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Bach’s passiontide masterpiece at Merton College, Oxford.

Inspired by a Viennese pub visited by many 19th-century composers for the folk performances it hosted, Britten Sinfonia and ZRI perform classical music re-imagined for orchestra and folk band.

The Jette Parker Artists shine a light on three women composers: Elizabeth Maconchy, Charlotte Bray and Elena Langer.

Sensuous music with a bright sheen from Britten and Copland.

Works by Britten and Thomas Larcher alongside John Adams' 'Shaker Loops' - a quintessential masterwork of American minimalism.

First heard in 1994, MacMillan’s intense and emotionally-direct Passiontide setting has deservedly become a modern classic.

An evening of obsession, abandonment and absolute fury – with occasional moments of calm. Tales from mythology are set to music from three centuries in this powerful programme.

Following Arts Council England's announcement that in 2023, Britten Sinfonia's regular public funding will be cut by 100%, we've launched the most urgent fundraising appeal in our history. Find out how you can help secure the orchestra's future.

Our aim is to enrich the lives of communities across the East of England. We are collaborative, creating new music with people and not for them, and we celebrate difference in all kinds of contexts.

Mark Jeffries is a lawyer by background and the former senior partner of the national law firm, Mills & Reeve LLP.

Our small office team keeps the cogs turning so our players can focus on bringing music to audiences in the East of England and beyond.

Annabel is responsible for delivering all aspects of Britten Sinfonia orchestral production in the UK, and abroad.

Helen is Professor Director and founder of the Cambridge Institute for Music Therapy (CIMTR) at Anglia Ruskin University.

Judith ran the Spitalfields Festival in London from 1988 until 2007, and works as an external assessor of National Performing Companies for the Scottish Government.

Cheryl coordinates the delivery of all Britten Sinfonia concerts and events, and helps manage the music library.

Nick is responsible for all areas of the orchestra's fundraising activity, including donations from individuals, support from trusts and foundations, and corporate sponsorship.

As a management consultant with Q5, Rebecca brings expertise in governance and aligning roles and functions with an organisation’s strategy, ensuring practical outcomes and improvements.

Marcus joined Britten Sinfonia as Co-Leader in 2013, has appeared as soloist with the orchestra and directed it from the violin.

Our Learning & Participation Producer reflects on a pre-Christmas trip to Addenbrooke's

Fiona McCapra began her career recording for Chandos with the McCapra Quartet.

Working across the East of England, we bring moments of joy and hope to patients in hospital, people living with dementia, and older people at risk of isolation, particularly in rural communities in Norfolk and Suffolk.

For aspiring or developing composers, we offer the chance to work with our musicians and mentors to develop your skills as a music creator.

An award-winning graduate of Chetham’s School of Music and the Royal Academy of Music, Nicola enjoys a busy and successful freelance performing career.

We are working to ensure that every child and young person in the east of England has access to live and interactive performances before they leave school.

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Join one of our membership schemes to support Britten Sinfonia and access priority booking and other benefits.

Anna started violin lessons aged 4 and studied in Manchester and London.

Suzanne Loze’s early violin studies were with her grandfather, before going on to study with Erika Klemperer at the Guildhall School of Music.

Bridget studied jointly at the Royal Academy of Music and London University, graduating in 1987 with a Masters degree in Performance.