Mark Elder
Distinguished British conductor and former long-serving music director of the Hallé Orchestra, renowned for his interpretations and championing of contemporary and orchestral repertoire.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 47min
Sir Mark Elder and Huw Watkins on their new Hallé recording
Huw Watkins, British composer and pianist who wrote several works for the Hallé. Sir Mark Elder, distinguished British conductor and long-time Hallé music director. They discuss Watkins composing his Symphony No.2, Concerto for Orchestra and a fanfare for the Hallé. Topics include writing during COVID, orchestral character and principals, rhythmic and rehearsal challenges, and the conductor-composer collaboration.
