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23/01/2008

Jonathan Swain presents a concert given by the Halle Orchestra, which includes a world premiere of John McCabe's Cello Concerto, plus music by Richard Strauss and Rachmaninov.

Jonathan Swain introduces a concert given by Manchester's Halle Orchestra under Mark Elder. John McCabe is a composer who has had a long association with the Halle, and the concert includes the world premiere of his Cello Concerto, specially written for the soloist. McCabe is a modern-day romantic, and his concerto is complimented by two true romantic works: Strauss's opulent Don Juan, written when the composer was still in his mid-20s, and Rachmaninov's Symphonic Dances, written
while he was in exile in America.

R Strauss: Don Juan
McCabe: Cello Concerto (World premiere)
Rachmaninov: Symphony Dances

Truls Mork (cello)
The Halle Orchestra
Mark Elder (conductor).

1 hour, 45 minutes

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Wed 23 Jan 2008 19:00

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  • Wed 23 Jan 2008 19:00