Founded in 1998, the Southwark Sinfonietta is a lively Classical-sized ensemble of motivated players, both music teachers and amateurs, based in south London. The proportions of the orchestra allow us to explore orchestral music that encourages the use of our chamber music skills, and apply them to a varied orchestral repertoire.
Our conductor
Rupert Bond believes passionately in the importance of sharing music with others. He has enjoyed considerable success as a conductor, creating compelling and lively performances of musical integrity with groups ranging from small chamber ensembles to 100-player symphony orchestras in the UK and abroad.
Rupert founded the James Allen’s Community Orchestra (JACO) whilst he was Director of Music at James Allen’s Girls’ School (1987-2003).
He is conductor of the Folkestone Symphony as well as regularly conducting many other ensembles, including the Kingston 3A Orchestra, Wimbledon Community Orchestra, Kingston Philharmonia and PolyChor, whilst guest conducting with the European Doctor’s Orchestra, Suffolk Sinfonia, Herts Phil and the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra. He is delighted to be working with the Southwark Sinfonietta.
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