The British strand that runs through this season is introduced in the Thursday Series by two of the greatest names, Elgar and Vaughan Williams, with centrepieces of the repertoire.
Sometimes it's the quietest gestures that are the most revolutionary, and here we can celebrate in two extraordinary works the remarkable talent of Juanjo Mena.
A Classical Extravaganza
A truly extravagant evening to get the Hallé Pops Series off to a magnificent start. Thrilling, stirring, inspiring and beautiful, this is an evening filled with some of your most requested favourites, performed in impeccable style.
For nearly thirty years, Kodo has explored the boundless potential of the ancient Japanese drum, the taiko. Inspired by the powerful natural beauty of their home on Sado Island in the Sea of Japan, Kodo infuses traditional forms with fresh global influences to create new musical expressions that are utterly unique.