Conductor shines in his debutconcert with Hallé Orchestra

Conducting a concert by the Hallé Orchestra was a first for Nicholas Collon whose youth and flair brought out the very best in the musicians.

By Mavis Kirkham

Published 9th Nov 2015, 18:06 BST

The popular programme was greatly enjoyed by the audience. ‘Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks’ by Richard Straus was simply fun.

The eminent cellist JianWang was the soloist for Saint-Saens Cello Concerto No 1 and Dvorak’s ‘Silent Woods’, both beautifully played.

Beethoven’s Symphony No 7 was the main work and it was brilliant.

This was a really memorable concert.

l The Sheffield International Concert Season continues on Thursday, November 26 with a performance by the Prague Symphony Orchestra.

This programme will include Beethoven’s Violin Concerto with soloist Chloe Hanslip and Dvorak’s Symphony No 8.

Tickets £21 £19, £16 and £5 (students and under 18s). Contact 0114 2 789 789 or www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk