Details
Cathedral Church of Saint Nicholas
St Nicholas Square
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 1PF
England
Programme
Johann Pachelbel – Canon in D Major, P.37
Antonio Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Piano Concerto no.21 in C major, K.467
Arcangelo Corelli – Concerto Grosso in G minor 'Christmas concerto', Op.6 no.8
Johann Sebastian Bach – Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben (cantata), BWV 147: 'Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring'
Performers
Warren Mailley-Smith – piano
Bradley Creswick – violin / director
Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Programme Note
On Wednesday 29th December 2021 at 7:30pm, in the heart of Newcastle, the walls of Newcastle Cathedral will resound to the music of Vivaldi, Corelli and Mozart, performed by the Piccadilly Sinfonietta.
“Stunning” Classic FM
When you’re exhausted after the Christmas rush and you've had about as much seasonal music as you can take, with choirs in every available cathedral, church and hall - get yourself over to Newcastle Cathedral! This is the moment to put down your Sales shopping, gather your thoughts, and renew your emotional energy.
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta is one of the UK’s most exciting young ensembles and performs a selection of well-loved classics including the seasonal Christmas Concerto by Corelli and Vivaldi’s exquisite Four Seasons.
The concert features breath-taking feats of virtuosity from the Violinist sensation, Marie Schreer, and the features the virtuoso concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith in performance of Mozart’s sublime Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major.
The award-winning concert pianist and a favourite performer for the British Royal Family recently became the first British pianist to perform Chopin’s complete works from memory. An exceptional talent and a self-deprecating sense of humour, combined with his formidable technical skill and mature musicality, makes him a favourite with audiences and venue staff alike
So why not round off the year for you and your family with a special musical treat on and join us for an evening to remember of uplifting classics at Newcastle Cathedral, performed by the sensational Piccadilly Sinfonietta.