The Hallé

Euan Shields                     conductor
Ruth Rosales                     presenter

Here at the Royal Concert Hall, we love orchestras. They’re turbochargers for the emotions – love, pain, terror and joy are all found in great orchestral music – so it’s no surprise that they often provide the soundtracks to our lives.

Films, TV, radio, adverts, video games – orchestral music is everywhere, but there’s no better way to experience its power than a live concert with an 80-piece orchestra giving it everything. If you’ve not heard a live orchestra before then the Drivetime Concert is the perfect place to start. It’s an hour of fantastic music played by the world famous Hallé Orchestra, with classic pieces from some of the world’s greatest composers.

There’s a friendly, fun atmosphere and the pieces are introduced from the stage by our presenter, Ruth Rosales, so it’s ideal for families too. The concert starts at 6pm so you’ll miss the rush hour and there’s plenty of time afterwards to grab a meal in town or get the kids to bed.

This year’s concert is inspired by the Paris Olympics, featuring pieces written for the Games and from the host country, as well as music that celebrates supreme (and sometimes superhuman!) feats of athleticism.

Programme:
John Williams Olympic Fanfare and Theme
Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle La Marseillaise
Johann Strauss II Thunder and Lightning Polka
Aram Khachaturian Sabre Dance (from Gayane)
Gabriel Faurê  Cantique de Jean Racine (Drivetime Choir)
Gioacchino Rossini Overture: William Tell
Tim Jackson The sun comes out (audience participation!)
Spiros Samara  Olympic Hymn (Drivetime Choir)
Sergei Prokofiev Cinderella – Waltz and Midnight
Augusta Holmès La Nuit et l’amour from Ludus pro patria
Michael Giacchino Theme from The Incredibles

The Drivetime Choir
You can also be a part of the show by joining our Drivetime Choir and singing … with the full might of The Hallé orchestra during the concert.

To join, simply head over to our Drivetime Choir web page, sign-up and book your concert ticket – which you’ll get at the reduced choir member rate of £8.00.