London Sinfonietta on stage
About us

A pioneering ensemble, exploring new music since 1968

The London Sinfonietta is a home for the musically curious. We discover worlds together, bringing listeners on journeys into recent and brand-new music.

Driven by a passion for shaping music’s future, we have championed visionary composers and transformed their ideas into world-class performances, shifting perceptions and building new audiences. In that time, we’ve established ourselves as one of the world’s finest contemporary music ensembles.

We pioneer fresh approaches to collaboration and music education, creating immersive, participatory experiences that inspire people in London, the UK and beyond. We support emerging composers and new performing talent, and develop people’s creativity through education projects and work with community groups.

Most of all, we invite curious minds—listeners, creators, and musicians—to experience the power of new music. This is music that thrills, challenges, and inspires. Join in!

Honorary Patrons:
David Atherton OBE, Sir George Benjamin CBE, Tansy Davies, Colin Matthews OBE, Gillian Moore CBE, Steve Reich

Ambassadors:
Mark Benson, Michael Berkeley CBE, Belinda Matthews, Philip Meaden, Sally Taylor, Paul Zisman

Our Players

The best musicians that contemporary music has to offer. Your guides to new musical worlds.

 

 

Michael Cox

Michael Cox

Principal Flute
Gareth Hulse

Gareth Hulse

Principal Oboe
Mark van de Wiel

Mark van de Wiel

Principal Clarinet
Simon Haram

Simon Haram

Principal Saxophone
Byron Fulcher

Byron Fulcher

Principal Trombone
Jonathan Morton

Jonathan Morton

Principal First Violin
Freya Goldmark

Freya Goldmark

Principal Second Violin
Tim Gill

Tim Gill

Principal Cello
Enno Senft

Enno Senft

Principal Double Bass
Helen Tunstall

Helen Tunstall

Principal Harp
David Hockings

David Hockings

Principal Percussion
Emeritus Principals

The London Sinfonietta recognises several distinguished former members as Emeritus Principal Players.

 

 

Paul Silverthorne

Paul Silverthorne

Emeritus Principal Violin
Joan Atherton

Joan Atherton

Emeritus Principal Second Violin
John Orford

John Orford

Emeritus Principal Bassoon
Michael Thompson

Michael Thompson

Emeritus Principal Horn
The Team

Meet the people who deliver our work to new ears.

 

 

Andrew Burke

Andrew Burke

Chief Executive & Artistic Director
Ada Egg Koskiluoma

Ada Egg Koskiluoma

Administration Officer
Elizabeth Davies

Elizabeth Davies

Head of Finance
Abigail Panin

Abigail Panin

Finance Manager
Julien Harman-Evans

Julien Harman-Evans

Finance Officer
Frances Bryant

Frances Bryant

Head of Development
Tori Scott

Tori Scott

Fundraising & Events Officer
Jennifer Pattison

Jennifer Pattison

Development Consultant, Red Kite
Natalie Marchant

Natalie Marchant

Head of Concerts & Production
Alice Bryce-Kirker

Alice Bryce-Kirker

Senior Concerts & Tours Producer
Jacob Werrin

Jacob Werrin

Concerts & Tours Producer
Charlotte Templeman

Charlotte Templeman

Orchestra Personnel Manager
Joanna Taylor

Joanna Taylor

Librarian
Jonah Baldwin

Jonah Baldwin

Head of Marketing
Holly Isherwood

Holly Isherwood

Learning & Participation Manager
WildKat PR

WildKat PR

Council

Our directors and trustees draw on a range of backgrounds to guide and strengthen our work.

 

 

Fiona Thompson

Fiona Thompson

Chair
Andrew Burke

Andrew Burke

Chief Executive and Artistic Director
Sud Basu

Sud Basu

Independent Creative Producer and Consultant
Tim Gill

Tim Gill

Principal Cellist of the London Sinfonietta
Kathryn Knight

Kathryn Knight

Music Publishing and Education
James Thomas

James Thomas

Head of Hackney Music Service
Stephen Reid

Stephen Reid

Business Management and Media Consultancy
Fay Sweet

Fay Sweet

Strategic Communications and Marketing
Mark van de Wiel

Mark van de Wiel

Principal Clarinettist of the London Sinfonietta
Justin Spooner

Justin Spooner

Creative Digital Solutions and Strategic Guidance
Arber Koci

Arber Koci

Risk and Governance consultancy
“If I were the British Government, I’d declare the London Sinfonietta a national treasure…long may they continue to make new music.”

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