We're an orchestra with a difference. Instead of having a principal conductor, our musicians take the key decisions themselves. The results are thrilling!
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Britten Sinfonia retweeted
The most astonishingly beautiful and joyful concert with @jacobcollier, @christhile, @BrittenSinfonia and Suzie Collier this evening at @Bristol_Beacon. Thank you to everyone involved, it was a privilege to be there.
Britten Sinfonia retweeted
Insanely amazing evening at the stunningly revamped @Bristol_Beacon with @BrittenSinfonia @christhile @suzie_collier & my complete idol @jacobcollier. 🌟
A totally joyous night of magical collaboration, invention & wonder. 🎶 Didn’t stop smiling all evening. 😊
Booking is OPEN 🚀
Experience @jacobcollier in a completely different way with full symphonic forces.
22 Jan | @Bristol_Beacon
23 Jan | @BarbicanCentre
Join our Learning & Participation team!
The new Programme Manager will lead the planning and delivery of our programmes involving children & young people, creating engaging and innovative performances for pupils across the East of England.
Apply by 9th Jan
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We're looking for an Orchestra Assistant!
This role includes support with the music library, sourcing rehearsal venues for projects and assisting with concert logistics and stage management.
Apply by 5th Jan ➡️
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Booking is OPEN 🚀
Experience @jacobcollier in a completely different way with full symphonic forces.
22 Jan | @Bristol_Beacon
23 Jan | @BarbicanCentre
Want priority booking for Jacob Collier & Chris Thile with Britten Sinfonia? Sign up to our e-list before 12 December 5pm for a short window of priority access.
22 Jan | @Bristol_Beacon
23 Jan | @BarbicanCentre
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We are hugely excited to be performing with Grammy-winning musical phenomenon @jacobcollier next month in his first ever concert with a UK orchestra, alongside @christhile & @suzie_collier.
Experience Jacob Collier in a completely new way with full symphonic forces. 22-23 Jan.
We are hugely excited to be performing with Grammy-winning musical phenomenon @jacobcollier next month in his first ever concert with a UK orchestra, alongside @christhile & @suzie_collier.
Experience Jacob Collier in a completely new way with full symphonic forces. 22-23 Jan.
Britten Sinfonia retweeted
Elmer Bernstein’s legacy as a #film composer is hard to beat! Here is Scott with the @BrittenSinfonia performing his own arrangement from Bernstein’s infamous score for ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’, and discussing the great composer’s work.
#sdo #filmmusic #filmscore #orchestra
Double the donation, double the music, double the impact 🎶🎄
We have £2000 of match funding left in our @BigGive #ChristmasCampaign. Donate to support the work we do with schools in the East of England and Big Give will double any donation made! See more:
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Britten Sinfonia retweeted
Alex North - the composer of the score for A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) would have celebrated his 114th birthday today!
To celebrate, here is an excerpt from our recording session with @BrittenSinfonia playing the iconic soundtrack, and Scott explaining North’s jazz influence.
Our @BigGive #ChristmasChallenge is now LIVE! Please donate to support the work we do delivering music programmes to underserved schools in the East of England. Big Give will DOUBLE your donation and DOUBLE the difference!
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Our @BigGive #ChristmasChallenge starts TOMORROW! We're raising funds to deliver music performances, workshops & longer term projects in schools in the East of England.
Help us reach our £15k target and unlock a further £15k from @BigGive!
👀Keep an eye out for the magic link...
Next week we start @BigGive's #ChristmasChallenge! From 3–10 December, your donations can help us bring music to underserved schools in the East of England - and Big Give will DOUBLE any donation made.
🎄Save the date!
3 days left to apply for Magnum Opus!
🌠The selected composers will work closely with Programme Directors @WatkinsHuw & @CherylHoad to develop their skills in orchestral and chamber music writing and have two new works premiered.
⌛️28 Nov. Apply now!
Britten Sinfonia retweeted
Congratulations to @BrittenSinfonia and @TimGarlandMusic on a successful performance at the London Jazz Festival, as reviewed by The Times below.
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Britten Sinfonia retweeted
Another bts clip from recording sessions with @BrittenSinfonia at @AIRstudios.
This is Scott’s arrangement of Rosenman’s main theme from Rebel Without a Cause.
Let us know what theme tunes hit hardest for you and what you’d like to hear from us next!
#sdo #filmmusic #soundtrack
Are you a composer taking your first steps in the professional world?
Our Magnum Opus programme is a professional development scheme for three UK-based early career composers, who will be embedded in Britten Sinfonia's activity across 2025.
⌛️There’s just one week left to apply
We're taking part in the Big Give's #ChristmasChallenge! Funds will be used to support music performances, workshops & longer term Schools Programmes in underserved state schools in the East of England.
🎄 Save the date now: 3-10 December
Want to make double the difference for your favourite chartiable causes this Christmas? ❤️❤️
From 3 -10 December, our #ChristmasChallenge will match all your donations to thousands of charities. Save the date now and get ready to make a difference! 🎄
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Britten Sinfonia retweeted
Calling early-career composers! Applications are now open for @BrittenSinfonia's Magnum Opus professional development programme, a 12-month journey to hone orchestral writing skills, refine your voice, and learn about orchestral management.
📅 28 Nov
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Britten Sinfonia retweeted
'The Forever Seed,' @TimGarlandMusic's new violin concerto, receives its premiere tomorrow in Rochester with @ThomasGouldVLN and the @BrittenSinfonia - find out more here in our November issue! trib.al/tWkXT2R
