bjarte eike + barokksolistene
5 june 2025 / 8.30pm / peddler warehouse, sheffield
72% funded
Devised by Bjarte Eike and performed by Barokksolistene, The Alehouse Sessions recreate the sounds and the atmosphere of an English 17th century tavern.
7pm: doors open
8pm: recommended latest arrival
8.30pm: the alehouse sessions start
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noisenights are our vision for the future of global classical music: crowdfunded gigs taking world-leading musicians to iconic independent venues.
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At the centre of every noisenight is a one hour(ish) global classical set. We platform international soloists and ensembles while also giving opportunities to outstanding new artists. All noisenights take place in gig venues where you get to experience classical music up close.
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the venue:
Set in Kelham Island, the industrial heart of Sheffield, Peddler Warehouse is a 7,500 square foot ex-industrial warehouse turned independent event space.
Based at 92 Burton Road, it's home to the hugely popular Peddler Market, dedicated to showcasing the very best street food from across the UK on the first Friday & Saturday of every month.
the music:
The Alehouse Sessions – curated and devised by Bjarte Eike – is an ever changing and evolving insight into the music of the English 17th century tavern. It gives audiences a window into this tumultuous period through Purcell overtures, English sea shanties, and Scandinavian folk songs thrown in for good measure.
This diversion from the traditional concert model is what is at the heart of the Sessions. Through the medium of these well-loved tunes, a story of the period is interwoven into the music making; creating a unique environment between audience and performer. Using their own arrangement of the tunes, these ‘Alehouse Boys’ combine this unique format with humour, an unrivalled virtuosity and flare for improvisation.
Rewards: standing tickets to noisenight209 at 8.30pm on Thursday 5 June 2025 at Peddler Warehouse, Sheffield. First-come, first-served for the best views.
In order to qualify for a concession ticket, you must be in receipt of Universal or Pension Credit, in full-time education, a Blue Badge holder, or aged 25 and under. There are a strictly limited number of concession tickets available for each event. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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