Introduction When Roland released the D-50 Linear Synthesizer in 1987, it marked a turning point in the world of electronic music. As one of the first synthesizers to combine sample-based …
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Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons: A Timeless Masterpiece of Baroque Music
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinAntonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons is one of the most recognizable and celebrated works in classical music history. Composed around 1720 and published in 1725 as part of Il cimento …
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Fresh. Bright. Sounds like summer. Who’s on stage Royal Northern Sinfonia, directed by Artistic Partner Maria Włoszczowska, in beautiful venues across the North of England. What they’re playing Vivaldi’s timeless The …
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Love. Loss. Putting a brave face on things. Who’s on stage Guest conductor Riccardo Minasi is joined by singing royalty Véronique Gens and of course our very own Royal Northern …
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Véronique Gens: The Voice of French Elegance in Classical and Baroque Music
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinVéronique Gens, born on April 19, 1966, in Orléans, France, stands as one of the most distinguished French sopranos of her generation. Renowned for her refined artistry, expressive voice, and …
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Across The Universe: A Live Orchestral Tribute to The Beatles’ Studio Years
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinIntroduction “Across The Universe” is a live concert experience that celebrates The Beatles’ transformative studio years from 1966 to 1970. Unlike traditional tribute acts, this production focuses on musical authenticity, …
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Piano Greats – Jeneba Kanneh-Mason plays Bach, Chopin and Debussy
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinReflective. Serene. A perfectly balanced afternoon. Who’s on stage Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, one of the seven Kanneh-Mason siblings who’ve wowed the world with their musical talents. What they’re playing Enjoy music …
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Wit. Grandeur. An opera in disguise. Who’s on stage Nil Venditti is a real firecracker. So much so, Royal Northern Sinfonia snapped her up as Principal Guest Conductor after two …
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Few names in music — let alone film music — carry the same cultural and emotional weight as John Williams. With a career spanning over six decades, Williams has composed …
Ólafur Arnalds: Bridging Classical, Electronic, and Emotional Landscapes
Ólafur Arnalds is an Icelandic multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer known for his evocative blend of classical strings, minimalist piano, and ambient electronic textures. Born in Mosfellsbær, a small town just …
The Beatles: Revolutionaries of Modern Music and Culture
The Beatles stand as one of the most influential and transformative bands in the history of popular music. Originating from Liverpool, England, and comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, …
Jeneba Kanneh-Mason is a British pianist and cellist, born in Nottingham, England, into a family of seven musically gifted siblings. Her father, Stuart Mason, is of Antiguan descent and works …