Burlesque comes to The Bridgewater Hall in Stravinsky鈥檚 electrifying ballet, Petrushka, meanwhile the spotlight shines on one of the world鈥檚 most distinguished trumpet players, H氓kan Hardenberger, all with Chief Conductor John Storg氓rds at the reins.

From Elgar鈥檚 green and pleasant lands with the famous Cello Concerto to depths of Russia, culminating in Stravinsky鈥檚 ballet 鈥楾he Firebird鈥�.

Italy. Land of sun, sea and serious culture 鈥� look no further than its great operatic 鈥楬all of Fame鈥� led by Verdi with a cameo from Puccini and ending with Pulcinella 鈥� Italy鈥檚 take on Punch and Judy.