May 1, 2019
“Virtuoso of the Arts” Matthew Sharp joins us in Barrow-in-Furness for a concert of extraordinary music for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. We present an evening of eclectic delights, from the classical masterpieces of Mozart and Tchaikovsky to lighter favourites that have become famous through their use in films. The audience will find the […]
April 26, 2019
Nicholas Ward violin | Simon Gilks violin | Richard Muncey viola | Cara Berridge cello Haydn String Quartet in C Op. 20 No. 2 Prokofiev Quartet No. 1 in B minor Op. 50 Schubert Death and the Maiden D 810 Tickets: £15.00 | Over 65 £12.00 | Students and Under 18 Free The Northern Chamber Orchestra soloists return to Didsbury for a concert featuring three outstanding […]
April 13, 2019
Mozart Clarinet Quintet in A major | Schubert Erlkönig | Schubert String Quintet in C major The now traditional NCO soloists concert in April features our regular string quartet who will be joined this year by our principal clarinet, Liz Jordan and one of our Associate Artists, baritone and cellist, Matthew Sharp. The concert opens […]
March 16, 2019
Gounod Petite symphonie | Schumann Piano Concerto | Bacewicz Concerto for Strings | Mozart Symphony No 35 ‘Haffner’ As we emerge from the grips of winter, we bring a programme full of variety and the concert opens with a chance to hear our wind players on stage alone. The sparkling Petite symphonie of Gounod […]
March 15, 2019
Gounod Petite symphonie | R Schumann Piano Concerto | Bacewicz Concerto for Strings | Mozart Symphony No 35 ‘Haffner’ Tickets: £12 – £25 | Students £5 | Free for Under 18’s We bring a programme full of variety to our home in Manchester, The Stoller Hall, for our first concert there in 2019. Opening the concert, […]
March 3, 2019
Tchaikovsky Sleeping Beauty Waltz Elgar Cello Concerto – Schubert Symphony No.8 ‘Unfinished’ Dvořák Slavonic Dances Op.72 No.2 Dvořák Slavonic Dances Op.46 No.8 Tickets: £20 | Students and Under 18s Free Our newest Artist in Association Matthew Sharp returns to Stockport Town Hall to perform the elegiac masterpiece that is Elgar’s Cello Concerto, which celebrates its […]
February 26, 2019
Arnold Sinfonietta No 1 | Mozart Violin Concerto No 5 in A | Grace Williams Elegy | Mozart Symphony No 40 in G minor Tuesday 26 February 2019 7.30pm Christ Church, Cockermouth
February 9, 2019
Handel Concerto Grosso Op 6 No 5 | Dvořák Two Waltzes for Strings Op 54 | Stephen Goss Theorbo Concerto | Bartók Divertimento for Strings | Bach Brandenburg Concerto No 3 Matthew Wadsworth has earned a reputation as one of the world’s finest lutenists. His entrancing performances have led to reviews fulsome in their praise of […]
January 12, 2019
Mendelssohn String Symphony No 10 | Mozart Concerto for flute and harp | Debussy Danse sacrée et danse profane | Fauré Fantasy for flute and orchestra | Haydn Symphony No 39 Our first concert of the New Year brings a programme sure to beat the January blues with music of deftness of touch and warm […]
December 20, 2018
A unique opportunity to enjoy a delightful three course dinner with musical interludes from the Northern Chamber Orchestra soloists between each course. A glass of fizz is included, and guests are seated at tables of up to ten. The programme will feature Viennese masterpieces and will include a seasonal hint. What’s included A glass of fizz on arrival Performance […]
December 14, 2018
We are delighted to be returning to Tatton Park for our traditional festive concert in the grand Tenants’ Hall. Join us for a tour of the mansion, a glass of winter punch and a concert including classical masterpieces, much-loved carols and songs. With the Northern Chamber Orchestra and the choir of St Nicholas Catholic High […]
December 8, 2018
The annual carol concert featuring the choirs of Blackburn Cathedral and local schools with the Northern Chamber Orchestra conducted by Samuel Hudson. This year’s concert features On Christmas Night by Bob Chilcott – a musical celebration of the Christmas Story told in eight movements. Tickets priced from £5 are available at http://www.blackburncathedral.com or from King George’s Hall Box Office in […]
December 1, 2018
