Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight at St Mary Le Strand Church
London, St Mary Le Strand Church
About the Event
Step into the timeless beauty of St Mary Le Strand, a jewel of baroque architecture in the heart of London. With its ornate ceilings, historic charm, and stunning acoustics, this church offers the perfect candlelit setting for an unforgettable evening of music.
Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before. A cornerstone of classical music, this vivid and revolutionary work captures the essence of nature with breathtaking virtuosity and emotional power. Its influence continues to echo through centuries of music‐making, and remains one of the most beloved compositions in the classical canon.
With over 200 performances annually, he Piccadilly Sinfonietta — featuring some of the UK’s most gifted virtuosi — has become a mainstay on the British classical scene. Under the artistic direction of concert pianist Warren Mailley‐Smith, the group specialises in the dazzling concerto repertoire of the baroque, classical, and early romantic periods.
'Stunning' — Classic FM
Choose from two performance times:
6:00pm
8:00pm
Each concert is designed to fit perfectly before or after your evening plans, with a wealth of restaurants and bars nearby to complete your night.
Practical Information
Seats in Band AA are located in the first two rows.
Program
- Georg Friedrich Händel – The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
- Johann Sebastian Bach – Air on the G String
- Antonio Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
Artists
| Orchestra: | The Piccadilly Sinfonietta |
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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.
Customer Reviews
5.0 of 5
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Mary Lou M, Canada
Oct 2024
It was a Great night the venue was interesting and the music fabulous
Address
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