BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Classical Sheffield - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Classical Sheffield REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T160000 DTSTAMP:20260427T092031Z CREATED:20260427T092031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T092031Z UID:10001694-1792245600-1792252800@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:VAUGHAN WILLIAMS - SONGS OF TRAVEL: Roderick Williams & Christopher Glynn DESCRIPTION:IRELAND Summer Schemes; Down by the Salley Gardens; We’ll to the woods no more; Sea Fever; The Vagabond; Youth’s Spring Tribute\nCLARKE Down by the Salley Gardens; The Cloths of Heaven; The Seal Man\nBOYLE A Song of Enchantment; The Joy of Earth\nTIMBLE Green Rain; My grief on the sea\nWOOD I’d roam the world over with you\nGURNEY Down by the Salley Gardens\nHEAD Tewkesbury Road\nF WALEY-COHEN The Moon\, the Moss & the Mushrooms (Music in the Round co-commission)\nVAUGHAN WILLIAMS Songs of Travel \nMusic in the Round’s Singer-in-Residence Roderick Williams returns with a programme of heartrendingly beautiful English song\, including Vaughan Williams’ glorious cycle Songs of Travel. \nThis musical voyage around our island home\, performed by Roderick and pianist Christopher Glynn\, two of the most charming and gifted musicians the country has produced\, also includes a cosmically titled new commission from Freya Waley-Cohen inspired by the Exmoor landscape and its fairy-tale folklore. URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/vaughan-williams-songs-of-travel-roderick-williams-christopher-glynn/ LOCATION:Crucible\, 55 Norfolk Street\, Sheffield\, S1 1DA CATEGORIES:Soloists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Vaughan-Williams-songs-of-travel.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music in the Round":MAILTO:info@musicintheround.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T210000 DTSTAMP:20260727T113653Z CREATED:20260727T113653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T113653Z UID:10001782-1791574200-1791579600@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:Brigantes Variations with Tim Horton (Piano) DESCRIPTION:HAYDN Symphony No. 94 in G\, Surprise\nLUTOSLAWSKI Paganini Variations\ninterval\nRACHMANINOV Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini\nBRAHMS Haydn Variations \nStep into a musical time machine and explore how great composers shaped the sounds we hear today. Each concert in our new season begins in a different year\, then travels across the centuries to reveal how familiar ideas – beautiful melodies\, vivid storytelling\, nature\, memory and national character – have been reimagined again and again. Why not guarantee your seat at every concert and save 20% on the whole lot by buying a season ticket! \nOur journey begins in 1792 with Haydn’s famous Surprise Symphony and a musical idea everyone can follow: take a tune and transform it! Four composers show how the same principal of variation can sound witty\, lyrical\, virtuosic or brilliantly modern. We’re thrilled to welcome back Tim Horton after his wonderful performance of Grieg last season! URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/brigantes-variations-with-tim-horton-piano/ LOCATION:Sheffield Cathedral\, Church Street\, Sheffield\, S1 1HA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Orchestra,Piano,Soloists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/01-Variations-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Brigantes Orchestra":MAILTO:contact@thebrigantes.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261005T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261005T220000 DTSTAMP:20260112T122938Z CREATED:20260112T122938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T122938Z UID:10001622-1791228600-1791237600@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:Hidden Track – Contemporary Classical Music Night DESCRIPTION:We are a monthly series dedicated to promoting and showcasing contemporary classical music in the heart of Sheffield. \nWe’ll be hosting Hidden Track on the first Monday of every month at The Beaten Track. \nEntry is free. Open to performers\, composers\, and appreciators of all kinds. \nHow it works: \nEvery Hidden Track night will have two halves. The first half will be programmed performances. The second half will be experimental group improvisation. There will be a short break in between – do take advantage of the delicious drinks on offer from The Beaten Track! \nIf you would like to perform or have your piece performed during the first half\, please email us at hiddentracksheff@gmail.com. We are looking specifically for post-1960s compositions\, including your own works. This is a chance to try out new works in a relaxed and supportive environment. \nThe second half is a chance for musicians to experiment and create new sounds and timbres together. This jam session is for both experienced and new improvisers alike\, and your hosts will guide the session. Explorations of unconventional instrumentations and styles are welcome! \nIf you have no desire to perform or jam\, you are very welcome to come along and listen. URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/hidden-track-contemporary-classical-music-night-2/2026-10-05/ LOCATION:The Beaten Track\, 44-46 Campo Lane\, Sheffield\, S1 2DE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Composers,Electronic,Ensembles,Free Entry,Piano,Soloists,String ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Copy-of-hidden-tracksheff@gmail.com-1.pdf.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hidden Track":MAILTO:hiddentracksheff@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260907T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260907T220000 DTSTAMP:20260112T122938Z CREATED:20260112T122938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T122938Z UID:10001621-1788809400-1788818400@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:Hidden Track – Contemporary Classical Music Night DESCRIPTION:We are a monthly series dedicated to promoting and showcasing contemporary classical music in the heart of Sheffield. \nWe’ll be hosting Hidden Track on the first Monday of every month at The Beaten Track. \nEntry is free. Open to performers\, composers\, and appreciators of all kinds. \nHow it works: \nEvery Hidden Track night will have two halves. The first half will be programmed performances. The second half will be experimental group improvisation. There will be a short break in between – do take advantage of the delicious drinks on offer from The Beaten Track! \nIf you would like to perform or have your piece performed during the first half\, please email us at hiddentracksheff@gmail.com. We are looking specifically for post-1960s compositions\, including your own works. This is a chance to try out new works in a relaxed and supportive environment. \nThe second half is a chance for musicians to experiment and create new sounds and timbres together. This jam session is for both experienced and new improvisers alike\, and your hosts will guide the session. Explorations of unconventional instrumentations and styles are welcome! \nIf you have no desire to perform or jam\, you are very welcome to come along and listen. URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/hidden-track-contemporary-classical-music-night-2/2026-09-07/ LOCATION:The Beaten Track\, 44-46 Campo Lane\, Sheffield\, S1 2DE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Composers,Electronic,Ensembles,Free Entry,Piano,Soloists,String ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Copy-of-hidden-tracksheff@gmail.com-1.pdf.