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The Seasons
Packed full of memorable tunes, Vivaldi's Four Seasons is the most-recorded piece of classical music for good reason.
Vivaldi manages to paint an incredibly vivid picture of each of the seasons, evoking buzzing flies, birdsong, a barking dog, dripping rain, a terrifying storm and even a few drunkards...
The music is dazzling, particularly the solo violin part (Eleanor Corr), an incredible showcase for the instrument and musician, with the energy barely flagging for the duration of the piece.
For this very special performance the music will be further brought to life with specially designed dramatic lighting. We’re also seating the audience up close to the action, placed in a circle around the musicians, with the performance playing out in the soaring cathedral-like space of Stone Nest
The Seasons follows in the footsteps of our sold out performance of 'Sunrise' - early booking is advised.
What's your favourite moment of The Four Seasons? We asked our musicians:
Supported by Peter Nullis, Sponsor of the Orpheus Principals` Concertos
Fred & the Fantastic Tub Tub at Cranleigh School
Cranleigh School host an orchestral outreach event with Zeb Soanes and Orpheus Sinfonia, performing Zeb’s story Fred and the Fantastic Tub Tub, with music by James Marangone.
The day is aimed at KS2 musicians, and features a range of workshops tied to the curriculum and embracing both music and sustainability. Pupils will sit side-by-side with Orpheus Sinfonia musicians and work throughout the day on a range of workshops to include Poetry and Public Speaking, Illustration, Re-Use, Music, and Science.
The day will culminate in a concert narrated by Zeb, which will be open to parents and visitors, and there will be an opportunity to meet Zeb afterwards.
This outreach day will be most suitable for pupils who play orchestral instruments, including percussion, and of at least Grade 3 standard.
Click the 'Book Tickets' button below to find out more.
Enigma
Scroll down to find out which Variations are our musicians' favourites!
Join Orpheus Sinfonia as we delve into the heart of orchestral drama and excitement in a programme defined by power, mystery, and revelation.
The evening begins with Joan Tower's Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, a vibrant and exhilarating opening that sets a tone of fearless energy. Followed by Richard Strauss's youthful Serenade in E-flat major for 13 wind instruments we then travel to the world of Igor Stravinsky's playful and witty Pulcinella—a ballet suite that dances between tradition and innovation. The program culminates in the ultimate musical puzzle, Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations, a masterpiece of suspense and emotion. Who are the friends and figures hidden within its themes? Elgar’s enduring mystery and extraordinary musical storytelling ensure this piece remains as captivating and dramatic as the day it was written.
This will be an evening of electrifying and profoundly moving music-making. Under the batons of our conductor Thomas Carroll and Foundation conductor Alvin Arumugam, our musicians will bring this remarkable programme to life for you in the breathtaking surroundings of St George’s Hanover Square.
Programme:
Joan Tower: Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman
Richard Strauss: Serenade in E-flat major, op. 7
Igor Stravinsky: Pulcinella
Edward Elgar: Enigma Variations
Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation Programme
Thomas Carroll Conductor
Alvin Arumugam Foundation Conductor
C. 2 hour concert with interval
Tickets:
Front Row Immersive Seats: £25
Front Nave: £20
Rear Nave and Front Side Aisles: £15
Rear Side Aisles: £10
With grateful thanks for the generous support of the Skyrme Hart Charitable Trust, and additional support from Fenton Arts Trust, Idlewild Trust and Scops Arts Trust.
Sunrise: Mahler’s Symphony No. 1
Experience the power and raw emotion of Mahler's vivid Symphony No.1 like never before, in one of the West End's most atmospheric venues. This music has, to modern ears, the scale and scope of an epic soundtrack. For this intimate performance its power is distilled down to its essence, played by a group of 15 musicians, allowing the audience to be up close to the action.
With the audience wrapped around the orchestra, this dramatic performance will take you on a journey that starts in darkness - a foggy, ethereal world, but with that fog soon burnt off by the rising sun. Along the way, experience nature's abundance, a plunge into tragedy, dark-hued folksong and then... an explosive finale where the symphony truly takes off with the composer putting his foot down, accelerating toward an unforgettable ending.
