The Hallé

About this event

The Hallé orchestra, conducted by Kahchun Wong, presents an evening of contrasting musical narratives at the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall. The programme opens with Sibelius's Finlandia, a work of solemn dignity that became central to Finnish state occasions. Cellist Jan Vogler performs Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 1, a composition shaped by the composer's experiences during the Stalin era, combining steely defiance with emotionally intense melodies. Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 'Eroica' concludes the concert, marking a pivotal moment in classical music where the composer expanded the symphony's emotional and structural possibilities, establishing new directions for the Romantic era. A pre-concert talk featuring Jan Vogler begins at 6:20pm. Tickets start from £12.50.