The Hallé in Nottingham

The Hallé in Nottingham transports you to a glittering, festive concert hall where the Hallé Orchestra, led by genial conductor Stephen Bell, swoops through a heart‑warming program of Christmas hits and movie classics. Fans of the Hallé’s 2019 Christmas Concert will rejoice at a return appearance by British baritone Rodney Earl Clarke, who brings a sack of treats for the season, from operatic arias to Hollywood favourites and seasonal classics. Bell will guide the audience through a sparkling roll‑call of Tchaikovsky and Rimsky‑Korsakov masterpieces, heart‑warming film scores such as John Williams’ “Home Alone” and Ennio Morricone’s “Cinema Paradiso,” and modern pop treasures like Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s “Some Enchanted Evening.” Santa‑styled participation is encouraged with “White Christmas” and a spirited “Sleigh Ride” sing‑along, while the programme also features Nigel Hess’ “A Christmas Overture,” César Auguste‑Jean‑Guillaume‑Hubert Franck’s “Panis Angelicus,” Mozart’s “Non Piu,” Sergey Prokofiev’s “Troika,” Harry Strimel’s “I Wonder as I Wander,” Leonard Bernstein’s “Lonely Town,” Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite” extracts, Nikolai Rimsky‑Korsakov’s “Dance of the Tumblers,” Martin‑Blane’s “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” Martel Ben‑Haen’s “The Halls,” Mel Tormé’s “The Christmas Song,” and a finale with Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride.” Experience the magic of a Hallé holiday, full of soul‑stirring music, memorable moments, and the best of operatic and Hollywood charm. Details & tickets.