What's it like to sit inside the orchestra as an audience member?
Today's Fairy Tales concert is a "passenger seats" one - where audience members can sit within the orchestra if they like. But what is...
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- Jun 24
- 2 min
An Evening in Fairyland
Guest conductor Ellie Slorach talks about the Passenger Seats Fairy Tales programme. Putting the programme together was quite simple – I...
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- Jun 16
- 2 min
Meet Ellie Slorach – from Hallam Sinfonia to the Proms!
Hallam Sinfonia’s guest conductor for the June Passenger Seats concert, Ellie Slorach, is having a busy summer. Her calendar includes...
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- Mar 9
- 5 min
Piece for a Dark Place
As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations this season, the orchestra wanted to commission a brand new work by Sheffield-based composer...
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- Jan 16
- 3 min
Hallam Sinfonia and Concerteenies team up!
Hallam Sinfonia are so excited to be collaborating with Concerteenies again! On Saturday 10 February we are joining forces with Polly...
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- Dec 11, 2023
- 2 min
Muse: A Symphonic Tribute
Hallam Sinfonia and Newland Symphonic Pop cannot wait to rock out together once again on 21 January 2024, paying tribute to one of the...
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- Nov 18, 2023
- 3 min
A Harmonious Reunion!
Sheffield University Students and Alumni Unite with Hallam Sinfonia for a Day A reflection by Charlie Hardwick Recently, a symphonic...
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- Nov 18, 2023
- 3 min
A Harmonious Reunion!
Sheffield University Students and Alumni Unite with Hallam Sinfonia for a Day A reflection by Charlie Hardwick Recently, a symphonic...
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- Oct 19, 2023
- 2 min
50 Years On – The Founder Chair Looks Back!
Hallam Sinfonia was delighted to have five founder members present at the 50th anniversary concert – two in the orchestra and three in...
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- Oct 9, 2023
- 1 min
Remembering Judith Smith
As we celebrate the orchestra’s 50th anniversary, we look back to the past and remember former players. This week’s concert will be...
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- Oct 3, 2023
- 2 min
50 years with the Hallam Sinfonia!
When Hallam Sinfonia celebrates its 50th anniversary with a special concert on 14 October, the landmark will be even more meaningful for...
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- Sep 18, 2023
- 2 min
Meet the composer – Benjamin Jackson
Hallam Sinfonia is delighted to introduce the composer of the fanfare “Shining Dawn” which will open the 50th anniversary concert in...
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- Sep 8, 2023
- 1 min
Violinists and Violists Wanted!
Hallam Sinfonia currently has vacancies for violins and violas. We rehearse on Thursdays & Fridays for three weeks before each concert...
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- Sep 4, 2023
- 1 min
Happy Birthday Hallam Sinfonia!
2023 sees Hallam Sinfonia reaching its half-century and there is much to celebrate. With ‘normal service’ post-pandemic resumed during...
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- Aug 10, 2023
- 1 min
Baroque favourites at Holmfirth
On Saturday 2 September, members of Hallam Sinfonia join forces with harpsichordist Gordon Busbridge (Director of Music at Cheltenham...
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- Jun 11, 2023
- 2 min
Get closer to the music - in a Passenger Seat!
Passenger Seats is back! For the first time since before the pandemic. This unique listening experience allows some of the audience to...
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- Feb 28, 2023
- 1 min
Mahler 2 Listening Guide
Ahead of our performance of Mahler's second symphony ("Resurrection") on Sunday 19 March, one of our cellists, Benjamin Jackson, has...
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- Feb 3, 2023
- 1 min
City Hall here we come!
The upcoming Mahler 2 performance at Sheffield City Hall (Sunday 19 March) has become all-consuming, presenting challenges of every kind....
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- Nov 27, 2022
- 1 min
Upcoming concert with Hallam Choral Society
Hallam Sinfonia are once again joining forces with Hallam Choral Society, this time in a concert that showcases some great English music...
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- Nov 21, 2022
- 2 min
Getting to know our new Musical Director, Jon Malaxetxebarria
New Hallam Sinfonia MD Jon Malaxetxebarria (often known as Jon Malax) will be taking up this post in 2023, with a first concert in this...
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