The Hallé: Adams Conducts Harmonium
30th October 2025
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Part of John Adams Festival
World-renowned composer and conductor John Adams returns to The Bridgewater Hall for an unmissable evening with the Hallé Orchestra, revisiting key works from his remarkable career.
The programme opens with Slonimsky’s Earbox, a vibrant tribute to music theorist Nicolas Slonimsky, first premiered at The Bridgewater Hall by the Hallé in 1996. Soprano Mary Bevan takes centre stage in Le Livre de Baudelaire, Adams’ radiant orchestration of Debussy’s poetic song cycle, and again in This is Prophetic!, an aria from his groundbreaking opera Nixon in China.
The evening culminates in Harmonium, Adams’ majestic choral symphony, performed with the Hallé Choir—a sweeping, immersive composition that blends poetry and minimalism in a transcendent soundworld.
This is a rare opportunity to experience Adams conducting his own music, including iconic and lesser-heard works, in a space he shares a rich history with. A highlight of the season, not to be missed.
Also part of this season
RNCM Symphony Orchestra – John Adams
The Bridgewater Hall 31 October 2025A vivid musical portrait of 20th century America, from Charles Ives’ witty reworking of patriotic tunes to Michael Daugherty’s industrial energy, Jessie Montgomery’s call for justice, and John Adams’ nostalgic homage—all performed by the RNCM Symphony Orchestra.
Part of John Adams Festival
Hallé: John Adams Chamber Symphony
Royal Northern College of Music 31 October 2025Hear Adams’ Chamber Symphony, Hallelujah Junction & more in this dynamic lunchtime concert with RNCM and Hallé musicians.
Part of John Adams Festival
The Hallé: Adams Conducts The Chairman Dances
The Bridgewater Hall 1 November 2025John Adams conducts Scheherazade.2, The Chairman Dances and premieres The Rock You Stand On with the Hallé and Leila Josefowicz.
Part of John Adams Festival
