Our resident orchestra Royal Northern Sinfonia, their wonderful Chorus and Music Director Dinis Sousa plus a dreamy cast of singers.

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Haydn's Creation

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music

Our very own musical shapeshifters, Royal Northern Sinfonia, prove their adaptability, morphing to adapt to Henry Purcell’s music from the 1600s. Bjarte Eike, known for pushing the boundaries of classical music, leads proceedings and there’s a fabulous cast of singers too.

Purcell's Dido and Aeneas

Well this is becoming a very welcome habit! Fresh from his appearance back in October, Kristian Bezuidenhout returns to Gateshead, this time conducting Royal Northern Sinfonia.

Handel's Messiah

Nil Venditti is a real firecracker. So much so, Royal Northern Sinfonia snapped her up as Principal Guest Conductor after two visits.  Tonight she’s joined on stage by four super soloists, Royal Northern Sinfonia and Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia.

Rossini’s Stabat Mater

Guest conductor Sofi Jeannin takes the lead for this incredible concert, joined by soprano Hilary Cronin and baritone Roderick Williams. Royal Northern Sinfonia and Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia complete the impressive line-up.

Faure’s Requiem

Principal Conductor Dinis Sousa, Royal Northern Sinfonia and the Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia are joined by a quartet of vocal superstars.

Wow, have we got a packed stage for you tonight! Making the afternoon extra epic are singers and musicians from right across the North East, sharing the stage with the Royal Northern Sinfonia and Chorus, and a superb line-up of soloists.

Tippett’s A Child of Our Time

It wouldn’t be a season-opening concert without our very own Royal Northern Sinfonia, Chorus and Principal Conductor Dinis Sousa. They’re joined by special guest, pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout, who returns after his incredible BBC Prom with us last summer.

Tim Burke

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May 17, 2026

Haydn's Creation · Royal Northern Sinfonia

Feb 20, 2026

Purcell's Dido and Aeneas · Royal Northern Sinfonia

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