Orchestra - Sinfonietta
Sinfonietta is a full symphony orchestra, conducted by Dan Capps of the Royal Ballet, now in its 13th year. We play a wide variety of enjoyable and challenging repertoire to a high standard; last years concerts included performances of Shostakovich Symphony no.5 and Elgar’s Enigma Variations.We rehearse every Monday at 6, followed by a trip to a local drinking establishment.
We have a highly deserved reputation as being a very sociable orchestra, with socials organised throughout the year, and our weekend away in November is a great ice-breaker for new players, as well as a chance for a drink or ten! This does not detract from our playing however, and we put on fantastic performances twice a year in the Great Hall, with some distinguished young soloists.
We are also the most travelled musical society, touring yearly to locations such as Prague, Croatia, and most recently Romania. Plans for this year are looking exciting already! Sinfonietta is a friendly society, always on the lookout for new players, and no audition is required for strings. So if you’d like to be part of one of the most enjoyable and rewarding societies at Imperial, come and find us at Freshers’ Fair!