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Three new chamber concertos by composers whose careers are just taking off, performed by Britten Sinfonia and soloists Rakhi Singh (violin), Alexandra Achillea Pouta (mezzo soprano), and Imogen Whitehead (trumpet).

A giant of the jazz improv world, Tim Garland brings together his eclectically-minded trio and Britten Sinfonia for the most ambitious project of his stellar career, at the EFG London Jazz Festival.

Britten Sinfonia and Saffron Walden Choral Society perform a programme of 20th century British music.

Britten Sinfonia and the Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, join together to perform Mozart's iconic Requiem.

A programme that cuts to the essence of Dmitri Shostakovich, who died 50 years ago in 2025, and Arvo Pärt, who will be 90. One of them a Soviet composer to the end, the other brought up in the USSR but an exile from Estonia in Berlin from 1980 to 2010.

You’re lying or sitting in a cathedral, looking up at the soaring arches and beautiful ceiling above.

Britten Sinfonia’s Principal Trumpet Imogen Whitehead is the soloist in Hummel’s beloved concerto.

Join us for a musical exploration of reinvention

The St Ceciliatide Festival presents the Stationers' annual Sunday concert, performed by a wind quintet from Britten Sinfonia.

Britten Sinfonia joins the renowned Choir of Westminster Abbey for a performance of Mozart's Mass in C minor.

Meurig is responsible for Britten Sinfonia's artistic, strategic and business planning.

Janis is the Managing Director of Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd.

Sreeja is an Education Consultant and supports young education charities in their journey from a start up to a growth phase.

Richard Plaskett is a Partner and Head of Investment Companies at Frostrow Capital LLP, a specialist investment companies firm.

Hannah is responsible for booking players for Britten Sinfonia’s concerts.

Helen is Professor Director and founder of the Cambridge Institute for Music Therapy (CIMTR) at Anglia Ruskin University.

As a management consultant with Q5, Rebecca brings expertise in governance and aligning roles and functions with an organisation’s strategy, ensuring practical outcomes and improvements.

Cheryl coordinates the delivery of all Britten Sinfonia concerts and events, and helps manage the music library.

Nick is responsible for all areas of the orchestra's fundraising activity, including donations from individuals, support from trusts and foundations, and corporate sponsorship.

We are an outstanding collective of musicians who thrive on exceptional music-making, and delivering that to audiences far and wide – both on the concert platform and in the community.

Anna started violin lessons aged 4 and studied in Manchester and London.

Marcus joined Britten Sinfonia as Co-Leader in 2013, has appeared as soloist with the orchestra and directed it from the violin.

Britten Sinfonia at Addenbrooke's

Violinist and Viola player Clara Biss is as happy playing chamber music on London’s most prestigious stages as she is touring the world with a symphony or chamber orchestra.

Kathy studied violin at the Royal Academy of Music, where she led the String Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra.

We are working to ensure that every child and young person in the east of England has access to live and interactive performances before they leave school.

An award-winning graduate of Chetham’s School of Music and the Royal Academy of Music, Nicola enjoys a busy and successful freelance performing career.

Marcus studied the violin at the Dartington College of Arts and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama before being appointed a sub-principal violin with the BBC Concert Orchestra.

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Suzanne Loze’s early violin studies were with her grandfather, before going on to study with Erika Klemperer at the Guildhall School of Music.

Clare grew up in Letchworth, North Hertfordshire. It was after hearing a professional string quartet perform live at her primary school that she was inspired, aged 8, to begin studying the violin with the quartet’s leader, Anne Macnachten.

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Born in the Rhymney Valley, Rachel Byrt graduated from City University, London with a Bachelor of Science in Sound Engineering. She studied the viola at the Guildhall School of Music with Amanda Stirling, later specialising in baroque and classical period performance, under Michaela Comberti.

Caroline Dearnley studied at the Royal College of Music with Joan Dickson and subsequently with William Pleeth, winning every cello prize.

Joy is very grateful to her local music service for the opportunity to begin cello lessons.

Britten Sinfonia viola player Bridget Carey writes about her day working with patients and nurses as part of our Music in Hospitals project.

Meet Crystalla, a multi-genre composer, pianist, singer and conductor with Greek/Cypriot heritage, whose favourite snack is tea and toast. She's one of our Magnum Opus composers for 2023.

Stephen Williams was born in Wales and attended a vast comprehensive school where everyone had the chance to learn a musical instrument.

