Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh on Friday 19th November 2021

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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight

Add to my Calendar 19-11-2021 19:30 19-11-2021 21:30 36 Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight On Friday 19th November 2021, in the heart of Edinburgh, the walls of St Giles’ Cathedral, will once again resound with the music of Vivaldi and Bach,  performed by the Piccadilly Sinfonietta  featuring soloist Warren Mailley-Smith (piano). “Stunning” Classic FM Programme Handel – Arrival of the Queen of Sheba Mozart – Divertimento in D major Bach - Piano Concerto No 3 in D Major BWV1054 Vivaldi - Four Seasons After months of lockdown, finally experience a romantic, candlelit evening in a socially distanced, Covid-safe space,  with selections of the world’s greatest classical music in the beautiful St Giles’ Cathedral.  The concert features timeless works by the monumental composers Bach and Vivaldi.  If you’re in need of a relaxing experience and want to learn more about classical music, or just want to hear virtuosic performances by some of the best musicians in the UK, this concert is just for you. The Piccadilly Sinfonietta is one of the UK’s most exciting young ensembles.  Founded in 2018, the ensemble has performed in halls throughout the UK including London, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Manchester and further afield.  The Piccadilly Sinfonia exists to perform the world’s greatest classical music in the UK’s most historic venues. The concert features breathtaking feats of virtuosity from The Piccadilly Sinfonietta, in Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, and virtuoso concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith in Bach’s sparkling Piano Concerto in D major. Award-winning concert pianist and a favourite performer for the British Royal Family, Warren Mailley-Smith, 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. So why not treat yourself to a spectacular evening and join us for a concert to remember of uplifting music. St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St Giles' Cathedral
High Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1RE
Scotland

Friday 19th November 2021
7:30 PM

Programme

George Frideric Handel – Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Johann Sebastian Bach – Harpsichord Concerto no.3 in D major, BWV 1054
Antonio Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Divertimento in D major, K.251

Performers

Warren Mailley-Smith – piano
Ben Norris – Violin

Piccadilly Sinfonietta

Programme Note

On Friday 19th November 2021, in the heart of Edinburgh, the walls of St Giles’ Cathedral, will once again resound with the music of Vivaldi and Bach, performed by the Piccadilly Sinfonietta featuring soloist Warren Mailley-Smith (piano).

“Stunning” Classic FM

Programme

Handel – Arrival of the Queen of Sheba

Mozart – Divertimento in D major

Bach - Piano Concerto No 3 in D Major BWV1054

Vivaldi - Four Seasons

After months of lockdown, finally experience a romantic, candlelit evening in a socially distanced, Covid-safe space, with selections of the world’s greatest classical music in the beautiful St Giles’ Cathedral. The concert features timeless works by the monumental composers Bach and Vivaldi. If you’re in need of a relaxing experience and want to learn more about classical music, or just want to hear virtuosic performances by some of the best musicians in the UK, this concert is just for you.

The Piccadilly Sinfonietta is one of the UK’s most exciting young ensembles. Founded in 2018, the ensemble has performed in halls throughout the UK including London, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Manchester and further afield. The Piccadilly Sinfonia exists to perform the world’s greatest classical music in the UK’s most historic venues.

The concert features breathtaking feats of virtuosity from The Piccadilly Sinfonietta, in Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, and virtuoso concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith in Bach’s sparkling Piano Concerto in D major.

Award-winning concert pianist and a favourite performer for the British Royal Family, Warren Mailley-Smith, 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.

So why not treat yourself to a spectacular evening and join us for a concert to remember of uplifting music.

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