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SUMMARY:Jasdeep Singh Degun
DESCRIPTION:Jasdeep will be joined for a concert of Indian classical music with Shahbaz Hussain on tabla. \nFollowing the successful release of his debut album Anomaly with Real World Records in 2022\, Jasdeep Singh Degun has completed a number of highly praised UK tours\, performing at esteemed venues such as Kings Place\, Westminster Abbey\, WOMAD Festival\, Nottingham’s Royal Hall\, and the Southbank Centre\, as well as a standout headline performance at the prestigious Darbar Festival at the Barbican\, which was broadcast on Sky Arts. \nNot only a virtuoso\, Degun made waves in the classical music world as composer of the critically-acclaimed Orpheus with Opera North\, a ground-breaking work\, which he also conducted during his time as Opera North’s Artist-in-Residence\, and which garnered multiple awards. \nIn recognition of his outstanding contributions\, Degun was awarded the Songlines Best Newcomer Award\, an Asian Achievers Award\, and made history as the first sitar player and British-Asian musician to win the Royal Philharmonic Society ‘Instrumentalist’ award in 2024. \n“One the most imaginative musicians in the land” ★★★★★ The Independent
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/jasdeep-singh-degun/
LOCATION:Firth Hall\, Alfred Denny Building\, Sheffield\, South Yorkshire\, S10 2TN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Composers,Conductors
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SUMMARY:Handel Messiah with Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus and Manchester Camerata
DESCRIPTION:The Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus is thrilled to be able to present a City Hall performance of Handel’s magnificent oratorio Messiah this year\, back by popular demand. Composed in 1741 it has become one of the best-known and most frequently performed choral works in Western music. \nThe Chorus joins Manchester Camerata\, a distinguished cast of soloists and conductor Laurence Cummings for Handel’s timeless masterpiece. \nA Christmas favourite for many\, start your Christmas season with Chorus\, orchestra and soloists in this magnificent oratorio\, beloved by many. Demand is likely to be high – book online via the link below. \n  \nHANDEL Messiah \n\nManchester Camerata\nSheffield Philharmonic Chorus\nLaurence Cummings\, conductor\nGeorgie Malcolm\, soprano\nDominic Mattos\, countertenor\nGuy Elliott\, tenor\nPeter Edge\, bass\n\nSome comments from last year’s concerts at the City Hall: \n\n“I thought they (choirs) were wonderful\, and sang with such enthusiasm\, energy and commitment. The semichoruses really were very beautiful\, and the big numbers had great clarity as well as power. So great to have so many singers\, thanks again – a really fun and satisfying project!” Matthew Hamilton (conductor)\n“It was fab\, a really powerful performance from all concerned\, and difficult to fault anything at all\, a resounding end to the season.” Audience member\n“Well done a lovely concert” Audience member\n“Brilliant concert” Audience member\n\nTickets are available online and in person from the City Hall box office.
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/handel-messiah-with-sheffield-philharmonic-chorus-and-manchester-camerata/
LOCATION:Sheffield City Hall\, Barker's Pool\, Sheffield\, S1 2JA
CATEGORIES:Choir,Choruses,Festive
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus":MAILTO:secretary@SheffieldPhil.org
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SUMMARY:COME SING MESSIAH
DESCRIPTION:The Choir is pleased to be able to present our popular  Come and Sing Messiah in St James’s Church\, Norton once again. President George Nicholson will conduct and Music Director Philip Collin will play the organ.  \nThis is always a fun evening for lovers of Messiah\, with mulled wine and mince pies available in the interval\, so come along and sing your hearts out! \n\nProfessor George Nicholson – Conductor\nPhilip Collin – Organ\n\nTickets available online (see below\, booking fee applies) and on the door\, £15 (students £9) to include mulled wine and mince pies; scores will be available to hire. \nBOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/come-sing-messiah-2/
LOCATION:St James’ Church Norton\, Norton Church Road\, Sheffieled\, S8 8JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Choir,Choruses,Come and Sing,Festive
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheffield Bach Choir":MAILTO:secretary@sheffieldbachchoir.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Hidden Track — Christmas Special
DESCRIPTION:Our 2026 Christmas Special will be taking place on 7th December\, 7.30pm at The Beaten Track. \nThis evening will have the same format as the other Hidden Tracks — first half programmed contemporary-classical performances\, second half guided jam — but with a bit more time in-between for refreshments\, chatting\, and general merriment! \nAll performers\, composers\, and listeners welcome. \nIf you are interested in performing a post-1960s work\, please send us an email at hiddentracksheff@gmail.com. We are particularly interested in pieces with a wintery or festive theme.
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/hidden-track-christmas-special-2/
LOCATION:The Beaten Track\, 44-46 Campo Lane\, Sheffield\, S1 2DE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Composers,Festive,Free Entry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hidden Track":MAILTO:hiddentracksheff@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Sheffield Bach Choir - Handel Messiah in Cutler's Hall
DESCRIPTION:Monday 14th December 2026 at 7pm    Cutler’s Hall Sheffield \nDon’t miss this return of Messiah to Cutler’s Hall following the sell out performance in this most magnificent of settings last year. The choir is thrilled to have been invited back this year\, and tickets will no doubt be very popular – the main hall looks marvellous at the best of times but is spectacular decorated for Christmas.  Given the choir’s legendary mastery of the work\, the stage is set for a very special concert! \nComposed in 1741 with text from the Bible\, Messiah has been performed countless times the world over ever since\, the Hallelujah Chorus featuring in countless films from ‘Bridget Jones’ Diary’ and  ‘Shrek the Halls’ to ‘Scrooged’ and ‘The Duchess’. \nMake your Christmas celebrations complete by joining the choir\, the National Festival Orchestra and a team of stunning soloists for this very special performance. There truly is nothing like hearing this magnificent choral work accompanied by a full orchestra\, and  Sheffield’s historic Cutler’s Hall\, ‘where historic grandeur meets timeless elegance’ will make it an extra special experience! \nRefreshments will be available from the Cutler’s Hall bar before the concert and during the interval. \nMistress Cutler Gina Jackson had this to say after last year’s performance: ” The hall normally has a buzz during our annual feast but tonight your choir beat that hands down .“ \nBernard Lee in the Sheffield Telegraph following a previous concert: “the final Amen prompted an instantaneous standing ovation. Entirely merited: sopranos soaring\, it was absolutely superb choral singing.” \n\nSheffield Bach Choir\nNational Festival Orchestra\nRuth Nicholson – Continuo\nHelen Massey – Soprano\nAilsa Mainwaring – Alto\nNicholas Watts – Tenor\nDean Robinson – Bass\nPhilip Collin – Conductor\n\nTickets are likely to sell fast\, so booking online is strongly recommended (small booking fee payable). Tickets will be released on Tuesday 8 September\, when you can BOOK YOUR MESSIAH TICKETS \nTickets will also be available through choir members; it’s likely that few will be available on the door.
URL:https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/sheffield-bach-choir-handel-messiah-in-cutlers-hall/
LOCATION:Cutler’s Hall\, 7-15 Church St\, Sheffield City Centre\, SHEFFIELD\, S1 1HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Choir,Choruses,Festive
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheffield Bach Choir":MAILTO:secretary@sheffieldbachchoir.org.uk
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