Orpheus Sinfonia
Carlo Antonioli Conductor
Mahler (arr. Iain Farrington): Symphony No. 1
After the performance there's a chance to meet Orpheus Sinfonia musicians over a drink.
Performance lasts 1 hour with no interval.
Benjamin Britten: War Requiem
Musical forces from Imperial join Coventry Cathedral Chorus, Orpheus Sinfonia and the choristers of St George's Chapel for an anniversary performance of Britten's monumental War Requiem. First performed at the consecration of the new Coventry Cathedral in 1962, it is widely regarded as one of the greatest choral works of the twentieth century. Britten's great artistic statement of pacifism is a modern classic, provocatively juxtaposing the vivid anti-war poetry of Wilfred Owen with the Latin Requiem Mass in a passionate outcry against man's inhumanity to man. It still resonates today as a timely reminder of both the horrors of war and the importance of forgiveness and solidarity for all mankind.
Orpheus Sinfonia
Imperial College London Choirs & Symphony Orchestra
Coventry Cathedral Chorus
Choristers of St. George's Chapel, Windsor
Colin Durrant Conductor
Oliver Gooch Conductor (chamber orchestra)
James Vivian Conductor (choristers)
Niovi Klavdianou Soprano
Ed Lyon Tenor
Gareth Brynmor John Baritone
Duration:
85 minutes (no interval)
Tickets:
£10 Quire (no view of performance)
£20 Nave Aisles (unreserved)
£35, £38 Central Nave
Ealing Youth Orchestra: Side-by-Side
Orpheus Sinfonia joins forces with the outstanding young musicians of Ealing Youth Orchestra with a programme of music by Russian masters Stravinsky and Rachmaninov.
Orpheus Sinfonia
Ealing Youth Orchestra
Leon Gee Conductor
Programme:
Stravinsky: The Firebird (1919) - Infernal Dance, Berceuse & Finale
Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 3
Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances
A Candlelit Celebration of Christmas
“What a wonderful concert, just right to put you in the mood for Christmas.” ☆☆☆☆☆
Audience Member
One of London’s most beautiful and historic churches is bathed in the light of over 250 candles for this very special Christmas treat.
Enjoy a seasonal drink from the bar, settle in and enjoy this annual sell-out show, which features favourites including Silent Night, In the Bleak Midwinter, music from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, and Tchaikovksy's The Nutcracker, plus stunning operatic arias.
If that wasn’t enough, there will be sing-along carols chosen by you, the audience, plus there’s the chance to book seats right up close to the musicians - almost inside the orchestra!
Music includes
Silent Night
Largo from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons: Winter
In the Bleak Midwinter
Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Music from The Nutcracker
Carol of the Bells
Sky Ingram soprano
Oliver Gooch conductor
Performance lasts one hour - plus there’s the chance to meet musicians over drinks in the bar afterwards.
Tickets:
Immersive Seating – Front Row and amongst the orchestra: £25.00 – Reserved
Front Nave: £20.00 – Unreserved
Front Balcony: £20.00 – Unreserved
Rear Nave & Front Side Aisles: £15.00 – Unreserved
Rear Side Aisles: £10.00 – Unreserved
Students: £5.00
Bach – Christmas Oratorio by Candlelight
Step into the magic of Advent with a candlelit performance of J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio (Weihnachts-Oratorium, Parts 1–3) in the awe-inspiring surroundings of Beverley Minster.
Sharing a similar ethos between our two Foundation Programmes, the Tallis Choral Foundation joins forces with Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation Programme to bring Bach’s joyous masterpiece to life. Experience the festive radiance, intimacy, and brilliance of Bach’s music as it was meant to be heard - in a sacred space illuminated by candlelight.
Uniquely, all the soloists are drawn from within the choir, offering a deeply personal and unified interpretation of one of the most beloved works in the choral repertoire.
Early booking is strongly recommended for this special seasonal performance.
