Sir Mark Elder

The Hallé

### Event Description: Prom 4: Sir Mark Elder Conducts Mahler’s Fifth - The Hallé

**Date and Time:** Sunday, 21 July 2024, 7:30 PM  
**Venue:** London Royal Albert Hall

Join us for a historic evening as Sir Mark Elder concludes his illustrious tenure as Music Director of The Hallé with a powerful performance at the Proms. This event marks the end of a remarkable quarter-century of leadership and musical excellence.

**Programme:**
- **Sir James MacMillan:** *Timotheus, Bacchus and Cecilia*  
  First heard in Cincinnati, this piece celebrates music's profound ability to move the soul, featuring a grand assembly of choirs and a large orchestra, transitioning from jubilation to serenity.
- **Gustav Mahler:** *Symphony No. 5*  
  A transformative work in Mahler's career, this symphony is a profound expression of defiance, exasperation, and all-encompassing love.

**Featuring:**
- **Sir Mark Elder CH CBE** - Music Director
- **Hallé Choir**
- **Hallé Youth Choir**
- **Hallé Children’s Choir**

**Ticket Information:**
- Price Range: £11 - £54
- Tickets go on sale on 18 May.

**Broadcast Information:**
- Live on BBC Radio 3
- Broadcast on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer

Don't miss this extraordinary event that brings together the entire Hallé family from Manchester to celebrate a significant milestone in the world of classical music. Book your tickets now and be part of this unforgettable evening.

Prom 4: Sir Mark Elder conducts Mahler’s Fifth