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Mahler, Halle, Wong: Bridgewater Hall, 28/5/26

Mahler, 6th Symphony, Kahchun Wong conductor, Halle Orchestra I have been to many fine performances of this work over the years – conducted by Rattle, Haitink, Chailly, Bychkov, Boulez and others, the most recent Rattle and the BRSO at the Proms in September 2024, and I grew up with the Bernstein/NYPO CBS recording. I alwaysContinue reading “Mahler, Halle, Wong: Bridgewater Hall, 28/5/26”

Halle/Wong. Bridgewater Hall, 25/9/25

Kahchun Wong conductor, Truls Mørk cello. Shostakovich, Festive Overture; Elgar, Cello Concerto; Rachmaninov Symphony No.2 This was the Halle’s opening concert of the 25/26 season. The Halle, much more obviously than the BBC Phil in Manchester, has to balance innovation in concerts against the need to balance the books, and this was unashamedly a popularContinue reading “Halle/Wong. Bridgewater Hall, 25/9/25”