The Hallé deliver a thrilling evening of Verdi, thanks to the vast forces brought to vivid life by Simon Boccanegra

Opera Rara joined with the Hallé under Sir Mark Elder for this semi-staged performance of the original version of Verdi’s opera. Simon Boccanegra review – vast forces bring Verdi's ‘fiasco’ to vivid life.

The Hallé deliver a thrilling evening of Verdi. This performance of the lesser-known original version was a testament to music director Mark Elder’s magnificent 24-year period at the Halle. Simon Boccanegra was a master of Italian opera. The Halle has been running for 24 years.