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 […]
Winter Notes
Jack McNeill / clarinet and bass clarinet Eleanor McIntosh / soprano Kate Hallsall / Harmonium & Percussion A MUSICAL ALMANAC: WINTER NOTES The Almanac returns this winter. A musical stirring that combines instrumental music with poetry, song, found texts, improvisations and a certain trademark creative curiosity. This performance sees some of Cumbria’s finest chamber musicians […]
Carlisle Unity Festival: Nature’s Power To Manage Anxiety
In this interactive workshop, psychotherapist and therapeutic gardener Lina Mookerjee will invite participants to explore nature’s power to help stabilise, manage and improve mental health and wellness. Using ideas, her own story and exercises, Lina shows how using personal power and agency to make change happen can affect our wellbeing. Workshop from 11:00am to 12:30 […]
Carlisle’s Unity Festival
Since 2016 local organisations have created this annual Festival together to celebrate inclusion, equality and diversity and promote unity and wellbeing across the whole community
Cantate Showcase Concert
Enjoy a heartwarming programme of classic show tunes and popular songs, featuring 28 talented children from 20 different schools across the city, coming together to share their love of singing. The programme will include: An Annie Medley Sing by Gary Barlow Practically Perfect from Mary Poppins A Moana Medley Believe by Lin Marsh A magnificent […]
When Buffalo Bill Visited Carlisle
Learn about the time when American showman William “Buffalo Bill” Cody brought his Wild West extravaganza to Carlisle in 1904. He thrilled the audience with the cast of first native Americans, buffalos, and even the sharpshooter, Annie Oakley. Start time: 7pm Finish time: 8.30pm (approximately) Entrance fee: £4 for members; £6 for non-members, including refreshments. […]
