Enjoy an outstanding musical evening in the run-up to Christmas with a performance of Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, in the spectacular candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh. Featuring some of the UK's most exceptional performers, the The Piccadilly Sinfonietta will treat you to a feast of classical masterpieces! We are also delighted to include a performance of Mozart's famous piano concerto in C Major, a favourite with audiences around world and also Corelli’s exquisite Christmas Concerto, the perfect additions to our festive programme for you!
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Programme
Corelli – Christmas Concerto
Mozart – Piano Concerto in C major, K467
(Interval)
Vivaldi – Four Seasons
Featuring
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Ben Norris (Violin)
Warren Mailley-Smith (Piano)
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Since its formation in 2017, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta have 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 extract of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta performing Vivaldi:
https://youtu.be/96PzKgCnrlA
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Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas
St Giles Cathedral
Edinburgh