The Hallé presents a spectacular summer of music at The Bridgewater Hall

Blending the irresistible melodies of one of pop music’s most beloved groups with the soaring grandeur of a full orchestra, ABBA Symphonica brings the Hallé and conductor Stephen Bell together with vocalists Annie Skates, Emma Kershaw, David Combes and Oliver Griffiths for an evening packed with nostalgia and irresistible sing-a-long energy.

From early chart-toppers including Waterloo and Honey, Honey to era-defining favourites such as Super Trouper, Fernando, Mamma Mia and Dancing Queen, these specially crafted symphonic arrangements imbue ABBA’s unmistakable catalogue with exhilarating new depth while preserving its infectious charm. Whether discovering these songs for the first time or reliving treasured memories, audiences can expect a dazzling celebration of enduring pop majesty.

Traversing a century of cinematic history through some of its most unforgettable melodies, 100 Years of Movie Songs sees returning conductor Stephen Bell and vocalist Juliette Crosbie join the Hallé for a glittering celebration of the music that defined the silver screen’s golden era.

From the stirring magic of Somewhere Over the Rainbow and The Man That Got Away to modern classics from Titanic, Avatar, Frozen, Wonka and Wicked, the programme charts a wondrous journey between halcyon Tinseltown and contemporary blockbuster spectacle. Packed with soaring vocal performances, sumptuous orchestral arrangements and instantly recognisable favourites, this feel-good evening offers a fitting tribute to the songs that have shaped generations of cinema lovers.

Uniting the combined forces of the Hallé Orchestra, Hallé Choir and Hallé Children’s Choir, Choral Classics showcases the power, beauty and emotional range of some of the most celebrated music ever written for voices and orchestra.

Under the direction of inspirational choral leader Matthew Hamilton, the programme moves seamlessly from iconic masterpieces to radiant contemporary works, including Handel’s Zadok the Priest, Fauré’s Cantique de Jean Racine, Mozart’s Lacrimosa, Orff’s thunderous O Fortuna and Parry’s uplifting I Was Glad. Equal parts intimate, dramatic and thrilling, this richly varied concert highlights the extraordinary artistry of the Hallé family and provides a poignant conclusion to the orchestra’s summer celebrations.