Sinfonia ViVA
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Sinfonia ViVA is a British orchestra based in Derby
, United Kingdom
, a professional orchestra in the East Midlands
. Sinfonia ViVA gives concerts in a number of cities and venues, including the following:
Malcolm Nabarro founded the orchestra in 1982 as the East of England Orchestra in Nottingham
, and served as its first artistic director through 1995. Peter Helps then became chief executive of the orchestra in 1995. In that year, the orchestra moved its residence from Nottingham to Derby. In 1996, Nicholas Kok became principal conductor of the orchestra. The orchestra changed its name to Sinfonia ViVA in 2000. Kok stood down as sinfonia ViVA's principal conductor in 2006, and then became the orchestra's principal guest conductor. André de Ridder became principal conductor of sinfonia ViVA in 2007, with an initial contract of 3 years. In September 2010, the orchestra extended his contract through 2012.
The orchestra appointed its first resident composer, Anna Meredith
, as "Composer in the House" in December 2009. She formally began her work with sinfonia ViVA in January 2010, and is expected to continue in the post through 2012.
Outside of conventional classical music, sinfonia ViVA made its first London appearance in May 2009 at King's Place, as part of the "East Meets West Festival", in collaboration with the Indian violinist Kala Ramnath
. The orchestra has also worked with the group Gorillaz
on their 2010 album Plastic Beach
.
Derby
Derby , is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands region of England. It lies upon the banks of the River Derwent and is located in the south of the ceremonial county of Derbyshire. In the 2001 census, the population of the city was 233,700, whilst that of the Derby Urban Area was 229,407...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, a professional orchestra in the East Midlands
East Midlands
The East Midlands is one of the regions of England, consisting of most of the eastern half of the traditional region of the Midlands. It encompasses the combined area of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Northamptonshire and most of Lincolnshire...
. Sinfonia ViVA gives concerts in a number of cities and venues, including the following:
- CleethorpesCleethorpesCleethorpes is a town and unparished area in North East Lincolnshire, England, situated on the estuary of the Humber. It has a population of 31,853 and is a seaside resort.- History :...
(Meridian ParkMeridian Park (Cleethorpes)Meridian Park is a multi-purpose entertainment venue in Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. It hosted its first event organised by of Grimsby featuring The Zutons and The Proclaimersin August 2009 as part of the Cleethorpes Rocks Music Festival.-Facilities:Meridian Park has few...
) - DerbyDerbyDerby , is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands region of England. It lies upon the banks of the River Derwent and is located in the south of the ceremonial county of Derbyshire. In the 2001 census, the population of the city was 233,700, whilst that of the Derby Urban Area was 229,407...
(Assembly Rooms) - GrimsbyGrimsbyGrimsby is a seaport on the Humber Estuary in Lincolnshire, England. It has been the administrative centre of the unitary authority area of North East Lincolnshire since 1996...
- HerefordHerefordHereford is a cathedral city, civil parish and county town of Herefordshire, England. It lies on the River Wye, approximately east of the border with Wales, southwest of Worcester, and northwest of Gloucester...
(The Courtyard) - Newark-on-TrentNewark-on-TrentNewark-on-Trent is a market town in Nottinghamshire in the East Midlands region of England. It stands on the River Trent, the A1 , and the East Coast Main Line railway. The origins of the town are possibly Roman as it lies on an important Roman road, the Fosse Way...
, NottinghamshireNottinghamshireNottinghamshire is a county in the East Midlands of England, bordering South Yorkshire to the north-west, Lincolnshire to the east, Leicestershire to the south, and Derbyshire to the west...
(Palace Theatre) - NottinghamNottinghamNottingham is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England. It is located in the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire and represents one of eight members of the English Core Cities Group...
(Royal Concert Hall) - PakefieldPakefieldPakefield is a suburb of the town of Lowestoft in the Waveney District of the English county of Suffolk. Pakefield is located around 2 miles south of the centre of the town. Although today it forms a suburb of the urban area of Lowestoft, it was until 1934 a village and parish in its own right....
- StamfordStamford-Places:In the United Kingdom:*Stamford, Lincolnshire, a town in England*Stamford Hill, London*Stamford Bridge, East Riding of Yorkshire**Battle of Stamford Bridge*Stamford Bridge , the home ground for Chelsea Football Club...
(Stamford Arts Centre)
Malcolm Nabarro founded the orchestra in 1982 as the East of England Orchestra in Nottingham
Nottingham
Nottingham is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England. It is located in the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire and represents one of eight members of the English Core Cities Group...
, and served as its first artistic director through 1995. Peter Helps then became chief executive of the orchestra in 1995. In that year, the orchestra moved its residence from Nottingham to Derby. In 1996, Nicholas Kok became principal conductor of the orchestra. The orchestra changed its name to Sinfonia ViVA in 2000. Kok stood down as sinfonia ViVA's principal conductor in 2006, and then became the orchestra's principal guest conductor. André de Ridder became principal conductor of sinfonia ViVA in 2007, with an initial contract of 3 years. In September 2010, the orchestra extended his contract through 2012.
The orchestra appointed its first resident composer, Anna Meredith
Anna Meredith
Anna Meredith is a composer of acoustic and electronic work, musician and music educator. She is the eldest of three children in her family. Her father is a retired university teacher of journalism, and her mother works in picture restoration...
, as "Composer in the House" in December 2009. She formally began her work with sinfonia ViVA in January 2010, and is expected to continue in the post through 2012.
Outside of conventional classical music, sinfonia ViVA made its first London appearance in May 2009 at King's Place, as part of the "East Meets West Festival", in collaboration with the Indian violinist Kala Ramnath
Kala Ramnath
Kala Ramnath , is an Indian violinist. She belongs to the Mewati gharana. She was awarded the Jasraj award in 1999.-Early life:...
. The orchestra has also worked with the group Gorillaz
Gorillaz
Gorillaz is an English musical project created in 1998 by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett. This project consists of Gorillaz music itself and an extensive fictional universe depicting a "virtual band" of cartoon characters...
on their 2010 album Plastic Beach
Plastic Beach
Plastic Beach is the third studio album by British virtual band and alternative hip hop supergroup Gorillaz, released 3 March 2010 on Parlophone and Virgin Records. Conceived from an unfinished Gorillaz project called Carousel, the album was recorded during June 2008 to November 2009 and produced...
.
Principal Conductors
- André de Ridder (2007-present)
- Nicholas Kok (1996-2006)
- Malcolm Nabarro (1982-1995) (Artistic Director, East of England Orchestra)