Richard Bratby

In defence of the earworm

Plus: why no British orchestra can match the Hallé under Mark Elder

This is what peak performance sounds like: Mark Elder conducting the Hallé at Bridgewater Hall. Image: Alex Burns

  • The Hallé/Mark Elder/Boris Giltburg

    Bridgewater Hall

  • The Mozartists/Ian Page/ Emily Pogorelc

    Cadogan Hall

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