Antonio 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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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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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 …
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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 …
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Spectacular. Iconic. Bring your lightsaber. Who’s on stage Our very own Royal Northern Sinfonia and Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia conducted by life-long film buff Stephen Bell. What they’re playing …
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Passionate. Sensual. An evening of intimate rarities. Who’s on stage Maria Włoszczowska directs harpist Oliver Wass and musicians from Royal Northern Sinfonia. What they’re playing Be transported to Paris in …
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Heroic. Gripping. Music with the ‘wow’ factor. Who’s on stage Conductor Stephanie Childress and pianist Piotr Anderszewski (whose performance The Guardian recently described as ‘raw and astonishing’) are the guest …
Véronique Gens: The Voice of French Elegance in Classical and Baroque Music
Véronique 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 …
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 …
Gripping. Intriguing. Step into powerful music. Who’s on stage Our long-time friends Opera North bring their epic chorus, magnificent orchestra and incredible cast to Sage One. What they’re playing Giuseppe …