Name: A Hero’s Life
Start: 2024-11-16T19:30:00
Location: The Bridgewater Hall

Get ready, Manchester! This season, The Hallé and BBC Philharmonic bring you a spectacular series of concerts featuring the iconic works of Dmitri Shostakovich. From the soul-stirring 'The Gadfly Suite' at 'Top of the Classics', to the thought-provoking 'Ninth Symphony' in 'Rush Hour', and the reflective 'Cello Concerto No. 2' in 'A Hero’s Life', these events promise to leave you spellbound. Don't miss the monumental 'Symphony No. 5', which will be performed in two thrilling concerts. Join us at The Bridgewater Hall for an unforgettable musical journey.

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