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Docklands Sinfonia is a young and exciting new symphony orchestra which has become a major cultural force in London’s dynamic Docklands.
Since its formation in January 2009 by musical director Spencer Down, the orchestra has enjoyed incredible success with performances at Buckingham Palace for the Queen and the Royal Albert Hall with Grammy-award winner Imogen Heap.
The orchestra has worked with high profile artists from cello virtuoso Leonard Elschenbroich to X Factor winner Joe McElderry as well as organisations including the English National Ballet, Royal Opera House and National Youth Theatre.
Docklands Sinfonia has appeared on BBC1 and BBC Radio 3, as well as performing regular sell-out concerts with world-class soloists at St Anne's, Limehouse.
Next Concert: Out of This World
Friday 22nd June 2012, 7:30pm
Venue: St Anne's Limehouse, London, E14 7HP
Tickets: £12 (Advanced) £10 (Concessions) £15 (Door)
- John Williams - Star Wars
- Patrick Hawes - Quanta Qualia
- Howard Goodall - Factum Est Silentium
- Gustav Holst - The Planets Suite
This stunning concert promises to be an 'Out of This World' experience with space classics including John William's legendary Star Wars Suite and Gustav Holst's epic The Planets Suite.
The concert features the 100-strong Docklands Sinfonia orchestra and the acclaimed Skolia choir, winners of this year's Manchester Amateur Choir competition. Skolia will also be performing a number of choral works including Patrick Hawes' stunning composition Quanta Qualia.
The evening will also feature a brief awards ceremony for winners of the Jubilee Arts and Poetry competition. Five local schools took part in the competition. Prizes will be presented by Charles Saumarez-Smith, director of the Royal Academy of Arts. Docklands Sinfonia's patron Admiral Lord West, Lady West, Lord and Lady Owen and local MP Jim Fitzpatrick will also be attending.