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Hastings Sinfonia is a vibrant orchestra formed by local professional and talented musicians, we pride ourselves on being friendly and welcoming, with lots of laughter at our rehearsals. Founded in 2012 by Hastings composer Polo Piatti, we perform music that is popular and easy to listen to, often playing many shorter pieces. We include old classics, popular works, film music, opera highlights and new melodic works by living composers; our concerts are therefore ideal for people new to classical music as well as serious music lovers.
CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
3.00 pm, Sunday 29th November 2026
Candide Overture by Leonard Bernstein
Christmas Concerto for Harp and Orchestra (3rd Movement) by Polo Piatti
Soloist: Aisha Palmer (harp)
The Skaters' Waltz by Émile Waldteufel
East Sussex School Of Performing Arts
My Princess by Yerkesh Shakeyev
Soloist: Howard Southern (piano)
Clog Dance from La Fille Mal Gardée by Ferdinand Hérold
Soloist: Christopher Beaumont (xylophone)
Angels' Carol by John Rutter
St Richard's Catholic College Choir
Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson
INTERVAL
Copenhagen Railway Galop by Hans Christian Lumbye
Grand Pas de Deux from The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
A Christmas Festival by Leroy Anderson
Sabre Dance by Aram Khachaturian
Soloist: Christopher Beaumont (xylophone)
Wallace & Gromit by Julian Nott
Christmas at the Movies Suite arranged by Bob Krogstad
This Little Babe by Benjamin Britten
St Richard's Catholic College Choir and Aisha Palmer (harp)
O Holy Night arranged by Beccy Byrne
St Richard's Catholic College Choir
Winter Wonderland by Felix Bernard and Richard B. Smith
St Richard's Catholic College Choir and audience
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Fiesta Concert
An utterly exhilarating concert, packed with evocative rhythms, beautiful melodies and dazzling dancers.
A treat for the senses and brilliant showcase of our local latent
O Madden
Christmas Spectacular Concert
We really enjoyed the Christmas concert at the De La Warr,
it was very uplifting with a wide variety of music and performers. A great way to get into the Christmas spirit
Judy S
Libera Nos Oratorio
Performing Polo Piatti's Oratorio was an utterly thrilling and unforgettable experience. It left performers and the audience moved and elated.
A Hudson