23 January 2026 - 23 January 2026
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Elvet Methodist Church, 8 Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HL
£15 standard £5 students £2 under-18s
Royal Northern Sinfonia, directed by dynamic violinist Maria Włoszczowska, return for their second visit of the season in an evening of music packed full of wit, sparkle and passion.
Royal Northern Sinfonia headshots
Haydn’s quartet really lives up to its nickname, ‘The Joke’, full of the composer’s genial humour and sense of play. Till Eulenspiegel - Einmal Anders! (‘Till Eulenspiegel – another way!’) - brings to life a trickster from German folklore in Hasenöhrl’s brilliant chamber reduction of Strauss’ symphonic poem.
Beethoven’s Septet was an instant success on its premiere in 1800 - so much so that the composer lamented its popularity over his other works. The score’s lyrical solos, sprightly dances and warm, generous spirit never fails to delight.
Maria Włoszczowska, director
Royal Northern Sinfonia
Haydn: String Quartet in E-flat major ‘The Joke’
Richard Strauss arr. Hasenöhrl: Till Eulenspiegel - Einmal Anders!
Beethoven: Septet
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