Full English: Sinfonia of London provides sustenance at Snape

John Wilson conducts the Sinfonia of London

Pavel Kolesnikov and Samson Tsoy

John Wilson and the Sinfonia of London

By Roy Westbrook, 19 June 2023

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“Elgar’s prodigal invention was delivered in a compelling narrative arc from first bar to last”

Reviewed at Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape on 18 June 2023

Walton, Scapino, A Comedy Overture

Delius, Summer Night on the River

Britten, Scottish Ballad for 2 pianos and orchestra, Op.26

Elgar, Symphony no. 2 in E flat major, Op.63

Sinfonia of London

John Wilson, Conductor

Pavel Kolesnikov, Piano

Samson Tsoy, Piano

Sinfonia of London makes international debut at the Concertgebouw

Clare Varney, 25th November

British pianist Ben Grosvenor joins the Sinfonia of London in Amsterdam for Rachmaninov’s Second Piano Concerto showcasing the very best of British talent

****1

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

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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Roy Westbrook

Roy Westbrook gained a diploma in music history at London University (Morley College) and was for some years the head of music day schools at Oxford University, where he also led music summer schools. After some years leading the University's business school he has returned to music teaching and writing, and recently took part in the Arts in Residence courses on Bruckner, Mahler and Bach He is co-author (with Terry Barfoot) of a history of opera, and has taught day schools on Sibelius in Oxford and elsewhere.