About Feria Orchestra

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Founded in 2023 and conducted by Stefan Hofkes, the Feria Orchestra is a collaboration of professional and non-professional musicians and friends from Reading, Bristol and further afield. The orchestra celebrated its inaugural concert in January 2024 and performs regularly in the south of England.

You-Chiung Lin, soloist for our January 2025 concert, is a pianist and chamber musician based in the UK. After graduating from Tunghai University in Taiwan, she was awarded a full scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Her concerto appearances have been frequent and greatly praised. She is a truly versatile musician at home with music as diverse as Mozart to Lutoslawski.

Feria, meaning 'Festival' in Spanish, signifies celebration, and our aim is to inspire and entertain audiences through performing classical music in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you at one of our concerts soon!