New Principal Conductor, Kahchun Wong, conducts Mahler’s First Symphony in the opening to the Hallé’s 2024-25 Season.
Britten The Prince of the Pagodas
Mahler Symphony No.1
Kahchun Wong conductor
In his first concert in post as the Hallé's new Principal Conductor, Kahchun Wong conducts this powerful opening to the 2024-25 season.
Today, Mahler’s ‘Titan’ Symphony is celebrated as one of the most daring first symphonies ever written, thanks to its willingness to break with convention and its evocative exploration of the human experience.
As a previous winner of the Gustav Mahler Conducting Competition, Kahchun Wong has a particularly close affinity to Mahler’s works. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience Kahchun’s unique relationship with the last, great Romantic symphonist.
Benjamin Britten was commissioned to write the music for the ballet The Prince of the Pagodas’. Tonight, we hear a masterful selection from the ballet, arranged by Kahchun, in collaboration with Composer Emeritus of the Hallé, Colin Matthews.
TUNING UP
6.30pm in the auditorium - Kahchun Wong and composer Colin Matthews in conversation.
Tickets from £17
Concessions and discounts available for students and under 18s, under 30s and over 60s.