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Launching his second season as Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor, Kahchun Wong is joined by Rachel Helleur-Simcock to perform Elgar’s Cello Concerto. Written in the aftermath of World War One, the piece, a cornerstone of the instrument’s repertoire and, famously, the composer’s last completed work, is deeply emotional – never more so than in the heart-rending Adagio third movement. Despite this, there are still moments of hope and that recognisable Elgarian nobility; altogether, it remains among the composer’s most celebrated and well-loved works. In striking contrast, Shostakovich’s Festive Overture and Rachmaninov’s exuberant Symphony No.2 will also be performed by the Halle. The Festive Overture in particular, with its grandiose brass fanfare opening full of cymbal crashes, makes for a powerful start to the season. Recorded on the 25th September at Bridgewater Hall and presented by Tom McKinney. Dmitri Shostakovich: Festive Overture Edward Elgar: Cello Concerto Sergei Rachmaninov: Symphony No.2 Rachel Helleur-Simcock (cello) Halle Orchestra Kahchun Wong (conductor) To listen on most smart speakers just say "ask ��ѿ��ý Sounds to play Radio 3 in Concert".