Southbank Sinfonia has been working with young talented musicians for 9 years. In this time, we have helped a large number of musicians launch their orchestral careers.
This page is where you can find out what they’re up to!
Peter Mallinson viola Southbank Sinfonia 9
Peter, a quarter of 2011 ‘viola boys’ has recently joined the BBC Symphony Orchestra’s viola section. You can get along to see him in concert by checking out the BBC Symphony Orchestra Concert Diary as well as with the Mit DampferViola Quartet.
Matthew Featherstone flute Southbank Sinfonia 9
Not only is he one of the faces of our Rush Hour series, plus beatboxing with Shlomo’s Vocal Orchestra, our flautist Matthew, from the 2011 orchestra has also recently won the Solo Wind Prize with the Royal Overseas League. Congratulations Matthew, you’ve done us proud!
Olga Muszyńska violin Southbank Sinfonia 8
We are pleased to announce that Olga, who led the orchestra in 2010, is the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s latest recruit. She joins the Second Violin section for her first concert on Thursday 19 January, which will be conducted by the orchestra’s Chief Conductor, Vasily Petrenko.
If you happen to be in the area, make sure you go and see Olga on stage! To find out more about the concert visit www.liverpoolphil.com
Laura Sinnerton viola Southbank Sinfonia 6
Laura, who was a member of the orchestra in 2008, has gone on to play with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. What’s more, she has been writing for them! Read her 2011 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition diary by clicking here.
Charmian Keay violin, Rebecca Hopkin viola, Patricia Ramirez Reinoso viola, Daniel Bull cello, Lachlan Radford double bass,Sarah Bennington flute, Katie Bennington oboe
members of Southbank Sinfonia 7 and 8
Orlando Seale and the Swell
Southbank Sinfonia alumni, and the office’s Orchestra Manager, Claire Wackrow on violin, have been performing as part of the act, Orlando Seale and the Swell and on Sunday 3 April featured on BBC London’s Late Show with Joanne Goode.
Have a listen to their musical offering on BBC iPlayer (performance from 1:11). We have high hopes for this great band!
Eugene Lee violin Southbank Sinfonia 7
Idomeneo String Quartet
Eugene, a member and leader of Southbank Sinfonia 2 years ago, now performs with the Idomeneo String Quartet.
The quartet, formed in 2009, has already built a reputation on the continent, having performed at venues in Germany, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Austria, and Belgium, as well as performing at high profile venues in the UK, such as the Barbican.
Keep an eye out for this up-and-coming quartet; visit their website, www.idomeneoquartet.com.
Kwesi Edman cello Southbank Sinfonia 6
Red Magazine, December issue. Kwesi features as the cellist furthest on the right.
SbS 6 cellist, Kwesi Edman, has been spotted modelling in popular fashion publication, Red Magazine. Kwesi graduated from the programme in 2008.
Recent Southbank Sinfonia members, Jem Muharrem and Lachlan Radford have formed Ensemble Pelato, a group performing Turkish Cypriot folk music fused with jazz. Click on the ‘play’ button below to listen to their podcast recorded for SOAS Radio.
