Hallé Orchestra - Stravinsky’s The Firebird

The Hallé performs Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite alongside music by Thomas Adès and a world premiere co-commission by Gabriella Smith, with Pekka Kuusisto as soloist.

Date: Thursday 19 November 2026
Time: 7.30pm (doors/start/interval/finish: TBC)
Venue: The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

Performers:
Thomas Adès conductor
Pekka Kuusisto violin

Music opens gateways to new worlds in an evening of captivating soundscapes, including a global premiere. Thomas Adès leads his first concert as Principal Guest Conductor, and the programme culminates in Stravinsky’s dazzling Firebird Suite (1919).

Programme:

• Thomas Adès – These Premises Are Alarmed
• Gabriella Smith – How To Be A Bird (Hallé co-commission – world premiere)
• Thomas Adès – Asyla
• Igor Stravinsky – Firebird Suite (1919)

Pre-concert event: 6.30pm.

Note: Event timings will be updated closer to the concert date; all timings are approximate and subject to change.