Amsterdam Sinfonietta is a Dutch string orchestra founded in 1988 that performs without a permanent conductor. Under the artistic direction of violinist Candida Thompson, its 23 musicians approach every programme with the intimacy of chamber music. The ensemble gives around 65 concerts a year, appearing at venues such as the Elbphilharmonie, Teatro Colón and Barbican Hall alongside top soloists including Janine Jansen, Kian Soltani and Fazıl Say. It regularly commissions new works and has released more than 16 albums on its house label Channel Classics.
Amsterdam Sinfonietta opened season 2026-2027 on 15 September 2026 at Het Concertgebouw with the programme 'Ode to a Living Legend'.
The orchestra presented season 2026-2027 with, among others, African traditionals alongside French string works, a vocal programme with VOCES8 and classical works by Mozart and Tchaikovsky.
Amsterdam Sinfonietta looked back on 2025 as a record year: the New Year tour with Karsu attracted 19,000 visitors.
In September 2024, the orchestra released the music film 'One Zero Six Zero' - a cinematic adaptation of Bach's Double Concerto in C minor, directed by Maarten Corbijn.
In the 2025-2026 season, Amsterdam Sinfonietta toured with the programme 'Lonely Angel', with double bassist Rick Stotijn, through cities such as Amsterdam, Leiden, Enschede, Tilburg, Arnhem and Utrecht.
Amsterdam Sinfonietta performs works by Elgar and Mustonen in Leiden.
Former De Dijk frontman Huub van der Lubbe joins the Amsterdam Sinfonietta for a concert blending classical music with popular song.
Amsterdam Sinfonietta, conducted by Huub van der Lubbe, explores classical music through a wider artistic lens.
Amsterdam Sinfonietta performs classical and contemporary music at Theater Heerlen.
Amsterdam Sinfonietta and ISH Dance Collective bring a Roald Dahl story to life through string music and acrobatic dance.
Amsterdam Sinfonietta performs Shostakovich's final string quartet under conductor Ivan Karizna.
South African cellist Abel Selaocoe performs with Amsterdam Sinfonietta in an evening of classical music.
Amsterdam Sinfonietta and violinist Liza Ferschtman combine chamber music with personal correspondence in an intimate concert.
Amsterdam Sinfonietta joins violinist Liza Ferschtman and oboist Rick Stotijn for a fresh arrangement of Stravinsky alongside Janáček's romantic works.
Amsterdam Sinfonietta and violinist Liza Ferschtman present a classical music programme brimming with emotion and expressive melodies.
Amsterdam Sinfonietta performs an evening of symphonic music in Tilburg.
A tribute to Lebanese singer Fairuz with Amsterdam Sinfonietta, Nai Barghouti and Wasim Arslan at Het Concertgebouw.
