Sinfonia Viva – Vivaldi’s Four Seasons

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Saturday 7th February, 3pm, Derby Cathedral (note ​afternoon 3pm start time)

Handel  | Zadok the Priest   
Handel | The King Shall Rejoice   
Bach | Orchestral Suite No. 3
Vivaldi | The Four Seasons 

Director/ Violin | Sophie Rosa
Conductor (Handel only) | Alexander Binns
Derby Cathedral Choir

This concert is your chance to hear some of the most famous classical music ever written, live in Derby.

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter…. Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons depicts the passing of the year in evocative string music, from a barking dog in spring to an icy storm of winter. It takes a special violinist to bring it to life, and we have our own, Sophie Rosa, to perform it for you.

If that’s not enough Baroque’n’roll, we’ve also got Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 3 – with its second movement also known as the Air on a G String in a later adaptation. And for Baroque (coronation) anthems, we’re joined by Derby Cathedral Choir for music celebrating the coronation of King George II in 1727. Or, as you might know Handel’s Zadok The Priest, the music crowning Paris St Germain, Real Madrid and Manchester City as the official anthem of the UEFA Champions League.

This music remains popular 300 years after it was written because it’s catchy, memorable and evokes different emotions in all of us. Join us for what’s sure to be the big classical music event in Derby in 2026.

Tickets £35 (seats at the front of the Central Nave)/ £30/ £20/ £5 concessions*
Group Discount Book 10 or more tickets and save 10%

Multibuy discount ​Book 3 or more concerts in our ​25-26 Derby season and save 10% (discount will be applied automatically at checkout).

Book online or call Ticketsource on 0333 666 3366.

Running time: Approximately 1 hour 50 minutes with one 20 minute interval

* Concessions apply for Under 18s, Students and those on Universal Credit or similar benefits such as Pension Credit, Jobseekers’ Allowance or Disability Benefit. Proof of eligibility may be requested.

Visit the Derby Cathedral website for information on the venue’s facilities and accessibility.