Enjoy an outstanding musical evening in the run-up to Christmas with an exquisite selection of arias and choruses from Handel's masterpiece, The Messiah. Brought to you by the phenomenal musicians of The Piccadilly Sinfonietta accompanying some of the most accomplished and talented singers in the UK today. In addition, the programme will include some of Bach's finest violin concertos and his much loved Air on the G String
Set in the beautiful candlelit location of St Mary Redcliffe Church in Bristol , this will be a festive evening to remember!
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Programme
Bach - Air on a G string
Bach - Violin Concerto in A minor
Bach - Double Violin Concerto in D minor
(Interval)
Handel – Messiah (selected arias and choruses)
Featuring
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Ellie Fagg (Violin)
Susan Parkes (Soprano)
Hannah Morley (Soprano)
John Gyeantey (Tenor)
Sam Young (Bass)
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Since its formation in 2017, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta has become a regular feature on the UK concert scene, giving up to 100 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:
https://youtu.be/96PzKgCnrlA
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Handel’s Messiah (Highlights) at Christmas by Candlelight
Handel’s Messiah (Highlights) at Christmas by Candlelight
St Marys Redcliffe Church
Bristol