The Hallé – An Afternoon with the Hallé Choir

Matthew Hamilton conductor
Katie Bray mezzo-soprano
David Stout baritone
Darius Battiwalla organ
Hallé Choir

James Macmillan O Radiant Dawn            
Galina Grigorjeva Bog Gospod                   
Galina Grigorjeva  In Paradisum  
Sven-David Sandström  Sanctus                                                   Peteris Vasks  Musique du Soir                  
Duruflé  Requiem                                                         

This very special concert, celebrating the Hallé Choir, offers a thrilling and rare opportunity to hear the full ranks of the Hallé Choir’s dedicated singers performing a cappella or with organ accompaniment whilst the orchestra is away on tour. Comprised of almost 200 singers from around the North West, the Hallé Choir’s performances garner them great acclaim from critics and great affection from audiences. With this handpicked programme, compiled by their inspiring Director Matthew Hamilton, they will explore musical creations celebrating the well-known – and perhaps less well-known – heroes of the choral repertoire. The concert includes a performance of Duruflé’s Requiem: often dramatic, it is filled with resignation, hope and terror, ending with the flight of the soul to Paradise.

Concert sponsor: Siemens