13
March 2026
The Glasshouse
Elgar's Enigma Variations
GATESHEAD, UK
Sinfonia of London
"Simply as good as it gets."
iNews
"Unforgettable excellence"
The Times
"This hand-picked super group has a reputation that outshines most established orchestras, and brings audiences out in droves."
The Guardian
"Sinfonia of London has become one of the hottest tickets in town...a high-stakes, electrifying performance."
The Times
"One of the best ensembles anywhere, with Wilson the catalyst."
The Guardian
"Sinfonia of London gave us a roaringly good time...and is set fair to become Britain's favourite orchestra"
The Telegraph
"John Wilson's handpicked super-orchestra is quite simply the most exciting thing currently happening on the British orchestral scene"
The Arts Desk
"In Britain today, no orchestra conductor combines popularity with listeners and acclaim from critics quite like John Wilson"
The Economist
"You can hear the virtuosity in just about every note the Sinfonia plays"
The Times
"Simply one of the most riveting orchestral concerts experienced in a very long time"
Bachtrack
"A barnstorming performance"
Music OMH
'One of the best ensembles anywhere, with Wilson the catalyst.'
Sinfonia of London is an award-winning Symphony orchestra, directed by conductor John Wilson. Often described as a ‘super-orchestra’ (ArtsDesk), it brings together outstanding musicians from the UK and abroad, including principals and leaders from other orchestras, notable soloists and members of distinguished chamber groups.
‘Sinfonia of London sets the gold standard – an orchestra of generals that takes the unfashionable, the obscure, the overlooked, and makes it unmissable.’ (The Sunday Times)
The orchestra comes together for special projects throughout the year, including concerts and recordings, to create outstanding musical experiences.
New Artistic Partners at The Glasshouse
John Wilson and Sinfonia of London have been announced as new Artistic Partners at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music from Autumn 2025 onwards. John Wilson said 'I am beyond excited to announce this new partnership between the Glasshouse and my orchestra Sinfonia of London. The audiences of the North East have always been passionate about good music of every kind and I look forward to our first season of concerts, which reflect various aspects of my musical life, showcasing epic symphonic works, 20th century English masterpieces and classics of Hollywood and Broadway. To play all of this music in one of the great concert halls of the world - and all in my home town - is a dream come true.'
Concerts