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hidden Track":MAILTO:hiddentracksheff@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260803T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260803T220000 DTSTAMP:20260112T122938Z CREATED:20260112T122938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T122938Z UID:10001620-1785785400-1785794400@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:Hidden Track – Contemporary Classical Music Night DESCRIPTION:We are a monthly series dedicated to promoting and showcasing contemporary classical music in the heart of Sheffield. \nWe’ll be hosting Hidden Track on the first Monday of every month at The Beaten Track. \nEntry is free. Open to performers\, composers\, and appreciators of all kinds. \nHow it works: \nEvery Hidden Track night will have two halves. The first half will be programmed performances. The second half will be experimental group improvisation. There will be a short break in between – do take advantage of the delicious drinks on offer from The Beaten Track! \nIf you would like to perform or have your piece performed during the first half\, please email us at hiddentracksheff@gmail.com. We are looking specifically for post-1960s compositions\, including your own works. This is a chance to try out new works in a relaxed and supportive environment. \nThe second half is a chance for musicians to experiment and create new sounds and timbres together. This jam session is for both experienced and new improvisers alike\, and your hosts will guide the session. Explorations of unconventional instrumentations and styles are welcome! \nIf you have no desire to perform or jam\, you are very welcome to come along and listen. URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/hidden-track-contemporary-classical-music-night-2/2026-08-03/ LOCATION:The Beaten Track\, 44-46 Campo Lane\, Sheffield\, S1 2DE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Composers,Electronic,Ensembles,Free Entry,Piano,Soloists,String ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Copy-of-hidden-tracksheff@gmail.com-1.pdf.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hidden Track":MAILTO:hiddentracksheff@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T170000 DTSTAMP:20260520T103509Z CREATED:20260520T103509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T103509Z UID:10001717-1784388600-1784394000@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:SYO Summer Concert - Rhapsody in Youth DESCRIPTION:Join Sheffield Youth Orchestra showcasing the incredible talent of our youth players in their Summer Concert – Rhapsody in Youth \nThree of our oldest players will be performing a selection of pieces for solo instrument and orchestra before everyone joins forces and concludes the concert with an exuberant Gershwin medley and Tchaikovsky’s cannontastic 1812 Overture! \nFeaturing recognizable themes and driving rhythms\, this concert offers an epic introduction to the power of live orchestral performance with our young players centre stage! \nKABALEVSKY – 1st Movement from Piano Concerto No.3 : Soloist – Sarah Sherwood\nREINECKE – 1st Movement from Flute Concerto : Soloist – Rachel Holme\nGERSHWIN – It Ain’t Necessarily So : Soloist – Nathan Wright\nGERSHWIN – Medley of Gershwin Songs\nTCHAIKOVSKY – 1812 Overture \nLeader – Nathan Wright\nConductor – River Edis-Smith URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/syo-summer-concert-rhapsody-in-youth/ LOCATION:St Marks Church Broomhill\, Broomfield Rd\, Sheffield\, S10 2SE CATEGORIES:Orchestra,Soloists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Poster-4-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sheffield Youth Orchestra":MAILTO:sheffieldyouthorchestra@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T220000 DTSTAMP:20260112T122938Z CREATED:20260112T122938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T122938Z UID:10001619-1783366200-1783375200@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:Hidden Track – Contemporary Classical Music Night DESCRIPTION:We are a monthly series dedicated to promoting and showcasing contemporary classical music in the heart of Sheffield. \nWe’ll be hosting Hidden Track on the first Monday of every month at The Beaten Track. \nEntry is free. Open to performers\, composers\, and appreciators of all kinds. \nHow it works: \nEvery Hidden Track night will have two halves. The first half will be programmed performances. The second half will be experimental group improvisation. There will be a short break in between – do take advantage of the delicious drinks on offer from The Beaten Track! \nIf you would like to perform or have your piece performed during the first half\, please email us at hiddentracksheff@gmail.com. We are looking specifically for post-1960s compositions\, including your own works. This is a chance to try out new works in a relaxed and supportive environment. \nThe second half is a chance for musicians to experiment and create new sounds and timbres together. This jam session is for both experienced and new improvisers alike\, and your hosts will guide the session. Explorations of unconventional instrumentations and styles are welcome! \nIf you have no desire to perform or jam\, you are very welcome to come along and listen. URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/hidden-track-contemporary-classical-music-night-2/2026-07-06/ LOCATION:The Beaten Track\, 44-46 Campo Lane\, Sheffield\, S1 2DE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Composers,Electronic,Ensembles,Free Entry,Piano,Soloists,String ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Copy-of-hidden-tracksheff@gmail.com-1.pdf.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hidden Track":MAILTO:hiddentracksheff@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T213000 DTSTAMP:20260209T154802Z CREATED:20260116T185649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T154802Z UID:10001628-1782415800-1782423000@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:Bradfield Festival of Music 2026 : Lisa Friend Trio DESCRIPTION:Every year\, the Bradfield Festival of Music features a week of wonderful concerts performed by highly sought artists in the magical setting of St Nicholas’ Church\, High Bradfield with its superb acoustic and fantastic views across Bradfield Dale. \nLisa Friend (flute) with friends Martin Radford (cello) and Mark Kinkaid (piano) have international reputations as soloists\, ensembles and have extensive recordings\, broadcast appearances and performances. Lisa\, with her “… tone\, pure and clear\, allied to her discerningly handled virtuosity makes for a performance to remember” (Gramophone)\, will be performing with her trio a carefully crafted new programme of classical and filmic works that should appeal to all. \nCarl Maria von Weber (1786-1826) Trio in G minor\, Op. 63 (flute/cello/piano)\nAmy Beach (1867-1944) Invocation (flute/piano)\nJames Horner (1953-2015) Original medley (flute/cello/piano) \nInterval \nClaude Debussy (1862-1918) Prélude à l’Après-midi d’un faune (flute/piano)\nJohann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) Trio in A major\, Op. 78 (flute/cello/piano)\nAstor Piazzolla (1921-1992) Oblivion (flute/cello/piano)\nLeonard Bernstein (1918-1990) Candide (flute/cello/piano)\nJay Ungar (b. 1946) Ashokan Farewell (arr. Leigh Philips as featured on “An American Affair”) \nMore details on the Festival website. \nOnline ticket sales are available at https://bradfieldfestivalofmusic.littleboxoffice.com/browse from 1st March 2026. \nFor other booking options (by post\, over-the-counter\, telephone) and patron tickets for the whole festival\, please see the Festival website. URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/bradfield-festival-of-music-2026-lisa-friend-trio/ LOCATION:St Nicholas’ Church\, High Bradfield\, High Bradfield\, S6 6LG CATEGORIES:Ensembles,Piano,Soloists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-16-at-18.56.17.