The Hallé

Name: The Hallé
Start: 2026-09-23T19:30:00+01:00
Location: Royal Concert Hall

Wed 23 Sep 2026 at 7:30PM

Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

Main Auditorium

From Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 10:00AM

Wed 23 Sep 2026

7:30PM

From Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 10:00AM

Show times are subject to change and published where available.

Booking Dates:
Subscribers: 10am Tue 26 May
Multibuy: 10am Mon 1 June
General on sale: 10am Mon 8 June

The Hallé
Kahchun Wong Conductor
Stephen Hough Piano

Liszt Les Preludes
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 ‘Emperor’
Stravinsky The Firebird (1945 version)

Tickets £13 - £44.50

Our new season fittingly starts with Liszt’s exploration of the beginning, Les Preludes. Aside from its title, the glorious romantic imagery of his most celebrated symphonic poem is a delightful way to start the evening, its melodies evolving from implicit love statements to jubilant fanfares. A generation before, as Napoleon's army besieged Vienna, Beethoven resolutely penned his Fifth and final piano concerto, his intentional choice of key reflecting that of his triumphant Eroica symphony. With Beethoven’s groundbreaking vision demanding the best from performer and instrument alike, we’re in safe hands as Sir Stephen Hough masterfully leads us through this magnificent concerto that wholeheartedly justifies itself as the Emperor.

Premiering in Paris in 1910, his first commission of the legendary Ballet Russes, The Firebird, propelled young Stravinsky to international stardom. His 1945 Suite distils the evocative sound of his breakthrough score, its harmonies subtly suggesting both the supernatural and mortal worlds as the heroic Prince Ivan and radiant Firebird explore Kastchei's petrifying castle. The intensely savage Infernal Dance, the gentle Berceuse, and joyous Finale conclude this masterpiece which revolutionised rhythm.

Free pre-concert talk, 6.20pm in the auditorium: Kahchun Wong & Sir Stephen Hough in conversation.

Part of

Nottingham Classics

Age Guidance: 7+

Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+

Running time: Doors: 6.00pm. 1st Half: 7.30pm - 8.30pm, 20 minute interval, 2nd Half: 8.50pm - 9.25pm

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We run eight Concert Coaches offering stress-free return travel from all across the East Midlands, from Loughborough, Sleaford/Grantham, Southwell, Worksop/Retford, Ashbourne/Derby, Bakewell/Matlock and Lincoln/Newark, and our new Stamford-Oakham-Melton Mowbray route. Please contact the Box Office on 0115 989 5555 to book.

Under 26s and full-time students
Under 26s and students in full time education can book seats for £5 each. Just select the Under 26 price from the drop-down list when selecting a seat. Please note: you may be asked to show proof of age or student status when you enter the auditorium.

Bargain Seats
These are only available from 12pm on the day of the concert at £10, online, by phone, or at the box office counter. Please note that these seats are usually situated in the Choir Stalls, and are subject to availability.