Welcome to
Hitchin Symphony Orchestra
Hitchin Symphony Orchestra's motto, 'Promoting Live Music', sums up our passion and goal as an orchestra. Bringing a high standard of symphonic concerts to Hitchin audiences, we enjoy a well-earned reputation for imaginative programming. We are especially pleased to offer a concert platform for local musicians – both orchestral players and soloists.
Concerts​
On Saturday 15 November, join us for a compelling evening of Romantic music that brings together three intimately connected composers. Clara Schumann’s 4 Pièces caractéristiques, composed when she was just sixteen, reveal the early brilliance of a young pianist–composer whose artistry defied the expectations of her time. The concert continues with Brahms’ lyrical and introspective Symphony No. 3, a work infused with warmth and restraint, reflecting his lifelong admiration for both Clara and Robert. The evening concludes with Robert Schumann’s exuberant Symphony No. 3, the ‘Rhenish’, inspired by the landscapes and spirit of the Rhineland. Bound by friendship, inspiration and mutual respect, Clara, Robert and Brahms formed a unique musical trio, and their shared legacy resonates throughout this programme.
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​The two sell-out Children's Concerts on Sunday 29 June at The British Schools Museum were a great success! Thank you to everyone that came to enjoy the fun and informal programme designed for children and their families, featuring accessible and short orchestral classics on an animal theme. We hope to present a third Children's Concert in 2026!
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Thank you to everyone that contributed to a successful concert on Saturday 17 May – our incredible musicians, violin soloist Eugenie Dalgleish, and everyone who joined us in the audience. The concert featured a captivating programme spanning the emotional and musical spectrum. The concert opened with Ethel Smyth’s Overture to The Wreckers, a powerful and dramatic piece that sets the stage with its intense and evocative themes. Next came the lively and whimsical charm of DvoÅ™ák’s Scherzo capriccioso, a delightful work that dances with playful rhythms and vibrant melodies. The evening continued with the haunting beauty and virtuosic brilliance of Sibelius’ Violin Concerto in D minor. HSO was delighted to welcome back Eugenie Dalgleish as the soloist for this masterpiece. After the interval, Saint-Saëns’ majestic Symphony No. 3 in C minor, also known as the ‘Organ Symphony’, combined orchestral grandeur with the awe-inspiring power of the organ. This concert was a voyage through some of the most compelling and enchanting works in the orchestral repertoire.​​
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To find out more about how to book tickets and ways to save, please visit our Concerts page.
Seeking Musicians
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We are always keen to hear from instrumentalists looking to join an exciting and friendly orchestra in North Hertfordshire. At present we would particularly like to hear from violinists, cellists and double bassists looking to play with an orchestra.
For more information see the Join Us page.
Patrons of HSO
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Our Patrons help support the continued development of the orchestra and this allows our audiences to enjoy new and exciting programmes and soloists. We are very grateful to the members of our Patrons scheme.
If you would like to join the scheme and get discounted concert tickets, please see the Support Us page.