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12 Nov 2025

Announcements

Concerts

People

John Suchet teams up with Sinfonia Viva to explore Beethoven in Derby

Legendary newsreader and Beethoven expert, John Suchet OBE, is coming to Derby for a unique concert exploring the life of arguably history’s greatest composer.

A photo of Sarah Pennington in Derby's Museum of Making. She's french horn as she is the section principal horn player for Sinfonia Viva

30 Apr 2025

Announcements

People

Sarah Pennington – Section Principal Horn

Hot on the heels of our new Section Principal Viola, Clarinet and Bassoon appointments, we have another new appointment to reveal as Sarah Pennington joins us as Section Principal Horn.

12 Mar 2025

Announcements

People

Three New Appointments

New Principal Musicians Positions

We have recently appointed three more principal musicians.  Matt Dunn as Section Principal Clarinet, Wenhan Jiang as Section Principal Viola and Gareth Humphreys as Section Principal Bassoon.

We’re really excited for the future of Sinfonia Viva with Matt, Wenhan and Gareth as key players in our orchestra.

Keep reading to find out more about these highly acclaimed, talented and experienced musicians.

Portrait photo of Katie Lucas, with short hair and glasses

11 May 2024

People

Katie Lucas is our new Head of Creative Programmes

We are delighted that Katie Lucas will be joining Sinfonia Viva as our Head of Creative Programmes from September.

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