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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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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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 …
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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 …
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Bright. Direct. Take a refreshing musical shower. Who’s on stage Maria Włoszczowska has incredible energy and passion as both a violinist and director. Tonight she leads Royal Northern Sinfonia in …
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Vivaldi’s Gloria Magnificat and Handel’s Dixit Dominus, Newcastle Cathedral
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinAntonio Vivaldi and George Frideric Handel were two of the most prominent Baroque composers, each leaving an indelible mark on sacred music. Their choral masterpieces, Gloria and Magnificat (Vivaldi) and …
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CultureTheatre
The Magic Flute: An Opera of Mystery, Symbolism, and Enlightenment
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinIntroduction Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte) remains one of the most beloved and frequently performed operas in the world. Premiering on September 30, 1791, at the Freihaus-Theater …
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 …
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 …
Epic. Joyous. The marmite of music. Who’s on stage London Philharmonic Orchestra sold out Sage One last time they visited, so we fully expect they’ll do the same again. This …
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