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Gateshead filled with Fun Palaces fun this weekend
Gateshead is set to be full of fantastic opportunities to try new things and develop new skills this weekend as part of nationwide Fun Palace celebrations. The free events, taking place on Friday 30 September and Saturday 1 October, will see local people
Remembering Lars Vogt
Remembering Lars Vogt On Monday 5 September, we received the sad news that Lars Vogt, our much-loved Music Director from 2015-2020 has died after a battle with cancer. He passed at home and with loved ones. Lars’ commitment, compassion and sheer musical brilliance as Music Director of Royal Northern Sinfonia won him friends and admirers…
The Glasshouse appoints a new Director of Royal Northern Sinfonia and Classical Programme
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music announced today that James Thomas will take up the role of Director of Royal Northern Sinfonia & Classical Programme in the autumn this year. He joins from Manchester Camerata where he is Creative Director.
BBC RADIO 3 ANNOUNCES AFTER DARK FESTIVAL: A DUSK TILL DAWN LIVE MUSIC EVENT IN THE NORTH EAST
BBC Radio 3 and The Glasshouse International Centre for Music are inviting audiences to spend dusk till dawn immersed in the hypnotic world of alternative music in a major new live music festival featuring some of the biggest names in contemporary and classical music. As part of BBC Radio 3’s continued commitment to connecting listeners…
The Glasshouse welcomes investment in the North East and new era for our charity
As you might have noticed if you’ve been to visit us recently, work has started on the new arena and conference centre on the site between The Glasshouse International Centre for Music and Baltic. Sage Group, a friend to our charity who have supported us from the start, will be the naming partner for this…
The People's Requiem
Marking a return to large-scale music making, and in memory of those who have lost their lives during the pandemic, The People’s Requiem featured a massed orchestra and choir, comprised of Royal Northern Sinfonia, Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia, and over 200 musicians from the North East community. Following several months of rehearsals – both…
Celebrated conductor Sir Roger Norrington to give his last ever concert with Royal Northern Sinfonia on Thursday 18 November
In what promises to be a very special evening, Royal Northern Sinfonia is celebrating not only the music of Haydn but Sir Roger Norrington himself, as he takes to the stage for what he has decided will be his final night on the conductor’s podium.
Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia, Quay Voices and The World How Wide Community Choir win prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society Award for The World How Wide
The Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia is immensely proud to have won the Royal Philharmonic Society Award for Series & Event for its stunning choral film, The World How Wide.
Royal Northern Sinfonia appoints new Leader, Maria Włoszczowska
Royal Northern Sinfonia is delighted today to announce the violinist Maria Włoszczowska as its next Leader. Her first concert in the role will be the season opening concert on Saturday 18 September at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music.
