Vivaldi Violin Concertos by Candlelight at St Mary le Strand
London, St Mary Le Strand Church
About the Event
Experience classical music like never before in this astonishing performance of masterworks by Antonio Vivaldi at London's remarkable St Mary Le Strand Church.
The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta will perform a selection of Vivaldi's exquisite violin concertos, including The Four Seasons, in the beautiful setting of St Mary Le Strand, London. A hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style! There are many restaurants and bars nearby to complete your night out.
Note — there are two performances available: 6pm and 8pm
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta has 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.
Program
- Antonio Vivaldi – Violin Concerto in A minor RV356
- Antonio Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
Artists
| Violin: | Iona McDonald |
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| Ensemble: | The Piccadilly Sinfonietta |
Antonio Vivaldi
Antonio Vivaldi went down in history as a creator of the instrumental concert genre and the father of orchestral music. He was born in Venice on the 4th of March 1678. Vivaldi was a weak and sickly child suffering from asthma, however could not stop him from devoting himself completely to music. His father, Giovanni Batista a professional violinist, taught his elder son Antonio to play the violin. With his father young Antonio met the best musicians of Venice of that time and gave concerts in local churches. He also worked as a violin teacher and later as a music director at the orphanage Ospedalle della Pieta. Meanwhile he composed concertos, sacred works and vocal music and in 1713 he achieved great recognition with his sacred choral music. Vivaldi got captivated by the world of opera and worked both as opera composer and impresario at the Teatro San Angelo. In 1717 he obtained a prestigious position by the prince court in Manua as a director of secular music and worked there until around 1720. During that time he composed his world-renowned masterpiece The Four Seasons. In the 1730's his career dwindled as his music became unfashionable and the great composer died in poverty. It took the world two centuries to rediscover and reevaluate Vivaldi’s music, as it was buried into oblivion after his death. In the early 20th century many previously unknown works were found and immediately captured the hearts of the music lovers.
Address
St Mary Le Strand Church, Strand, London, United Kingdom — Google Maps
