Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight at St James's Church, London on Saturday 26th September 2020

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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight

Add to my Calendar 26-09-2020 17:00 26-09-2020 19:00 36 Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight Celebrate  the end of lockdown in style in the heart of London when the walls of St. James's Church Piccadilly will sound once again with the music of Vivaldi and Mozart, performed by the Piccadilly Sinfonietta with solists Matthew Jones (violin) and Warren Mailley-Smith (piano). After months of lockdown you can finally experience a romantic candlelit evening in a socially-distanced, Covid-safe space, with selections of the world's greatest classical music in the atmospheric St. James's Church. The concert features timeless works by the monumental composers Mozart and Vivaldi. If you're in need of a relaxing experience and want to learn more about classical music or simply 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 throughout the UK including London, Edinburgh, Liverpool and Manchester. It exists to perform the world's greatest classical music in the UK's most historic venues. This evening features breathtaking feats of virtuosity from violinist sensation Matthew Jones in Vivaldi's Four Seasons and virtuoso pianist Warren Mailley-Smith in Mozart's Piano Concerto No.12 in A major. Award-winning pianist Warren Mailley-Smith has performed many times for the British Royal Family and recently became the first British pianist to perform Chopin's complete piano 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. Matthew Jones is a violinist and composer primarily known for his international performances as a solist, recitalist and chamber musician. He is Professor and Head of Chamber Music at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. So why not treat yourself to a spectacular evening of uplifting music and join us for this concert to remember? St James's Church, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St James's Church
197 Piccadilly
Piccadilly
London
W1J 9LL
England

Saturday 26th September 2020
5:00 PM

Programme

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Piano Concerto no.12 in A major, K.414/385p
Antonio Vivaldi – The Four Seasons

Performers

Warren Mailley-Smith – piano
Matthew Jones – Violin

Piccadilly Sinfonietta

Programme Note

Celebrate the end of lockdown in style in the heart of London when the walls of St. James's Church Piccadilly will sound once again with the music of Vivaldi and Mozart, performed by the Piccadilly Sinfonietta with solists Matthew Jones (violin) and Warren Mailley-Smith (piano).

After months of lockdown you can finally experience a romantic candlelit evening in a socially-distanced, Covid-safe space, with selections of the world's greatest classical music in the atmospheric St. James's Church. The concert features timeless works by the monumental composers Mozart and Vivaldi. If you're in need of a relaxing experience and want to learn more about classical music or simply 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 throughout the UK including London, Edinburgh, Liverpool and Manchester. It exists to perform the world's greatest classical music in the UK's most historic venues.

This evening features breathtaking feats of virtuosity from violinist sensation Matthew Jones in Vivaldi's Four Seasons and virtuoso pianist Warren Mailley-Smith in Mozart's Piano Concerto No.12 in A major.

Award-winning pianist Warren Mailley-Smith has performed many times for the British Royal Family and recently became the first British pianist to perform Chopin's complete piano 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.

Matthew Jones is a violinist and composer primarily known for his international performances as a solist, recitalist and chamber musician. He is Professor and Head of Chamber Music at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

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

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