Sinfonia of London makes international debut at the Concertgebouw

John Wilson conducts the Sinfonia of London

Benjamin Grosvenor and the Sinfonia of London

By Clare Varney, 27 November 2025

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Reviewed at Concertgebouw: Main Hall, Amsterdam on 25 November 2025

Strauss R., Don Juan, Op.20

Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto no. 2 in C minor, Op.18

Bach, Well-Tempered Clavier 1: Prelude in E minor, BWV855a (arr. Siloti)

Elgar, Enigma Variations on an Original Theme for Orchestra, Op.36

Coates, Knightsbridge March

Sinfonia of London

John Wilson, Conductor

Benjamin Grosvenor, Piano

A thrusting Daphnis et Chloé at the BBC Proms

Mark Pullinger, 12th September

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.

****1

Electrifying Rachmaninov, searing Shostakovich in Gateshead

Nick Butters, 18th October

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.

*****

Blazing performances of American classics from the Sinfonia of London

Chris Garlick, 4th August

Colourful Americana demonstrates the many strengths of the Sinfonia of London at the BBC Proms.

*****

Prom 30: John Wilson plays Boulanger, Rachmaninov and Walton

Mark Valencia, 6th August

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

****1

Full English: Sinfonia of London provides sustenance at Snape

Roy Westbrook, 18th June

Elgar's Second Symphony crowns an all -English programme by John Wilson and his Sinfonia of London at the Aldeburgh Festival.

****1

Sally Beamish lights up Sinfonia of London's Aldeburgh Festival debut

Roy Westbrook, 17th June

A programme of orchestral showpieces are given the John Wilson treatment, although Rachmaninov's Symphonic Dances disappoints.

***11

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Clare Varney

Clare is a freelance writer and music critic from the UK, currently living in the Netherlands where she writes about Music, Food and Culture. Clare is a passionate musician, having learnt the violin and piano from an early age. When not at her laptop writing, she spends her time nurturing the next generation of brass players, all from her Dutch kitchen in the sky. Read more at The Spidy Editor.

A very British affair: Sinfonia of London makes their international debut at the Concertgebouw