London Octave — Best of Bach, Mozart and Vivaldi by Candlelight at St James’s Piccadilly
London, St James's Church — Main Hall
About the Event
Experience this varied program of attractive and well loved masterpieces in the unique surroundings of St James’s church. Whether you are hearing these compositions for the first or time or already know them well, you will appreciate the lively approach of our superlative string players led by the inspirational violinist Lorraine McAslan, as they recreate this warm and life‐affirming music.
The outstanding ensemble London Octave (director Dietrich Bethge) was formed from London’s leading musicians in 2000. Since then they have performed over 150 concerts, not only for their audience’s, but also for their own enjoyment. They have appeared on BBC radio, toured abroad and made several CD’s.
“full of sparkle and wit” Metro.
Tonight’s soloist, the dazzling violinist Lorraine McAslan has recorded numerous acclaimed CD’s and is one of Great Britain’s outstanding violinists
‘”spellbinding’” The Daily Telegraph
Practical Information
Drinks can be purchased from the onsite bar.
Program
- Georg Friedrich Händel – The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
- Antonio Vivaldi – Sinfonia in G minor
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – A Little Night Music – A Little Night Music, KV 525
- Antonio Vivaldi – Summer from ” Four Seasons”
- Johann Sebastian Bach – Violin Concerto in E Major BWV 1042
- Johann Pachelbel – Canon
- Johann Sebastian Bach – Concerto for Two Violins In E
Artists
| Ensemble: | London Octave |
|---|---|
| Violin: | Lorraine McAslan |
| Conductor: | Dietrich Bethge |
Address
St James's Church, 197 Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom — Google Maps
