Christmas Concerts

Vivaldi and Handel with The Piccadilly Sinfonietta

Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas


Date/Time: Wed 13th Dec 2023, 7:30pm – 9:30pm (Doors from 6:45pm)

Tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/cm/vivaldi-four-seasons-at-christmas/e-xrkavk

Email: info@citymusicpromotions.co.uk

Phone:  0333 666 33 66


Ticket prices

Band AA £42 (front two rows with free CD/programme)
Band A £38
Band B £28
Band C £19 (Some restricted views) 


Description

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 Mary's Redcliffe Church in Bristol. 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!

'Stunning' Classic FM

Programme
Corelli – Christmas Concerto
Mozart – Piano Concerto in C major, K467
(Interval)
Vivaldi – Four Seasons

Featuring
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Warren Mailley-Smith (Piano)
Violin soloist to be confirmed

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



Handel’s Messiah (Highlights) at Christmas by Candlelight


Date/Time: Mon 18th Dec 2023, 7:30pm – 9:30pm (Doors from 6:45pm)

Tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/cm/handel-s-messiah-highlights-at-christmas-by-candlelight/e-xrpyop

Email info@citymusicpromotions.co.uk

Phone: 0333 666 33 66


Ticket prices

Band AA £42 (front two rows with free CD/programme)
Band A £38
Band B £28
Band C £19 (Some restricted views) 


Description

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!

'Stunning' Classic FM

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
Susan Parkes - Soprano
Other string and voice soloists to be confirmed

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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