Hallé/Znaider | Classical review

Bridgewater Hall, ManchesterCharismatic violinist Nikolaj Znaider is the latest virtuoso instrumentalist to take up conducting, and his concerts with the Hallé marked his UK debut in his new role. He's no novice, however, having been principal guest conductor of the Swedish Chamber Orchestra since 2008. On this showing, he's made the transition remarkably well, though occasionally his comparative inexperience showed through.His programme – Wagner's Preludes to the first and third acts ...

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