Vivaldi Concerto for four violins in B minor | Finzi Dies Natalis | Grainger Molly on the Shore | Elgar Serenade for Strings | Bach Concerto for two violins Our December concert comprises baroque masterpieces and 20th century string music and opens with a chance to show off four of our wonderful violinists in Vivaldi’s […]
November 9, 2018
Nicholas Ward violin | Simon Gilks violin | Richard Muncey viola | Cara Berridge cello Beethoven String Quartet in C minor Op. 18 No. 4 | Shostakovich String Quartet No. 12 in D flat major Op. 133 | Tchaikovsky String Quartet in D Op. 11 Tickets: £15.00 | Over 65 £12.00 | Students and Under 18 Free A feature in every NCO season is the regular appearance […]
November 3, 2018
Sheffield Oratorio Chorus returns to the Cathedral with Northern Chamber Orchestra. Fauré Requiem | Tippett A Child of Our Time Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Tickets £17 (concessions £14; students and under 16 £5) Available on the door from 7.00pm or from the Blue Moon Cafe (next to the Cathedral). Saturday 3 November 2018 7.30pm […]
October 27, 2018
Arnold Sinfonietta No 1 | Weber Clarinet Concerto No 2 | Suk Meditation on the old Czech chorale ‘St. Wenceslas’ | Haydn Symphony No 102 In the second concert of our season at the Heritage Centre, we welcome Julian Bliss, the virtuoso clarinettist who has already achieved worldwide acclaim as a concerto soloist, chamber musician, jazz artist, masterclass leader, eloquent public speaker […]
October 26, 2018
Arnold Sinfonietta No 1 | Weber Clarinet Concerto No 2 | Suk Meditation on the old Czech chorale ‘St. Wenceslas’ | Haydn Symphony No 102 Tickets: £12 – £25 | Students £5 | Free for Under 18’s In the second concert of our season at Manchester’s Stoller Hall, we welcome Julian Bliss, the virtuoso clarinettist who has already achieved worldwide […]
September 30, 2018
Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture | Beethoven Piano Concerto No 3 | Beethoven Symphony No 3 ‘Eroica’ Tickets: £12 – £22 | Free for Students and Under 18’s Our first concert in Buxton in our 2018-19 season sees a programme full of turbulent energy and colossal music in the company of one of the greatest pianists of his generation, Freddy Kempf. […]
September 29, 2018
Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture | Beethoven Piano Concerto No 3 | Beethoven Symphony No 3 ‘Eroica’ We begin our new season with a programme full of turbulent energy and colossal music in the company of one of the greatest pianists of his generation, Freddy Kempf. The evening starts with the Hebrides Overture, written by Mendelssohn after a memorable trip to Fingal’s Cave. […]
September 28, 2018
Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture | Beethoven Piano Concerto No 3 | Beethoven Symphony No 3 ‘Eroica’ Tickets: £12 – £25 | Students £5 | Free for Under 18’s We begin our new season as Orchestra in Association at Manchester’s Stoller Hall with a programme full of turbulent energy and colossal music in the company of one of the greatest […]
September 17, 2018
Arnold Sinfonietta No.1 | Haydn Cello concerto in C major | Parry Lady Radnor Suite | Haydn Symphony No.45 ‘Farewell’ The NCO in association with Orchestras Live present a varied programme to start the new season at Penrith Music Club. Our President, Raphael Wallfisch, returns to the fold following his triumphant Elgar in our 2017-18 season finale, this […]
July 28, 2018
Northern Chamber Orchestra | Nicholas Ward director | Ailish Tynan soprano Handel Water Music Suite No.1 in F major | Manduell Elegy for strings UK PREMIÈRE | Mozart Plasmator Deus for soprano, bassoon & orchestra* | Cimarosa I traci amanti Overture | Mozart Exsultate jubilate, K165* | Mozart Symphony No.29 in A major, K201 In a festival full […]
July 8, 2018
Sunday 8 July (Matinee), Wednesday 11 July, Saturday 14 July, Thursday 19 July (Matinee), Saturday 21 July Idomeneo, re di Creta ossia Ilia e Idamante. Libretto adapted by Giambattista Varesco from a French text by Antoine Danchet, set to music by André Campra as Idoménée in 1712. Performed in Italian, with English side-titles A Buxton International Festival […]
July 7, 2018
‘A Royal Composer’ is a concert celebrating the music of Charles H H Parry, marking 100 years since his death. The programme will include his ever-popular I Was Glad, as well as Jerusalem and other works by Parry, his teachers and his students. Conducted by Samuel Hudson and featuring the Northern Chamber Orchestra as well […]
