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Royal Northern Sinfonia

Internationally renowned, calling Gateshead home.

37 musicians at the top of their game. Electrifying music, old and new. All the talent, determination, and creativity of the North East on a worldwide stage. From their home at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Royal Northern Sinfonia share the joy and wonder of orchestral music with thousands of people across the North of England – and beyond – every year.

“Wherever the orchestra play and whoever they share a stage with, every performance is a feast for the heart and mind.”

The Telegraph

Concerts

Conductor Dinis Sousa energetically leads Royal Northern Sinfonia, with musicians playing instruments on stage.

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Browse upcoming concerts at The Glasshouse and beyond.

Royal Northern Sinfonia performing to an audience in Middlesbrough Town Hall.

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See Royal Northern Sinfonia perform across the North.

Our musical family

Royal Northern Sinfonia musicians performing on stage.

Orchestra - More Info

Get to know the people of Royal Northern Sinfonia including our players and titled artists.

Clarence Adoo playing the Headspace instrument in a concert.

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A unique, inclusive ensemble featuring disabled musicians and non-disabled members of Royal Northern Sinfonia.

Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia singing on stage with the orchestra.

Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia - More Info

Our Chorus shine in the great choral masterpieces, excel with contemporary classical music by today’s brightest composers, and bring film scores to life at live screenings of Hollywood blockbusters.

Plan your visit to The Glasshouse

Royal Northern Sinfonia and Chorus performing on stage in Sage One.

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Enjoy more great live music for less when you book 5 or more Classical concerts.

The Glasshouse viewed across the River Tyne at sunset, with its curved glass and steel roof reflecting the evening light.

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Catch a coach to selected concerts for just £10 return with services from Hexham, Carlisle and Alnwick.

Audience looking down on Royal Northern Sinfonia and Chorus performing in Sage One.

Concert Programmes - More Info

Like to know where that composer grew up? How that violinist got their start? What tragic tale inspired those lyrics? Our concert programmes tell you more about the musicians and the music you’re about to revel in.