Beans On Toast
His songs celebrate the human spirit, from the beauty of the everyday to the dilemmas of the modern world. They connect with listeners in a unique and powerful way, earning him a devoted following across the globe and making him a staple on the UK festival circuit. This winter, he’ll be visiting towns and cities […]
Droll Man / TBK / Exploding Head / Aphid
We’re delighted to announce this show, showcasing 3 homegrown alt rock heavyweights. Opening proceedings are brand new band Aphid.
Sempre Amabile Women’s Choir
Sempre Amabile is a women’s choir based in Kendal. Formed in December 2018, by predominantly alumni of the Amabile family of choirs (amabile.co.uk) we enjoy giving concerts, competing in competitions and one another’s company. Most recently we enjoyed a weekend on the Isle of Man at the Isle of Man Festival of Choirs where we […]
Royal Northern Sinfonia: Haydn’s Creation
Franz Joseph Haydn certainly liked a challenge. As if writing over 100 symphonies wasn’t enough, he also attempted to put the Creation of the world into music. But he succeeded in spades. The detail, the immersion, and the epic scope of it is just extraordinary. If today we can marvel at how you can almost […]
Royal Northern Sinfonia: The Music of Star Wars ***CANCELLED***
A concert experience that’ll whisk you off to a galaxy far, far away with all your favourite music from John Williams’ legendary soundtracks. If you think it sounds good in the cinema, wait till you hear it played live.
Royal Northern Sinfonia: Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto No. 1
Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto wastes no time getting going. There’s no lengthy preamble or introduction – you’re just straight into the musical fireworks. And fireworks they are – the beginning and end of this piece are passionate and stormy, and surround a lighter, more dance-like central section. Poulenc’s Sinfonietta continues the buoyant mood. A really lovable […]
Royal Northern Sinfonia by Candlelight
The Royal Northern Sinfonia returns to the atmospheric surroundings of St. Cuthbert’s Church for its much-loved annual seasonal treat. Step into a world of timeless elegance as the ensemble presents a rich tapestry of Baroque masterpieces, complemented by festive favourites to warm the heart.
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic: Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique ***CANCELLED***
Drug-fuelled fantasies are not often seen in listings of classical concerts, but that’s the semi-autographical basis for Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, which features a hallucinatory march, a satanic dance, and passion aplenty. The symphony is preceded by Ludwig van Beethoven’s sublimely beautiful Piano Concerto in which bold muscular melodies combine with music of unbelievable, fragile […]
Royal Northern Sinfonia: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7
A wonderfully indulgent evening of music. Johannes Brahms’ First Piano Concerto is a real showpiece for any performer, while Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 is almost the ultimate symphony – powerful, joyful, complex, and brilliantly entertaining, with composer Richard Wagner calling it the ‘apotheosis (peak) of the dance’.
Royal Northern Sinfonia: Sibelius’ Second Symphony ***CANCELLED***
Royal Northern Sinfonia is reunited with old friend Thomas Zehetmair, the orchestra’s former Music Director. Sibelius’s Second Symphony feels like good company from the start – music that’s amiable and warm spirited. Later on there are gorgeous, expansive musical vistas to be had and Sibelius ratchets up the drama as the piece goes on, ending […]