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bradfield Festival of Music":MAILTO:info@bradfieldfestivalofmusic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T213000 DTSTAMP:20260209T151349Z CREATED:20260116T183704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T151349Z UID:10001625-1782156600-1782163800@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:Bradfield Festival of Music 2026 : Fenella Humphreys and Martin Roscoe DESCRIPTION:Every year\, the Bradfield Festival of Music features a week of wonderful concerts performed by highly sought artists in the magical setting of St Nicholas’ Church\, High Bradfield with its superb acoustic and fantastic views across Bradfield Dale. \nWigmore Hall artist-in-residence (2025-2026) Fenella Humphreys (violin) and Martin Roscoe (piano) are renowned for their total immersion in performance\, their sensitivity and musicianship\, and both have extensive and broad repertoire\, discographies\, international appearances and prestigious awards. \nLili Boulanger (1893-1918) D’un matin de printemps\nRebecca Clarke (1886-1979) Midsummer Moon\nSergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) 5 Melodies\nRalph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) Lark Ascending \nInterval \nSamuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) Ballade (1895)\nSally Beamish (b. 1956) Tracing (2025)\nLudwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Sonata no. 5 op. 24 ’Spring’ \nMore details on the Festival website. \nOnline ticket sales are available at https://bradfieldfestivalofmusic.littleboxoffice.com/browse from 1st March 2026. \nFor other booking options (by post\, over-the-counter\, telephone) and patron tickets for the whole festival\, please see the Festival website. URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/bradfield-festival-of-music-2026-fenella-humphreys-and-martin-roscoe/ LOCATION:St Nicholas’ Church\, High Bradfield\, High Bradfield\, S6 6LG CATEGORIES:Piano,Soloists,String ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-16-at-18.36.46.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bradfield Festival of Music":MAILTO:info@bradfieldfestivalofmusic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T210000 DTSTAMP:20250721T111737Z CREATED:20250721T111737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T111737Z UID:10000929-1781983800-1781989200@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:The Brigantes Independence Day - USA DESCRIPTION:including GERSHWIN Piano Concerto\nCOPLAND Rodeo \nThis season we’re taking our audience to six geographical hotspots for classical music: France\, the Nordics\, Russia\, Germany and Austria\, England\, and the United States. Why not guarantee your seat at every concert and save 20% on the whole lot by buying a season ticket? \nWe drop in ‘over the pond’ for our last flight to explore the bold\, diverse soundscape of American music. From the brilliance of Gershwin’s Piano Concerto\, a dazzling fusion of classical form and big-city energy\, to the rustic charm and infectious energy of Copland’s Rodeo\, this programme captures the essence of a nation on the move. \nThe Brigantes Orchestra and Quentin Clare URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/the-brigantes-independence-day-usa/ LOCATION:Sheffield Cathedral\, Church Street\, Sheffield\, S1 1HA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Orchestra,Piano,Soloists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/eduarduslee_20220618_-brigantes_091-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Brigantes Orchestra":MAILTO:contact@thebrigantes.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T183000 DTSTAMP:20260419T212606Z CREATED:20250908T102718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T212606Z UID:10000979-1780848000-1780857000@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:MENDELSSOHN Elijah DESCRIPTION:Hallé Choral Director\, Matthew Hamilton\, takes the helm for this spectacular season finale. A true showstopper\, Mendelssohn’s Elijah captures the full spectrum of humanity’s struggles and triumphs\, bringing the powerful story of the prophet Elijah to life through music. For this masterpiece\, Sheffield’s resident orchestra and chorus will be joined by a star-studded cast of soloists who will weave this rich tapestry of sound\, blending rousing choruses\, lyrical arias\, complex choral fugues and vivid orchestrations\, ending with a triumphant “Amen”. \nCommissioned by the Birmingham Triennial Music Festival in 1846\, Mendelssohn returned to the city to conduct the premiere of Elijah to find crowds had flooded the streets and the large audience frequently interrupted the performance to applaud! “Never was there a more complete triumph” wrote a reviewer in The Times. \n\nThe Hallé\nSheffield Philharmonic Chorus\nMatthew Hamilton conductor\nCarolyn Sampson\, soprano\nAnna Stéphany\, mezzo-soprano\nJoshua Ellicott\, tenor\nJames Platt\, bass\n\nTickets from £22.95\, u-16s and students £9 – available online and in person from the City Hall box office. URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/mendelssohn-elijah-3/ LOCATION:Sheffield City Hall\, Barker's Pool\, Sheffield\, S1 2JA CATEGORIES:Choir,Choruses,Orchestra,Soloists ORGANIZER;CN="Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus":MAILTO:secretary@SheffieldPhil.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T213000 DTSTAMP:20260427T092256Z CREATED:20260427T092256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T092256Z UID:10001708-1780774200-1780781400@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:Verdi's Requiem DESCRIPTION:The Sheffield Symphony Orchestra\, Hallam Choral Society and the Escafeld Chorale join forces to bring Verdi’s magnificent Requiem to Victoria Hall to celebrate the end of the SSOs 70th season. One not to be missed! URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/verdis-requiem/ LOCATION:Victoria Hall\, Norfolk Street\, Sheffield\, S1 2JB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Choir,Orchestra,Soloists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Verdi.