Details
Manchester Cathedral
Victoria Street
Manchester
M3 1SX
England
Programme
Johann Sebastian Bach – Keyboard concerto no.1 in D minor, BWV 1052
Antonio Vivaldi – Violin Concerto in E minor, RV 279
~ Interval ~
Antonio Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
Performers
Warren Mailley-Smith – piano
Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Programme Note
On Saturday 22nd July, in the impressive setting of Manchester Cathedral, the outstanding musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform a spectacular selection of classical and baroque masterpieces including Vivaldi's magnificent 'Four Seasons'. This exceptional candlelit concert will help you celebrate the weekend in style!
'Stunning' - Classic FM
Since its formation in 2017, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta have become a regular feature on the UK concert scene, giving up to 100 performances a year in some of the country’s most beautiful and prestigious venues. The ensemble comprises some of the most prodigious musical talent and performs exclusively with leading virtuoso soloists. The group performs under the artistic direction of its founder, concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith and focuses on the virtuoso concerto repertoire of the baroque, classical and early romantic periods.
Here's a short extract of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta performing Spring from Vivaldi's Four Seasons:
https://youtu.be/sYXqF_qCIV0