Amsterdam Sinfonietta comprises 22 string players who perform without a conductor, distinguishing them from 'regular' chamber orchestras and requiring high involvement from all musicians.
Album & Artwork
The album 'Lento Religioso' brings together several romantic works, some being genuine pieces for string ensemble and others being adaptations created specifically for Amsterdam Sinfonietta.
Recording & Production
Jared Sacks, the founder of Channel Classics Records, produced and engineered this recording, and has made over 400 recordings over the past 30 years.
Instruments
Candida Thompson, the artistic director and violinist for Amsterdam Sinfonietta, performs on a Guarneri del Gesù violin.
Performer Biography
Amsterdam Sinfonietta, founded in 1988, has been led by Candida Thompson as its concertmaster since 1995 and artistic director since 2003.
Performer Biography
Candida Thompson, the artistic director and violinist for Amsterdam Sinfonietta, studied with renowned pedagogue David Takeno at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.
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