Our History
Lakeland Sinfonia has a history of over 55 years and we’ll be promoting our 400th concert in November 2023 as part of the 2023/24 season.
Originally known as the Kendal Chamber Orchestra, later Lakeland Sinfonia Concert Society and now Lakeland Sinfonia, we are a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (registered charity no. 1197362) with two objectives: first, to manage the Lakeland Sinfonia orchestra; and second, to present live orchestral classical concerts in Kendal.
The orchestra has developed constantly over the last 10 years, both in aspiration and achievement, and was recently judged to be ‘London standard’ by some visiting music lovers (from London).
The Kendal Chamber Orchestra originally played in Kendal Parish Church and Kendal Town Hall.
Lakeland Sinfonia held a gala concert in May 1982 at the opening of Kendal Leisure Centre and the Westmorland Hall and continues to use the venue for many of its concerts as well as other venues including the Town Hall and Kendal Parish Church.