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sheffield Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:For Potential Players The SSO takes pride in the friendliness and supportive attitude between players. We believe this is why members have such long-standing loyalty and commitment to the orchestra. However, our membership does need to remain large enough to present the extensive repertoire we offer. In particular, we are looking to recruit more string players, especially violin and viola players of all ages. If you are interested, you can come along to a mutual trial period to see if it feels right. We rehearse weekly on Wednesday evenings from early September to late June, except during school holidays. To develop our orchestral sound, we plan to have day schools this season. This will be combined with social occasions to foster the orchestral camaraderie. We play to a high standard so players are expected to be a minimum level of grade 7 and usually around grade 8 or above. If the SSO’s description seems to match what you are looking for and you are curious, don’t hesitate to contact us via the website or Facebook, tweet us on Twitter, or call 07901 566960 to find out more. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260601T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260601T220000 DTSTAMP:20260112T122938Z CREATED:20260112T122938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T122938Z UID:10001618-1780342200-1780351200@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:Hidden Track – Contemporary Classical Music Night DESCRIPTION:We are a monthly series dedicated to promoting and showcasing contemporary classical music in the heart of Sheffield. \nWe’ll be hosting Hidden Track on the first Monday of every month at The Beaten Track. \nEntry is free. Open to performers\, composers\, and appreciators of all kinds. \nHow it works: \nEvery Hidden Track night will have two halves. The first half will be programmed performances. The second half will be experimental group improvisation. There will be a short break in between – do take advantage of the delicious drinks on offer from The Beaten Track! \nIf you would like to perform or have your piece performed during the first half\, please email us at hiddentracksheff@gmail.com. We are looking specifically for post-1960s compositions\, including your own works. This is a chance to try out new works in a relaxed and supportive environment. \nThe second half is a chance for musicians to experiment and create new sounds and timbres together. This jam session is for both experienced and new improvisers alike\, and your hosts will guide the session. Explorations of unconventional instrumentations and styles are welcome! \nIf you have no desire to perform or jam\, you are very welcome to come along and listen. URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/hidden-track-contemporary-classical-music-night-2/2026-06-01/ LOCATION:The Beaten Track\, 44-46 Campo Lane\, Sheffield\, S1 2DE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Composers,Electronic,Ensembles,Free Entry,Piano,Soloists,String ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Copy-of-hidden-tracksheff@gmail.com-1.pdf.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hidden Track":MAILTO:hiddentracksheff@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T160000 DTSTAMP:20251201T114333Z CREATED:20251201T114333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T114333Z UID:10001207-1779458400-1779465600@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:THIS SCEPTERED ISLE: BRITISH SONG - Claire Booth (soprano) & Ensemble 360 DESCRIPTION:BRITTEN Phantasy Quartet (15’)\nBRITTEN / PURCELL She Loves and She Confesses Too (2’)\nBRITTEN / PURCELL Oh Solitude (6’)\nBRITTEN / PURCELL Bess of Bedlam (4’)\nMATTHEWS Seascapes (13’)\nKNUSSEN Whitman Settings – When I heard the learn’d Astronomer (3’)\nKNUSSEN Whitman Settings – A Noiseless patient Spider (3’)\nKNUSSEN Whitman Settings – The Dalliance of the Eagles (2’)\nKNUSSEN Whitman Settings – The Voice of the Rain (3’)\nWALTON Piano Quartet (30’) \nA celebration of British song from one of its finest exponents. Praised for her “radiant\, rapturous\, wonderfully nuanced performances” (The Scotsman)\, Claire Booth performs a selection of her best-loved music\, from Britten’s stirring reimagining of Purcell songs to Colin Matthews’ evocative seascapes in celebration of the prolific composer’s 80th birthday. \nSave 20% when you book for 10 or more Music in the Round Sheffield concerts in one transaction.\nSave 10% when you book for 5 or more Music in the Round Sheffield concerts in one transaction. URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/this-sceptered-isle-british-song-claire-booth-soprano-ensemble-360/ LOCATION:Playhouse\, 55 Norfolk Street\, Sheffield\, S1 1DA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Ensembles,Orginsations,Soloists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/This-Sceptered-Isle.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music in the Round":MAILTO:info@musicintheround.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T163000 DTSTAMP:20251201T114308Z CREATED:20251201T114308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T114308Z UID:10001204-1779377400-1779381000@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:SPEAK OF THE NORTH final concert only- Claire Booth (soprano)\, Tamsin Waley-Cohen (violin) & Christopher Glynn (piano) DESCRIPTION:GRAINGER Folk Music (selection) (20’)\nHIGGINS Speak of the North (35’) \nIn a beautiful church on the Chatsworth Estate\, violinist Tamsin Waley Cohen\, praised for her “undeniably fabulous playing” (Classical Source)\, joins soprano Claire Booth and GRAMMY- winning pianist Christopher Glynn to perform music by Grainger\, and a Music in the Round co-commission\, ‘Speak of the North’. \nDescribed as a vast and sprawling journey across the moors\, mountains\, cities and coasts of the north of England” (The Guardian)\, this new work by Gavin Higgins features poems by northern writers\, such as Tony Williams and the Brontë sisters\, interwoven with folk violin in a collection of musical pictures brought to life through song\, including the work ‘Sycamore Gap’. \nThis is music that sings of the Northern landscape in all its breathtaking glory. \n“Thinking of the north gives me a feeling of rootedness. It grounds me and reminds me of who I am and\, in returning to the north for this song cycle\, I feel like I’ve come home.” Gavin Higgins URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/speak-of-the-north-final-concert-only-claire-booth-soprano-tamsin-waley-cohen-violin-christopher-glynn-piano/ LOCATION:St Peter’s Church\, 1 Jap Ln\, Edensor\, Bakewell\, DE45 1PH CATEGORIES:Ensembles,Orginsations,Piano,Soloists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Speak-of-the-North-final-concert-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music in the Round":MAILTO:info@musicintheround.