Chester Sinfonia

15/05/2026

We know you're involved in great projects. Use the comments below as a virtual "Community Noticeboard" for your non-Sinfonia gigs (concerts, workshops, charity, playdays)!

Just drop a comment or poster to spread the word.
Add your details below! 👇

22/04/2026

https://www.storyhouse.com/whats-on/english-touring-opera-pagliacci/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRV5HBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80MDk5NjI2MjMwODU2MDkAAR5gpqZ8BzPxG0a4msAQl33u2AFN3DOdDxBsts-WRZXzMq7Wg1cZAqP96pPr-w_aem_vh2dmDieQe24AVrvQcmjtQ

When Canio, leader of a theatre troupe, sees his life reflected in rehearsals for an upcoming opera, he becomes convinced that his wife is having an affair. Can Canio temper his spiralling emotions, or will his jealousy get the better of him? 

10/04/2026

Rehearsals begin again tonight in preparation for our annual Picnic event for friends and family - Friday 3 July this year. By popular request we're returning to Farrenc's Symphony no. 1 following our Play Day early this year. We are also delighted that Alan Jones, one of our violinists, has composed a piece for us called 'Fantasia Devariations'.

31/03/2026

With a busy month of spring celebrations ahead, we’d like to wish a happy Easter, a peaceful Passover, and a joyous Vaisakhi to everyone who is celebrating! ✨

​What musical events are you involved in this month? Drop the dates, details, and poster links for your upcoming concerts and playdays in the comments below. 👇

​We look forward to playing together again on the 10th April! 🎻

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27/02/2026

Welcome to the March edition of our Community Noticeboard! 🎶
Whether it’s a concert, a workshop, or a relaxed playday, we want to hear about it! Drop the details in the comments below to let everyone know where you'll be performing or playing. Let's support each other!

29/01/2026

We know our members are a busy bunch! Whether you're singing in a local choir, guesting with another orchestra, or heading to a chamber music playday, we want to hear about it.

🎹 Drop the details in the comments below!
🎻 Tell us the Who, What, Where, and When.
🎺 Feel free to share links or photos of your posters.
🎸 We'll start a new post each month.

Let’s support each other and keep the local music scene thriving! 🎼✨

21/01/2026

We love you too, Agathe! Only two days until our first rehearsal of the year with Peer Gynt and Agathe Backer Grøndahl's Scherzo for Orchestra.

13/01/2026

Still recovering from an incredible Play Day! 🎻🎺
​On Saturday, the hall was absolutely packed for a full day of music making. We tackled some amazing works, with Beethoven's 2nd and Louise Farrenc's 1st symphonies.
​The concentration in the room was electric and the sound was massive. Huge thanks to everyone who brought their instruments and their energy.
​Check out some of our favourite shots from the day below! 👇

04/01/2026

We are counting down to our Farrenc and Beethoven playday on Saturday. If you've registered, see you at 10.

Please bring with you:
- a music stand
- your music (some spare parts will be available on the day if you unable to print yours out)
- a mug for hot drinks
- a packed lunch (please note there are no shops within easy walking distance of the venue)
- £15.00 cash for registration fee (£7.50 students)

31/12/2025

Chester Sinfonia wishes all its members, supporters and audience, past and present, a wonderful and musical new year.

We can't wait to start rehearsing Grieg and Grøndahl on 23rd January, We are also looking forward to Beethoven and Farrenc in our playday on 10th January.