Sheffield City Hall recently celebrated the illustrious career of Sir Mark Elder, marking his retirement as Music Director of the Hallé after 24 remarkable years. In a heartfelt gesture, Sheffield City Trust and Sheffield City Council presented Sir Mark with a bespoke piece of art, designed by Sheffield artist Jen Ricketts and containing 200 grams of Sheffield silver, hallmarked by the Sheffield Assay Office. Sir Mark was deeply touched by the gift, immediately calling the artist to express his gratitude.

As Sir Mark Elder prepares for his final performance as Music Director at the Royal Albert Hall as part of The Proms, the entire Hallé family will join him, making history and paying tribute to his incredible contribution to music.

Looking forward, Sheffield City Hall is excited to welcome Kachun Wong, who will be taking over as the new Music Director. The upcoming Sheffield International Concert Season 2024/25 promises a series of captivating performances, featuring world-class musicians and diverse repertoires.

Upcoming Events:

- The Hallé: 12 October 2024 - Conductor Tianyi Lu and cellist Alban Gerhardt will perform works by Andrée, Dvořák, and Brahms.

- Royal Northern Sinfonia: 23 October 2024 - Under the baton of Dinis Sousa, with pianist Alexandra Dariescu, the concert will include pieces by Mendelssohn, Clara Schumann, and Mozart.

- The Hallé & Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus: 15 November 2024 - Conducted by Delyana Lazarova, featuring works by Debussy, Boulanger, and Saint-Saëns.

- Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra: 7 December 2024 - Conductor Riccardo Frizza and pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason will present compositions by Glinka, Rachmaninov, and Beethoven.

Don't miss out on these extraordinary concerts that continue to enrich Sheffield's vibrant cultural scene.