Northern Sinfonia is one of Europe's most exciting chamber orchestras. Under its Music Director Thomas Zehetmair Northern Sinfonia's repertoire covers the full range of Western classical music from early baroque, through the classical and romantic periods, to specially commissioned new work.
The Future
Northern Sinfonia is moving to a bright future as it approaches its 50th anniversary season in 2008, embarking on a brand new stage in its development. It is the orchestra of The Sage Gateshead central to the extensive classical music programme in its new multi-million pound home.
Programming
Northern Sinfonia is noted for its dynamic approach to programmes and performances, ranging from small-scale ensembles in intimate locations to the full orchestra in the major concert halls of Europe including The Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, The Philharmonie in Berlin and The Musikverein in Vienna.
There is an equally flexible approach to the times of performances, incorporating concerts throughout the day, and early and late evening.
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Out and About
Touring forms an integral part of Northern Sinfonia's work. From its home at The Sage Gateshead it continues to perform across the North of England and fly the region's flag throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.
Guest Artists
Northern Sinfonia is proud to work with its Music Director, Thomas Zehetmair, along with other distinguished visiting musicians including Franz Bruggen, Imogen Cooper, Thierry Fischer, Lesley Garrett, Evelyn Glennie, Richard Hickox, Heinz Holliger, Kiri Te Kanawa, Sir Roger Norrington and Heinrich Schiff.
Recordings
Recordings and broadcasts form an integral part of the orchestra's work. Northern Sinfonia has won Classic CD awards for 'Best Concerto Recording' and 'Best Living Composer Recording' and has released two CDs on the Avie label; the first features Imogen Cooper as pianist in Mozart Piano Concertos no.9 'Jeunehomme' and no. 23.
Education
Northern Sinfonia players take part in The Sage Gateshead's wide-ranging Learning and Participation programme, which features projects to involve people of all ages and abilities along with community performances.
Northern Sinfonia also has an associated award-winning youth orchestra, Young Sinfonia, and is joined for both performance and recording by Northern Sinfonia Chorus.
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