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We are recruiting!

08.08.2025

South London Sinfonia is now recruiting new members for the Autumn term, particularly violas and violins.

Since it was founded, South London Sinfonia has allowed enthusiastic amateurs with a range of abilities to enjoy making music together.

There is no audition, but players need to be a minimum of Grade 5 standard. The orchestra has played a wide variety of music in recent years, including Beethoven’s ‘Eroica’ Symphony No.3, Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E Minor with rising star Sharon Zhou, Schumann Cello Concerto with Leo Popplewell (Co-principal London Mozart Players) and Bruch Violin concerto no. 1 with Basil Alter (finalist in the Croydon Concerto competition)

Next Term's repertoire will be Sibelius "Finlandia", Young "Christmas Fantasia" and Tchaikovsky Symphony no. 5

To inquire about joining, email slsinf@outlook.com

Brilliant concert

Our most recent concert was a roaring success, enjoyed by members and audience alike.

Cecile Chaminade's Callirhoë Suite, full of dance melodies, was a delight to hear. Then Basil Alter wowed us all with his amazing rendition of Max Bruch's Violin Concerto no. 1. Some audience members were moved to tears by his moving and tender performance of the slow movement.

Cut to the interval, with delicious snacks and drinks prepared by our renowned team, Liz, Jan, Jonathan and Julia.

Then back for an epic performance of Dvorak Symphony no. 8, one of his most popular works, full of lyrical melodies and tonal contrast.

Our next concert on 29th November 2025 promises to be a feast for the ears, with the headline piece tchaikovsky symphony no. 5.