Tapiola Sinfonietta | en

The London Sinfonietta is a British chamber orchestra based in London that specializes in the performance of contemporary classical music. Nicholas Snowman and David Atherton co-founded the orchestra in 1968. Atherton was its first Music Director, from 1968-1973. Michael Vyner served as the Artistic Director from 1972-1989. Paul Crossley took over and served from 1988-1994. Markus Stenz served as Music Director from 1994-1998. The London Sinfonietta has commissioned numerous composers including Magnus Lindberg, Thomas Adès, Steve Reich and Sir Harrison Birtwistle among others. The composer Oliver Knussen was Music Director from 1998-2002 and is now the Sinfonietta's Conductor Laureate. The...

Meticulously selected ancient music, rarities, and the classics are at the heart of Tapiola Sinfonietta’s repertoire. Acclaimed as one of the finest chamber orchestras in Scandinavia, Tapiola Sinfonietta is a champion of contemporary Finnish music and premieres many new works each season. The orchestra is also a regular participant in all manner of crossover artistic projects. The vitality associated with Tapiola Sinfonietta stems from its thought-provoking concert programmes, its characteristic virtuosity and the renowned purity of its sound. In addition to the accomplished musicianship of the orchestra itself, Tapiola Sinfonietta’s concerts offer a chance to hear acclaimed soloists from around...