News for Category: Royal Northern Sinfonia
Applications open for soloists for The Snowman
Do you know someone who is… Aged 11-14? A great singer with an unbroken voice (boys and girls)? Brave enough to sing solo on the stage of Sage One, accompanied by Royal Northern Sinfonia, in front of an audience of over 1000 people? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Royal Northern Sinfonia…
Royal Northern Sinfonia Chorus tells all about Haydn's Creation
When Joseph Haydn turned his hand to the greatest story of all time – the creation – his imagination simply bubbled over. Filled with sparkling melodies and blockbuster choruses, singing The Creation on October 25 will be a real treat for the Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia. “I feel like a kid presented with a…
ROYAL NORTHERN SINFONIA SHORTLISTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS RPS AWARD
Royal Northern Sinfonia (RNS) – orchestra of Sage Gateshead – has been shortlisted for a Royal Philharmonic Society Award, ‘celebrating the outstanding, the pioneering and the inspirational in classical music’. The chamber orchestra, which celebrated its 60th year in 2018, resides at Sage Gateshead, which opened in 2004. It performs more than 130 concerts each…
“The musical power is obvious – we just need more of it!”
Royal Northern Sinfonia Dementia Friendly Performance Media Release: 26th September 2019 A performance from Royal Northern Sinfonia will take place in a supportive and relaxed environment, suited to those with dementia and their families / carers on the 16th October at Sage Gateshead. This is the second dementia friendly performance from the orchestra this year.…
Inspiration Choir Celebrates 10 Years
A Newcastle choir that now performs at Sage Gateshead and around the world is celebrating its 10th birthday. Inspiration Choir was set up in 2009 by Gary Griffiths with a firm belief that singing in a large group is life-affirming and fulfilling. It is open to anyone that wants to sing and the choir, which…
BRADLEY BESTOWED HONOURARY RNS TITLE AT THE END OF 60TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON
Royal Northern Sinfonia’s much-loved violinist Bradley Creswick was awarded an honorary title at his last concert as Leader of the orchestra on Saturday [15 June]. Since joining the orchestra in 1984 Bradley has become a firm favourite with audiences, bringing a unique energy, warmth and animation to performances. His rendition of Vaughan Williams’ famous The…
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE IN SAGE GATESHEAD’S NEW CLASSICAL SEASON
View the full Classical Season 2019/20 Media Release: June 13th 2019 A bumper, new classical season packed with popular music and film scores, alongside classical greats goes on sale at Sage Gateshead this weekend. E.T. (December 1) and The Snowman (December 22 – 24) will all be shown on a large HD screen while Royal…
RNS Young Composers' Competition Open
Royal Northern Sinfonia is passionate about the sound world of the classical chamber orchestra – the committed playing; the importance of each individual contribution; the clarity, finesse and focus of sound it can produce. That’s why we are always keen to add new works to our repertoire for the core chamber orchestra line-up. As we…
BRADLEY SPECIALLY COMMENDED IN SALOMON PRIZE
Bradley Creswick, Leader of Royal Northern Sinfonia, has been awarded a special commendation as part of the prestigious Salomon Prize. Presented by the Royal Philharmonic Society and Association of British Orchestras, the Salomon Prize is the only major award presented to an orchestral musician working in Britain. It celebrates the extraordinary talent, versatility and passion…
Mozart’s Così Fan Tutte £10 Tickets Available for Under 30s
Young music fans are being encouraged to take up a £10 offer to see Mozart’s opera Così fan Tutte at Sage Gateshead this summer. The Marchus Trust has, for the second year, donated a grant which will allow under 30s to purchase a ticket for £10 rather than its standard price of £40. Only a…
World renowned choir bring global phenomenon 'Lagrime' to Sage Gateshead
One of the largest professional choirs in the world has teamed up with ground-breaking director Peter Sellars to bring a masterpiece to life. And it is coming to Sage Gateshead – the only venue outside London where you can see the show – on May 25. ‘Lagrime di San Pietro’ (The Tears of St Peter)…
RNS at 60 Welcomes Oslo Philharmonic at 100
Royal Northern Sinfonia welcomes Oslo Philharmonic to its home of Sage Gateshead in March as both orchestras celebrate milestone anniversaries. The Norwegian orchestra under chief conductor Vasily Petrenko, will perform at the North East music venue on Sunday March 10 at 3pm as part of its centenary tour. Royal Northern Sinfonia is currently celebrating its 60th anniversary season. The critically acclaimed…
FANS OF ROYAL NORTHERN SINFONIA FEATURE IN SPECIAL EXHIBITION
Fans of Royal Northern Sinfonia are being celebrated in a special photography exhibition at Sage Gateshead during the orchestra’s 60th anniversary season. Music lovers of all ages and walks of life have sat for their photograph to be taken by Newcastle-based photographer Michael Olatunji, who captured their emotions whilst they listened to their favourite piece…