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News | Culture Café Makes Music

News | Culture Café Makes Music

16 Dec 2022 | Following the success of the award winning Destinies project, Sinfonia Viva's Deputy Chief Executive: Programme Marianne Barraclough, reflects on the continued creative work Sinfonia Viva do with asylum seeking young people. Read more

Published: 6th February, 2023

Author: Tim Jennings

News | Sinfonia Viva Secures Further Funding To Make a Difference Through Music

News | Sinfonia Viva Secures Further Funding To Make a Difference Through Music

4 Nov 2022 | Sinfonia Viva has been confirmed as a National Portfolio Organisation by Arts Council England Read more

Published: 4th November, 2022

Updated: 3rd February, 2023

Author: Tim Jennings

News | Sinfonia Viva announce their annual New Year's Eve Concert at The Royal Concert Hall

News | Sinfonia Viva announce their annual New Year's Eve Concert at The Royal Concert Hall

01 Sept 2022 | Promising a night of popular classical favourites, Sinfonia Viva will again be under the baton of Nicholas Kok, alongside violinist Braimah Kanneh-Mason. Read more

Published: 1st September, 2022

Updated: 3rd February, 2023

Author: Tim Jennings

News | 40th Anniversary Commission with Preetha Narayanan

News | 40th Anniversary Commission with Preetha Narayanan

28 July 2022 | Celebrating our 40th year with brand new commission supported by PRS Foundation’s The Open Fund for Organisations Read more

Published: 28th July, 2022

Updated: 3rd February, 2023

Author: Tim Jennings

News | Rolls-Royce Further Cements Relationship With Sinfonia Viva

News | Rolls-Royce Further Cements Relationship With Sinfonia Viva

20 July 2022 | Engineering world leader Rolls-Royce plc has re-confirmed its commitment to East Midlands’ orchestra Sinfonia Viva which celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2022. Read more

Published: 4th July, 2022

Updated: 3rd February, 2023

Author: Tim Jennings

Review | Sinfonia Viva 40th Anniversary concert

Review | Sinfonia Viva 40th Anniversary concert

24 May 2022 | Sinfonia Viva Chief Executive Lucy Galliard reflects back on our 40th Anniversary concert. Read more

Published: 25th May, 2022

Updated: 3rd February, 2023

Author: Matthew Lax

Review | Sinfonia Viva 40th Anniversary Concert

Review | Sinfonia Viva 40th Anniversary Concert

6 May 2022 | Concert review by Mike Wheeler, Classical Music Daily Read more

Published: 5th May, 2022

Updated: 3rd February, 2023

Author: Tim Jennings

News | Anniversary concert showcases unique talents of our orchestra

News | Anniversary concert showcases unique talents of our orchestra

23 Mar 2022 | We officially celebrate our 40th anniversary with a glittering concert on Wednesday May 4 2022 Read more

Published: 24th March, 2022

Author: Tim Jennings

News | Deep Roots Tall Trees project releases new song

News | Deep Roots Tall Trees project releases new song

14 Feb 2022 | Corby Choir Releases Their Own Song - Doorstep Delight in collaboration with Sinfonia Viva Read more

Published: 15th February, 2022

Author: Tim Jennings

Review | Tchaikovsky Serenade For Strings

Review | Tchaikovsky Serenade For Strings

21 Oct 2021 | Concert review by Mike Wheeler of Derby Loves You performance Read more

Published: 10th November, 2021

Author: Tim Jennings

Review | Mozart Clarinet Quintet

Review | Mozart Clarinet Quintet

6 Oct 2021 | Concert review by Mike Wheeler of performance at Derby Loves You Venue Read more

Published: 10th November, 2021

Author: Tim Jennings

News | Sinfonia Viva To Receive Further CRF Support

News | Sinfonia Viva To Receive Further CRF Support

2 April 2021 | We celebrate being among more than 2,700 recipients to benefit from the latest round of awards from the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund Read more

Published: 9th April, 2021

Updated: 24th September, 2021

Author: Tim Jennings

News | Hannells Darley Park returns

News | Hannells Darley Park returns

28 Mar 2021 | One of Europes largest outdoor classical concert returns in 2021 Read more

Published: 28th March, 2021

Updated: 19th April, 2021

Author: Tim Jennings

This Is Derby - Spotlight On Reimagine

This Is Derby - Spotlight On Reimagine

24 Mar 2021 | As we look back on our most recent Reimagine activity, the Derby SEND Hub are excited to embark on more creative delivery as part of the Reimagine 'Home Girl' project. Read about our upcoming work! Read more

