Rossini’s Stabat Mater
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…
The Music of Star Wars
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…
Ravel’s Tzigane
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…
Dvořák’s New World Symphony
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…
Bach Violin Concertos
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…
Gustav Mahler’s Fifth Symphony: A Monumental Journey Through Emotion and Form
Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minor stands as one of the most iconic works in the symphonic repertoire. Composed between 1901 and 1902, this masterpiece represents a turning…
Gustav Mahler: A Visionary Composer of the Late Romantic Era
Gustav Mahler (1860–1911) was one of the most influential and visionary composers of the late Romantic period. His music, deeply personal and emotionally expansive, bridges the 19th and 20th centuries,…
London Philharmonic Orchestra Mahler’s Fifth Symphony
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…
Vivaldi’s Gloria Magnificat and Handel’s Dixit Dominus, Newcastle Cathedral
Antonio 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…
Fauré’s Requiem
Gabriel Fauré's Requiem: A Masterpiece of Serenity and Consolation Gabriel Fauré's Requiem in D minor, Op. 48 is one of the most beloved and distinctive settings of the Roman Catholic…
Fauré’s Requiem
Peace. Serenity. Simply Divine. Who’s on stage Royal Northern Sinfonia and the Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia are headed up by choral specialist conductor Sofi Jeannin. What they’re playing A…
Dinis Sousa
Dinis Sousa, born in 1988, is a distinguished Portuguese conductor whose dynamic career has garnered international acclaim. As of 2025, he holds the position of Principal Conductor with the Royal…