The Hallé Debussy's La mer
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Powerful. Lush. Ride the waves.
Who’s on stage?
Our first guests of the season, Manchester’s Hallé orchestra with their Principal Conductor Kahchun Wong, hailing from Singapore and also chief conductor of the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra.
What they’re playing
Three big-hitting pieces of music. The overture to Richard Wagner’s opera Tannhäuser, Claude Debussy’s depiction of the sea, La mer, and Sergei Rachmaninov’s Second Symphony.
Need to know
Price: £24.50 – 52.50
Discounts: save if you’re under 17, aged 18 – 30, a classical first timer, or a group of 10 or more people. Check the details.
Running time: 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval.
What you'll hear
Richard Wagner Tannhäuser Overture
Claude Debussy La mer
Sergei Rachmaninov Symphony No. 2
Who's playing it
Kahchun Wong conductor
The Hallé
What's happening in the music?
Rachmaninov really threw everything at his Second Symphony. Not only is it a big orchestra, but it’s a BIG piece too – both in length and just how much is going on. Plus it’s got all the feels – it’s sentimental, gushy, suspenseful, dark and mysterious. You name an emotion and it’s here. Debussy’s La mer (the sea) is economical in comparison. It’s a simple idea, a musical depiction of the sea, but done so well you can almost feel the sea spray.
Take a listen
Need a relaxing half hour today? Close your eyes and let yourself drift away on the rolling waves of Debussy’s La mer with this performance from Orchestre National de France.
Tickets
Friday 26 September 2025
£24.50-£52.50