night concert led by Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor Kahchun Wong. The programme opens with Liszt’s Les préludes before James MacMillan’s deeply personal Sixth Symphony - a series of musical portraits of four family members, culminating in a powerful finale for full orchestra. Beethoven’s much-loved ‘Emperor’ Piano Concerto completes the programme, with Stephen Hough bringing his celebrated artistry to its dreamlike slow movement and exhilarating finale. Recorded last month at The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester and presented by Mark Forrest. Franz Liszt: Les préludes Sir James MacMillan: Symphony No.6 (Hallé Commission - World Premier) Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.5, ‘Emperor’ Stephen Hough (piano) Hallé Orchestra Kahchun Wong (conductor) To listen on most smart speakers, just say "ask BBC Sounds to play Radio 3 in Concert".
Programme WebsiteTracklist
- TrackArtist
- 1.Les préludesLes préludesFranz Liszt
- 2.Symphony No 6Symphony No 6James MacMillan
- 3.5 Bagatelles: nos. 1-3 for guitar solo5 Bagatelles: nos. 1-3 for guitar soloWilliam Walton
- 4.Piano Concerto No 5, 'Emperor'Piano Concerto No 5, 'Emperor'Ludwig van Beethoven
- 5.Cello Sonata No. 5 in D major, Op.102, No. 2Cello Sonata No. 5 in D major, Op.102, No. 2Ludwig van Beethoven