Thank you so much for taking the time to read our brand-new blog, Southbank Sinfonia Diaries. Each issue, a different player from the orchestra will have the opportunity to speak directly to you, our family of supporters, telling their unique story and reflecting on their personal experiences and development. This informal setting and form of storytelling will evolve and take shape with each new author, inviting you to share in the lives of our fantastic musicians.
Marcus Dawe, one of our flautists, takes us through a week in his Southbank Sinfonia life (to paraphrase the Beatles)...
Emily (oboe) offers the second edition of our new player blog series, sharing her experiences of the Southbank Sinfonia fellowship: its variety, our move to St John's Smith Square, and her account of a life in music...
Our trumpet player Katie kicks off our new monthly blog series for supporters, discussing online workshops, our ongoing work with Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre, and much more...