The Glasshouse has announced that GemArts will join its roster of Artistic Partners as the venue marks its 20th anniversary season. The award-winning arts organization, a leader in South Asian and diversity programming, becomes the fifth partner alongside Corinne Bailey Rae, Maria Włoszczowska, The Unthanks, and John Wilson’s Sinfonia of London. As part of the new partnership, GemArts will present {…}
(Photo credit: The Glasshouse) The Glasshouse International Centre for Music announced that after a decade, its CEO Abigail Pogson will depart the organization this autumn to lead Europe’s largest arts complex, the Barbican Centre, London. Pogson has led The Glasshouse through a transformational period of growth, change, and impact, from championing artists and young people in the region, to guiding {…}
Glasshouse International Centre for Music has unveiled its 2025-26 classical season. This article only features vocal works. Tenor Laurence Kilsby performs in “Elgar and Vaughan Williams” with the Sinfonia of London led by John Wilson. Performance Date: October 17, 2025 “Bryn Terfel sings Schubert” features the Royal Northern Sinfonia conducted by Dinis Sousa. Performance Date: November 21, 2025 Soprano Rachel {…}
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music has released plans for its new education initiative, The Glasshouse Academy. Going into its twentieth year, The Glasshouse is setting ambitious plans in motion to expand access to music learning across the North East. The Glasshouse Academy aims to bring together young people by supporting them from early years through to launching careers in {…}
The launch of Newcastle Gateshead Music City by Generator and The Glasshouse International Centre for Music has been made public. This initiative aims to drive local investment, boost jobs, and supercharge education and skills. Newcastle Gateshead Music City will empower the region’s musicians and music professionals to succeed within a thriving music ecosystem. Newcastle Gateshead Music City will work to {…}
The United Kingdom’s Glasshouse International Centre for Music has announced “Music Pass,” a program that will provide free access to live music for every baby born in the North East between Sept. 1, 2023 – August 31, 2024. The program, which was developed with public health authorities and Children North East, provides a £25 voucher for family-friendly concerts, gigs, and {…}
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music has announced its 2024-25 season. Here is a breakdown of the vocal performances on offer. Dinis Sousa conducts the Royal Northern Sinfonia and Massed Musical Forces of the North East in Tippett’s “A Child of Our Time.” Soloists include Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, Dame Sarah Connolly, Nicky Spence, and Willard White. Performance Date: Nov. 24, 2024 {…}
