Bedfordshire Orchestral Society
The Society exists primarily to promote musical education in Bedfordshire. In furtherance of this aim, the Society runs two orchestras, Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra and Bedford Sinfonia. The Society regularly organises and promotes in excess of ten classical music concerts each year in and around Bedford, featuring performances by its two orchestras.
Our next concert
Svendsen / Milhaud / Panufnik / Dvořák
Bedford Sinfonia will perform Svendsen 'Norwegian Rhapsody No. 3', Milhaud 'Le boeuf sur le toit', Andrzej Panufnik 'Concertino for Timpani and Percussion' and Dvořák 'Symphony No. 7'
Saturday 25th January 2025 @ 7:30 pm
Bedford Corn Exchange
Find out moreBedford Sinfonia (BS)
Bedford Sinfonia specialises in chamber orchestra works, wind ensemble and string orchestra pieces, and a healthy selection of twentieth-century works. Membership is by invitation.
Read moreBedfordshire Symphony Orchestra (BSO)
BSO is a group of 80-90 local players of all ages, including talented young musicians. Its programme is diverse and includes major symphonies and concertos. It rehearses in Bedford every Wednesday evening during term time.
Read moreBedford Choral Society (BCS)
Formed in 1867, Bedford Choral Society is one of the oldest in the country and has around 140 members. Our Musical Director is Ian Smith, our Guest Conductor is Michael Rose and our Assistant Chorus Master is Tim Grant-Jones. We welcome new singers.
Read morePromoting orchestral music in Bedford
Bedfordshire Orchestral Society has established a reputation for high quality amateur and semi-professional performances of a wide range of classical music repertoire. The Society comprises two orchestras, Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra (BSO) and Bedford Sinfonia (BS). The orchestras are often joined in their concerts by established soloists of international repute.
