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Radio 3,06 Oct 2026,134 mins

Beethoven’s ‘Emperor’ Concerto

Radio 3 in Concert

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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".

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Les préludes
    Les préludes
    Franz Liszt
  3. 2.
    Symphony No 6
    Symphony No 6
    James MacMillan
  4. 3.
    5 Bagatelles: nos. 1-3 for guitar solo
    5 Bagatelles: nos. 1-3 for guitar solo
    William Walton
  5. 4.
    Piano Concerto No 5, 'Emperor'
    Piano Concerto No 5, 'Emperor'
    Ludwig van Beethoven
  6. 5.
    Cello Sonata No. 5 in D major, Op.102, No. 2
    Cello Sonata No. 5 in D major, Op.102, No. 2
    Ludwig van Beethoven