Bach and Vivaldi Double Violin Concertos by Candlelight

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform an outstanding selection of violin concertos by Bach and Vivaldi including movements from Vivaldi's masterpiece, The Four Seasons. Set in the beautiful candlelit venue of St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh. It's a hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style! 'Stunning' - Classic FM Featuring The Piccadilly Sinfonietta Victoria Lyon (violin) Matthew Jones (violin) Programme Bach - Violin Concerto in A minor BWV1041 Bach - Violin concerto in E major BWV1042 Bach - Double Violin concerto in D Minor BWV1043 Interval Vivaldi - Spring from The Four Seasons Vivaldi - "La Stravaganza" In E minor RV 279 Vivaldi - Summer from The Fouur Seasons Vivaldi - Double Violin concerto in A Minor RV522 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 Summer from the Vivaldi's Four Seasons https://youtu.be/gN157xwtsnM