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Orchestras of London Sinfonietta at Royal Festival Hall

London Sinfonietta

The London Sinfonietta is one of the world’s finest contemporary music ensembles with a reputation built on cutting-edge programming and virtuosic performances.

Founded in 1968, the ensemble’s long-held commitment to new music has seen it commission over 450 works, and premiere hundreds more. This approach has seen them establish a reputation as a world-leading new music ensemble that isn’t afraid to take risks.

Its mission is to place the best contemporary classical music at the heart of today’s culture; engaging and challenging the public through inspiring performances of the highest standard, and taking risks to develop new work and talent.

‘The London Sinfonietta doesn’t do nostalgia’

New York Times