Sheffield Chamber Orchestra announces its 2026–27 concert season

A season of discovery, impressive musicianship and the next generation of musical skill

Sheffield Chamber Orchestra is happy to reveal its 2026– 27 show season– a different program of live orchestral music combining much-loved work of arts, remarkable lesser-known works and a few of the most interesting musical skill in the area.

Following our landmark 75th anniversary year, the brand-new season continues SCO’s dedication to bringing enthusiastic, interesting symphonic music to audiences throughout Sheffield. From Romantic symphonies and Baroque sparkle to music by authors whose work is worthy of to be heard more commonly, each show provides something to find.

“Our brand-new season shows what we like about Sheffield Chamber Orchestra: fantastic music, had fun with interest and dedication, and the chance to present our audiences to authors and artists they might not have actually come across in the past,” states Julie Ryan, Chair of Sheffield Chamber Orchestra“We are especially delighted to invite 2 exceptional conductors this season and to continue our assistance for emerging musical skill. We hope audiences will join us for what assures to be a terrific year of music-making.”

A wonderful start with Gina Hazell

The season opens on Saturday 5 December 2026 at Ecclesall Parish Church with New Voicescarried out by Gina Hazell

Gina is a conductor and entertainer with experience throughout symphonic, operatic and choral collection. Initially from London and now active throughout the North of England, she has actually dealt with a large range of orchestras and young artists and has actually been mentored by leading conductors consisting of Alice Farnham, Peter Stark and Sian Edwards.

For her SCO launching, Gina will lead a program loaded with colour, appeal and rediscovery. The night starts with Mendelssohn’s wonderful A Midsummer Night’s Dream Overturecomposed when the author was simply 17, before taking a trip to Bohemia for Dvořák’s vibrant Czech SuiteHandel’s sophisticated Concerto Grosso in B-flat significant, Op. 6 No. 7 supplies a shimmering Baroque contrast, while the show concludes with Louise Farrenc’s Symphony No. 1an enthusiastic Romantic work by an author whose music is delighting in a long-overdue revival.

It guarantees to be a dynamic opening to the brand-new season– and a chance to hear the orchestra dealing with an amazing brand-new generation of musical management, and we have some surprises in shop.

Beethoven, Fauré, Mayer and Rutter

The 2nd performance, on Saturday 13 March 2027unites 4 extremely various musical voices in a program covering Beethoven, Fauré, Emilie Mayer and John Rutter

Performed by the extremely related to Sheffield-based conductor John Lyonthe performance checks out the significant power, lyrical appeal and creativity of orchestral music, with works that vary from the splendour of Beethoven to the unique Romantic voice of Emilie Mayer and the modern choral-inspired writing of Rutter.

John has actually ended up being a familiar and much-valued figure on the regional musical scene, having actually formerly carried out SCO in efficiencies consisting of Beethoven, Brahms, Bruch and Haydn. His latest partnership with the orchestra was our well-known efficiency of Haydn’s The Creation in June 2026.

This show is another example of SCO’s technique to shows: positioning familiar names together with music that welcomes audiences to listen afresh.

Commemorating young skill with John Lyon

The season concludes on Saturday 22 May 2027 with Accent on Youth 2027carried out by John Lyon

Accent on Youth continues SCO’s longstanding dedication to supporting emerging artists. The show will display impressive young entertainers and commemorate the next generation of musical skill, providing the chance to carry out together with a recognized chamber orchestra in front of a live audience.

For SCO, supporting young artists is a vital part of our function within Sheffield’s musical neighborhood– and this unique show supplies a fitting conclusion to the season.

Something to find in every show

Throughout the 3 shows, the 2026– 27 season unites music from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and contemporary periods, with authors varying from Handel and Beethoven to Farrenc, Mayer and Rutter.

There is likewise a strong thread going through the season: discoveryWhether it is hearing a teenage Mendelssohn conjure Shakespeare’s captivated world, experiencing the amazing music of Louise Farrenc or Emilie Mayer, or experiencing the energy and capacity of young entertainers at Accent on YouthSCO audiences can anticipate familiar favourites along with musical discoveries.

“We desire every show to be more than merely an efficiency,” states Julie Ryan. “It ought to be an experience that brings individuals together, stimulates interest and leaves our audiences wishing to hear more.”

Check out the 2026– 27 season

Complete information of all 3 shows, consisting of programs, entertainers, locations and ticket details, are readily available on the Sheffield Chamber Orchestra siteSeason Tickets are on sale now.

We anticipate inviting you to the 2026– 27 season and sharing another year of live orchestral music with audiences throughout Sheffield and South Yorkshire.