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The Britten Sinfonia are making an appeal to secure their future following the recently announced Arts Council cuts. To find out how to help click here.
We are delighted - and extremely proud - to have been awarded Gramophone's coveted 'label of the year'. Editor Martin Cullingford writes "A commitment to the finest artists and the highest sound quality, the Colchester-based company is a shining beacon for the art of recording".
We are saddened to hear that the conductor Bramwell Tovey has passed away. Known for his work with Brass Bands & orchestras, he will be greatly missed.
BBC R3 Disc of the Week!
Georgia Mann enjoys Donohoe's Mendelssohn.
Happy 85th Maestro!
Wishing maestro Neeme Järvi a happy 85th birthday.
Critics Circle Award
TTOTS is the joint winner for Outstanding Achievement!
Purchase Film
Dutilleux wins BBC Award!
SoL/Wilson win Orchestral award for third year running!
Presto Record of Year
English Music for Strings is Presto Music's 2021 Pick
Gramophone Awards
Peter Grimes named 'Record of the Year!'
Sinfonia of London debut!
SoL & John Wilson make stunning Proms debut
Recording with Sir Roger
Francesca Dego shares experiences in the Strad
Thais wins Juno Award!
Sir Andrew Davis disc wins Best Classical Album (Vocal)
The Prison wins a GRAMMY
Smyth premiere recording wins at March 2021 awards.
Barry Douglas Podcast
Father-son-duo Barry & Liam start new music podcast.
Sinfonia of London
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Sinfonia of London rose to fame in the 1950s as the leading recording orchestra of the day, appearing in the musical credits of more than 300 films and countless gramophone records. Relaunched in 2018 by the British conductor John Wilson, the orchestra brings together outstanding musicians who meet several times a year for specific projects. It includes a significant number of principals and leaders from orchestras based both in the UK and abroad, alongside notable soloists and members of distinguished chamber ensembles. Since their re-launch, their numerous recordings for Chandos have been met with universal acclaim. Three BBC Music Magazine Awards and a Gramophone Award, numerous five-star reviews and recording of the year plaudits keep the orchestra firmly in the limelight. In 2022 Sinfonia of London returned to the BBC Proms, The Arts Desk stating that ‘John Wilson’s handpicked super-orchestra is quite simply the most exciting thing currently happening on the British orchestral scene’.
25% discount on back catalogue titles!
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“… This very well recorded collection is one to treasure.”
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“… This very well recorded collection is one to treasure.”
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“… Liveliness and spontaneity are admirable qualities of the Trio Gaspard’s performances …"
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“… Liveliness and spontaneity are admirable qualities of the Trio Gaspard’s performances …"
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“… The aching remembrance of Chabrier’s magical Tes yeux bleus, in the composer’s own beautifully understated arrangement for strings (recorded here for the first time), is worth the price of the disc alone…”
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“… The aching remembrance of Chabrier’s magical Tes yeux bleus, in the composer’s own beautifully understated arrangement for strings (recorded here for the first time), is worth the price of the disc alone…”
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“… While many of these new works share similar soundworlds, the range of concepts explored makes this a dynamic and engaging collection.”
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“… While many of these new works share similar soundworlds, the range of concepts explored makes this a dynamic and engaging collection.”
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“… Her [Whately] easy rapport with the sounds of sung-German – matched by Middleton’s silky pianistic sorcery illuminates at every turn…”
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“… Her [Whately] easy rapport with the sounds of sung-German – matched by Middleton’s silky pianistic sorcery illuminates at every turn…”
“…These contrasting works, embracing solo writing and full-bodied, lavish textures, give the choir the chance to display their warm sound and versatility. They do, wholeheartedly.”
“…These contrasting works, embracing solo writing and full-bodied, lavish textures, give the choir the chance to display their warm sound and versatility. They do, wholeheartedly.”
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“… Beautifully performed here, these two late choral works encapsulate both the warmth of Bonds’ musical language and her passionate advocacy for racial justice… Writing to Du Bois’ widow, Bonds once declared she ‘looked forward to the time when Credo will move all over the work’, but sadly Bonds did not hear a complete performance of either work in her lifetime. This landmark recording offers worthy fulfilment of that hope.”
Performance ***** Recording ****
“… Beautifully performed here, these two late choral works encapsulate both the warmth of Bonds’ musical language and her passionate advocacy for racial justice… Writing to Du Bois’ widow, Bonds once declared she ‘looked forward to the time when Credo will move all over the work’, but sadly Bonds did not hear a complete performance of either work in her lifetime. This landmark recording offers worthy fulfilment of that hope.”
