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Hall茅: 150th Anniversary

Highlights from the Prom event celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Halle orchestra, with performances of Bruch's Violin Concerto and Til Eulenspiegel.

Highlights from the Prom event celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Halle orchestra, conducted by music director Sir Mark Elder.

Popular young Dutch violinist Janine Jansen performs Bruch's Violin Concerto, while George Butterworth's rhapsody, A Shropshire Lad, is introduced by readings from A. E. Housman's poetry. Richard Strauss' orchestral showpiece Til Eulenspiegel plays us out.

Presenters Charles Hazlewood and Suzy Klein are joined by Halle enthusiast and Lancastrian singer Sir John Tomlinson to discuss the importance of Britain's oldest professional orchestra, with contributions from Sir Mark Elder and Janine Jansen.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Charles Hazlewood
Presenter Suzy Klein
Producer Dominic Best
Director Jonathan Fulford
Participant Sir Mark Elder
Participant Janine Jansen
Participant The Hall茅

Broadcasts

  • Sat 2 Aug 2008 18:30
  • Sat 2 Aug 2008 19:35

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