the Hallé Orchestra
/ðə ˌhæleɪ ˈɔːkɪstrə/
/ðə ˌhæleɪ ˈɔːrkɪstrə/
- a famous orchestra started in Manchester, England, in 1858 by Sir Charles Hallé (1819-95), a German pianist and conductor. Other famous conductors of the orchestra have included Hamilton Harty and John Barbirolli.