Hallé was born in Hagen in Westphalia. His father was an organist, and Charles had his first lessons from him, before studying in Darmstadt and Paris.
In 1848, Hallé moved to England, settling in Manchester. He started a series of classical concerts there, for which he founded the Hallé Orchestra in 1858. He condcuted elsewhere in the country also, as well as performing as a pianist.
Charles Hallé was knighted in 1888. He died in Manchester.
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