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Elbow and the HallÃ©

Manchester international festivalCollaborations between rock bands and classical musicians often end in tears. It's hard not to wince at Deep Purple's epic 1969 folly Concerto for Group and Orchestra, where the spaniel-haired rockers coaxed the Royal Philharmonic into pretentious prog rock noodling. However, this Manchester international festival concert is rightfully introduced by Elbow's Guy Garvey as "a very lovely thing". The Greater Manchester band's songs â€“ especially 2008's Mercury...

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10:53 on July 9 2009

Elbow and the HallÃ©

Guardian Music — Manchester international festivalCollaborations between rock bands and classical musicians often end in tears. It's hard not to wince at Deep Purple's epic 1969 folly Con... more info

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15:44 on July 9 2009

Elbow play with Halle Orchestra

BBC News - UK — Mercury Prize-winning band Elbow perform unique gigs with the prestigious Halle orchestra at the Manchester International Festival. more info

Elbow

17:15 on July 9 2009

Elbow play with Halle Orchestra

Mercury Prize-winning band Elbow perform unique gigs with the prestigious Halle orchestra at the Manchester International Festival. more info

Elbow

10:26 on July 10 2009

Live From Abbey Road // Kills - Elbow (Video)

Rollo & Grady — Mind blowing - 1:16 & 3:00 into “Grounds For Divorce.” Alison Mosshart is stunning. Dead Weather wished they could be half as good as The Kills. MP3: The Kills - L... more info

Elbow The Dead Weather The Kills