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T163000 DTSTAMP:20251201T114302Z CREATED:20251201T114302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T114302Z UID:10001203-1779357600-1779381000@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:SPEAK OF THE NORTH: A day of music and walking with Claire Booth (soprano)\, Tamsin Waley-Cohen (violin) & Christopher Glynn (piano) DESCRIPTION:10.00am St Peter’s Church\, Edensor\nGRIEG\n Violin Sonata No.2 in G (20’)\n Hautussa (duration) \n11.00 am Guided walk (approx 3 miles) \n1.00pm St Anne’s Church\, Beeley\nPoetry\, Song and Landscape talk \n2.30pm Guided walk (approx 1.8 miles) \n3.30pm St Peter’s Church\, Edensor\nGRAINGER Folk Music (selection) (20’)\nHIGGINS Speak of the North (35’) \nThere will be an opportunity to have lunch before the concert in Beeley. Please bring your own food and drink. \nIn two beautiful churches on the Chatsworth Estate\, violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen\, praised for her “undeniably fabulous playing” (Classical Source)\, joins soprano Claire Booth and GRAMMY- winning pianist Christopher Glynn to perform music by Grieg and Grainger\, and a Music in the Round co-commission\, ‘Speak of the North’. \nDescribed as a vast and sprawling journey across the moors\, mountains\, cities and coasts of the north of England” (The Guardian)\, this new work by Gavin Higgins features poems by northern writers\, such as Tony Williams and the Brontë sisters\, interwoven with folk violin in a collection of musical pictures brought to life through song\, including the work ‘Sycamore Gap’. \nThis is music that sings of the Northern landscape in all its breathtaking glory. \n“Thinking of the north gives me a feeling of rootedness. It grounds me and reminds me of who I am and\, in returning to the north for this song cycle\, I feel like I’ve come home.” Gavin Higgins \nSave 20% when you book for 10 or more Music in the Round Sheffield concerts in one transaction.\nSave 10% when you book for 5 or more Music in the Round Sheffield concerts in one transaction.  URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/speak-of-the-north-a-day-of-music-and-walking-with-claire-booth-soprano-tamsin-waley-cohen-violin-christopher-glynn-piano/ LOCATION:St Peter’s Church\, 1 Jap Ln\, Edensor\, Bakewell\, DE45 1PH CATEGORIES:Orginsations,Piano,Soloists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Speak-of-the-North-final-concert.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music in the Round":MAILTO:info@musicintheround.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T190000 DTSTAMP:20251201T114106Z CREATED:20251201T114106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T114106Z UID:10001201-1779296400-1779303600@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:PETER AND THE WOLF & OTHER STORIES - Claire Booth (soprano)\, Ensemble 360 & Nicholas Jubber (narrator) DESCRIPTION:DEBUSSY Danse Sacrée et Profane (10’)\nRAVEL (arr. Strivens) Shéhérazade (20’)\nDEBUSSY Trio for Flute\, Viola and Harp (16’)\nPROKOFIEV ‘Peter and the Wolf’ (30’) \nTimeless tales of far-off adventure and daring triumphs have long inspired composers to bring stories to life through music. \nProkofiev’s beloved symphonic tale\, ‘Peter and the Wolf’\, delights audiences of all ages\, with its story of the fearless Peter and his encounter with a ferocious wolf\, narrated here by storyteller and author Nicholas Jubber. \nRavel’s ‘Shéhérazade’ (in an intimate chamber arrangement) evocatively conjures an ancient wonderland of fairytales and lovers through captivating melodies. \nMusic for harp and strings by Debussy completes this charming programme. \nSave 20% when you book for 10 or more Music in the Round Sheffield concerts in one transaction.\nSave 10% when you book for 5 or more Music in the Round Sheffield concerts in one transaction. URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/peter-and-the-wolf-other-stories-claire-booth-soprano-ensemble-360-nicholas-jubber-narrator/ LOCATION:Playhouse\, 55 Norfolk Street\, Sheffield\, S1 1DA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Ensembles,Orginsations,Soloists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Relaxed-concert-Peter-the-Wolf-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music in the Round":MAILTO:info@musicintheround.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T150000 DTSTAMP:20251201T114249Z CREATED:20251201T114249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T114249Z UID:10001200-1779285600-1779289200@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:RELAXED CONCERT: PETER AND THE WOLF – Claire Booth (soprano)\, Ensemble 360 & Nicholas Jubber (narrator) DESCRIPTION:RAVEL (arr. Strivens) Shéhérazade (20’)\nPROKOFIEV Peter and the Wolf (30’) \nFor this ‘Relaxed’ concert of storytelling music featuring Prokofiev’s beloved musical folk story\, doors will be left open\, lights raised\, a break-out space provided\, and there will be less emphasis on the audience being quiet during the performance. \nPeople with an Autism Spectrum\, sensory or communication disorder or learning disability\, those with age-related impairments and parents/carers with babies are all especially welcome. URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/relaxed-concert-peter-and-the-wolf-claire-booth-soprano-ensemble-360-nicholas-jubber-narrator/ LOCATION:Playhouse\, 55 Norfolk Street\, Sheffield\, S1 1DA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Ensembles,Orginsations,Soloists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Relaxed-concert-Peter-the-Wolf.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music in the Round":MAILTO:info@musicintheround.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T210000 DTSTAMP:20251201T114044Z CREATED:20251201T114044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T114044Z UID:10001198-1779217200-1779224400@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:LA VOIX HUMAINE – Claire Booth (soprano) & Christopher Glynn (piano) DESCRIPTION:POULENC\n La Dame de Monte Carlo (7’)\n Toréador (2’)\n Corcardes (6’)\nDUREY Trois Chansons Basques (4’)\nAURIC Huit Poèmes de Jean Cocteau (19’)\nMILHAUD Trois Poèmes de Jean Cocteau Op.59 (3’)\nPOULENC La Voix Humaine (40’) [semi-staged] \nA voice. A telephone. A fractured love affair. \nClaire Booth is joined by GRAMMY-winning pianist Christopher Glynn to present an immersive staging of Poulenc’s searing operatic melodrama. Take a seat at the heart of the action to absorb this most intimate operatic setting of Jean Cocteau’s ground-breaking play\, eavesdropping on a life in the balance. \nOpening with a bravura tour through a variety of songs influenced by Cocteau’s poetry\, you are invited to a recital which becomes an opera like no other. \nSave 20% when you book for 10 or more Music in the Round Sheffield concerts in one transaction.\nSave 10% when you book for 5 or more Music in the Round Sheffield concerts in one transaction.  URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/la-voix-humaine-claire-booth-soprano-christopher-glynn-piano/ LOCATION:Playhouse\, 55 Norfolk Street\, Sheffield\, S1 1DA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Orginsations,Piano,Soloists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/La-Voix-Humaine.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music in the Round":MAILTO:info@musicintheround.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T210000 DTSTAMP:20251201T113947Z CREATED:20251201T113947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T113947Z UID:10001187-1778871600-1778878800@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:FESTIVAL LAUNCH: Claire Booth (soprano) & Ensemble 360 DESCRIPTION:WEIR King Harald’s Saga (15’)\nBIRTWISTLE Cortege for 14 musicians (15’)\nBRAHMS Serenade Op.11 (46’) \nClaire Booth kicks off the 2026 Sheffield Chamber Music Festival in style! \nOur Guest Curator\, and RPS Singer of the Year 2025\, opens with a one-woman opera retelling the story of ‘the last real Viking’\, Harald Hardrada\, by Judith Weir. The forces of Ensemble 360 follow\, with Birtwistle’s highly theatrical procession of musicians and one of their favourites\, Brahms’s brilliant and beloved Serenade\, a swaggering\, celebratory launch to nine days of chamber music\, song and high theatre. \nPost-concert drinks\nTo celebrate the start of the Festival\, ticket-holders are invited to join us for a free glass of wine or soft drink in the Crucible bar after the concert. \nSave 20% when you book for 10 or more Music in the Round Sheffield concerts in one transaction.