Southern Sinfonia’s reputation continues to grow as the leading Chamber Orchestra in the south of England. The orchestra was established in 1990 and is based in Newbury, holding a residency at the Corn Exchange, where it plays a regular subscription series. Its unique ability to play music from the 1600s to the present day, at the correct pitch and with informed playing style, puts it in huge demand, as does its commitment to contemporary and new music. With David Hill as its Chief Conductor the group also strives to bring concerts and recitals to a wide area of the south of England, including Winchester, Wells and Canterbury. As well as these regular orchestral concerts, the organization runs a bi-annual Young Musician of the Year competition, provides a performance platform for the Hampshire Singer of the Year Competition winner, and runs regular and extensive educational programmes.

The orchestra’s CD of the Monteverdi Vespers, on the Signum label, has been very well received and reviewed.