About Creative Learning
Britten Sinfonia’s Creative Learning programme aims to inspire audiences, both in the concert hall and in the community, with the joy and stimulation of live music. We want to enable our audiences, both new and existing, to learn more about the music we play and to get involved in making their own music.
Audiences attending a Britten Sinfonia concert can access pre-concert talks, podcasts and online programme notes to find out more about the repertoire and the artists involved. We provide specially tailored programme notes for schools, and also arrange in-depth projects with children and young people in schools and the community to explore the repertoire we are performing. Our popular Family Music Days include a wide range of fun musical activities and are the perfect introduction to Britten Sinfonia for younger audiences. We also work with more experienced musicians at universities and through youth and amateur orchestras. Finally, Sinfonia at Work is Britten Sinfonia’s new training programme for businesses, using musical analogies and activities to bring new insights into teamwork, leadership, communication and creativity in business.
All of these activities are led by Britten Sinfonia’s musicians and associated composers and workshop leaders. For audiences of all ages and levels of experience, the Creative Learning programme offers unique opportunities to meet, talk to and work with world-class performers and composers; discover more about our wide-ranging repertoire; and develop new musical knowledge and skills. Browse recent highlights on this site or, for more information, contact Sophie Dunn, Creative Learning Director.
Calendar
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Britten in America
Eindhoven, Rotterdam, Tilburg, Enschede, Amsterdam, Innsbruck, Cambridge, Bradford on Avon, Dartington, London, Cockermouth, Southampton and Norwich
27 - 12 February 2010
A programme of music from both sides of the Atlantic that delves into the subtle and rich sonorities of strings and voice. A rare opportunity to hear celebrated tenor, Mark Padmore paired with the exuberant and imaginative violinist Pekka Kuusisto in a new work by Nico Muhly.
Britten in America
Congress, Saal Tirol, Innsbruck
02 February 2010 8:00pm
A programme of music from both sides of the Atlantic that delves into the subtle and rich sonorities of strings and voice. A rare opportunity to hear celebrated tenor, Mark Padmore paired with the exuberant and imaginative violinist Pekka Kuusisto in a new work by Nico Muhly.
Britten in America
West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge
05 February 2010 8:00pm
A programme of music from both sides of the Atlantic that delves into the subtle and rich sonorities of strings and voice. A rare opportunity to hear celebrated tenor, Mark Padmore paired with the exuberant and imaginative violinist Pekka Kuusisto in a new work by Nico Muhly.
Britten in America
Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford on Avon
06 February 2010 7:30pm
A programme of music from both sides of the Atlantic that delves into the subtle and rich sonorities of strings and voice. A rare opportunity to hear celebrated tenor, Mark Padmore paired with the exuberant and imaginative violinist Pekka Kuusisto in a new work by Nico Muhly.
Britten in America
Great Hall, Dartington
07 February 2010 3:00pm
A programme of music from both sides of the Atlantic that delves into the subtle and rich sonorities of strings and voice. A rare opportunity to hear celebrated tenor, Mark Padmore paired with the exuberant and imaginative violinist Pekka Kuusisto in a new work by Nico Muhly.
Britten in America
Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall, London
08 February 2010 7:30pm
A programme of music from both sides of the Atlantic that delves into the subtle and rich sonorities of strings and voice. A rare opportunity to hear celebrated tenor, Mark Padmore paired with the exuberant and imaginative violinist Pekka Kuusisto in a new work by Nico Muhly.
Britten in America
Christ Church, Cockermouth
09 February 2010 7:30pm
A programme of music from both sides of the Atlantic that delves into the subtle and rich sonorities of strings and voice. A rare opportunity to hear celebrated tenor, Mark Padmore paired with the exuberant and imaginative violinist Pekka Kuusisto in a new work by Nico Muhly.
Britten in America
Turner Sims Concert Hall, Southampton
11 February 2010 8:00pm
A programme of music from both sides of the Atlantic that delves into the subtle and rich sonorities of strings and voice. A rare opportunity to hear celebrated tenor, Mark Padmore paired with the exuberant and imaginative violinist Pekka Kuusisto in a new work by Nico Muhly.
Britten in America
Norwich Theatre Royal, Norwich
12 February 2010 7:30pm
A programme of music from both sides of the Atlantic that delves into the subtle and rich sonorities of strings and voice. A rare opportunity to hear celebrated tenor, Mark Padmore paired with the exuberant and imaginative violinist Pekka Kuusisto in a new work by Nico Muhly.
