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.
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.
Melodic Moments comes to Mansfield Museums!
We are thrilled to announce that our much-loved Melodic Moments concert series is coming to Mansfield Museums!
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.
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.
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.
Wandering Minstrels: Derby & Burton Hospital
“When I walked in and heard you play… it calmed me down more than I’ve ever felt here.”
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.
Making a big noise at Small Sounds!
Throughout our 2024-5 season, we partnered with Derby Cathedral to support their Small Sounds series.
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…