Britten Sinfonia

Meet the Players

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The orchestra is widely praised for the quality of its performance and intelligent approach to concert programming, which is centred around the development of its players. Our principal players are celebrated in their fields, and as freelance players are active in other ensembles and orchestras. Information on each musician is available by following the links below to interviews, biographies and photos of the players in action.

Jacqueline Shave, leader
Thomas Gould, leader
Miranda Dale, violin
Martin Outram, viola
Clare Finnimore, viola
Caroline Dearnley, cello
Stephen Williams, double bass
Emer McDonough, flute
Nicholas Daniel, oboe
Joy Farrall, clarinet
Sarah Burnett, bassoon
Stephen Bell, french horn
James Anderson, tuba
Paul Archibald, trumpet
Lucy Wakeford harp
Maggie Cole, harpsichord
Huw Watkins, piano

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Composers' Workshop 2012

West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge
04 February 2012 10:00am

Hear the inner workings of a composition in progress at this day-long event offering an intriguing insight into the world of contemporary composition.

Concentric Paths

Opéra de Dijon, Dijon
11 February 2012 8:00pm

A compelling programme designed by the brilliant Thomas Ades who features at the piano and as conductor.

Family Music Day

West Road Concert Hall (FMD), Cambridge
18 February 2012 1:15pm

Get ready to tweet, chirp and flap your wings in time for a celebration of birds and birdsong. Join a flock of Britten Sinfonia musicians for hands-on music making and activites inspired by our feathered friends.

Concentric Paths

West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge
20 February 2012 7:30pm

A compelling programme designed by the brilliant Thomas Ades who features at the piano and as conductor.

Concentric Paths

Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall, New York
22 February 2012 7:30pm

A compelling programme designed by the brilliant Thomas Ades who features at the piano and as conductor.

Concentric Paths

Norwich Theatre Royal, Norwich
25 February 2012 7:30pm

A compelling programme designed by the brilliant Thomas Ades who features at the piano and as conductor.

Concentric Paths

Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall, London
27 February 2012 7:30pm

A compelling programme designed by the brilliant Thomas Ades who features at the piano and as conductor.

Concentric Paths

National Concert Hall, Dublin
28 February 2012 8:00pm

A compelling programme designed by the brilliant Thomas Ades who features at the piano and as conductor.

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