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The orchestra performing at Reading University Great Hall
The orchestra performing at Reading University Great Hall

West Forest Sinfonia

West Forest Sinfonia

West Forest Sinfonia has been giving concerts of professional quality since 1987. Membership is drawn from the extraordinary pool of musical talent that exists in Berkshire and the surrounding counties. In addition to a series of concerts given at The Great Hall, Reading University, members of the orchestra perform regular chamber concerts at South Hill Park, in Bracknell. The orchestra is also hired to accompany local choral societies.

The orchestra delights in expanding the musical horizons of both its members and audience. As such, under the inspired leadership of the conductor and musical director Philip Ellis, the orchestra has enjoyed rehearsing and performing not only the great orchestral classics but also some wonderful, but often neglected, British music. Take a look at the Past Concerts section of the website to see the wide and diverse range of repertoire performed over the years.

Principal Conductor: Philip Ellis
Leader: Giles Wade

Upcoming Concerts

Next Orchestral Concert

Sunday, 4 October 2026 - 4.30pm

Orchestral
The Great Hall, University of Reading

Philip Ellis (Conductor)


Programme:

R. Strauss: Don Juan

R. Strauss: Oboe Concerto (Ewan Millar, Oboe)

Rachmaninov: Symphony No.2

Book Tickets

Tickets can also be booked by telephoning 07977 050265 or emailing tickets@westforestsinfonia.org.

Next Chamber Concert

Sunday, 8 November 2026 - 4:30pm

Chamber
The Recital Room, South Hill Park, Bracknell

Caroline Owen (Clarinet), Susan Black (Viola), Andy Spiceley (Piano)

Trios for clarinet, viola and piano, to include the Mozart Kegelstatt Trio, a selection from Schumann Fairy Tales op 132, and/or Bruch Eight Pieces, plus a new piece by Andy Spiceley.