Tamara Stefanovich

50 years to the day since the orchestra played its first concert, the London Sinfonietta celebrates its birthday with the music that has shaped its identity – past, present and future.Co-founder David Atherton joins George Benjamin and Vladimir Jurowski in conducting a journey that begins with the music of Stravinsky, Ligeti and Birtwistle, courses through to the London premiere of Hans Abrahamsen’s piano concerto Left, alone and peers into the future with a new commission by RPS award-winning composer Samantha Fernando.Join the ensemble, along with alumni from the London Sinfonietta Academy, and see what the next 50 years have in store.Repertoire:Harrison Birtwistle: The MessageStravinsky: OctetLigeti: Chamber ConcertoDeborah Pritchard: New work for solo saxophone(World premiere)Samantha Fernando: Formations(World premiere)Hans Abrahamsen: Left, alone for piano (left hand) & orchestra(London premiere)Various: Encore! (14 Variations on a Hornpipe by Purcell)(World premiere)