Under the baton of Agata Zając and presented by Petroc Trelawny, this concert promises an harmonious journey through the essence of summer. Orchestral favourites include the enchanting overture to Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the pastoral beauty of Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony, Debussy’s languid L’apr’s-midi d’un faune and Gershwin’s sultry Summertime from his folk opera Porgy and Bess. Savour the virtuosic skills of Hallé Leader Roberto Ruisi in Summer, first from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and then from Piazzolla’s interpretation, The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.

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Summer Classics

The Bridgewater Hall

Under the baton of Agata Zajac and presented by Petroc Trelawny, this concert promises an harmonious journey through the essence of summer. Orchestral favourites include the enchanting overture to Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the pastoral beauty of Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony, Debussy’s languid L’apr’s-midi d’un faune and Gershwin’s sultry Summertime from his folk opera Porgy and Bess. Savour the virtuosic skills of Hallé Leader Roberto Ruisi in Summer, first from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and then from Piazzolla’s interpretation, The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.

The Hallé - Summer Classics

Sofiia Matviienko, a remarkable flutist, was born in the picturesque town of Pereshchepino in central Ukraine. Her journey in the world of music began at a young age when a doctor discovered her speech problems and recommended playing the recorder as a therapeutic measure. 

At 14, having transferred to the classical flute, Sofiia performed her first solo concert in Italy, capturing the hearts of the audience and commemorating the event with a CD release. Since then, she has achieved numerous victories in competitions and graced the stages of international festivals in Argentina, the United States, Germany, Ukraine, Italy, Bosnia, the United Kingdom, and many other countries.

Sofiia Matviienko

Kahchun Wong is joined by a host of acclaimed British soloists and the full forces of the Hallé and Hallé Choir for this triumphant season finale.

Rapturously received by the audience at its 1824 premiere, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony remains a firm favourite today. By this time, Beethoven was profoundly deaf and had to be gently turned to face the audience to accept their adulation, which was shown by the waving of hands, hats and handkerchiefs as well as multiple standing ovations.

The Hallé - Ode to Joy

Rapturously received by the audience at its 1824 premiere, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony remains a firm favourite today. By this time, Beethoven was profoundly deaf and had to be gently turned to face the audience to accept their adulation, which was shown by the waving of hands, hats and handkerchiefs as well as multiple standing ovations.

Ode to Joy

Experience the ultimate tribute to her remarkable musical repertoire in an electrifying production that honours her timeless songs with sensational vocalists and a full live band.

Prepare to be blown away by an extraordinary journey through three decades of all-time hits such as I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, I Will Always Love You, My Love Is Your Love, So Emotional, Run To You, Saving All My Love, How Will I Know, Million Dollar Bill, The Greatest Love Of All, and many more.

Whitney - Queen of the Night

In 2025, we will be exploring one of the most iconic and uplifting choral works in the repertoire, Haydn’s The Creation. The day will be led by the Hallé’s fun and motivating Choral Director, the exceptional Matthew Hamilton.

Sing with the Hallé 2025

Experience the thrill of singing alongside one of the world’s most renowned musical institutions in a day of inspiring choral music.

In 2025, we will be exploring one of the most iconic and uplifting choral works in the repertoire, Haydn’s The Creation. The day will be led by the Hall’és fun and motivating Choral Director, the exceptional Matthew Hamilton.

Sing With The Hallé - Participants

Sing With The Hallé - Audience

‘My music is always the voice of nature.’

A hymn to the natural world, Gustav Mahler takes on the elements in a work like no
other. Writing for huge forces, Mahler was so consumed by his Third Symphony that he was convinced that it had a life of its own. Indeed, it has all the energy of an offshore wind farm – but whilst this is music of the Earth, it is also music of the soul. Here, Mahler is on
a spiritual quest, one of extreme emotional highs and lows. The earthshattering climax is a paean to love.

The Voice of Nature

London Concertante presents a sensational evening at the opera with an array of the finest opera arias and overtures, performing works from Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, and Mozart.

A Night at the Opera by Candlelight

Manchester Cathedral

An 80s Silent Disco like no other is returning to the spectacular Manchester Cathedral this June!

80s Silent Disco

Join Rob Lamberti as he celebrates the career of one of the most gifted performers of a generation in the show that’s wowed audiences around the country and beyond. Featuring music from Wham! all the way through to the spoils of his hugely successful solo career – including timeless hits like Careless Whisper, Faith, I’m Your Man, Club Tropicana and more – it’s an evening that recalls the story of George Michael via the vast repertoire of songs that made him an icon.

Rob Lamberti Presents Perfectly George

Cockney Rejects, Special Guests TBA,UK Subs, Anti-Nowhere League,Steve Ignorant Band,Bar Stool Preachers,Random Hand, Riskee & The Ridicule,Cyanide Pills & Vomit

North West Calling 2025

The University of Manchester

Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional piano recital at the beautiful candlelit venue of Manchester Cathedral.

Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldi's masterpiece The Four Seasons and other magnificent works in the beautiful candlelit setting of Manchester Cathedral.

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

Following on from its highly acclaimed 2024 festival celebrating the works of Steve Reich, the Hallé is once again joined by conductor and percussionist Colin Currie and Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood for a concert of some of Reich’s most well-known works.

Manchester Classical 2025 – Jonny Greenwood performs Reich with the Hallé

The Hallé Children’s Choir always steals the show with its exceptional performances and polished presentation.

Manchester Classical 2025 – Hallé Children’s Choir: Stage and Screen

Sean Chandler presents a live and interactive performance of Three Billy Goats Gruff from the CBeebies series Musical Storyland with musicians from the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.

Musical Storyland LIVE! Three Billy Goats Gruff

Music for beginnings and endings. It’s hard to find a more famous, or iconically flamboyant first few seconds than the clarinet solo at the start of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. ‘Metropolitan madness’ and a ‘musical kaleidoscope of America’ is how Gershwin described this musical montage of the jazz age.

Events in Manchester

Summer Classics

The Hallé

The Hallé - Summer Classi...

The Bridgewater Hall

Sofiia Matviienko

The Bridgewater Hall

The Hallé - Ode to Joy

The Bridgewater Hall

Ode to Joy

The Hallé

Whitney - Queen of the Ni...

The Bridgewater Hall

Sing with the Hallé 2025

The Hallé

Sing With The Hallé - Par...

The Bridgewater Hall

Sing With The Hallé - Aud...

The Bridgewater Hall

The Voice of Nature

BBC Philharmonic

A Night at the Opera by C...

Manchester Cathedral

80s Silent Disco

Manchester Cathedral

Rob Lamberti Presents Per...

The Bridgewater Hall

North West Calling 2025

Manchester Academy

Moonlight Sonata by Candl...

Manchester Cathedral

Vivaldi Four Seasons by C...

Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Classical 2025...

The Hallé

Manchester Classical 2025...

The Hallé

Musical Storyland LIVE! T...

BBC Philharmonic

BBC Philharmonic Orchestr...

BBC Philharmonic