Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight
May 18, 2019 at 19:30 — 21:30 (BST)
Celebrate the end of the week with The Piccadilly Sinfonietta, an exciting new orchestra featuring some of the UK’s most outstanding young professional musicians, led by the sensational violinist Martyn Jackson. This dynamic ensemble present a programme of some of the greatest classical music ever written including Vivaldi’s masterpiece, “The Four Seasons” in the beautiful surroundings of St Ann’s Church, in the heart of Manchester, by the evocative glow of candlelight.
This special concert also features exceptional British pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, who has developed a large following across the UK thanks to his effortless technique and charismatic charm. One of his most extraordinary achievements is performing the complete solo works (3.5 million notes) of Frederick Chopin from memory. Mailley-Smith has performed for the Royal Family on many occasions, with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, at Carnegie Hall and the Wigmore Hall and has been featured as Classic FM's CD of the Week. Press quote: “Stunning” Classic FM
PROGRAMME:
- Mozart – Divertimento in D, K136
- Mozart – Piano Concerto in D minor, K466
- Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
TICKETS: £28 & £15
Online: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/627158 Box office: 0333 666 3366 and on the door.