Hallé/Elder – review

Bridgewater Hall, ManchesterThis marked the start of the Hallé's Beethoven cycle, the orchestra's first, surprisingly, for 50 years. It promises to be unusual in several ways. The symphonies are spread out over the entire season, one per concert, rather than concentrated into a handful of days. More than one conductor is involved, and the idea of composer as revolutionary is emphasised by the juxtaposition of Beethoven's music with equally pioneering works from the early 20th century.The openi...

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