Bringing Classical Orchestral Concerts to Westmorland

Lakeland Sinfonia is the best orchestra in Westmorland and Furness and adjoining areas

Securing the future of world class orchestral music in Kendal
Following the successful conclusion of our 2023/24 concert season, thoughts are turning to
the future. We want to tell you about two exciting developments, which will secure a
bright future for orchestral music in Kendal and Westmorland for many years to come.

Firstly, from this Autumn, the Lakeland Sinfonia Orchestra will be running an expanded
season, under the title of ‘Lakeland Sinfonia Classics’ with the usual two concerts at the
Westmorland Hall plus additional ones at Kendal Town Hall, Kendal Parish Church, and
lunch-time recitals at a number of smaller venues around Westmorland.

Click here to download the new season’s brochure for Lakeland Sinfonia as a pdf.

Secondly, the mutually beneficial long-term partnership we have had with Royal Northern
Sinfonia is being extended. For nearly 10 years they have programmed the highest
quality performances by visiting orchestras, with Lakeland Sinfonia Concert Society
bearing most of the financial risks. However, in a post-Covid world they are much
better placed than us to take on the considerable financial risks of concerts in Kendal
by Halle, BBC, RLPO etc. So, from the start of next season Royal Northern Sinfonia
will be taking over the running, ticketing and financial risks of managing the visiting
orchestras season, which they will describe as Kendal Classics. For details please click here

These new arrangements will enable each organisation to concentrate on their strengths.
We will have the time and resources to further develop the Lakeland Sinfonia, which is
recognised as the premier regional orchestra. At the same time, Royal Northern Sinfonia will
bring superb concerts to Kendal featuring some of the best ensembles and artists from the
UK and around the world. We are expecting ticket pricing to be similar to what you are used to.

Thank you for your support!

HAVE A GREAT TIME AT OUR CONCERTS

• A range of tickets prices from £20 for our main concerts (£5 under 19s and full time students) and £10 for Live and Local lunchtime recitals
• No booking fees for tickets booked online
• Free pre-concert ‘In Conversation’ talk before many of our concerts
• Free concert programme notes (a suggested donation £1 would help us keep going)
• Free parking at the Westmorland Hall
• New Gold, Silver and Bronze memberships replacing the earlier Patrons, Friends and Members schemes
• Discounted season tickets for the new categories of Members (from 5% to 25%). The more you buy, the bigger the savings!

Find out more and become a Member HERE.

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Next Concert

Live & Local – Bradley Creswick & David Murray
April 30, 2025, 1:00 pm
Old Laundry Theatre

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Season Tickets and More

The 2024-25 season of concerts features four concerts by Lakeland Sinfonia in Kendal and three lunchtime Live and Local recitals at various venues

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