Tallis Choral Foundation Choir
Orpheus Sinfonia Orchestra
Chris Why Conductor
Tickets:
£18 (inclusive of a printed programme)
Ealing Choral Society: A journey from darkness to light
Written against the backdrop of the European war that followed the French Revolution, Haydn’s Paukenmesse (Mass in the Time of War) reflects the troubled mood of its time. Long thought to express anti-war sentiment, the Paukenmesse, with its bellicose timpani drumbeats and wind fanfares, forms a picture of a composer conflicted by the idea of war, who chose to close his Mass with the Dona Nobis Pacem, a celebration of peace.
Two contemporary works comprise the first half: The UK premiere of Strengthen for Service, an atmospheric anthem by young American composer Jessica French, followed by Matthew Coleridge’s Requiem, deeply moving and with beautiful, flowing melodies, one of the highest new entries in the Classic FM Hall of Fame 2023. The theme of service in the first piece, followed by the Requiem and then Haydn’s Mass make a suitable trio for a concert during the season of Remembrance, with a satisfying journey from contemplation to action.
Orpheus Sinfonia
Peter Asprey Conductor
Programme:
Haydn – Paukenmesse (Mass in Time of War)
Jessica French – Strengthen for Service (UK Premiere)
J S Bach – Air on a G String
Coleridge – Requiem
Tickets:
£19.00, £15.00 (concessions), £3.00 (Under 18s)
A Requiem for Mozart
1791. The final year of Mozart's life: as told by his family and friends.
This immersive production, which casts the audience as congregation at the composer’s own memorial, is a powerful and personal tribute to the real Mozart, culminating in a performance of his mighty Requiem. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind event, with orchestra, chorus, soloists, actor and theatrical lighting.
Featuring music from the Clarinet Concerto, Magic Flute, Contradances, Clemenza di Tito, Masonic Cantata and Requiem
Join Orpheus Sinfonia and Scherzo Ensemble for a unique musical experience this November capturing Mozart’s final moments of genius.
Artists
Orpheus Sinfonia
Scherzo Ensemble
Conductor - Matthew O’Keeffe
Clarinet - Rosemary Taylor
Performance duration: 1 hour 30 minutes, followed by an opportunity to celebrate Mozart’s life with the musicians, with drinks available from the bar.
On site bar
Tickets
Front nave/balcony: £32
Central nave: £21
Rear nave/balcony and side aisles: £12
Students: £5
With grateful thanks for the generous support of the Skyrme Hart Charitable Trust, and additional support from Fenton Arts Trust, Idlewild Trust and Scops Arts Trust.
A Requiem for Mozart
1791. The final year of Mozart's life: as told by his family and friends.
This immersive production, which casts the audience as congregation at the composer’s own memorial, is a powerful and personal tribute to the real Mozart, culminating in a performance of his mighty Requiem. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind event, with orchestra, chorus, soloists, actor and theatrical lighting.
Featuring music from the Clarinet Concerto, Magic Flute, Contradances, Clemenza di Tito, Masonic Cantata and Requiem
Join Orpheus Sinfonia and Scherzo Ensemble for a unique musical experience this November capturing Mozart’s final moments of genius.
Artists
Orpheus Sinfonia
Scherzo Ensemble
Conductor - Matthew O’Keeffe
Clarinet - Rosemary Taylor
Performance duration: 1 hour 30 minutes, followed by an opportunity to celebrate Mozart’s life with the musicians, with drinks available from the bar.
On site bar
Tickets
Front nave: £22
Central nave: £16
Rear nave and side aisles: £12
Students: £5
With grateful thanks for the generous support of the Skyrme Hart Charitable Trust, and additional support from Fenton Arts Trust, Idlewild Trust and Scops Arts Trust.
Windsor Festival Schools’ Visits
Continuing Orpheus’ close relationship with Windsor Festival, we are delighted to be carrying out schools’ visits to local Windsor, Slough and Maidenhead schools throughout the Autumn. These visits bring children in the region their first interactions with live music, and opportunities to have a go at our ‘Petting zoo’.
