Various Composers - French Orchestral Favourites (John Wilson)

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• Paul Dukas - The Sorcerer's Apprentice
• Claude Debussy - Clair de Lune
• Emmanuel Chabrier - March Joyeuse
• Maurice Ravel - Une barque sur l’océan, M 43/3
• Camille Saint-Saëns - Saëns: Danse macabre, Op. 40
• Georges Bizet - Suites from "Carmen"

Sinfonia of London

John Wilson, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: Chandos

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Since its relaunch by Sinfonia of London in 2018 under John Wilson, the ensemble has received major critical acclaim, appearing annually at the BBC Proms since 2021 and making its international debut in 2025 at the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam. The orchestra regularly tours the UK and has released 25 albums spanning repertoire from Rachmaninoff to Rodgers & Hammerstein. French orchestral music, shaped by opera and ballet traditions, emphasizes poetic narrative rather than German symphonic structure, with orchestrators such as Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel expanding orchestral color and texture. The ensemble is noted for its precision, finesse, and stylistic versatility.

John Wilson (b. 1972, Gateshead) is a renowned conductor and Fellow of the Royal College of Music. He regularly guest conducts leading orchestras worldwide, including the London Symphony, Concertgebouw, Oslo Philharmonic, and Sydney Symphony, as well as productions at English National Opera and Glyndebourne. In 2018 he relaunched Sinfonia of London, achieving award-winning recordings praised for their range and artistry, and made a triumphant BBC Proms debut in 2021. His acclaimed discography includes Respighi’s Roman Trilogy and Dutilleux’s early works, both BBC Music Magazine Award winners. Honored with the ISM Distinguished Musician Award in 2019, he also holds the Henry Wood Chair of Conducting at the Royal Academy of Music.

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