Benjamin Russell Is Principal Double Bass of the London Mozart Players and a member of the Britten Sinfonia, for whom he regularly plays as guest principal as well as with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and City of London Sinfonia.

Sarah O’Flynn pursues a demanding and varied career as a performer and educationalist. She is a founding member of the chamber ensemble Chroma, and has been sub principal flute with Britten Sinfonia since 2006.

02/05/2023

Nicholas Daniel has long been acknowledged as one of the world’s great oboe players, and is one of Britain’s best known musicians.

Peter Facer grew up in Hertfordshire, and then attended Girton College Cambridge, where he read music, graduating with a double first class degree.

Joy is a founding member of the Haffner Wind Ensemble, with whom she has broadcast and toured widely.

Ahead of our BBC Proms appearance on 6 September, writer Jessica Duchen interviews Britten Sinfonia leader Thomas Gould about directing performances from the violin rather than having a conductor.

07 August 2023

Sarah is an active freelance orchestral player working with a wide variety of orchestras nationwide.

Learning & Participation Director Chris Bell reflects on his first year at Britten Sinfonia and one year since the loss of regular funding from Arts Council England.

On a break while out on the on road, criss-crossing the East of England, Learning and Participation Director Chris Bell takes stock of the team’s work in November and December.

Tom Rumsby studied horn at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama with Hugh Seenan, Jeff Bryant and Richard Bissill.

Appointed principal of the Philharmonia Orchestra in 2002, Lucy Wakeford is one of the most outstanding harpists of her generation.

Meet Anibal, a Chilean composer based in London, whose multifaceted career spans concert music, music for media, and multidisciplinary projects. He is one of our Magnum Opus composers for 2024.

American born, Maggie Cole enjoys an international musical life playing and recording on harpsichord, fortepiano and modern piano.

Meet Eden, one of our Magnum Opus composers for 2024. Often using limited musical materials, his dense and immersive sound-worlds attempt to draw the ear into the smallest details.

Jacqueline Shave received her formal training at the Royal Academy of Music but drew her particular performance inspiration and her love of chamber music from her time at the Britten Pears School in Snape.

Praised as an “eloquent trumpet soloist” (The Times), Matilda Lloyd captivates audiences with her artistry, communication, and musicality. Her “flawless sound and virtuosic technique” (Saarbrücker Zeitung) bring a unique flair to every performance.

Ahead of our 11 May Renaissance Modern's concert, Meurig Bowen gives his thoughts on Werner Herzog's idiosyncratic "documentary", Gesualdo: Death for Four Voices

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In 2012 pianist Pavel Kolesnikov became a sensation at the Honens International Piano Competition when he took home the world’s largest piano prize. The London-based pianist was born in Siberia into a family of scientists. He studied both the piano and violin for ten years, before concentrating solely on the piano. Following his Wigmore Hall debut in 2014, The Telegraph gave his recital a rare five-star review and called it “one of the most memorable of such occasions London has witnessed for a while”.

Caroline's musical life encompasses roles as a concert pianist, examiner, educator, festival adjudicator and composer.

Chris is a Newcastle-born, London-based composer, currently studying for an MMus in Composition at Trinity Laban Conservatoire

Sam recently graduated with a Masters Degree from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, working across concert music, theatre, and dance.

Anthony McGill has blazed a trail as one of classical music’s most brilliantly multifaceted figures.

Harry is a Cardiff-based composer and pianist from Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.

Vishak is is an Indian composer, music producer and pianist currently based in Glasgow.

Elizabeth Watts performs with Britten Sinfonia in our season opening tour, as well as in a series of concerts and workshops as part of our Thetford Community Residency.

Britten Sinfonia showcases the works of composer Laurence Osborn, as part of a series of 'portrait concerts' at Wigmore Hall.

Two years after an unwelcome phone call, Meurig Bowen celebrates the orchestra's achievements since then, typified by activity over the last few days.

Hailing from Ulverston in Cumbria, Jess Gillam is animating the music world with her outstanding talent and infectious personality.

Experience the magic of live music with this interactive performance in your school

Hailed by the Daily Telegraph as ‘a voice of real distinction,’ Nicky Spence is 'one of our brightest young tenors.’

Guy Johnston and Britten Sinfonia tour Tavener's "The Protecting Veil" in February

“The instruments may be retro but the intent and delivery of this performance was anything but.”

Lisa O’Neill has quietly built a reputation for herself on the Irish and international scenes and now has a growing following with her unique folk sound, strong song-writing and distinctive voice.

Suzie Collier is a conductor, violinist and educator, based in London, UK.