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In Conversation with JULIETTE CROSBIE discussing The Hallé - 100 Years of Movie Songs

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We chatted to Juliette Crosbie about a special event taking place at the Bridgewater Hall on Saturday 4th July 2026. Karen Ryder asks the questions.

A century of unforgettable film music is brought to life by conductor Stephen Bell as he guides the players of the Hallé Orchestra and star vocalist Juliette Crosbie on a glittering journey through the songs that defined the silver screen.

From the golden age of Hollywood to 21st century blockbusters, each era has its own style and touch of cinematic magic, with lush orchestral arrangements, vocal classics and iconic themes.

Join us for this feel-good celebration of the music and songs that made movie history and shaped generations of cinema lovers, all brought together for one brilliant night.

Programme to Include

Girl Crazy: Overture
Somewhere Over the Rainbow from The Wizard of Oz
It Might as Well Be Spring from State Fair
Don’t Rain on my Parade from Funny Girl
Nobody Does It Better from The Spy Who Loved Me
Take My Breath Away from Top Gun
Titanic Suite from Titanic
I Will Always Love You from The Bodyguard
Beauty and the Beast from Beauty and the Beast
On My Own from Les Misérables
I’ll Never Love Again from A Star Is Born
Frozen Medley
Pure Imagination from Wonka
Defying Gravity from Wicked