Handel's Messiah at Christmas by Candlelight
London, St James's Church — Main Hall
About the Event
Enjoy an outstanding candlelit concert in the run‐up to Christmas with a selection from Handel's masterpiece, The Messiah and other exceptional classical works. Brought to you by the phenomenal musicians of The Piccadilly Sinfonietta accompanying some of the most accomplished and talented singers in the UK today. Set in the beautiful candlelit location of wonderful churches, this will be a festive musical experience to remember!
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Since its formation in 2017, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta have become a regular feature on the UK concert scene, giving over 200 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
Program
- Georg Friedrich Händel – A selection of highlights from The Messiah
Artists
| Soprano: | Susan Parkes |
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| Ensemble: | The Piccadilly Sinfonietta |
Address
St James's Church, 197 Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom — Google Maps
