Classical

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 (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, …

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 …

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 …

Introduction 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 …

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 …