Benjamin Britten's Sinfonietta was composed in 1932, while he was a student at the Royal College of Music, aged 18. It was first performed in 1933. It was published as his Op. 1 and dedicated to his teacher Frank Bridge.
| Date of composition | 1932 (20 June - 9 July 1932) in London, United Kingdom |
| Premiered | 1933, January 31st (The Ballet Club (Mercury Theatre)) in London, United Kingdom |
| Dedicated to | 'To Frank Bridge' |
| Type | Sinfonietta |
| Catalogue | BTC 746 |
| Approx. duration | 15 minutes |
| Instruments | Chamber orchestra |
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