Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Christmas at Leicester Cathedral, Leicester on Wednesday 22nd December 2021

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Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Christmas

Add to my Calendar 22-12-2021 19:30 22-12-2021 21:30 36 Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Christmas On Wednesday 22nd  December 2021 at 7:30pm, in the heart of Leicestershire, the walls of Leicester Cathedral will resound to the music of Vivaldi, Corelli and Mozart,  performed by the Piccadilly Sinfonietta.  “Stunning” Classic FM When the going gets tough in the run-up to Christmas 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 Leicester Cathedral!  This is the moment to put down your last-minute Christmas 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 breathtaking feats of virtuosity from the Violinist sensation, Katie Stillman, 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 treat yourself to a Christmas Special on and join us for an evening to remember of uplifting music at Leicester Cathedral, performed by the sensational Piccadilly Sinfonietta. Leicester Cathedral, Leicester DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Leicester Cathedral
Peacock Lane
Leicester
LE1 5DE
England

Wednesday 22nd December 2021
7:30 PM

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
Johann Sebastian Bach – Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben (cantata), BWV 147: 'Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring'
Arcangelo Corelli – Concerto Grosso in G minor 'Christmas concerto', Op.6 no.8

Performers

Katie Stillman – violin
Warren Mailley-Smith – piano

Piccadilly Sinfonietta

Programme Note

On Wednesday 22nd December 2021 at 7:30pm, in the heart of Leicestershire, the walls of Leicester Cathedral will resound to the music of Vivaldi, Corelli and Mozart, performed by the Piccadilly Sinfonietta.

“Stunning” Classic FM

When the going gets tough in the run-up to Christmas 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 Leicester Cathedral! This is the moment to put down your last-minute Christmas 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 breathtaking feats of virtuosity from the Violinist sensation, Katie Stillman, 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 treat yourself to a Christmas Special on and join us for an evening to remember of uplifting music at Leicester Cathedral, performed by the sensational Piccadilly Sinfonietta.

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