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A Harmonious Reunion!
Sheffield University Students and Alumni Unite with Hallam Sinfonia for a Day A reflection by Charlie Hardwick Recently, a symphonic...
Nov 18, 20233 min read


A Harmonious Reunion!
Sheffield University Students and Alumni Unite with Hallam Sinfonia for a Day A reflection by Charlie Hardwick Recently, a symphonic...
Nov 18, 20233 min read


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...
Oct 19, 20232 min read


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...
Oct 9, 20231 min read


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...
Oct 3, 20232 min read


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...
Sep 18, 20232 min read


Violinists and Violists Wanted!
Hallam Sinfonia currently has vacancies for violins and violas. We rehearse on Thursdays & Fridays for three weeks before each concert...
Sep 8, 20231 min read


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...
Sep 4, 20231 min read


Baroque favourites at Holmfirth
On Saturday 2 September, members of Hallam Sinfonia join forces with harpsichordist Gordon Busbridge (Director of Music at Cheltenham...
Aug 10, 20231 min read


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...
Jun 11, 20232 min read


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...
Feb 28, 20231 min read


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....
Feb 3, 20231 min read


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...
Nov 27, 20221 min read


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...
Nov 21, 20222 min read


Jon Malaxetxebarria appointed as new Musical Director!
Hallam Sinfonia is delighted to announce that its new Musical Director will be Jon Malaxetxebarria. Jon has previously conducted Hallam...
Nov 18, 20222 min read


The many 3s of Beethoven
The upcoming Hallam Sinfonia concert celebrates what many consider to be Beethoven's golden period - when his music moved out of the more...
Oct 11, 20222 min read


Beethoven Triple with the Leonore Piano Trio
Hallam Sinfonia is delighted this autumn to be programming – at long last – the Beethoven Triple Concerto with the Leonore Piano Trio.
Sep 21, 20221 min read


Beethoven’s belated birthday bash
Poor Beethoven! In 2020 musicians across the globe were gearing up to celebrate the 250th
anniversary of Beethoven’s birth. We all know what
Sep 21, 20221 min read


Remembering Paul Schatzberger
Paul was a much-valued and much-respected member of the violin section who made a significant contribution to the life of the orchestra.
Jun 11, 20222 min read


Happy Melancholy
In 2019, Matthew Leese approached Hallam Sinfonia to make a recording of one of his compositions – Happy Melancholy
Apr 6, 20221 min read
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