• “The reasons for Britten Sinfonia’s incremental rise in the past 20 years are various, but among them are a commitment to interesting programmes and the assiduous building of relationships”

  Financial Times

• “The playing was marked by the kind of luminous and infectious beauty that only comes from a true marriage of mastery and love”

  The Guardian

• “The UK’s most consistently dynamic chamber ensemble”

  The New Statesman

• “I haven’t heard a chamber orchestra performing with such extrovert character and unflagging energy for years.”

  The Times

• “But as always with this orchestra there was more to savour than just stellar perfomance. The programme was ingeniously shaped.”

  The Daily Telegraph, Ivan Hewett

Meet the Staff

To contact a member of our staff please either telephone +44 (0)1223 300795, email info@brittensinfonia.com or send a direct email using the following format: firstname.surname@brittensinfonia.com.

Chief Executive

David Butcher

David is responsible for Britten Sinfonia’s artistic, strategic and business planning.

Acting Concerts Director

Kate Wyatt

Contact Kate for enquiries about orchestra engagements, fees, contracts, and advance diary planning. She plans our UK and international touring schedules.

Artistic Planning Director

Nikola White

Nikola is responsible for planning Britten Sinfonia's future projects. She researches artists for our concert work and plans our UK and international touring schedule.

Orchestra Manager

Hannah Bates (nee Tucker)

Hannah books players and manages all the practical arrangements for Britten Sinfonia concerts.

Concerts Assistant

Annabel Marsland

Annabel assists with all areas of Britten Sinfonia's concert activity and orchestral management. If you are interested in playing with Britten Sinfonia you can send your CV and covering letter to Annabel, although a response cannot always be guaranteed.

Development Director

Will Harriss

Will is responsible for all areas of the orchestra’s fundraising activities, including donations from individuals, support from trusts and foundations, and corporate sponsorships. He is also the main contact for Britten Sinfonia’s principal public funder, Arts Council England.

Development Assistant

Gabrielle Deschamps

Gaby assists Will with all areas of fundraising, and is also the main contact for the Friends of Britten Sinfonia. Contact Gaby to find out how you can support the orchestra.

Marketing Director

Claire Bowdler

Claire is responsible for all areas of the orchestra's marketing and branding.

Marketing Assistant

Lisa Buckby

Lisa assists the Marketing Director in all aspects of the marketing department's work. Please contact Lisa if you require a biography or pictures of the orchestra.

Press Consultant

Sophie Cohen Arts Publicity

Sophie is a freelance press consultant based in London who directs Britten Sinfonia's relations with national press.  Visit her website here

+44 (0) 20 7428 9850

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Creative Learning Director

Isobel Timms

Isobel deals with all aspects of Britten Sinfonia's Creative Learning programme, including Britten Sinfonia Academy, projects in schools and the community, family concerts, coaching and talent development as well as training and CPD for workplaces.

Creative Learning Assistant

James Brady

James manages Britten Sinfonia’s pre-concert talk series, Cambridge Composers Workshop, Creative Learning At Lunch projects, and other bespoke projects. James is also currently managing the application process for Opus 2013. Please contact James with any queries about any of our Creative Learning department’s work.

Finance Director

Paul O'Brien

Paul manages Britten Sinfonia's accounts, financial and business planning.

Finance Assistant

Elaine Rust

Elaine assists Rebecca in all areas of finance. Contact Elaine for any invoice or payment queries.

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