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Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto & Lark Ascending by Candlelight
The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and renowned concert pianist, Caroline Tyler, perform Rachmaninov's exquisite 2nd Piano Concerto by candlelight in the beautiful setting of St James Church, Piccadilly. The programme will also include Vaughan Williams' masterpiece, The Lark Ascending featuring the outstanding talent of violinist Martyn Jackson. The programme will be completed with Samuel Barber's stunning Adagio for Strings. A hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style! There are plenty of restaurants and bars nearby to complete your night out.
Featuring
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Martyn Jackson (violin)
Caroline Tyler (piano)
Programme
Barber - Adagio for Strings
Vaughan Williams - Lark Ascending
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto no 2 (Arrangement for Strings and Piano) - London Premiere
Since its formation in 2017, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta have become a regular feature on the UK concert scene, giving up to 200 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 video of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta performing
youtu.be/gN157xwtsnM
Featuring
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Martyn Jackson (violin)
Caroline Tyler (piano)
Programme
Barber - Adagio for Strings
Vaughan Williams - Lark Ascending
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto no 2 (Arrangement for Strings and Piano) - London Premiere
Since its formation in 2017, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta have become a regular feature on the UK concert scene, giving up to 200 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 video of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta performing
youtu.be/gN157xwtsnM
Fri 24 May 2024, 07:30PM - 09:15PM
£22, £28, £38, £45
£22, £28, £38, £45
St James Church, 197 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL
Fri 24 May
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