Interested in applying?
Applications for this year have now closed. Please check back towards the end of the year for information on applying for the 2014/15 programme.
What instruments?
We are looking for instruments normally found in a chamber orchestra:
Violin | Viola | Cello | Double Bass | Flute | Oboe | Clarinet | Bassoon | Horn | Trumpet | Trombone | Percussion | Harp | Piano
What standard?
We are looking for advanced players of grade 8 standard or equivalent – although you don’t have to have taken any exams.
What skills?
We are looking for young musicians love making music.
Who are:
- highly talented classical players
- open minded and inquisitive
- passionate about their instrument
Who enjoy:
- working in large and small groups alike
- playing in orchestra and would like to discover different ways of working
- collaborating and exploring new music
Calendar
Next Production
The Importance of Being Earnest
London, London, London, London, London, London and London
14 - 22 June 2013
Britten Sinfonia perform as part of a production of Gerald Barry's The Importance of Being Earnest.
Adams and Muhly
Concertgebouw , Bruges
01 June 2013 8:00pm
A programme celebrating American minimalism and cross-genre inventiveness, with works by John Adams and Nico Muhly and percussionist Colin Currie
Adams and Muhly
Muziekcentrum Frits Philips, Eindhoven
02 June 2013 3:30pm
A programme celebrating American minimalism and cross-genre inventiveness, with works by John Adams and Nico Muhly and percussionist Colin Currie
Les Illuminations
Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape
08 June 2013 8:00pm
Britten Sinfonia perform as part of the Aldeburgh Festival with soprano, Sandrine Piau and conductor, Ryan Wigglesworth.
The Importance of Being Earnest
Linbury Studio Theatre, Royal Opera House, London
14 June 2013 7:45pm
Britten Sinfonia perform as part of a production of Gerald Barry's The Importance of Being Earnest.
The Importance of Being Earnest
Linbury Studio Theatre, Royal Opera House, London
15 June 2013 7:45pm
Britten Sinfonia perform as part of a production of Gerald Barry's The Importance of Being Earnest.
The Importance of Being Earnest
Linbury Studio Theatre, Royal Opera House, London
17 June 2013 7:45pm
Britten Sinfonia perform as part of a production of Gerald Barry's The Importance of Being Earnest.
The Importance of Being Earnest
Linbury Studio Theatre, Royal Opera House, London
18 June 2013 7:45pm
Britten Sinfonia perform as part of a production of Gerald Barry's The Importance of Being Earnest.
Britten Dances
Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape
20 June 2013 8:00pm
A Britten centenary celebration through dance, featuring new choreography inspired by Britten from Kim Brandstrup, who creates a new work for The Royal Ballet, and Ashley Page and Cameron McMillan, who make dances for Royal Ballet Flanders.
Britten Dances
Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape
21 June 2013 8:00pm
A Britten centenary celebration through dance, featuring new choreography inspired by Britten from Kim Brandstrup, who creates a new work for The Royal Ballet, and Ashley Page and Cameron McMillan, who make dances for Royal Ballet Flanders.
The Importance of Being Earnest
Linbury Studio Theatre, Royal Opera House, London
22 June 2013 6:00pm
Britten Sinfonia perform as part of a production of Gerald Barry's The Importance of Being Earnest.
Serenade - A Benjamin Britten Celebration
Wymondham Abbey, Wymondham
26 June 2013 8:00pm
A performance by Britten Sinfonia and children from Wymondham schools inspired by the music of Benjamin Britten as part of the Wymondham Music Festival.
City of London Festival 2013
Mansion House, London
27 June 2013 7:30pm
Britten Sinfonia performs repertoire from Baroque to the present at City of London Festival.
