Southern Sinfonia
tradition, vision, versatility
the professional chamber orchestra resident in taunton and performing across the south of england
We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to experience a wide variety of classical music, no matter what age. Renowned for its musical excellence, Southern Sinfonia performs innovative concerts in Taunton and other venues and accompanies a range of well known Choral Socities in major Cathedral performances. Our musicians are passionate about music education and are developing an Education programme for students as well as recitals in Care Homes for those living in and around our Garden Town
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Performances in 2024
- Emma Johnson, International clarinettist, was our soloist for our April concert at the Minster, Taunton
- Last Night of the Proms at Queens Auditorium, Taunton
- Duruffle Requiem and Poulenc's organ concertoat with Buckfast Abbey Choir.
- Pangbourne Choral Society
- Bath Bach Choir
- Wells Oratorio Choir
I wish that all chamber orchestras were as good as this one; I can honestly say that this was one of the most delightful and musically rewarding orchestral collaborations of my career.
In the past twenty years we have given performances in London, Canterbury, Romsey, Nottingham and closer to home in Wells, Bath, Exeter, Taunton, Bristol and Christchurch Priory, Dorset
Howard Goodall conducting Southern Sinfonia and Romsey Choral Society
We perform with the South of England’s best known chamber choirs and choral societies.We have staged young and older Musician of the Year competitions and been involved in extensive educational programmes.
Our plan for the future is to expand further into the South West while maintaining our current connections across the South of England.
