Synchronous to the energy and intensity of the large port city, Sinfonia Rotterdam brings the music of classical masters to a large audience in a dynamic, penetrating way. During performances in concert series in Rotterdam, The Hague and Amsterdam, and on the many national and international stages, Sinfonia Rotterdam, led by the enthusiastic conductor Conrad van Alphen, knows how to involve the audience in the musical experience.

Mission

We are Sinfonia Rotterdam; the contemporary music orchestral chamber orchestra that stands in the middle of the city and society and moves independently and enterprisingly on the energy and diversity of that city. Touching people in a contemporary and surprising way with classical music is our mission. In everything we do, we exude quality, we are accessible and we show passion and decisiveness.

Based on the classics of the 18th century, the orchestra organizes in combination compositions from all later periods. By even linking the old masters to world premieres, Sinfonia Rotterdam always captivates with new colors and contrasts. Through an expressive implementation style, Sinfonia Rotterdam brings energy and intensity to old and new works.

Energetic

Sinfonia Rotterdam distinguishes itself through its active way of making music, which gives the orchestra a young, energetic look. During performances, Sinfonia Rotterdam manages to involve the audience in the musical experience under the guidance of the enthusiastic conductor Conrad van Alphen. During the concerts an intimate, personal atmosphere is created through which the audience feels involved with the orchestra.

In special series, Sinfonia Rotterdam is flanking a top performance with informal receptions before and after the concert, during which, while enjoying fine wines and live background music with conductor and musicians, the orchestra creates a low-threshold atmosphere and knows this way to interest new audiences in classical music and to bind to them. Conductor Conrad van Alphen himself introduces the works before or during the concerts, which also contributes to the intimacy of the concerts.

Concert series

The series Classic & Wine is now a concept in Rotterdam, The Hague and surroundings. In Rotterdam the orchestra organizes the series Classics & Wine in the Wereldmuseum and de Doelen and in The Hague the audience can enjoy the series Classics & Wine in the New Church.

Range

The orchestra makes an annual tour through the Netherlands. The orchestra tours from Terneuzen to Heerlen and from Groningen to the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Sinfonia Rotterdam can be heard in the many concert halls of the Netherlands, but also at outdoor concerts and at other special locations the flexible Sinfonia Rotterdam is a regular guest.

International

Sinfonia Rotterdam feels at home everywhere. In recent years, the orchestra received standing ovations in St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Karelia, Bogota, Santiago de Chile, Curitiba, Vitoria, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. In 2018 a tour in Brazil is planned.

Registrations

Sinfonia Rotterdam has made recordings under prestigious labels such as Channel Classics, Talent Records and Telarc, about which beautiful reviews have been written, including in the renowned magazine Gramophone. Listen to the orchestra on YouTube, where you can find recordings of live concerts in De Doelen Rotterdam and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam.

China Tour Schedule

2019.05.09|Beijing

2019.05.10|Changsha

2019.05.11|Qingdao

2019.05.12|Harbin