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Bach and Vivaldi Violin Concertos by Candlelight
St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh, Edinburgh County EH1 1RE
Saturday 26 April
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Bach and Vivaldi Violin Concertos by Candlelight
The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform a selection of Vivaldi and Bach's magnificent concertos in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. A hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style!
'Stunning' - Classic FM
Featuring
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Ben Norris (violin)
Victoria Lyon (violin)
Programme
Bach - Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041
Vivaldi - Violin Concerto in A minor, RV 356 (Op. 3, No. 6)
Bach - Violin Concerto in E major, BWV 1042
INTERVAL
Vivaldi - Concerto for 2 Trumpets in C major, RV 537
Vivaldi - Double Violin Concerto in A minor, RV 522 (Op. 3, No. 8)
Bach - Double Violin Concerto in D minor, BWV 1043
Since its formation in 2017, The Piccadilly Sinfonietta has become a regular feature on the UK concert scene, giving over 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 perfoming.
'Stunning' - Classic FM
Featuring
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Ben Norris (violin)
Victoria Lyon (violin)
Programme
Bach - Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041
Vivaldi - Violin Concerto in A minor, RV 356 (Op. 3, No. 6)
Bach - Violin Concerto in E major, BWV 1042
INTERVAL
Vivaldi - Concerto for 2 Trumpets in C major, RV 537
Vivaldi - Double Violin Concerto in A minor, RV 522 (Op. 3, No. 8)
Bach - Double Violin Concerto in D minor, BWV 1043
Since its formation in 2017, The Piccadilly Sinfonietta has become a regular feature on the UK concert scene, giving over 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 perfoming.
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