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A Melodic Journey: The Bridgewater Hall's Spectacular April-May Lineup
The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester is set to host a captivating array of musical events stretching from late April through mid-May 2025. With performances ranging from youth choirs to symphonic masterpieces, and even stepping into nostalgic pop renditions, this period offers something for every musical palate. Whether you're interested in the harmonic unity of an esteemed youth choir, the dynamic energy of an 80s pop band, or the orchestral brilliance of classical symphonies, The Bridgewater Hall presents an invitation to experience music in its many splendid forms.
Apr 27, 2025
Share1. Hallé St. Peter's Chamber Series - Hallé Youth Choir
Now recognised as one of the country’s leading mixed-voice youth choirs, the Hallé Youth Choir was established in 2003 for young singers from across the North West and beyond. This is a rare opportunity to hear these talented young voices perform a varied programme of music from around the world, within the amazing setting of Hallé St Peter’s.
Apr 27, 2025
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2. The Hallé - From The New World
With its beautifully broad ranges of tonal colour, tinged with the trials of the American Civil War, it is easy to see why Copland’s score for Appalachian Spring earned him a Pulitzer Prize. Following this work, Alena Baeva will step onto the platform to perform Barber’s Violin Concerto, a piece which similarly vacillates between contentment and conflict.
May 1, 2025
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3. Go West
80s legends Go West join us for a special orchestral performance celebrating the 40th anniversary of their self-titled debut album.
May 2, 2025
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4. The Australian Bee Gees Show: Feel The Fever - Again
It’s Saturday Night Fever every night with The Australian Bee Gees Show, paying tribute to one of the most successful and adored acts in musical history in this 75-minute multi-media concert event.
You’ll hear hits like Staying Alive, You Should Be Dancing, How Deep Is Your Love, and Jive Talkin’, the performers authentically taking on the trio’s clothes, style and dance moves as they showcase five decades of the Gibb brothers’ success as rock and disco legends.
May 5, 2025
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5. The Hallé - An Alpine Symphony
Richard Strauss’s colossal ‘An Alpine Symphony ’is one of his largest, non-operatic works, calling for no fewer than 125 players. Traversing 22 sections, reflecting the scenes encountered on the ascent and return, it was largely inspired by the composer’s childhood experience of climbing mountains with friends. From the serene sunrise to the ominous storm, Strauss masterfully employs orchestral colours to depict nature’s majesty and challenges.
May 10, 2025
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6. Jess Gillam Trio
Jess Gillam is celebrated as a leading figure of the saxophone. With her electrifying performances, vibrant stage presence and magnetic personality, the ‘uniquely mercurial’ (The Times) Jess Gillam has been invited to play on the world’s major stages since becoming the youngest ever soloist to perform at the Last Night of the Proms and was hailed for her ‘effortless virtuosity and limitless expressiveness’ (Arts Desk). Equally at home behind the microphone, Gillam has shattered glass ceilings as the youngest ever presenter for BBC Radio 3 with her award-winning weekly show, This Classical Life.
May 15, 2025
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7. The Hallé - Symphonie Fantastique
Alexandre Bloch, Music Director of the National Orchestra of Lille, takes to the podium in this programme celebrating French music from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique has long been a favourite since its premiere in 1830. It was first performed at the Paris Conservatoire, where Louise Farrenc was enrolled in the previously all-male composition class, at the age of just 15. Her powerful and vivacious Overture in E flat, written a few years after the Berlioz, opens this programme.
May 15, 2025
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8. Postmodern Jukebox
Concertgoers can expect to enter a parallel musical universe where modern-day earworms and iconic pop hits alike are reimagined in classic genres like 1920s jazz, Swing, Doo-wop and Motown, and brought to life by a cast of some of the world’s best singers, dancers, and instrumentalists. Think ‘The Great Gatsby’ meets ‘Sinatra at the Sands’ meets ‘Back! …To The Future’.
May 16, 2025
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9. Hallé St Peter's Chamber Series - Tom Borrow
After his wonderful performances of Beethoven with the Hallé in 2024, former Terence Judd-Hallé Award winner Tom Borrow returns to perform the piano quintet by César Franck. One of the composer’s major works, the three large-scale movements have a dark and turbulent emotional power, unified by a motif that recurs throughout.
May 17, 2025
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10. The Hallé - Symphonie Fantastique
Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique has long been a favourite since its premiere in 1830. It was first performed at the Paris Conservatoire, where Louise Farrenc was enrolled in the previously all-male composition class, at the age of just 15. Her powerful and vivacious Overture in E flat, written a few years after the Berlioz, opens this programme.
May 18, 2025
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Conclusion
As the notes fade and the applause echoes, The Bridgewater Hall's lineup from late April to May offers a testament to the enduring power and diversity of music. With performances that span genres and generations, this series not only entertains but also enriches the cultural fabric of Manchester. Whether you're a seasoned concert-goer or a curious newcomer, these events promise an unforgettable musical journey. The Bridgewater Hall invites all to experience the universal language of music, celebrating the artistry and passion of its performers.
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