Bedfordshire Orchestral Society

The Society exists primarily to promote musical education in Bedfordshire. In furtherance of this aim, the Society runs two orchestras; the Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra and the 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

The Bedford Sinfonia will be performing Svendsen - Norwegian Rhapsody, Milhaud - Le boeuf sur le toit, Panufnik - Concerto for Timpani and Percussion, and Dvorak - Symphony No. 7 in D minor.

Saturday 25th January 2025 @ 7:30 pm

Bedford Corn Exchange

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Bedford Sinfonia (BS)

The Bedford Sinfonia specialises in programming chamber orchestra works, wind ensemble and string orchestra items and a healthy selection of 20th century pieces. Membership is by invitation.

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Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra (BSO)

The BSO is a larger 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.

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Bedfordshire Choral Society (BCS)

Formed in 1867 Bedford Choral society is the 7th oldest Choral Society in the country. We currently have approximately 140 members. Our Musical Director is Ian Smith, our Guest Conductor Michael Rose and our Assistant Chorus Master Tim Grant-Jones. We welcome new singers.

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Promoting 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, the Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra (BSO) and the Bedford Sinfonia, The orchestras are often joined in their concerts by established soloists of international repute.