BBC Philharmonic
A regular guest to the series, the BBC Philharmonic returns with its Chief Conductor, John Storgårds, for a concert of works by two composers who were giants in their own rights.
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
A baroque-tastic evening celebrating even more of the 18th century’s greatest hits, exploring why the masterpieces of the time became so popular and why these tunes are still everywhere today.
The Hallé
Andrew Manze is well-known as a leading interpreter and one of the composer’s biggest advocates of Vaughan Williams, a composer with whom he has a particularly close affinity. He conducts the Hallé’s performance of several of Vaughan Williams’ much-loved pieces, including his Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis and Fifth Symphony.
The Hallé
The Hallé and its new Principal Conductor, Kahchun Wong, in his first season taking over the reins from Mark Elder, are thrilled to be opening the Classical Sheffield Weekend festival with this programme of carefully considered firsts.
Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra
Since his first appearance with the brilliant Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra, Carlo Tenan has become a frequent guest conductor of this distinctive ensemble.
The Hallé
Marta Gardolińska, Music Director of the Opéra national de Lorraine, conducts this programme of conflict and resolution. With its beautifully broad ranges of tonal colour, tinged with the trials of the American Civil War, it is easy to see why Copland’s score for Appalachian Spring earned him a Pulitzer Prize.
Buenos Aires Symphony of Colón Opera
The first South American orchestra to appear in the series, the prestigious Buenos Aires Symphony Orchestra of Colón Opera makes a splash with this colourful and fizzy programme.
The Hallé & Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus
The Sheffield International Concert Series season finale will leave you in awe of the wonders of creation. Under the baton of the Hallé’s charismatic Choral Director, Matthew Hamilton, the massed forces of the Hallé and the Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus will breathe hope and joy into Haydn’s divine masterpiece, The Creation.