Musicians from Royal Northern Sinfonia return to Arts Centre Washington on Wednesday 25th November at 7.30 pm, with a lively programme for wind instruments.
Following a summer concert at Arts Centre Washington with Sunderland-born composer Ben Lunn, musicians from Royal Northern Sinfonia return to the venue on Wednesday 25th November at 7.30 pm with Barber, Janáček and Nielsen and a lively programme for wind instruments.
Audiences will hear Samuel Barber's evocative Summer Music, Leoš Janáček's sparkling Mládí and Carl Nielsen's joyful Wind Quintet, alongside music by Ferenc Farkas and Malcolm Arnold.
Drawing on folk traditions and vivid musical storytelling, the programme showcases the colour, character and versatility of the wind ensemble.
Winter tour at the fire station
Just four days later, on Sunday 29th November at 3 pm, Royal Northern Sinfonia brings its annual Winter Tour to The Fire Station, with a programme of atmospheric string music by Mendelssohn, Walton and Dvořák, directed by Jonathan Stone from the violin.
The performances are part of the orchestra's continuing relationship with Sunderland venues and audiences, with further Sunderland Classics concerts at The Fire Station on 18th April and 27th June 2027.
Concerts in 2027
On Sunday 18th April 2027 at 3 pm, Royal Northern Sinfonia performs Beethoven's Fourth Symphony alongside Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 2 and Haydn's Symphony No. 82, The Bear.
The Sunderland run concludes for the season on Sunday 27th June 2027 at 3 pm, with Maria Włoszczowska returning to The Fire Station to direct and perform Piazzolla's Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. The programme also includes music by Vivaldi, Bach and Geminiani.
Maria Włoszczowska, Artistic Partner of The Glasshouse, said:
"Royal Northern Sinfonia really belongs to the region. Being able to bring this music to Sunderland is about making world‑class orchestral performances feel close, welcoming and part of everyday life.
"We’re building something long‑term, where audiences feel connected to the orchestra and are excited to come back again."
