Saturday 7 November 2026, 7pm

Sinfonia of London

Presented by Saffron Hall

Tickets from £28

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Whilst soloist Benjamin Grosvenor has long been a Saffron Hall favourite, it’s a first visit for the superb Sinfonia of London, a hand-picked orchestra featuring the finest principal players in UK orchestras.

Their founder, the versatile and charismatic conductor John Wilson, is as authoritative in the classic symphonic repertoire as he is in his zesty performances of the great American musicals. He’s celebrated for his verve, energy and attention to detail and brings these qualities to the tenderness and turmoil of Rachmaninov’s famous piano concerto and Rimsky Korsakov’s fantastical symphonic suite, based on Arabian Nights, featuring tales of Sinbad, shipwrecks and street parties, princes and princesses.

Supporters

This concert is made possible by an anonymous donor

Performance information

Running time

2 hours 5 minutes

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Booking information

Seating style

This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating

Discounts

Under 25s can purchase half price tickets for this show.

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Programme and performers

Programme

  • Bacewicz Concerto for String Orchestra 14 mins
  • Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No.2 35 mins
  • Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade 51 mins

Performers

  • Sinfonia of London
  • John Wilson conductor
  • Benjamin Grosvenor piano

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Information for your visit

Saturday 7 November 2026, 7pm

Schedule

All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.

Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.

Pre-show shuttle bus

6pm - 7pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.

When to arrive

6pm - 6.45pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.

Foyer opens

6pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.

Auditorium opens

6.30pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.

Show starts

7pm

Interval

Interval (20 mins) with reception for Gold, Platinum and Foundation members

Show ends

9.05pm (approx)

Post-show shuttle bus

9.05pm – 10.05pm
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Location

Saffron Hall

Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH

Transport

Shuttle bus

Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
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Additional information

Cloakroom

We are unable to allow any bags into the performance space which are larger than a hand bag or small backpack. Unfortunately our cloakroom will not be in operation.

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