Kahchun Wong conductor
Anna Lapwood organ
Sopranos and altos of the Hallé Choir Matthew Hamilton, choral director
Max Richter Cosmology (Hallé co-commission / Manchester premiere)
Olivia Belli Limina Luminis
Elgar Enigma Variations
The Hallé’s first Rush Hour concert of the season, conducted by Kahchun Wong and featuring Anna Lapwood, is packed full of musical treats – a perfect excuse to skip the traffic. Max Richter’s breadth of work is celebrated for its seamless sonic blend of electronic and orchestral elements, making him one of the most streamed classical composers of all time. Launching Anna Lapwood as Hallé Featured Artist for the 2025/26 season, we hear the Manchester premiere of Cosmology, written for the superstar organist, sopranos and altos of the Hallé Choir, and the full forces of the orchestra followed by a luminescent solo performance of Olivia Belli’s Limina Luminis.
The Enigma Variations are a series of affectionate musical sketches, each dedicated to Elgar’s close acquaintances, or what he called his ‘friends pictured within’. Kahchun Wong continues the Hallé’s historic association with Elgar bringing his deep appreciation of his music to this performance.
Concert sponsor: CMS
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