Winter Baroque Spectacular by Candlelight, St. James' Church
This Burns Night, amidst the candle-lit backdrop of St. James' church, violinist Harriet Mackenzie joins the Piccadilly Sinfonietta to perform Winter from Vivaldi's Four Seasons, and other baroque masterpieces
This Burns Night, treat yourself to a concert by some of the world’s most
famous classical music, and musicians, with the Winter Baroque Spectacular by
Candlelight.
Step inside St. James’ Church in Piccadilly for a candle-lit performance by London’s newest chamber orchestra, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta. This orchestra, featuring some of the country’s finest young musicians, will be joined by the renowned violinist Harriet Mackenzie. Together they will perform classics, including ‘Winter’ from Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons.’
The show also features a performance from soprano Susan Parkes, who will sing a rendition of ‘Lascia ch’io pianga’ – the renowned aria by composer George Frideric Handel.
Finally, British pianist Warren Mailley-Smith will perform Bach’s Piano Concerto in D minor. A favourite of the Royal Family, Mailley-Smith is famous for his ability to perform the complete solo works of Frederick Chopin entirely from memory.
Come out of the cold and feel yourself warmed by what promises to be a magical night of music.
Step inside St. James’ Church in Piccadilly for a candle-lit performance by London’s newest chamber orchestra, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta. This orchestra, featuring some of the country’s finest young musicians, will be joined by the renowned violinist Harriet Mackenzie. Together they will perform classics, including ‘Winter’ from Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons.’
The show also features a performance from soprano Susan Parkes, who will sing a rendition of ‘Lascia ch’io pianga’ – the renowned aria by composer George Frideric Handel.
Finally, British pianist Warren Mailley-Smith will perform Bach’s Piano Concerto in D minor. A favourite of the Royal Family, Mailley-Smith is famous for his ability to perform the complete solo works of Frederick Chopin entirely from memory.
Come out of the cold and feel yourself warmed by what promises to be a magical night of music.
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What | Winter Baroque Spectacular by Candlelight, St. James' Church |
Where | St. James' Church , 197 Piccadilly, St. James, London, W1J 9LL | MAP |
Nearest tube | Bond Street (underground) |
When |
On 25 Jan 19, 7:30 PM – 9:15 PM |
Price | £15 – £32 |
Website | Click here for more information |