Who We Are

About Sinfonia Viva

Sinfonia Viva is the Orchestra of the East Midlands, with a vision for every community to be inspired by music.

You can experience our work in many ways including orchestral concerts, creative workshops, family events and relaxed, dementia-friendly performances. We are committed to making classical music accessible to all.

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See us live

Explore our upcoming concerts and events.

Creative Projects

Find out more about our work within the community.

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Our Artists

Spotlight on the people who bring our music to life.

Latest news

What’s new with the orchestra. our performances and ground-breaking community work.

How we have made a difference

Each year we play a key role in bringing high quality musical experiences to communities in the East Midlands. In the last year:

11,818

people attended our concerts

4,322

participated in creative projects

1,580

children and young people worked with us

Handel and Bach: A Baroque Celebration

Wednesday 28 October 2026

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The Music of Jane Austen

Tuesday 13 October 2026

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Beethoven’s Fifth

Tuesday 17 November 2026

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Our 2026/27 season playlist | Classical Concerts in Derby & Nottingham

What can you expect from our new season? With nine concerts in Derby and Nottingham between October 2026 and May 2027, there’s plenty of variety. From opera to tango, Vivaldi…