I’m advertising for an experienced Policy Caseworker and Communications Assistant to work for me in Westminster - deadline for applications now extended to Wednesday December 6th Interested? See: w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.asp….

This morning the Shadow Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport @ThangamMP had an informal cello lesson with our Principal Cello, Caroline Dearnley, working on Rachmaninov and more. She is a really accomplished player! 👏👏

"I think it’s a particular delight for BBC Singers to be working with Britten Sinfonia. There is so much mutual respect between the ensembles…that’s the perfect Christmas present." Jonathan Manners 💛 Britten Sinfonia and the BBC Singers perform the Messiah on 10 and 12 December.

In a challenging year for many working in music/the arts. I’d like to thank all who bring joy to our lives through music/drama Britten Sinfonia BBC Singers BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Glyndebourne English National Opera Donmar Warehouse The RSC Lowry video: Nat’l Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine

This Budget has missed many opportunities for the Government to help the music industry. But Keir Starmer has made it The Labour Party’s mission to end the creativity crisis and break down the barriers to opportunity in music & in the arts. Full speech: hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2024-0…

Looking forward to working with Victor Lim’s Rossall pianists on the Variations for Judith Serota this Friday 😃 (oh, hi Judith!)

Yes Ben Goldscheider! Yes 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞! Yes Britten Sinfonia! What a pulse-racing spirit-raising concert at Milton Court Barbican Centre - both soloists in their element in Britten's Serenade then Ben remarkably bounded through Huw Watkins's ultra energetic new Horn Concerto.

Apply for Britten Sinfonia's Opus 1 Programme - an opportunity to write for a group of Britten Sinfonia musicians, designed to be a “first step on the ladder” for people who have not taken part in similar schemes before. Deadline 17 May 🔥 buff.ly/4b5QiEp

Two sudden vacancies at Summer School for Pianists at beautiful Stowe - visit pianosummerschool.co.uk for details - but be quick! Graham Fitch Ann Martin-Davis Karl Lutchmayer Christine Stevenson Judith Serota

We're on the hunt for new colleague to join the RPS management team and play a key part in making our charitable musical ventures happen. Please help us to spread the word. Closing date: 25 June. royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/news…

Britten Sinfonia's family concerts return this summer with The Robot and The Bluebird, a newly created musical version of the children’s book by David Lucas, with a jazz influenced score by Raphael Clarkson 🇿🇦. 📍20th July, Cambridge 📍21st July, London 🎟️bit.ly/familyconcertRB

Our CEO and Artistic Director Meurig Bowen was interviewed for The Guardian’s in-depth article on arts funding in the UK. Read below. theguardian.com/culture/articl…

It’s a nice thought that RVW and Imogen Holst founded the Cheltenham Music Festival, but it’s not in any way true.

Great news for Paddington and all Londoners. The design and planning of St Mary's Hospital redevelopment can continue. This is the biggest ever investment in the new St Mary's project, marking a huge step forward after years of uncertainty. rachelblake.org.uk/stmaryshospi...

On this day, we remember Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (1934–2016). A leading composer of his time, he shaped contemporary music in the UK and beyond. Please share your stories in commemoration of #rememberingmaxwelldavies

We've reached the top 25 percent of JustGiving fundraising heroes! Check out our position and please donate if you can: page.justgiving.com/fundraising-he…

Recitals 2025 announced pianosummerschool.co.uk/recitals-2025-…

A fabulous Bristol Beacon BBC Radio 3 BBC Proms weekend - loved this and all Britten Sinfonia on Saturday, and the wonderful Welsh National Opera orchestra last night. Great atmosphere, programmes and playing! (Plus great company) #proms #LiveMusic