The Late Mix
Post War Paris
Northern Sinfonia
FAURE
Nocturne No.13 for piano
MILHAUD
String Quartet No.6
RAVEL
Tzigane for violin and piano
L’ALBUM DES SIX
HONEGGER
Danse de la chevre
DEBUSSY
Sonata for Cello
POULENC
Sonata for trumpet, trombone and horn
Paris, 1920. Whilst Stravinsky and Debussy were busy changing the course of musical history, a group of Parisian composers were observing as if from a pavement café, imitating what they admired and ridiculing what they didn’t.
They became known as Les Six – their music infused with satire, fashion, curiosity and the newly discovered exoticism of jazz. We sample their stylish sounds here alongside works by the establishment figures they so loved and mocked.
Part of The Late Mix
If you are looking for something unusual and interesting then look no further than Hall Two at 9pm. Here you’ll find extraordinary works that you won’t hear in regular concerts, experience a modern view of music from the past and learn about composers who changed the course of...
Part of Classical Season 2012/13
Music Director Thomas Zehetmair is to conduct the symphonies of Brahms and Schumann with Northern Sinfonia, Orchestra of Sage Gateshead. Known for stylistic excellence, meticulous precision and intimate understanding Zehetmair and Northern Sinfonia’s interpretation of these greats will be...