Hallé Archive Talk - Seismic Changes and their impacts on the Hallé

In its 165 year history, inevitably, the Hallé has weathered many a storm & undergone essential change to survive. From the untimely deaths of Principal Conductors through world wars, economic crises & a pandemic. Our latest archive talk will draw out the human stories that underpin the Hallé’s resilience & have helped to make it the much-loved institution it is today.

There will be a particular focus on: 1895 – the sudden death of Sir Charles Hallé and the resulting creation of the Hallé Concerts Society; 1914, the outbreak of war and the impact on an organisation with German origins; the arrival of John Barbirolli in 1943. Coming to more recent times we look at the crisis of 1998 and the Covid pandemic – when the Hallé cancelled concerts for the first time in its history.

Further information

Our event will take place in the Barbirolli Room of The Bridgewater Hall.

Complimentary refreshments will be available.

Our talk will begin at 5:00pm with access to the Barbirolli Room from 4:30pm. The talk will last roughly 30 minutes and there will be a chance for questions at the end.

These talks are free, thanks to the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thank you to all players of the national lottery.

Please note that you do not need to have purchased a ticket to the concert to attend this free archive talk. Booking a place to the free archive talk does not get you access to the concert. To book your concert ticket, please contact The Bridgewater Hall Box Office.

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