Skipton Camerata: Sanctuary
Sun 1st November 2026 2:30pm
Herschel Symphony 8
Bach Christ lag in todesbanden
Mozart Symphony 40
This programme explores sanctuary both as a place of refuge, but also as a feeling, moments of rest, balance and belonging found along life’s journey.
William Herschel’s Symphony No. 8 opens with warmth and perspective. Herschel, also a pioneering astronomer, brings a sense of order, curiosity and wonder to his music, suggesting sanctuary can be found by looking outward to new horizons as well as within.
In Bach’s Christ lag in Todesbanden, sanctuary takes on a spiritual form, facing suffering and mortality with calm assurance. Mozart’s Symphony No. 40, possibly his most celebrated work, turns inward, restless and searching, yet offering moments of tenderness and shared emotion. Across the programme, sanctuary emerges through wonder, faith and reflection, all conveyed in music of sublime beauty.
Duration:
TBC
Important Information:
The performance will start promptly at 14.30. Latecomers may be refused entry until the interval.
Skipton Camerata
Founded in 2004 by its artistic director, Ben Crick, Skipton Camerata is North Yorkshire’s only professional orchestra. Skipton Camerata’s primary purpose is the delivery of live classical music to a national standard in areas of limited provision across Yorkshire. They want to remove barriers that prevent people from engaging with classical music. They believe everyone should be able to enjoy high-quality live orchestral music as much as they do.
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