Mark Elder
Born: 2nd June 1947, Hexham, Northumberland
Nationality: British
Sir Mark Philip Elder is a British conductor. He is currently music director of the Hallé Orchestra in Manchester, England.
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Germán Enrique Alcántara on Simon Boccanegra
7th May 2025
The rising Argentinian baritone discusses his recent recording debut on Opera Rara (which saw him stepping in to sing Verdi's troubled Doge at very short notice), his two transformative years on the Jette Parker Artists Programme at Covent Garden, and why it 'takes a village' to raise an opera-singer...
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Verdi's original version of Simon Boccanegra from Sir Mark Elder and Opera Rara
21st Mar 2025
The 1857 incarnation of Verdi's political thriller is brought vividly to life, with outstanding playing from The Hallé and a terrific, committed young cast headed by Argentinian baritone Germán Enrique Alcántara (making his recording-debut in the title-role).
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Huw Watkins: Fanfare; Symphony No. 2; Concerto For Orchestra
Hallé Orchestra, Sir Mark Elder
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BBC Music Magazine, May 2026, Orchestral Choice
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Gramophone Awards, 2026 Shortlist, Contemporary
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Hough: Piano Concerto, Sonatina & Partita
Sir Stephen Hough (piano), The Hallé, Sir Mark Elder
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Gramophone Magazine, March 2025, Editor's Choice
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Presto Recording of the Week, 7th March 2025
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2025
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Elgar: Symphonies No. 1 & No. 2
Hallé Orchestra, Mark Elder
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Elgar: Oratorios | The Dream of Gerontius, The Apostles & The Kingdom
Hallé, Sir Mark Elder
6 CDs: $42.75Download from $8.00
