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…
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…
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…
Víkingur Ólafsson plays Beethoven
Epic. Spine tingling. Here’s Johnny! Who’s playing What is it about Iceland? A tiny country that’s managed to produce artists like Björk, Sigur Rós, Ólafur Arnalds and incredible Eurovision act,…
Franz Schubert’s Fifth Symphony
Franz Schubert’s Fifth Symphony in B-flat major, D. 485, is a sparkling gem in the symphonic repertoire. Composed in 1816 when Schubert was just 19 years old, the work reflects…
Schubert’s Fifth Symphony
Refreshing. Delicate. A dram of Schubert. Who’s on stage Our home orchestra Royal Northern Sinfonia with Artistic Partner Maria Włoszczowska directing from the violin. What they’re playing Schubert’s exquisite Symphony…
Royal Northern Sinfonia
On October 9, 2010, Sage Gateshead hosted a memorable classical concert featuring the Royal Northern Sinfonia, conducted by David Murray, with renowned violinist Iona Brown as the soloist. The program…
Tracy Chapman, Neu-Isenburg, Germany, Hugenottenhalle (1996)
Tracy Chapman performed at the Hugenottenhalle in Neu-Isenburg, Germany, on April 25, 1996, as part of her tour supporting the album New Beginning. This album, released in 1995, featured the…
Dire Straits, On Every Street Tour, Gateshead (1992)
Dire Straits’ performance at Gateshead Stadium on July 20, 1992, was a landmark moment in the band’s On Every Street tour. This concert, part of the European leg of their…
Fleetwood Mac, London Arena (1988)
Fleetwood Mac performed at the London Arena on June 25, 1988, as part of their Tango in the Night tour. This tour supported their 1987 album Tango in the Night,…
David Bowie, Glass Spider Tour, Sunderland (1987)
David Bowie's performance in Sunderland on June 23, 1987, was part of his Glass Spider tour, a visually spectacular and highly theatrical event that showcased both his musical evolution and…