London Sinfonietta

London Sinfonietta

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The London Sinfonietta is an English chamber orchestra based in London, founded in 1968 by Nicholas Snowman and David Atherton (2). The ensemble specialises in contemporary music and works across a wide range of genres. Artistic directors have been:

David Atherton (2) from 1968-1973
Michael Vyner from 1972-1989
Paul Crossley (2) from 1988-1994
Markus Stenz from 1994-1998
Oliver Knussen from 1998-2002
Gillian Moore from 1998-2006
Sites:
londonsinfonietta.org.uk
Members:
Andy Crowley, Anssi Karttunen, Bryn Lewis, Catherine Edwards, Christopher Van Kampen, Clio Gould, David Hockings, David Purser, Denis Wick, Enno Senft, Gareth Hulse, Helen Tunstall, Howard Snell, James Watson (2), Joan Atherton, John Constable, John Orford, John Wallace (4), Mark Van De Wiel, Michael Collins (3), Nona Liddell, Paul Archibald, Paul Silverthorne, Roger Chase, Sebastian Bell, Simon Haram, Valentin Garvie
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Witold Lutoslawski, Lennox Berkeley, David Bedford, Peter Pears & London Sinfonietta - Paroles Tissees, Four Ronsard Sonnets & Tentacles Of The Dark Nebula - Conducted By The Composers (LP)

Decca, Head 1973

Luciano Berio - Cathy Berberian - London Sinfonietta - Recital 1 (For Cathy) (LP)

RCA 1973

Stockhausen* - London Sinfonietta, The* - Stop · Ylem (LP)

Deutsche Grammophon 1974

Stockhausen* / London Sinfonietta, The* - Kreuzspiel · Kontra-Punkte · Zeitmasze · Adieu (LP)

Deutsche Grammophon 1974

György Ligeti / Aurèle Nicolet , Heinz Holliger , London Sinfonietta , David Atherton (2) - Doppelkonzert Für Flöte Und Oboe / Kammerkonzert Für 13 Instrumentalisten / Melodien (LP)

Decca 1976

Weill* - David Atherton*, London Sinfonietta, The* - Mahagonny-Songspiel / Kleine Dreigroschenmusik (LP)

Deutsche Grammophon 1976

Schoenberg* - Members Of The London Sinfonietta*, David Atherton (2) - Verklärte Nacht (Op. 4 For String Sextet) / Chamber Symphony No. 1 Op. 9 (LP)

Ace Of Diamonds Records 1977

Schoenberg* - Mary Thomas, Members Of The London Sinfonietta*, David Atherton (2) - Pierrot Lunaire - Ein Stelldichein - Herzgewächse - 3 Pieces For Chamber Orchestra - Nachtwandler (LP)

Ace Of Diamonds Records 1977

Brian Ferneyhough - Elgar Howarth / London Sinfonietta - Transit (LP)

Headline (2) 1978

Oliver Knussen, Simon Bainbridge, Michael Tilson Thomas, London Sinfonietta, Philharmonia Orchestra, Walter Trampler - Symphony No. 3 • Ophelia Dances • Viola Concerto (LP)

Unicorn 1981

Robyn Archer, London Sinfonietta, The*, Dominic Muldowney - Robyn Archer Sings Brecht (LP)

EMI 1981

Manuel De Falla · Jennifer Smith (3) · Alexander Oliver · Peter Knapp (2) · John Constable · London Sinfonietta, The* · Simon Rattle* - El Retablo De Maese Pedro (Master Peter's Puppet Show) · Psyche · Harpsichord Concerto (LP)

Argo Records (2) 1981

Robyn Archer, London Sinfonietta, The*, Dominic Muldowney - Robyn Archer Sings Brecht Volume Two (LP)

EMI 1984

Schoenberg* — Gerald English · John Shirley-Quirk · London Sinfonietta · David Atherton (2) - Serenade, Op. 24 · Ode To Napoleon · Die Eiserne Brigade · Weihnachtsmusik (LP)

London Enterprise 1985

Saint-Saëns* - Cristina Ortiz · Pascal Rogé · Charles Dutoit · London Sinfonietta · Philharmonia Orchestra - Carnaval Des Animaux, Danse Macabre, Etc. (CD)

London Records 1986

Luciano Berio / John Cage / Henri Pousseur / Cathy Berberian - Linda Hirst / London Sinfonietta / Diego Masson - Songs Cathy Sang ◄ (2 versions)

Virgin Classics, Virgin Classics 1988

Messiaen* - Paul Crossley (2), London Sinfonietta, Esa-Pekka Salonen - Des Canyons Aux Etoiles / Couleurs De La Cité Céleste / Oiseau Eotiques (2xCD, Album)

CBS Masterworks 1988

Harrison Birtwistle - Phyllis Bryn-Julson, Jan DeGaetani, Philip Langridge, Stephen Roberts (2), David Wilson-Johnson, John Tomlinson (2), London Sinfonietta, The*, David Atherton (2) - Punch And Judy ◄ (2 versions)

Etcetera (3) 1989

Schoenberg* – Mary Thomas, London Sinfonietta, David Atherton - Serenade For Seven Instruments & Bass Voice, Op. 24, Pierot Lunaire (CD, Album, RE)

London Records 1990

Stravinsky* - Paul Crossley (2), Esa-Pekka Salonen, London Sinfonietta - Concerto For Piano & Wind Instruments / Capriccio For Piano & Orchestra / Movements For Piano & Orchestra / Symphonies Of Wind Instruments (CD, Album)

Sony Classical 1990

Stravinski* / London Sinfonietta, Riccardo Chailly - Dumbarton Oaks / Tango / Ragtime / Danses Concertantes (CD)

Carrere 1990

Stravinsky*, Stockholm Chamber Orchestra*, London Sinfonietta Orchestra* & Chorus*, Yvonne Kenny • John Aler, Esa-Pekka Salonen - Apollon Musagète / Concerto In D • Cantata (CD, Album)

Sony Classical 1991

Stravinsky*, Yvonne Kenny • John Aler, John Tomlinson (2), London Sinfonietta, Esa-Pekka Salonen - Pulcinella / Octet • Renard / Ragtime (CD, Album)

Sony Classical 1991

Henryk Górecki* / Dawn Upshaw, London Sinfonietta, David Zinman - Symphony No. 3 ◄ (2 versions)

Elektra Nonesuch 1992

Elliott Carter - Oliver Knussen, London Sinfonietta - Ole Böhn - Concerto For Orchestra / Violin Concerto / Three Occasions (CD, Album)

Virgin Classics 1992
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