London Sinfonietta
“The linchpin of contemporary music in this country” George Benjamin CBE
The London Sinfonietta is one of the world’s elite contemporary music ensembles with a reputation built on the virtuosity of its performances and ambitious programming. It is committed to placing new music at the heart of contemporary culture and pushing boundaries; the ensemble regularly undertakes projects with choreographers, video artists, film-makers and collaborations with electronica artists, jazz and folk musicians.
The creation of new music has been at the core of the London Sinfonietta’s work since its foundation in 1968 by Nicholas Snowman and David Atherton. It has commissioned or premiered over 200 works, ranging from Luciano Berio, Harrison Birtwistle and Steve Reich to the emerging composers involved in its Blue Touch Paper project – including Tansy Davies, Larry Goves and Anna Meredith – an innovative initiative which gives the opportunity to take risks and develop ideas without the pressure of a public performance.
Contacts
Kieran Morris
+44 (0)20 7372 5048
kieran [at] denovoarts [dot] com
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Featured in
London Sinfonietta: Writing the Future Film-Making, Post-Production
A short film exploring the music created by composers on the London Sinfonietta's first Writing the Future scheme in 2011
In Seven Days CD/DVD release Post-Production
Signum Records and London Sinfonietta's latest collaboration presents Tom Adès' music and Tal Rosner's visuals for In Seven Days in a combined CD/DVD package
London Sinfonietta: Sonic Explorations 2 Graphics, Post-Production
The second iteration of London Sinfonietta's Sonic Explorations series focuses on the cutting-edge music of South America and Britain
Pioneers: Making New Music Happen Film-Making, Post-Production
London Sinfonietta launch their new patronage scheme at the Jerwood Space
Written/Unwritten Film-Making, Illustrations
London Sinfonietta's three-day festival of musical collisions at Kings Place, London
Steve Reich: Music for 18 Musicians Film-Making, Post-Production
The American composer talks candidly about his early career, influences, and methodology in Music for 18 Musicians
News
In Seven Days
Tom Adès and Tal Rosner in conversation
London Sinfonietta Academy 2011
Training musicians of tomorrow
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Blue Touch Paper
Making New Collaborations in Contemporary Culture
Written/Unwritten
London Sinfonietta's festival of musical collisions at Kings Place
Pioneers
London Sinfonietta launch their new patronage scheme
