February 2026

A masterclass in Bach’s organ music at Sheffield’s Upper Chapel
Experience the architecture, brilliance, and hidden symbolism of Johann Sebastian Bach’s organ music in this compelling afternoon recital performed by acclaimed organist David Goode.

Taking place in the resonant surroundings of Sheffield’s historic Upper Chapel, this concert explores some of Bach’s most profound and best-loved works for organ — revealing the composer’s extraordinary command of pattern, number, and musical symbolism.
The programme
David Goode presents a carefully curated selection spanning Bach’s greatest organ collections:
Prelude and Fugue in E flat, BWV 552
Chorale Preludes from Clavierübung III
Canonic Variations on “Vom Himmel hoch”, BWV 769
Movements from The Art of Fugue
Chorales from the Orgelbüchlein
Together, these masterpieces invite listeners to uncover the secret structures and messages woven into Bach’s music, while marvelling at the expressive and architectural power of the organ.
About the performer
Praised for his “spectacular playing” by BBC Music Magazine, David Goode is widely regarded as one of the finest Bach interpreters of his generation. His Complete Bach recordings on Signum Classics have been hailed by Gramophoneas “notable for the flair, clarity and spontaneity that Goode brings to this timeless music”.

This recital offers a rare opportunity to hear Bach’s organ works performed by an artist deeply associated with the composer’s legacy.
Part of Music in the Round Sheffield
This concert forms part of Music in the Round Sheffield’s Percussion, Pattern & Primes weekend.
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Musical mirrors, patterns, and playful structure in a striking evening concert
Symmetries in Sound is a thought-provoking and beautifully crafted concert from Ensemble 360, exploring how composers across centuries have used symmetry, reflection, and musical games to create works of remarkable imagination and depth.

Presented in the resonant setting of Sheffield’s historic Upper Chapel, this evening forms part of Music in the Round Sheffield’s Percussion, Pattern & Primes weekend.
The programme
The concert brings together music that quite literally reflects, reverses, and mirrors itself:
Guillaume de Machaut – Ma fin est mon commencement (arr. for trio)
A medieval marvel performed forwards and then backwards.
Oliver Picforth – In Nomine (arr. for chamber ensemble)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (attrib.) – Der Spiegel
A witty piece where two violinists read the same music — one upright, the other upside-down.
John Cage – Music of Changes, Book One
Arvo Pärt – Spiegel im Spiegel
A serene meditation on reflection and stillness.
Claude Debussy – Reflets dans l’eau
An impressionistic sound-world of shimmering musical reflections.
Béla Bartók – String Quartet No.4
A masterpiece of musical architecture, structured as a perfect arch.
Together, these works reveal how composers have long delighted in musical symmetry — from medieval puzzles to 20th-century modernism.
Why this concert stands out
A rare chance to hear concept-driven programming brought vividly to life
A blend of early music, modern classics, and bold contemporary ideas
Performed by one of Sheffield’s most celebrated chamber ensembles
Booking offers
This concert is part of the Music in the Round Sheffield series:
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A thrilling finale of rhythm, pattern, and pulse at Upper Chapel
Virtuoso percussionist Colin Currie joins members of Ensemble 360 for Playing Patterns: Percussion & Strings — a powerful evening of contemporary music driven by rhythm, repetition, and expressive intensity.

Described by Steve Reich as “one of the greatest musicians in the world today”, and by Gramophone as “at the summit of percussion performance”, Colin Currie brings astonishing virtuosity and presence to this life-affirming programme.

Presented in Sheffield’s atmospheric Upper Chapel, the concert forms a major highlight of Music in the Round Sheffield’s Percussion, Pattern & Primes weekend.
The programme
This richly varied programme showcases bold voices in contemporary composition, blending percussion with string quartet textures:
Kevin Volans – Asanga
David Horne – Pulse
Andy Akiho – Spiel
Toshio Hosokawa – Reminiscence
Bryce Dessner – Tromp Miniature
Rolf Wallin – Realismos Mágicos
Andy Akiho – Aluminous
Robert Honstein – Continuous Interior
Sam Adams – Sundial
Highlights include Dessner’s hypnotic marimba solo Tromp Miniature — written by the GRAMMY-winning composer who is also guitarist with The National — and Akiho’s Aluminous, where minimalist percussion loops are underscored by richly expressive strings.
Why this concert stands out
A rare chance to hear one of the world’s leading percussionists up close
A programme packed with rhythmic drive, colour, and contemporary energy
A dramatic live experience where visual performance is as compelling as sound
This is a bold, visceral concert that promises to captivate both contemporary music fans and curious newcomers alike.
Booking offers
Part of the Music in the Round Sheffield series:
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