John Wilson conducted the Sinfonia of London at the Royal Albert Hall in a Proms concert of Verdi, Walton and Respighi, earning another five-star review for an ensemble praised as one of the finest orchestras in the world. The programme showcased both the orchestra's technical precision and its expressive depth, with critics highlighting Wilson's talent for drawing out small musical details and giving them dramatic weight, well beyond his renowned affinity for Hollywood's golden-age film scores.

The concert opened with a vivid account of the overture to Verdi's La Forza del Destino, followed by Walton's Cello Concerto, in which principal cellist Jonathan Aasgaard gave an assured, understated solo performance. The second half was devoted to Respighi's Roman Trilogy, with Wilson exploiting the Albert Hall's acoustics to striking effect across its evocative movements, prompting the audience to rise to its feet before a William Tell encore closed the evening.