| Donnerstag 02 Oktober 2025 | 18:00 |
| Richter, Max (b. 1966) | Cosmology (Manchester Premiere) | |
| Belli, Olivia | Limina Luminis | |
| Elgar, Sir Edward (1857-1934) | Enigma-Variationen für Orchester, Op.36 |
| Kahchun Wong | Musikalische Leitung |
| Anna Lapwood | Orgel |
| Ladies of the Hallé Choir | |
| The Hallé |
Our first Rush Hour concert of the season, conducted by Kahchun Wong and featuring Anna Lapwood, is packed full of musical treats – a perfect excuse to skip the traffic.
Max Richter’s breadth of work is celebrated for its seamless sonic blend of electronic and orchestral elements, making him one of the most streamed classical composers of all time. Launching Anna Lapwood as Hallé Featured Artist for the 2025/26 season, we hear the Manchester premiere of Cosmology, written for the superstar organist, sopranos and altos of the Hallé Choir, and the full forces of the orchestra followed by a luminescent solo performance of Olivia Belli’s Limina Luminis.
The Enigma Variations are a series of affectionate musical sketches, each dedicated to Elgar’s close acquaintances, or what he called his ‘friends pictured within’. Kahchun Wong continues the Hallé’s historic association with Elgar bringing his deep appreciation of his music to this performance.