Coleridge – Requiem at Windsor Festival
In a second performance in this year’s Windsor Festival, Orpheus Sinfonia join forces with Windsor’s leading chamber choir for an unforgettable celebration of choral music at its most expressive, culminating in a performance of Matthew Coleridge’s Requiem. Profound, stirring, and transcendent in its beauty, this modern masterpiece unites voices and orchestra in a radiant journey from sorrow to serenity. Also in the programme Orpheus Principal Cello, Rebecca Hepplewhite, features as solo cellist.
Orpheus Sinfonia
Quire Voices
Sean Bui Conductor
Rebecca Hepplewhite Solo Cello
Programme:
Hagenberg – Alleluia
Parry – Never Weather-Beaten Sail
Rutter – Riddle Song
Trotta – Totus Tuus
Rachmaninov – Vocalise
Hagenberg – O Love
Bui – They that go down to the sea in ships
Elder – Ballade to the Moon
Bui – I will go in the strength of the Lord
Runestad – Let My Love Be Heard
Coleridge – Requiem
Tickets:
£22.50
Student/Unemployed: £18.10
Windsor Festival 2025
Celebrating Youth and Music with the Bevan Family Consort
A unique gathering of Taplow Youth Choir and Orpheus Sinfonia with The Bevan Family Consort which comprises 15 siblings and cousins from the same singing family.
Graham Ross, Director of Music at Clare College, Cambridge directed the Consort for their Christmas CD recording last year and will conduct the performers in this concert to celebrate the wonder and importance of the journey for young people through the opportunity of music
Orpheus Sinfonia
The Bevan Family Consort
Taplow Youth Choir
Graham Ross Conductor
Programme to include:
Parry – I was glad
Faure – Cantique de Jean Racine
Haydn – Insanae et Vanae Curae
Vaughan Williams – Serenade to Music
Purcell – I was glad
Elgar – Serenade for Strings
Parry – Blest Pair of Sirens
Ticket Prices:
£10 Quire (No view of performance)
£20 Nave Aisles (Unreserved)
£34, £38 Central Nave
Foundation Programme 2025-26 Season Launch
Thomas Carroll: Conductor
Nathan Meltzer: Violin
Foundation Conductor 2025-26: To be announced
Beethoven – Egmont Overture, Op. 84
Eleanor Alberga – Violin Concerto No. 1 (2001)
Mendelssohn – Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56 “Scottish”
Now in its third year, the Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation Programme is rapidly establishing itself as a centre of excellence for emerging professionals, working side by side with our Principals and guest mentors from across the industry. These concerts are renowned for their exhilarating performances and adventurous programmes.
This season’s launch features Beethoven’s thrilling Egmont Overture, Eleanor Alberga’s powerful Violin Concerto No. 1 with sensational US violinist Nathan Meltzer, and Mendelssohn’s evocative Scottish Symphony.
A former winner of the Windsor Festival International String Competition, Meltzer wowed audiences in our inaugural Foundation concert, and now returns for this dramatic tour de force for soloist and orchestra.
Performing Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony in Hanover Square is especially poignant—Mendelssohn himself played here nearly 200 years ago. With its sweeping melodies and vivid landscapes, this masterpiece promises to transport you straight to the Highlands from the heart of London.
“In the deep twilight we went today to the palace where Queen Mary lived and loved…The chapel below is now roofless. Grass and ivy thrive there and at the broken altar where Mary was crowned Queen of Scotland. Everything is ruined, decayed, and the clear heavens pour in. I think I have found there the beginning of my “Scottish” Symphony”
FELIX MEDELSSOHN
The Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation Programme is generously supported by the Skyrme Hart Charitable Trust.
£25: Immersive seating in the Front Row (Reserved)
£20: Front Nave
£15: Rear Nave & Front Side Aisles
£10: Rear Side Aisles
£5: Students
Foundation Programme Opera Gala
Our newest Foundation Soloists join the instrumentalists in an evening celebrating all things operatic.
Brand new Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation Programme announced 2023
Each year Orpheus Sinfonia's Foundation Programme gives opportunities to 36 instrumentalists, 3 soloists, 1 conductor, 4 singers and 1 composer, who have completed full-time study in the previous two years.