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Article: Sage words about a season of plenty.(News)
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- The Journal (Newcastle, England)
- Article date:
- August 27, 2005
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Byline: By David Whetstone
After seven months, 294 concerts and 80 conferences, it does seem extraordinary to think The Sage Gateshead only opened in December. As one woman remarked to general director Anthony Sargent: "Oh, it's been part of our lives for ever."
August (even allowing for 11 Tall Ships-related performances) has seen a lull. An opportunity, says Anthony, to promote music outside the building and do some fine-tuning inside.
But the Sage's two concert halls are back in action big time from next weekend with a massed brass band concert ...