Classical Music at The Beaten Track

Classical Music at The Beaten Track returns to The Beaten Track on Monday 2 November, part of the Hidden Track series. It's a monthly night dedicated to contemporary classical music in the heart of Sheffield, held downstairs at The Beaten Track, the city's old Wig and Pen. The evening runs in two halves: the first consists of programmed performances, and the second is an experimental group improvisation, with a short break in between. The room is open to performers, composers and appreciators of all kinds.

That second half is where the night opens up. While the first part is a set of planned pieces, the second is a collective improvisation, and the invitation extends to anyone in the room who wants to get involved. If you're a musician or a composer, you can join in; if you're just there to listen, that works too. It's a session that puts the making of the music on the same level as hearing it, and the break in the middle gives you a moment to stretch your legs before the improvisation kicks off.

Hidden Track is a regular fixture in the city's contemporary classical scene, and this particular edition falls on 2 November at 19:00. Entry is free, so you can just turn up and listen without worrying about tickets. You'll find it downstairs at The Beaten Track, 44 Campo Ln, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2DE.