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Gateshead filled with Fun Palaces fun this weekend - More Info
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 - More Info
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 - More Info
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 - More Info
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 - More Info
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 - More Info
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…
The People's Requiem - More Info
A return to mass music-making as over 200 musicians from the North East join Royal Northern Sinfonia and its Chorus to raise the roof of Sage One.
Here for the Earth - The Glasshouse Joins Music Declares Emergency - More Info
Having significantly lowered its emissions over 9 years, The Glasshouse International Centre for Music now looks to help reduce emissions related to travel, the broader music industry and its supply chain.
Celebrated conductor Sir Roger Norrington to give his last ever concert with Royal Northern Sinfonia on Thursday 18 November - More Info
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 - More Info
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.
RNS Moves: In Conversation with Tristan Gurney and Clarence Adoo MBE - More Info
RNS Moves is a unique, inclusive ensemble of disabled and non-disabled musicians, featuring members of Royal Northern Sinfonia and friends.
Great news for some of our favourite artists... - More Info
We’re delighted to hear about some of the great achievements by some of our favourite artists. We can’t wait to hear more exciting music from them in future!
Royal Northern Sinfonia appoints new Leader, Maria Włoszczowska - More Info
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.
APPOINTMENT OF TIMOTHY BURKE AS RNS CHORUS DIRECTOR - More Info
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music has announced the appointment of Conductor Timothy Burke as the new Chorus Director, Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia.
Abigail's Blog: New Horizons - More Info
Last week there was stark data that in cases of Covid-19 per 100,000 population, Gateshead, Sunderland, South Tyneside and Middlesbrough are top of the leader board.