Sinfonia of London
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.
The Glasshouse will become a base for Wilson, himself born and raised here in Gateshead, and his critically acclaimed new symphony orchestra.
“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 masterpieces, 20th century English music and timeless 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.”
About John Wilson
John Wilson has worked with some of the finest orchestras and opera houses. In the UK, he performs regularly at festivals such as the Aldeburgh Festival, Glyndebourne Festival Opera, and BBC Proms and with orchestras such as the London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, and BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra with which he held the title of Associate Guest Conductor between 2016 and 2019. Elsewhere, his guest conducting has taken him to the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Budapest Festival Orchestra, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Gothenburg Symphony and Danish National Symphony Orchestra among others. He studied composition and conducting at the Royal College of Music, where in 2011 he was made a Fellow.