Who’s on stage

Royal Northern Sinfonia take to the stage in the intimate surroundings of Sage Two, with double bassist Will Duerden stepping into the limelight as both soloist and director.

What they’re playing

This is like a musical pick and mix, with a brightly coloured and highly flavoured selection of music that ranges from the ancient to recent, including music by Baroque composer Lully and one of the 20th century’s best-loved composers, Gustav Holst.

What you'll hear

Jean Baptiste Lully March of the Ceremony of the Turks
Max Bruch Kol Nidrei
Václav Pichl Double Bass Concerto No. 1
Gustav Holst St Paul’s Suite
Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber Battalia
Giovanni Bottesini Capriccio di Bravura

Who's playing it

Will Duerden director/double bass
Royal Northern Sinfonia