Published: 25th March, 2021

Updated: 19th April, 2021

Author: Tim Jennings

Review | Performance from Chatsworth House

Review | Performance from Chatsworth House

12 Mar 2021 | Mike Wheeler reviews Sinfonia Viva's streamed performance from Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, UK Read more

Published: 12th March, 2021

Updated: 19th April, 2021

Author: Tim Jennings

News | Guardian review of 'Violin Sonatas'

News | Guardian review of 'Violin Sonatas'

4 Mar 2021 | The Guardian's Erica Jeal reviews Sinfonia Viva Artistic Leader Sophie Rosa and Ian Buckle's new album Read more

Published: 4th March, 2021

Updated: 19th April, 2021

Author: Tim Jennings

News | Sinfonia Viva Chief Executive Announces Retirement

News | Sinfonia Viva Chief Executive Announces Retirement

18 Feb 2021 | Sinfonia Viva Chief executive Peter Helps is to retire at the end of April 2021 after 26 years with the organisation Read more

Published: 18th February, 2021

Updated: 19th April, 2021

Author: Tim Jennings

News | Garfield Weston Grant Brings Sinfonia Viva Plans a Step Closer

News | Garfield Weston Grant Brings Sinfonia Viva Plans a Step Closer

2 Feb 2021 | Forging ahead with plans to bring high quality music back into the lives of thousands of people thanks to a major grant Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2021

Updated: 19th April, 2021

Author: Tim Jennings

News | Carers’ Choir Future Secured By Generous Donations

News | Carers’ Choir Future Secured By Generous Donations

04 Jan 2021 | Fundraising campaign reaches its target to secure Carers Choir in 2021 Read more

Published: 4th January, 2021

Updated: 19th April, 2021

Author: Tim Jennings

News | Bringing home Viennese charm this New Year

News | Bringing home Viennese charm this New Year

31 Dec 2020 | Sinfonia Viva release tickets for it's first online New Year’s Eve performance Read more

Published: 31st December, 2020

Updated: 19th April, 2021

Author: Tim Jennings

News | Sinfonia Viva Share Christmas Music Magic

News | Sinfonia Viva Share Christmas Music Magic

21 Dec 2020 | Brass quintet performs two outdoor concerts of Christmas favourites for care homes in Ilkeston and Derby Read more

Published: 21st December, 2020

Updated: 19th April, 2021

Author: Tim Jennings

News | A pledge to support our freelance family following CRF grant

News | A pledge to support our freelance family following CRF grant

17 Oct 2020 | Sinfonia Viva secure support as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) Read more

Published: 17th October, 2020

Updated: 19th July, 2021

Author: Tim Jennings

News | Sing Viva Tunes Up For Lockdown Anthem

News | Sing Viva Tunes Up For Lockdown Anthem

15 Aug 2020 | Sing Viva gear up to write and perform their own lockdown anthem Read more

Published: 9th July, 2020

Updated: 19th April, 2021

Author: Matthew Lax

News | 'Energy' powers a need for change

News | 'Energy' powers a need for change

12 Mar 2020 | A powerful creative project focused on saving the planet Read more

Published: 28th February, 2020

Updated: 19th April, 2021

Author: Tim Jennings

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  • Marianne Barraclough: reflections on 19 years

    Marianne Barraclough: reflections on 19 years

    Deputy Chief Executive: Programme, Marianne Barraclough, left Sinfonia Viva this month to join More Music as their Executive Director. Marianne has led the development of Sinfonia Viva’s creative projects since October 2005, and has reflected on some of the most interesting, unusual, moving and important projects during the past 19 years.

  • The Darley Park Concert 2024

    The Darley Park Concert 2024

    Enjoy one of the highlights of the summer as The Darley Park Concert returns for another spectacular evening of classical music and fireworks.

    Sunday 1 September 2024
    Gates open 3pm

  • 2024-25 Derby season

    2024-25 Derby season

    From October, we’ll be back with our biggest concert series in Derby since before the pandemic. Sign-up to our email list to make sure you’re first in the queue for your tickets when they go on sale this summer. 

  • String Masterpieces from Eastern Europe

    String Masterpieces from Eastern Europe

    This vibrant matinee concert brings together three distinctive voices from Eastern Europe.

    Sunday 19 January 2025, 4pm
    Nottingham Royal Concert Hall

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  • Sophie Rosa

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    Principal Cello

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    Chief Executive

  • Dragon In My Skin | Eczema project

    Dragon In My Skin | Eczema project

    Online project and schools learning resource | Jan - Mar 2021

    Eczema is like a dragon living in your skin! Sinfonia Viva teamed up with Birmingham City Uni and Uni of Nottingham to create KS1 resources all about it

  • Corporate Training

    Corporate Training

    Music-making is one of the most enjoyable team-building activities you will ever experience

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