News

16 Mar 2026

Announcements

Creative Projects

Melodic Moments: Enriching Lives Through Music

From Tuesday 17 to Tuesday March 2026, donations made to Sinfonia Viva will be DOUBLED as part of the Big Give’s Arts for Impact campaign, until we reach our target, thanks to match funding.

Image of the beach at Aldeburgh

3 Mar 2026

Concerts

Derby to hear world premiere of choral music written 80 years ago. 

On Saturday 21 March, Derby Cathedral will host the world premiere of a piece of choral music written 80 years ago, when we are joined by the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Chamber Choir to perform the Festival Anthem by British composer Imogen Holst 

13 Feb 2026

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Concerts

Creative Projects

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Melodic Moments comes to Mansfield Museums!

We are thrilled to announce that our much-loved Melodic Moments concert series is coming to Mansfield Museums!

Isata, Sheku and Braimah Kanneh-Mason photographed in front of a staircase and bookshelf

12 Dec 2025

Announcements

Concerts

An update about our concert with Braimah, Isata and Sheku Kanneh-Mason

As a result of Sheku Kanneh-Mason’s recent finger injury, there needs to be a change to the programme for our concert at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall on Saturday 10 January 2026.

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.

12 Nov 2025

Announcements

Remembering Philip Gallaway

We are all deeply saddened to report that Philip Gallaway, Sinfonia Viva’s Principal 2nd Violin, passed away on the 22nd October 2025.

Seven Sinfonia Viva musicians pose for a group photo with their instruments

15 Oct 2025

Creative Projects

Wandering Minstrels: Derby & Burton Hospital 

“When I walked in and heard you play… it calmed me down more than I’ve ever felt here.”

A class plays a variety of musical instruments including ukulele and drums, supporting by Sinfonia Viva workshop leaders

29 Sep 2025

Creative Projects

We’re picking up good vibrations

This projects sees D/deaf children from four schools in Colchester and Chelmsford explore a range of creative activities in order to create their own original pieces of music.

Picture shows Derby Cathedral set against a blue sky, with large trees in the foreground.

19 Sep 2025

Creative Projects

Making a big noise at Small Sounds!

Throughout our 2024-5 season, we partnered with Derby Cathedral to support their Small Sounds series.

Picture shows three musicians - playing violin, clarinet and bassoon - rehearsing for the performance of the Leap Year children's show

31 Jul 2025

Concerts

Creative Projects

Introducing Leap Year

Last week, something exciting happened… Three of Sinfonia Viva’s brilliant musicians – Sophie, Gareth and Matt – teamed up with the amazing folks over at MishMash Productions to cook up…

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