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Who is Anna Clyne? And why are we playing her music?
Picture from annaclyne.com Anna Clyne’s name may not be a familiar one to you, but she is much in demand as a composer, and in fact is...
Mar 82 min read
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Flamenco through Spanish eyes: Jon leads a night of Dance!
Our Musical Director Jon Malaxetxebarria tells us why he's excited about our forthcoming Dance! concert , in particular invoking his...
Feb 281 min read
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Meet the Schumanns: Life in Dusselfdorf
Hallam Sinfonia cellist and secretary Joy Paul introduces us to the lives of one of the great power couples in classical music history!...
Jan 272 min read
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Meet The New Romantics!
An introduction to our February concert by Hallam Sinfonia cellist and Sheffield-based composer, Benjamin Jackson . Come and meet The New...
Jan 122 min read
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Everything you've ever wanted to know about putting on a concert, but were afraid to ask
By Hallam Sinfonia treasurer & principal cellist, Charlie Hardwick - a blog about our two Christmas concerts on Saturday 14 December at...
Dec 10, 20245 min read
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Mozart and more with Hallam Choral Society
Hallam Sinfonia is once again collaborating with our old friends Hallam Choral Society (HCS), with whom we last worked in last year’s...
Nov 19, 20241 min read
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Elements and Atmosphères
Hallam Sinfonia’s Tom Davies gives his thoughts on how Ligeti’s Atmosphères  brings a unique contribution to this week’s programme. Our...
Oct 14, 20242 min read
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Final ever concert for John Pullin
The Hallam Sinfonia concert on 19 October will be the last that John Pullin, our tuba player, will play in before his well deserved...
Oct 7, 20242 min read
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Mahler 1 a dream come true for Jon!
Our first concert of the new season includes one of the great masterpieces of the late 19th century - Gustav Mahler's Symphony no. 1 in...
Sep 30, 20241 min read
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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...
Jun 29, 20242 min read
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An Evening in Fairyland
Guest conductor Ellie Slorach talks about the Passenger Seats Fairy Tales programme. Putting the programme together was quite simple – I...
Jun 24, 20242 min read
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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...
Jun 16, 20242 min read
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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...
Mar 9, 20245 min read
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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...
Jan 16, 20243 min read
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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...
Dec 11, 20232 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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