NEW COMMISSION

The first concert of Aberdeen Sinfonietta's 2010-11 season in the Music Hall, on Sunday 14 November 2010, will feature a new work by Aberdeen-born composer John McLeod. The composer will conduct his new guitar concerto, which has been commissioned by Aberdeen Sinfonietta jointly with the New Edinburgh Orchestra and the Glasgow Chamber Orchestra.  The soloist will be Ian Watt, who has been called "one of Scotland's foremost young guitarists".

FROM THE PRESS: 

Aberdeen Music Hall, Sunday 30 May, 2010

"The Aberdeen Sinfonietta's Sunday evening concert season in the Music Hall is now well established and while this superb local orchestra grows in popularity and stature, it continues to attract soloists of international standing."

(Roddy Phillips in the Press and Journal)

Aberdeen Music Hall, Sunday 28 February 2010

"Powerful orchestra in thrilling show"

(Jennifer McKierman in the Evening Express)

Aberdeen Music Hall, Sunday 31 May 2009

"Glorious music played with supreme skill ... Violinist Alexander Janiczek was the guest at the Sinfonietta's latest concert - and what a special attraction he proved to be.  Born in Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart, Janiczek showed some of the star quality of his illustrious fellow-citizen with an exceptional performance of Dvorak's violin Concerto."

(Jim Strachan in the Evening Express)

 "Last night the Sinfonietta sustained a muscular, incisive sound that was extremely impressive.

"You will have to wait until November 1 to hear the Aberdeen Sinfonietta again, but it will be worth the wait as it will feature Aberdeen-born soprano Lisa Milne performing Strauss' Four Last Songs."

(Roddy Phillips in the Press and Journal)VIENNESE BALL

During the celebrations for Aberdeen Music Hall's 150th anniversary, Aberdeen Sinfonietta provided the orchestra for a Viennese Ball in the Music Hall in November 2009. Soprano Moira Docherty joined the Sinfonietta string players for a colourful evening of music by Strauss and Lehar.

FANFARE FOR A CELEBRATION

As part of the same celebrations, Aberdeen Sinfonietta was invited to give the first performance of a new fanfare by the young Aberdeen composer David McCreath. David's fanfare, which was the winning entry in a competition organised by Aberdeen Performing Arts, was played by brass players from Aberdeen Sinfonietta during the orchestra's concert in the Music Hall on 28 February 2010.

SKETCHES BY SUSIE HUNTAberdeen Sinfonietta is delighted to have formed an association with the artist Susie Hunt, who has made some sketches of members of the orchestra in rehearsal.  Susie has generously donated the originals of some of these sketches to help raise funds for the orchestra.  They are also being reproduced in postcard form and will shortly be available for sale.

ABERDEEN SINFONIETTA CD

With the aid of a grant from Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeen Sinfonietta produced its first CD in 2005. The works featured are Mozart's overture The Marriage of Figaro, Delius' On hearing the first cuckoo in spring and Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony, all recorded live at the Sinfonietta's concert in May 2005, as well as John McLeod's Machar - Portrait of a Saint, which was specially commissioned by the orchestra and given its premiere performance in September 2000. The CD (price £6) is available from members of the orchestra. For further details contact the Secretary, Mary Dargie, at absinf@btinternet.com