Mahler, Farrenc, and Bottesini

Think you know what a double bass can sound like? Nathan Knight is about to change your mind!
The Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra will be bringing double bass soloist Nathan Knight to Sheffield to perform Bottesini’s Double Bass Concerto No.2 on 14th November 2026 at 19:30.  The programme will also feature Louise Farrenc’s Overture No.2 and Mahler’s epic Symphony No.5.
The Second Concerto for Double Bass is a showpiece by the “Paganini of the double bass”, 19th-century virtuoso Giovanni Bottesini.  The concerto demands lyrical, vocal phrasing alongside daring technical fireworks, pushing the instrument far beyond its traditional role as the foundation of sound.

Nathan is Associate Principal Double Bass of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.  He undertook his training at the Royal Academy of Music and then went on to study for a PGDip at Trinity Laban.  He performs frequently with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, as well as performing as guest principal with Chineke!
Chair of the Sheffield Philharmonic Sophie Anderson commented, “We are thrilled that Nathan will be joining us to kick off our 26/27 concert season.  Hearing a double bass concerto live is so rare - I’ve certainly never heard one before!  The last time the orchestra played a double bass concerto was almost 20 years ago back in 2007!”  She continued, “It’s a piece that really showcases the agility of the soloist and highlights just how expressive the double bass can be.  It should be a real highlight of the evening.”
Don’t miss this chance to hear this virtuosic concerto.  Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at Victoria Hall on Saturday 14 November 2026 at 7.30pm.  Tickets are priced from £7.50 and can be bought from the Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra’s website.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday 14th November 2026
Time: 19:30
Venue:  Victoria Hall, Sheffield S1 2JB
Tickets: £14.50 (with concessions available)

Programme:
Farrenc Overture No.2
Bottesini Double Bass Concerto No.2
Mahler Symphony No.5