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Hereford
Symphony Orchestra
Herefordshire's only regular adult orchestra
The Hereford Symphony Orchestra (HSO) was founded in September 1958 as Hereford String Orchestra, an advanced strings evening class.
It quickly became established as an independent orchestra, and today it is the only regular adult orchestra in Herefordshire. The HSO has played under several conductors, Richard Coppack, Kenneth Woods, James Slater, Tim Harrison and currently Michael Bell MBE . Today the HSO consists of thirty to forty string players plus a number of of associate wind/brass/percussion players.
The Hereford Symphony Orchestra performs at least three concerts a year with music that has ranged from major symphonic classics by Vaughan Williams, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Brahms, to the film music of John Williams
Family Concert 2026: St Peter's Church, Hereford
5th December 2026, 3.00pm
A concert of seasonal favourites and great film music conducted by Michael Bell MBE
| Eric Coates The Three Bears: A Fantasy |
| Copland Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo |
| Film Music from The Polar Express, Mary Poppins, The Magnificent Seven & Indiana Jones |
Spring Concert 2027: St Peter's Church, Hereford
13th March 2027, 3.00pm
- Conductor: Michael Bell MBE
| Brahms Academic Overture |
| Arutiunian Trumpet Concerto |
| Sibelius Symphony No. 1 in E minor |
Summer Concert 2027: St Peter's Church, Hereford
3rd July 2027, 3.00pm
- Conductor: Michael Bell MBE
| Edward German Three Dances from Henry VIII |
| Mozart Sinfonia Concertante for Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn and Orchestra |
| Schumann Symphony No. 4 in D minor |
Our Upcoming Concerts
Discover the wonder of classical music with the Hereford Symphony Orchestra
The Hereford Symphony Orchestra performs three concerts a year, ranging in size from smaller string based concerts through to full symphonic concerts. Tickets for all our upcoming concerts are available to purchase online.
