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People have been enjoying coming to Melodic Moments at Derby Museums. Accessible concerts with a variety of wonderful classical music from popular dances to evocative melodies + tea and cake! The final one of the season is on Tues 10 June 2pm. Book now: sinfoniaviva.co.uk/event/melodic-…

In the 1700s Bach's St John Passion was controversial due to its expressive & dramatic nature, some found it too operatic for a sacred work. Today it remains one of Bach’s most spiritually moving pieces Fri 18 May, 7.30 Derby Cathedral @derbycathedralmusic sinfoniaviva.co.uk/event/bach-st-…

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor was one of Britain’s foremost composers at the turn of the C20th– but his works are only now getting the recognition they deserve. In our concert on Thurs 1 May, 2pm we perform his four African Dances & Nonet. Derby Museums sinfoniaviva.co.uk/event/the-musi…

Did you know..? Out of Africa (the Oscar winning film with Meryl Streep and Robert Redford) was released in 1985 and features the Mozart Clarinet Concerto. Hear this wonderful music on Wed 21 May, 7pm Derby Cathedral Book your tickets today: sinfoniaviva.co.uk/event/mozarts-…

Mozart's Clarinet Concerto is full of warmth, elegance and serene joy. We look forward to welcoming back conductor Olivia Clarke (American Odyssey) with clarinettist Jonathan Leibovitz. Wed 21 May, 7pm Derby Cathedral sinfoniaviva.co.uk/event/mozarts-…

As April draws to a close, we'd like to remind you of the concerts we have coming up in May. ✨ The Music of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor ✨ Trains, Planes and Automobiles ✨ Mozart's Clarinet Concerto Discover more about these three vibrant concerts. sinfoniaviva.co.uk/whats-on/

Join our patron Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason and our musicians tomorrow afternoon at Museum of Making for an intimate performance exploring Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s life and music. See you there - Derby Museums Thursday 1 May, 2pm

Louise Farrenc was a remarkable French composer, pianist &music scholar. b.1804 she was a direct contemporary of Felix Mendelssohn & so their compositions complement each other perfectly in our Mozart's Clarinet Concerto on Weds 21 May Derby Cathedral sinfoniaviva.co.uk/event/mozarts-…

Mozart's Clarinet Concerto was No. 20 in the Classic FM Hall of Fame 2025. It's a well-known piece of music that features high in the countdown, time and time again. Come and hear it in all its glory on Wednesday 21 May Derby Cathedral sinfoniaviva.co.uk/event/mozarts-… #SinfoniaViva

Our latest news post reflects on Mechanical Advantage. Read it here: sinfoniaviva.co.uk/mechanical-adv… Today marks the start of ABO #AnOrchestraInEverySchool. Working with schools is an important part of our work as an orchestra and we're delighted to support them

We are proud to announce that, in collaboration with Orchestras Live and the DigiScore project, we have won the 2025 Global Tech Award for Music Technology for our innovative and inclusive music project: Jess+. Read more about it here: sinfoniaviva.co.uk/global-tech-aw… Orchestras Live

Sinfonia Viva are delighted that Sarah Pennington will be joining us as Section Principal Horn. She will be working with us in Norfolk on our next Energy culmination & we look forward to welcoming her to our concerts in Derby next season sinfoniaviva.co.uk/artists/sarah-… 📸Ali Johnson Photo...

Last week we spent a couple of fabulous days with Mish Mash Productions. They have been working with Sophie, Matt, and Gareth, exploring repertoire and developing ideas for a new concert for 7–11 year-olds, which will be premiered at Nottingham Chamber Music Festival later in the summer.

In April we ran some creative workshops as part of an intergenerational project with Orchestras Live & Babergh District Council. Families & locals had the opportunity to explore their voices, get hands on with some musical instruments & write some new music Mid Suffolk District Council Suffolk Libraries UK

Louise Farrenc was an advocate for equal pay. When she was teaching at the Conservatoire in Paris she managed to get her pay revised so that she was being paid the same as her male counterparts. Enjoy her Symphony No.3 Derby Cathedral Wed 21 May, 7pm sinfoniaviva.co.uk/event/mozarts-…

We’re thrilled by the incredible response to our recent concert showcasing the powerful, inspiring works of composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. ✨ "A perfect balance of beautiful music and fascinating insight." A particular highlight was the rare chance to see his Nonet live.

Audiences enjoyed our Mozart Clarinet Concerto at Derby Cathedral saying they enjoyed the outstanding musicianship of the orchestra & the intimacy & excellent acoustics of the Cathedral Book now for our Oboe Concerto at Derby Cathedral, 24 Sept 7pm. 10% off until Sat 31 May.

We are seeking a new Chair of our Board of Trustees, a critical position within the organisation, to support the strategic development of Sinfonia Viva & drive the organisation forward as a creative & musical force within the East Midlands. Find out more: sinfoniaviva.co.uk/who-we-are/wor…

This month, our patrons, Sheku Kanneh-Mason & Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason both have new books out. The Power of Music: How Music Connects Us All by Sheku Kanneh-Mason Little Sheku and the Animal Orchestra also by Sheku Kanneh-Mason To Be Young, Gifted and Black by Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason

As we head towards the final Melodic Moments of the 2024-2025 season (it's on 10 June), we reflect on the success of the concerts so far. In our latest news post, our creative projects producer, Natalie, talks about the concerts we have held so far. sinfoniaviva.co.uk/a-melodic-mome…