Hallé Orchestra celebrating 150th anniversary of Ralph Vaughan Williams and three other events you won’t want to miss at The Bridgewater Hall

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For classical music enthusiasts, those who are curious, or even people looking for a new way to spend their evenings in Manchester, the Hallé has something for everyone as they transition from their Spring Season to the next phase of the year, ensuring they end the season on a high note. The Hallé is now wrapping up with some of the biggest events of the year so far and has the perfect way to end a successful run; by celebrating several important figures in musical history and even its own roots as a Manchester institution.

In the next few months, the itinerary reads like a ‘who’s who’ of the classical music world, with the likes of Beethoven and Tchaikovsky in the line-up- and while you may not recognise the names, the music will certainly be some of the most recognisable in the world, played live across several of the Hallé’s most iconic venues. Whether you’re uninitiated in the world of classical music or an expert in the field, the beauty of these concerts is that they can be enjoyed by everybody.

One of the upcoming highlights is the RVW150 symphony cycle ‘Toward the Unknown Region’ which is a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams, and the cycle is a collaboration with the Hallé and BBC Philharmonic. These two critically acclaimed orchestras have combined once again to present a complete cycle of Vaughan Williams’ symphonies. Attendees will have the unique and rare opportunity to experience the magic of two exceptional orchestras, for what promises to be a truly breath-taking event.

The final concert of the Spring Season also promises to be spectacular; with a semi-staged performance of Madama Butterfly. Featuring the incredible vocals from soprano Eri Nakamura, who has