As the summer of 2025 unfolds, music enthusiasts are gifted with an array of harmonious celebrations that span continents and genres. From the tranquil corners of Halle, Germany, with the Handel Memorial Ceremony, to the vibrant streets of Manchester, UK, hosting a series of spectacular choral events, these gatherings capture the essence of artistic brilliance. Conductors and performers alike bring to life the works of musical legends, offering attendees a chance to delve into the soul of music, nature, and cultural heritage. Join us as we explore the symphony of events that define this musical season.

A Symphony of Summer: Exploring the Grand Celebrations of Music

Dive into the symphonic world with a series of breathtaking musical events that spanned across Europe. From the solemn Ceremony at the Handel Memorial in Halle to the emotionally charged 'The Voice of Nature' in Manchester, music lovers experienced a diverse range of performances that celebrated the richness of chamber and choral music. The events, featuring renowned conductors and artists, offered audiences an unforgettable musical journey, concluding with the exuberant Manchester Classical 2025 Finale and an awe-inspiring Summer Concert at The Bridgewater Hall.

Harmonious Celebrations: A Journey Through Chamber and Choral Classics

June and July of 2025 will be a remarkable period for music lovers across the UK, promising a symphonic extravaganza with events like Diana Ross's 'A Symphonic Celebration' and Manchester Classical 2025. These celebrations will feature renowned performers, orchestral brilliance, and an eclectic mix of genres ranging from soul and jazz to classical and choral. Prepare for a sonic treat as The Hallé collaborates with iconic artists and ensembles in a series of unforgettable performances, making this summer a notable landmark in the UK’s musical landscape.

A Melodic Journey: Highlights from UK's 2025 Symphonic and Choral Celebrations

The Hallé's upcoming series of musical events promises a rich tapestry of sound, emotion, and artistic brilliance. From the resounding choral classics to the dramatic orchestral pieces, the array of performances offers something for every music lover. This season, join the Hallé as they explore the depths of musical expression through renowned compositions and fresh interpretations led by distinguished conductors and performers. Discover the power of Mahler's symphonies, the intricate beauty of Handel's choral works, and the innovative reimaginings of John Adams. Prepare for an unforgettable musical journey.

A Harmonious Journey: Celebrating The Hallé's Diverse Musical Events

Step into the world of orchestral brilliance with The Hallé's 2025 season, featuring iconic works from Handel's 'Zadok the Priest' to Mahler's 'Resurrection Symphony'. This year's lineup promises a rich tapestry of sound and emotion, performed by a stellar cast including Kahchun Wong, Emily D’Angelo, and Truls Mørk. From the grandeur of choral classics to the intimate notes of chamber music, the season offers something for everyone. Join us at venues across Manchester and London for an unforgettable musical journey.

The Hallé's 2025 Season: A Symphony of Musical Masterpieces

Matthew Hamilton

Hallé Choir

The Hallé

Intended to be a test of both the soloist’s technical ability and their musicianship, the work overflows with cadenzas – short, often improvised passages of notes – which give the soloist ample opportunity for real virtuosic display. Viktoria Mullova, whose playing has been praised by critics and audiences alike for its immense agility and richness of tone, is sure to bring us an unforgettable performance.

Mullova Plays Brahms

The Bridgewater Hall

Always a Hallé favourite, this celebratory performance offers each of the Hallé’s Youth Ensembles a chance in the spotlight. The youngest artists, in the Children’s Choir, illustrate their experiences through movement and music, members of the Youth Training Choir show how developing voices can work together and the oldest members, in the Youth Choir and Youth Orchestra, offer us a glimpse of the musicians of the future.

Hallé Youth Ensembles Celebration

Put through their paces the previous week, these shortlisted, emerging artists have been selected from hundreds of applicants around the world. To showcase their astonishing abilities, each finalist will conduct Bernstein’s Candide Overture before tackling one of these popular symphonic works:

Siemens Hallé International Conductors Competition 2026 Final

Through its use of the chorus and vocal soloists as an integral part of its texture, Vaughan Williams’ A Sea Symphony was a groundbreaking work in the symphonic and choral repertoire. Crafted around the poetic words of Walt Whitman, the work vividly and poignantly illustrates the journey of the human soul, through the metaphor of intrepid sailors weighing the anchor and exploring the ocean wide.

A Sea Symphony

Legendary film composer, John Williams’ music has inspired and captivated audiences worldwide for decades: from the iconic, spine-tingling themes of Star Wars and Jurassic Park to the enchanting melodies of Harry Potter and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and many more.

The Best of John Williams

‘One of the most unusual pieces written for cello’ (Bachtrack), Kurtág’s brilliant Double Concerto engages both soloists and an orchestra divided into two sparring sections, physically separated within the performance space, in an intense dialogue. What results is an extraordinary listening experience: surrounded by music from several directions at once.

The Unanswered Question

The Hallé Brass Quintet makes a welcome return with one of their characteristic mixed programmes. With music ranging from the Renaissance to the modern day, from the serious to the light-hearted, always a hugely popular event in the Chamber Series.

Chamber Series: Hallé Brass Quintet

Hallé St Peter's

Created as a recontextualization of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, this ground-breaking work takes the audience through a whole calendar year in just one hour of continuous music. Elegantly fusing fragments of Vivaldi with her own characteristic electronic music, Anna Meredith creates a striking reimagining of the classic work.

The Hallé Presents: ANNO: Four Seasons by Anna Meredith & Antonio Vivaldi

Aviva Studios, home of Factory International

Based on the poem by Nikolay Nekrasov, and quite opposed to its joyful title, Spring follows a husband who, previously inflicted with murderous thoughts towards his unfaithful wife during the winter, is released from his frustration with the return of spring.

Spring with Sir Mark Elder

Chopin’s Piano Concerto No.2 is one of the finest virtuosic showpieces for piano, requiring both technical ability and deep musicality from its soloist. As one of the prize winners in the 2021 Chopin Competition, Alexander Gadjiev has both in spades.

Dvořák’s Symphony No.8

Alexander Gadjiev makes his much-anticipated appearance in the Chamber Series with two piano quartets. Mozart essentially sets the piano as soloist against the ‘orchestra’ of the string trio, whilst Brahms integrates all four instruments into a seamless whole, especially in the gloriously lyrical third movement.

Chamber Series: Alexander Gadjiev

Join the Hallé and entertaining presenter Tom Redmond for the magic of the movies, with a hand-picked selection of music from all your favourite family films. Performed live by your orchestra, this will be fun for all the family. Fancy dress is very welcome – why not come as your favourite film character?

Family Concert: Film Favourites

“… the waves of sound produced by the Hallé Choir instilled a sense of uplift that can only be produced by an exceptional chorus at the peak of its form”. The Guardian

Step into a world of musical masterpieces as Matthew Hamilton leads the combined forces of the Hallé orchestra and Choir in an evening of choral and orchestral brilliance.

Feel the power of Handel’s Zadok the Priest, the soaring melodies of Parry’s I Was Glad, the drama of Mozart’s Magic Flute Overture and the sweeping intensity of Verdi’s Force of Destiny Overture.

Summer Concert: Choral Classics

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