\nSave 10% when you book for 5 or more Music in the Round Sheffield concerts in one transaction. URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/festival-launch-claire-booth-soprano-ensemble-360/ LOCATION:Playhouse\, 55 Norfolk Street\, Sheffield\, S1 1DA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Ensembles,Orginsations,Soloists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Festival-launch.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music in the Round":MAILTO:info@musicintheround.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T210000 DTSTAMP:20260224T160657Z CREATED:20260224T160657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T160657Z UID:10001657-1778184000-1778187600@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:Organ Recital: Derek Grover DESCRIPTION:A recital given by the Associate Director of Music at St John’s\, Derek Grover who knows the excellent Brindley and Foster organ better than anyone – expect a colourful and erudite recital! Admission is free but there will be a retiring collection towards the costs of the organ’s upkeep. URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/organ-recital-derek-grover/ LOCATION:St Johns Church Ranmoor\, Sheffield\, S10 3GX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Free Entry,Soloists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/organ.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T220000 DTSTAMP:20260112T122938Z CREATED:20260112T122938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T122938Z UID:10001617-1777923000-1777932000@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:Hidden Track – Contemporary Classical Music Night DESCRIPTION:We are a monthly series dedicated to promoting and showcasing contemporary classical music in the heart of Sheffield. \nWe’ll be hosting Hidden Track on the first Monday of every month at The Beaten Track. \nEntry is free. Open to performers\, composers\, and appreciators of all kinds. \nHow it works: \nEvery Hidden Track night will have two halves. The first half will be programmed performances. The second half will be experimental group improvisation. There will be a short break in between – do take advantage of the delicious drinks on offer from The Beaten Track! \nIf you would like to perform or have your piece performed during the first half\, please email us at hiddentracksheff@gmail.com. We are looking specifically for post-1960s compositions\, including your own works. This is a chance to try out new works in a relaxed and supportive environment. \nThe second half is a chance for musicians to experiment and create new sounds and timbres together. This jam session is for both experienced and new improvisers alike\, and your hosts will guide the session. Explorations of unconventional instrumentations and styles are welcome! \nIf you have no desire to perform or jam\, you are very welcome to come along and listen. URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/hidden-track-contemporary-classical-music-night-2/2026-05-04/ LOCATION:The Beaten Track\, 44-46 Campo Lane\, Sheffield\, S1 2DE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Composers,Electronic,Ensembles,Free Entry,Piano,Soloists,String ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Copy-of-hidden-tracksheff@gmail.com-1.pdf.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hidden Track":MAILTO:hiddentracksheff@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T220000 DTSTAMP:20251222T111808Z CREATED:20251222T111808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T111808Z UID:10001598-1777060800-1777068000@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:Xenia Pestova Bennett DESCRIPTION:In association with Music in the Round.\nPianist and composer Xenia Pestova Bennett has earned an international reputation as a leading proponent of uncompromising music. \nReceiving First Prize at the Xavier Montsalvatge International Piano Competition in Spain\, as well as prizes in competitions in Paris and New Zealand\, she has earned her reputation as “a powerhouse of contemporary keyboard repertoire” (Tempo). Pestova Bennett pushes the boundaries of performance\, having played in tropical rainforests\, caves\, ponds and countless weird and wonderful spaces\, and of classical music with electronics\, toy pianos\, synthesizers and the Magnetic Resonator Piano. \nIn her performing career\, Xenia has featured at festivals and venues around the world including appearances at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London\, Philharmonie Luxembourg\, and Voix Nouvelles Royaumont in France. Her ten studio albums includes a reimagining of J.S.Bach’s Goldberg Variations by Karlheinz Essl\, and the complete piano works of Annea Lockwood – whose music features heavily in this performance. \nAs a composer Xenia is represented by the Contemporary Music Centre\, Ireland. Highlighted in Bandcamp’s ‘Best of Contemporary Classical’ in 2020\, her full length album ‘Atomic Legacies’ features Ligeti Quartet and the Magnetic Resonator Piano. \nComposer and sound artist Annea Lockwood brings vibrant energy\, ceaseless curiosity\, and a profound sense of openness to her music. In recent years Lockwood and her music have received widespread attention\, including a feature article in The New York Times\, a SEAMUS Lifetime Achievement Award and a documentary film by director Sam Green. \nPre-concert Q&A\, 6.45pm – 7.15pm\nJoin us for a pre-concert discussion with Annea Lockwood (joining online from her home in the US) and pianist Xenia Pestova Bennett. Tickets: £5 / free to all ticket-holders\, though booking is required. \nDoors 7.30pm\, show 8pm \nProgramme: \nAnnea Lockwood – Ear-Walking Woman (14’) \nXenia Pestova Bennett – Iridescence (7’) \nXenia Pestova Bennett – Tapetum lucidum (8’) \nAnnea Lockwood – Red Mesa (15’); Ceci n’est pas un piano (12’); electroacoustic interlude – Buoyant (6’); RCSC (4’); Gone (variable) URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/xenia-pestova-bennett/ LOCATION:Firth Hall\, Alfred Denny Building\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S10 2TN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Piano,Soloists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Xenia-Pestova-Bennett-Piano-small.