Under the excellent directorship of Steve Bingham, Ely Sinfonia gave a magnificent concert of English music. The pieces performed were Peterloo Overture by Matthew Arnold, Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Symphony no 1 by Edward Elgar. Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis is a well-known work that continues to inspire us with its ethereal magic. Throughout, the memorable character of Ralph Vaughan William’s unique spacious harmonies in the strings were ever-present and hypnotic. Ely Sinfonia’s next major event to enjoy is their concert Heroism, Harmony and Triumph, featuring music by Beethoven and Walton on Saturday, May 2 2026 at 7.30pm in Ely Cathedral.