The Brigantes Orchestra live in Sheffield

Experience The Brigantes Orchestra live on November 27th

The Brigantes Orchestra will perform a concert at Sheffield Cathedral on November 27, 2026. The Brigantes Orchestra is a professional ensemble specialising in historically informed performance practice of music from the medieval, renaissance and baroque periods. They are noted for utilising period instruments and striving for authentic interpretations of early music, often focusing on composers predating the Classical era.

Sheffield Cathedral, formally The Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Paul, has origins dating back to the late 12th century, though the present building largely reflects Victorian restoration work completed in 1880 by architect J.L. Pearson. Prior to its cathedral status – achieved in 1914 – it served as a parish church for over 800 years. Significant architectural features include its West Window, one of the largest stained glass windows in Britain depicting scenes from the Bible, and its impressive perpendicular gothic tower. The cathedral stands on a site with evidence of earlier religious foundations potentially dating back to the 7th century, linked to early Christian activity in the region. Its acoustics are considered particularly suitable for choral and orchestral performances due to its large internal volume and stone construction.