Britten Sinfonia (@brittensinfonia) 's Twitter Profile
Britten Sinfonia

@brittensinfonia

We're an orchestra with a difference. Instead of having a principal conductor, our musicians take the key decisions themselves. The results are thrilling!

ID: 22780691

linkhttps://linktr.ee/BrittenSinfonia calendar_today04-03-2009 14:43:02

16,16K Tweet

22,22K Followers

1,1K Following

Guildhall Alumni (@guildhallalumni) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Calling early-career composers! Applications are now open for Britten Sinfonia's Magnum Opus professional development programme, a 12-month journey to hone orchestral writing skills, refine your voice, and learn about orchestral management. 📅 28 Nov 🔗tinyurl.com/56dmz3t2

The Strad (@thestradmag) 's Twitter Profile Photo

'The Forever Seed,' Tim Garland's new violin concerto, receives its premiere tomorrow in Rochester with Thomas Gould and the Britten Sinfonia - find out more here in our November issue! trib.al/tWkXT2R

Britten Sinfonia (@brittensinfonia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We're taking part in the Big Give's #ChristmasChallenge! Funds will be used to support music performances, workshops & longer term Schools Programmes in underserved state schools in the East of England. 🎄 Save the date now: 3-10 December

Scott Dunn Orchestra (@scottdunnorch) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Another bts clip from recording sessions with Britten Sinfonia at AIR. This is Scott’s arrangement of Rosenman’s main theme from Rebel Without a Cause. Let us know what theme tunes hit hardest for you and what you’d like to hear from us next! #sdo #filmmusic #soundtrack

Britten Sinfonia (@brittensinfonia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Are you a composer taking your first steps in the professional world? Our Magnum Opus programme is a professional development scheme for three UK-based early career composers, who will be embedded in Britten Sinfonia's activity across 2025. ⌛️There’s just one week left to apply

Are you a composer taking your first steps in the professional world? 
Our Magnum Opus programme is a professional development scheme for three UK-based early career composers, who will be embedded in Britten Sinfonia's activity across 2025.
⌛️There’s just one week left to apply
Britten Sinfonia (@brittensinfonia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

3 days left to apply for Magnum Opus! 🌠The selected composers will work closely with Programme Directors Huw Watkins & Cheryl Frances-Hoad to develop their skills in orchestral and chamber music writing and have two new works premiered. ⌛️28 Nov. Apply now!

3 days left to apply for Magnum Opus!

🌠The selected composers will work closely with Programme Directors <a href="/WatkinsHuw/">Huw Watkins</a> &amp; <a href="/CherylHoad/">Cheryl Frances-Hoad</a> to develop their skills in orchestral and chamber music writing and have two new works premiered.
⌛️28 Nov. Apply now!
Britten Sinfonia (@brittensinfonia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Next week we start Big Give's #ChristmasChallenge! From 3–10 December, your donations can help us bring music to underserved schools in the East of England - and Big Give will DOUBLE any donation made. 🎄Save the date!

Next week we start <a href="/BigGive/">Big Give</a>'s #ChristmasChallenge! From 3–10 December, your donations can help us bring music to underserved schools in the East of England - and Big Give will DOUBLE any donation made.
🎄Save the date!
Britten Sinfonia (@brittensinfonia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our Big Give #ChristmasChallenge starts TOMORROW! We're raising funds to deliver music performances, workshops & longer term projects in schools in the East of England. Help us reach our £15k target and unlock a further £15k from Big Give! 👀Keep an eye out for the magic link...

Our <a href="/BigGive/">Big Give</a> #ChristmasChallenge starts TOMORROW! We're raising funds to deliver music performances, workshops &amp; longer term projects in schools in the East of England.
Help us reach our £15k target and unlock a further £15k from <a href="/BigGive/">Big Give</a>!
👀Keep an eye out for the magic link...
Britten Sinfonia (@brittensinfonia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our Big Give #ChristmasChallenge is now LIVE! Please donate to support the work we do delivering music programmes to underserved schools in the East of England. Big Give will DOUBLE your donation and DOUBLE the difference! ➡ bit.ly/BigGiveChristm…

Our <a href="/BigGive/">Big Give</a> #ChristmasChallenge is now LIVE! Please donate to support the work we do delivering music programmes to underserved schools in the East of England. Big Give will DOUBLE your donation and DOUBLE the difference!
➡ bit.ly/BigGiveChristm…
Scott Dunn Orchestra (@scottdunnorch) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Alex North - the composer of the score for A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) would have celebrated his 114th birthday today! To celebrate, here is an excerpt from our recording session with Britten Sinfonia playing the iconic soundtrack, and Scott explaining North’s jazz influence.

Britten Sinfonia (@brittensinfonia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Double the donation, double the music, double the impact 🎶🎄 We have £2000 of match funding left in our Big Give #ChristmasCampaign. Donate to support the work we do with schools in the East of England and Big Give will double any donation made! See more: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a0569…

Double the donation, double the music, double the impact 🎶🎄
We have £2000 of match funding left in our <a href="/BigGive/">Big Give</a> #ChristmasCampaign. Donate to support the work we do with schools in the East of England and Big Give will double any donation made! See more:
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a0569…
Scott Dunn Orchestra (@scottdunnorch) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Elmer Bernstein’s legacy as a #film composer is hard to beat! Here is Scott with the Britten Sinfonia performing his own arrangement from Bernstein’s infamous score for ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’, and discussing the great composer’s work. #sdo #filmmusic #filmscore #orchestra

Britten Sinfonia (@brittensinfonia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are hugely excited to be performing with Grammy-winning musical phenomenon Jacob Collier next month in his first ever concert with a UK orchestra, alongside Chris Thile & Suzie Collier. Experience Jacob Collier in a completely new way with full symphonic forces. 22-23 Jan.

Britten Sinfonia (@brittensinfonia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Want priority booking for Jacob Collier & Chris Thile with Britten Sinfonia? Sign up to our e-list before 12 December 5pm for a short window of priority access. 22 Jan | Bristol Beacon 23 Jan | Barbican Centre ➡️bit.ly/e-listpriority

Britten Sinfonia (@brittensinfonia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We're looking for an Orchestra Assistant! This role includes support with the music library, sourcing rehearsal venues for projects and assisting with concert logistics and stage management. Apply by 5th Jan ➡️ brittensinfonia.com/who-we-are/vac…

Britten Sinfonia (@brittensinfonia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Join our Learning & Participation team! The new Programme Manager will lead the planning and delivery of our programmes involving children & young people, creating engaging and innovative performances for pupils across the East of England. Apply by 9th Jan brittensinfonia.com/who-we-are/vac…

Elizabeth Atherton (@elizathertonsop) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Insanely amazing evening at the stunningly revamped Bristol Beacon with Britten Sinfonia Chris Thile Suzie Collier & my complete idol Jacob Collier. 🌟 A totally joyous night of magical collaboration, invention & wonder. 🎶 Didn’t stop smiling all evening. 😊

Insanely amazing evening at the stunningly revamped <a href="/Bristol_Beacon/">Bristol Beacon</a> with <a href="/BrittenSinfonia/">Britten Sinfonia</a> <a href="/christhile/">Chris Thile</a> <a href="/suzie_collier/">Suzie Collier</a> &amp; my complete idol <a href="/jacobcollier/">Jacob Collier</a>. 🌟

A totally joyous night of magical collaboration, invention &amp; wonder. 🎶 Didn’t stop smiling all evening. 😊