Debussy's Images

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Thomas Adès conducts The Hallé in Debussy's Images - a colourful triptych of orchestral canvases - and his own equally atmospheric work Lieux retrouvés, which started life as a duo for cello and piano. That pairing combines as the solo instruments of György Kurtág's Double Concerto, for which the orchestra is joined tonight by pianist Dénes Várjon and cellist Nicolas Altstaedt (who also takes the solo role in Lieux retrouvés). The concert begins on a mysterious note with Charles Ives' evocative orchestral piece The Unanswered Question. Presented by Tom McKinney. Recorded at Bridgewater Hall in Manchester on Thursday 23rd April 2026. Charles Ives: The Unanswered Question György Kurtág: The Answered unanswered question (Ligatura-message to Frances-Marie) György Kurtág: Double Concerto Op. 27 No. 2 for piano, cello and two chamber ensembles Thomas Adès: Lieux retrouvés (version for orchestra) Claude Debussy: Images for orchestra Nicolas Altstaedt (cello) Dénes Várjon (piano) The Hallé Thomas Adès (conductor) To listen on most smart speakers, say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Radio 3 in Concert".