Rush Hour Concert: Janácek & Shostakovich with The Hallé
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March 5, 2026 |
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7:00 pm |
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Manchester, UK |
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The Bridgewater Hall |
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Euan Shields leads the Hallé Rush Hour series with a striking contrast between the vivid storytelling of Janácek and the youthful brilliance of Shostakovich.
Janácek’s Taras Bulba is a thrilling orchestral rhapsody, bringing to life the dramatic and tragic tale of the Cossack hero with sweeping melodies and electrifying orchestration. Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 1, a dazzling debut written when the composer was just 19, is a work of wit, energy, and striking originality—balancing playful irony with moments of deep intensity. This compelling programme showcases the bold imagination of two composers who pushed musical boundaries in their own distinct ways.
Programme:
- Janácek Taras Bulba
- Shostakovich Symphony No. 1