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T213000 DTSTAMP:20260330T153426Z CREATED:20260330T153426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T153426Z UID:10001677-1775935800-1775943000@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:CSYO Spring Concert: Music for A Great City DESCRIPTION:Fanfare for the Common Man – Aaron Copland\nMusic for a Great City – Aaron Copland\nViolin Concerto in D – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (soloist Martin Cropper) \nLink to tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GDLF \nJoin our city’s talented young musicians as they perform Copland’s celebratory music dedicated to the London Symphony Orchestra and the great city of London\, though almost certainly inspired by the great city of New York. This exciting piece will highlight our incredible wind\, brass and percussion sections in a sonic depiction of a bustling\, modern metropolis. Come on a journey with the orchestra through the sights and sounds of this moody city. \nOur brass and percussion will herald the start of the concert with Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man\, a piece that honours the ordinary citizen with its soaring melody and profound sense of dignity and strength. \nIn contrast\, the strings will be at centre stage for Tchaikosvky’s lyrical and passionate Violin Concerto in D. We are delighted that local musical celebrity and our very own\, inspirational violin tutor\, Martin Cropper\, will be bringing his own passion and virtuosity to this performance. No one can write a melody so well as Tchaikovsky\, and this favourite of the repertoire offers a real treat for the soloist\, orchestra and audience alike\, with its rich\, passionate soundscape\, bridging deep Slavic melancholy with vibrant Cossack-dance energy. \nThe City of Sheffield Youth Orchestra is one of the UK’s leading independent youth orchestras. CSYO provides valuable orchestral and musical training for young musicians of the region between 13 and 21. \nCSYO is a unique youth orchestra\, offering membership to students up to the age of 21. Many of our older students are at college or university\, training to be professional musicians. But we also have many students studying other subjects who want to keep performing at a high level. And we have plenty turning 22 who don’t want to leave! URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/csyo-spring-concert-music-for-a-great-city/ LOCATION:Sheffield Cathedral\, Church Street\, Sheffield\, S1 1HA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Orchestra,Orchestras,Soloists,Young People ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CSYO-Spring-Concert-2026-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="City of Sheffield Youth Orchestra":MAILTO:gemma.csyo@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T220000 DTSTAMP:20260112T122938Z CREATED:20260112T122938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T122938Z UID:10001616-1775503800-1775512800@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:Hidden Track – Contemporary Classical Music Night DESCRIPTION:We are a monthly series dedicated to promoting and showcasing contemporary classical music in the heart of Sheffield. \nWe’ll be hosting Hidden Track on the first Monday of every month at The Beaten Track. \nEntry is free. Open to performers\, composers\, and appreciators of all kinds. \nHow it works: \nEvery Hidden Track night will have two halves. The first half will be programmed performances. The second half will be experimental group improvisation. There will be a short break in between – do take advantage of the delicious drinks on offer from The Beaten Track! \nIf you would like to perform or have your piece performed during the first half\, please email us at hiddentracksheff@gmail.com. We are looking specifically for post-1960s compositions\, including your own works. This is a chance to try out new works in a relaxed and supportive environment. \nThe second half is a chance for musicians to experiment and create new sounds and timbres together. This jam session is for both experienced and new improvisers alike\, and your hosts will guide the session. Explorations of unconventional instrumentations and styles are welcome! \nIf you have no desire to perform or jam\, you are very welcome to come along and listen. URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/hidden-track-contemporary-classical-music-night-2/2026-04-06/ LOCATION:The Beaten Track\, 44-46 Campo Lane\, Sheffield\, S1 2DE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Composers,Electronic,Ensembles,Free Entry,Piano,Soloists,String ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Copy-of-hidden-tracksheff@gmail.com-1.pdf.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hidden Track":MAILTO:hiddentracksheff@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T213000 DTSTAMP:20260120T142222Z CREATED:20260120T142222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T142222Z UID:10001631-1773516600-1773523800@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:Sheffield Symphony Orchestra welcomes Jeneba Kanneh-Mason DESCRIPTION:Join the Sheffield Symphony Orchestra for the next event of their exciting 70th season. As featured in the 2025 BBC ‘Proms’\, pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason will be joining the orchestra to play Beethoven’s 3rd Piano concerto. The orchestra is also welcoming guest conductor Jason Thornton\, who will also present Wagner’s Prelude to Act 3 of Lohengrin and Dvorak’s 8th Symphony. (Photo copyright Sony Music Entertainment) URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/sheffield-symphony-orchestra-welcomes-jeneba-kanneh-mason/ LOCATION:All Saints Ecclesall Church\, Ringinglow Road\, Sheffield\, S11 7PP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Orchestra,Orchestras,Piano,Soloists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Johanna-Berghorn-©-Sony-Music-Entertainment-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sheffield Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:For Potential Players The SSO takes pride in the friendliness and supportive attitude between players. We believe this is why members have such long-standing loyalty and commitment to the orchestra. However, our membership does need to remain large enough to present the extensive repertoire we offer. In particular, we are looking to recruit more string players, especially violin and viola players of all ages. If you are interested, you can come along to a mutual trial period to see if it feels right. We rehearse weekly on Wednesday evenings from early September to late June, except during school holidays. To develop our orchestral sound, we plan to have day schools this season. This will be combined with social occasions to foster the orchestral camaraderie. We play to a high standard so players are expected to be a minimum level of grade 7 and usually around grade 8 or above. If the SSO’s description seems to match what you are looking for and you are curious, don’t hesitate to contact us via the website or Facebook, tweet us on Twitter, or call 07901 566960 to find out more. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T213000 DTSTAMP:20260227T021749Z CREATED:20260104T181042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T021749Z UID:10001601-1772911800-1772919000@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:STRINGS AND ORGAN - West Riding Ensemble String Orchestra DESCRIPTION:Here WRE brings together professional players and students of artistic director David Milsom in a string orchestra tour de force\, featuring two concerti\, and one of the most celebrated British string orchestra compositions. \nVaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis stands as a pinnacle of a peculiarly British association with the string orchestra as an ensemble\, and is paired in this programme with the poignant Romance for string orchestra by Gerald Finzi. \nA total melodic and harmonic contrast is provided by Poulenc’s electrifying\, modernist Organ Concerto\, in spite of a gap in time of only 28 years after the Vaughan Williams Fantasia. This work (which also includes timpani) sees St Marie’s Cathedral’s Director of Music and organist Robert Webb as soloist on the fine\, restored but unmodernised three-manual Lewis organ\, which is in its 150th anniversary year. \nThe focal point