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Ulverston’s Jess Gillam, violinist Caroline Pether, and a string ensemble from Royal Northern Sinfonia will take the programme On the Nature of Daylight across the North.
They will stop off to perform for music fans in Sedbergh, Berwick, Auckland and Hexham from June 25 to 30.
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Earlier in the year, On the Nature of Daylight was a hit in Sage Two at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. The sell-out concert was a mix of Jess’ favourite classical and contemporary pieces.
Audiences at Sedbergh Music Festival, The Maltings, Auckland Castle and Hexham Abbey will dive into a programme with the vibes of David Bowie’s Life on Mars and Les Illuminations by Benjamin Britten.
Jess said: “I am especially looking forward to performing with Royal Northern Sinfonia in some brilliant venues around the north of England next week! We have a concert packed with a wide range of music – from ecstatic baroque by CPE Bach to anthem Bowie with lush strings.
“Royal Northern Sinfonia is a special orchestra – I always learn something from performing with them, and we hope you might be able to see the concert we’ve been putting together.”
James Thomas, director of Royal Northern Sinfonia, said: “It is always a pleasure to work with our long-time friend Jess Gillam. Her programme On the Nature of Daylight will illuminate areas across the North with a spectrum of music from Bach to Bowie. It’s also a brilliant way for music fans who live in rural areas to get to know our orchestra, Royal Northern Sinfonia, even better. We’ll see you there.”
Violinist Caroline Pether said: “I can’t wait to bring this programme to the North East with Royal Northern Sinfonia alongside the fantastic Jess Gillam. Jess is such a dynamic, expressive performer. I’ve performed with her many times, and audiences always leave concerts feeling restored and inspired.
“We’re especially pleased to bring the programme to many areas, including Sedbergh, Berwick, Auckland and Hexham. These special live events where we share listening experiences in a space all together bring inner harmony and healing – it’s so important that it’s not just folk living in cities getting to experience these moments.”
