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Premiered in 1843, Wagner’s first great opera, and his most concise, looks back to the Gothic mysteries of his youth and forward to the penetrating psychological dramas he would later craft. Love, greed, hubris and obsession drive a narrative shaped by the sea and those whose lives depend on it, opening with a violent storm in which echoes of Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Weber can be heard, and punctuated by folk-like ballads for the sailors and the women who wait for their return. Cursed to sail for eternity with his ghostly crew, the Dutchman can only be redeemed by the love of a faithful woman. Daland’s daughter Senta, betrothed to Erik, is shocked to recognise the Dutchman from an ancient painting acquired by her grandmother. Their love is instant, but will it be strong enough to lift the Dutchman’s curse?

City of London Sinfonia Chairman, John Singer CBE, and Chief Executive Officer, Rowan Rutter invite you to join us for a very special evening of music and antics with Jonathan Dove’s exciting new opera.

Opera’s geekiest hero and his light-fingered sister battle to save a mysterious new element from the clutches of a shadowy corporation in Jonathan Dove’s explosive adventure story.

THE EXOPLANETS is an extraordinary blend of theatre, live orchestral performance, and planetarium experience, co-produced by City of London Sinfonia and theatre company curious directive.

Join us and the Brighton Festival Chorus, with conductor James Morgan, for a contemplative summer programme.

Step into the awe-inspiring grandeur of St. Paul’s Cathedral and experience St Paul’s main Sunday morning service with music from City of London Sinfonia. Orchestral masses blends timeless liturgy with transcendent musical artistry, featuring a full orchestra and world-class choir.

Come join us in The Wonderland Garden and explore the beauty of the changing seasons alongside a curious young person and their new friend, Robin. This unique show brings together live music and theatre to tell a story of discovery, joy, and renewal.

Fugitive ghosts and a bitter feud between two families form the background to Donizetti’s mesmerising Gothic tale of madness and forced marriage.

Heavily censored at its 1853 premiere, Verdi’s impassioned portrait of a celebrated courtesan in the last months of her life remains one of the most powerful stories of nineteenth century Paris, decadence, disease and selfless love.

We open the evening with Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, an all-time favourite depicting Scotland’s rugged landscapes and the power of the seas. This is followed by Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto, performed by Katherine Spencer; a masterpiece of elegance and lyrical beauty showcases the clarinet at its most expressive.