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Hugh Morris

Hugh Morris is a musician studying and working in Manchester, and is active as a conductor, writer and performer across the North of England. His interests span Jazz, Contemporary Music, Brass Bands and Opera.

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Finding the balance? Psappha with Ligeti, Kurtág and more at Stoller Hall

By Hugh Morris, 28 September 2018

Finding wit and introspection with Psappha in their 2018/19 season opener

***11

Pushing the envelope: Manchester Collective star in 100 Demons

By Hugh Morris, 05 March 2018

Stretching minds and musicians in Manchester Collective’s night of strings and electronics.

****1

Tremendous Turangalîla from Petrenko and the RLPO

By Hugh Morris, 26 January 2018

A highlight of Royal Liverpool Philharmonic's season, tackling a piece not attempted by the orchestra for almost 50 years.

*****

Unpolished gems: Saint-Saëns, Smetana, Sinfonietta and Chasse royale

By Hugh Morris, 15 January 2018

BBC Philharmonic and Edward Gardner tackle Janáček’s Sinfonietta in a well-crafted programme of French and Czech music.

***11

Juanjo Mena and BBC Philharmonic unlock Mahler's Third

By Hugh Morris, 25 September 2017

Juanjo Mena begins the final year of his stint with the BBC Philharmonic with a warm interpretation of Mahler's Third Symphony.

****1

Elegance and excellence from Elder and the Hallé at Bridgewater Hall

By Hugh Morris, 28 April 2017

A classy performance under the baton of Sir Mark Elder unites a seemingly disparate sounding programme.

****1

From Russia with Love: the Hallé plays Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov and Stravinsky

By Hugh Morris, 27 March 2017

Lahav Shani leads a lavish All-Russian affair that took a while to gel on its third outing in a week in Manchester.

***11

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