[Illustration: AGE 20.
_From a Painting._]
Sir Charles Hallé is a native of Germany, but at an early age he
established himself in Paris, where he acquired a great reputation by
his refined and classical rendering of the compositions of the great
musicians; but the Revolution of 1843 drove him to England, where he has
ever since resided. He soon established himself at Manchester, and as
the founder of the annual series of orchestral and choral concerts there
and in London, which have become, perhaps, the most important series in
Europe, he has rendered the most valuable service to musical art.
[Illustration: AGE 31.
_From a Painting._]
[Illustration: AGE 45.
_From a Photo, by H. Hering, Regent Street, W._]
[Illustration: PRESENT DAY.
_From a Photo. by Mayall & Co., 164, New Bond Street, W._]