for WRE founders David Milsom and Maria Nikolaeva is performing the world premiere of Vermeer Music\, a work written by Ian Crew for them as violin soloists with a string ensemble. The work uses Baroque forms\, including divisions (florid variations)\, and a fugato\, separating the players into ‘concertino’ (soloists) and ‘ripieno’ (ensemble) in the tradition of the Baroque concerto grosso. The work acts as a deep contemplation of the musical relationship of the two soloists\, initially as student and teacher\, but increasingly as colleagues and collaborators\, brought together with the inspiration of several paintings by the Dutch artist\, Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675). This makes for a complex\, interwoven texture which links to perfection WRE’s union of scholarship\, performance passion\, and pedagogy. \nIn keeping with the raison d’être of WRE\, the string ensemble includes a number of students. WRE is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to give a professional platform to emerging young musicians in an ‘apprentice’ model\, and pays students a fair fee for their work. \nPROGRAMME\nCREW: Vermeer Music Concerto Grosso for two solo violins and string orchestra (2026)\nPOULENC: Organ Concerto (1938)\nVAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis (1910)\nFINZI: Romance (1928) \nPERFORMERS\nDavid Milsom & Maria Nikolaeva – solo violins\nRobert Webb – organ\nWRE String Orchestra\nConductors: Ian Crew\, John Lyon\, and Wilf Dingle URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/strings-and-organ/ LOCATION:St Maries Cathedral\, Norfolk Street\, Sheffield\, S1 2JB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Composers,Conductors,Ensembles,Soloists,String,Young People ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WRE-Crew-Classical-Sheffield-FINAL.png ORGANIZER;CN="West Riding Ensemble":MAILTO:westridingensemble@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T220000 DTSTAMP:20260112T122938Z CREATED:20260112T122938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T122938Z UID:10001615-1772479800-1772488800@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:Hidden Track – Contemporary Classical Music Night DESCRIPTION:We are a monthly series dedicated to promoting and showcasing contemporary classical music in the heart of Sheffield. \nWe’ll be hosting Hidden Track on the first Monday of every month at The Beaten Track. \nEntry is free. Open to performers\, composers\, and appreciators of all kinds. \nHow it works: \nEvery Hidden Track night will have two halves. The first half will be programmed performances. The second half will be experimental group improvisation. There will be a short break in between – do take advantage of the delicious drinks on offer from The Beaten Track! \nIf you would like to perform or have your piece performed during the first half\, please email us at hiddentracksheff@gmail.com. We are looking specifically for post-1960s compositions\, including your own works. This is a chance to try out new works in a relaxed and supportive environment. \nThe second half is a chance for musicians to experiment and create new sounds and timbres together. This jam session is for both experienced and new improvisers alike\, and your hosts will guide the session. Explorations of unconventional instrumentations and styles are welcome! \nIf you have no desire to perform or jam\, you are very welcome to come along and listen. URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/hidden-track-contemporary-classical-music-night-2/2026-03-02/ LOCATION:The Beaten Track\, 44-46 Campo Lane\, Sheffield\, S1 2DE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Composers,Electronic,Ensembles,Free Entry,Piano,Soloists,String ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Copy-of-hidden-tracksheff@gmail.com-1.pdf.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hidden Track":MAILTO:hiddentracksheff@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T203000 DTSTAMP:20251201T113907Z CREATED:20251201T113907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T113907Z UID:10001182-1772305200-1772310600@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:JASAD: MUSIC FOR MIDDLE EASTERN FLUTE - Faris Ishaq DESCRIPTION:Music in the Round presents Nay master\, percussionist and composer\, Faris Ishaq who charts unexplored territories with one of the oldest types of flute still in use today\, the Nay. Rooted in his Palestinian heritage\, Faris celebrates the instrument\, which has Middle Eastern roots dating back to around 5000 BCE\, and its cultural legacy\, in his own compositions. \nIn ‘Jasad’ – Arabic for ‘body’ – he draws on the essence of the Nay to create a distinctive solo setup\, playing the instrument alongside a leg-mounted frame drum and foot percussion\, and weaves these sounds together to produce a multi-layered acoustic solo performance. With exceptional dexterity and expressive nuance\, he blends intricate melodies with dynamic beats to evoke the feel of looped textures while being fully acoustic. \nSave 20% when you book for 10 or more Music in the Round Sheffield concerts in one transaction.\nSave 10% when you book for 5 or more Music in the Round Sheffield concerts in one transaction.  URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/jasad-music-for-middle-eastern-flute-faris-ishaq/ LOCATION:Playhouse\, 55 Norfolk Street\, Sheffield\, S1 1DA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Orginsations,Soloists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Jasad-music-for-middle-eastern-flute.png ORGANIZER;CN="Music in the Round":MAILTO:info@musicintheround.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T173000 DTSTAMP:20260223T085912Z CREATED:20260221T185701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T085912Z UID:10001656-1772287200-1772299800@classicalsheffield.org.uk SUMMARY:A Voice For Life - Workshop DESCRIPTION:If you sing in a choir\, then this is for you.\nCan you sustain your breath through long phrases?\nDo you warm up effectively?\nAre you able to sing top notes easily?\nDo you know how to sing vowels correctly? \nCome to an afternoon workshop hosted by the David Clover Festival of Singing. Our 2026 workshop leader is Marcus Farnsworth\, Head of Vocal Studies at Chetham’s\, international soloist\, teacher\, inspiring conductor of choirs\, who will help you to find your voice and energy when singing in a choir through practical sessions for all. \nRefreshments will be available before and in the afternoon break.\n14:00 – 17:30 – registration at 13:30\n£15 Tickets.\nPLEASE NOTE WE ARE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH OUR ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM. IF YOU WISH TO BOOK A PLACE PLEASE EMAIL enquiries@davidclover-festivalofsinging.org.uk This will add you to the registration list and you can then pay on the door on 28th February. Correct cash is preferred. URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/a-voice-for-life-workshop/ LOCATION:Holy Trinity Millhouses Church\, Grove Road\, Sheffield\, S7 2HB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Choir,Choruses,Come and Sing,Soloists,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Workshop-2026-flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="The David Clover Festival of Singing":MAILTO:enquiries@davidclover-festivalofsinging.org.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR