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LondonSinfonia of London: Scheherezade

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Bacewicz, Rachmaninov, Rimsky-Korsakov
Sinfonia of London; John Wilson; Benjamin Grosvenor

LondonJohn Wilson and Sinfonia of London: A Christmas Songbook

© BBC | Chris Christodoulou
Tchaikovsky, Sherman, Styne, Martin, Hugh and Blane, Ralph, Berlin
Sinfonia of London; John Wilson; Louise Dearman

GatesheadSinfonia of London - A Christmas Songbook

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
Sinfonia of London; John Wilson

GatesheadSinfonia of London | Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
Dukas, Walton, Rachmaninov
Sinfonia of London; John Wilson; Edgar Francis

ManchesterSinfonia of London

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Dukas, Walton, Rachmaninov
Sinfonia of London; John Wilson; Edgar Francis

GatesheadSinfonia of London: Holst's The Planets

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
Strauss, Dove, Holst
Sinfonia of London; John Wilson; Peter Moore
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Roman Holiday: vibrant Respighi at the BBC Proms

Richard Hills and the Sinfonia of London brass © BBC | Chris Christodoulou
John Wilson embraces Respighi's panoramic impressions of Rome in an action-packed Italian day trip at the BBC Proms. 
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Sinfonia of London makes international debut at the Concertgebouw

John Wilson conducts the Sinfonia of London © Eduardus Lee
British pianist Ben Grosvenor joins the Sinfonia of London in Amsterdam for Rachmaninov’s Second Piano Concerto showcasing the very best of British talent
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A thrusting Daphnis et Chloé at the BBC Proms

John Wilson conducts the Sinfonia of London © BBC | Chris Christodoulou
John Wilson brings his Sinfonia of London to the BBC Proms to crown the Ravel 150 celebrations with a glowing performance of his hedonistic symphonie chorégraphique.
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Electrifying Rachmaninov, searing Shostakovich in Gateshead

John Wilson © Courtesy of Intermusica
Rachmaninov’s First Symphony is brought vividly to life in a new performing edition by John Wilson and the Sinfonia of London in an electrifying concert at The Glasshouse.  
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Blazing performances of American classics from the Sinfonia of London

John Wilson © BBC | Chris Christodoulou
Colourful Americana demonstrates the many strengths of the Sinfonia of London at the BBC Proms. 
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Prom 30: John Wilson plays Boulanger, Rachmaninov and Walton

Alim Beisembayev © BBC Proms | Chris Christodoulou

Alim Beisembayev replaces Benjamin Grosvenor in Rach Two, Wilson and the Sinfonia of London give an unforgettable account of Walton's Symphony no. 1.

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God is in the detail: John Wilson on the Sinfonia of London

John Wilson conducts the Sinfonia of London © BBC | Chris Christodoulou
John Wilson reflects on his journey with the Sinfonia of London, and returning to Benjamin Britten and English music for the orchestra’s latest recording, an acutely personal experience for the conductor. 

John Wilson: a champion of British and American music

Birthday party for Maurice Ravel in New York, 1928. Ravel at the piano; George Gershwin far right © Public domain
John Wilson talks about his admiration for Gershwin's highly influential orchestral music.