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Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight - Piccadilly Sinfonietta
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. This captivating programme, performed by the celebrated Piccadilly Sinfonietta and leading violinist to be announced, promises an evening of elegance and inspiration. With over 200 performances annually, this acclaimed ensemble—featuring some of the UK’s most gifted virtuosi—has become a mainstay on the British classical scene. The evening's programme will contain Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' with a selection of other, renowned classical masterpieces.
Chopin by Candlelight

Chopin by Candlelight

25 Jul 2025 - 26 Jun 2026

Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional piano recital in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. Renowned British concert pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith, will perform an outstanding selection of Chopin's piano masterpieces in a concert to remember! Programme (All Chopin) Ballade No. 1 Scherzo no 1 Berceuse Harp Study Fantasy Impromptu Heroic Polonaise Nocturne in E flat major In 2016 Warren Mailley-Smith became the first British pianist to perform Chopin's complete works for solo piano from memory in a series of 11 recitals at St John's Smith Square. Hailed by the critics as an "epic achievement", Mailley-Smith will repeat the series at several venues in 2023-4. He has given acclaimed solo recitals at The Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall and has performed for the British Royal Family on numerous occasions. One of the busiest concert pianists of his generation and gave over 100 solo performances in the last year.
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

26 Jul 2025 - 22 Aug 2026

Experience an enchanting evening of classical music bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight, set within the awe-inspiring beauty of some of the most breath taking venues the UK has to offer. At the heart of the programme is Beethoven’s hauntingly beautiful Moonlight Sonata, a masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences with its emotional depth and melodic genius.
London Concertante: A Night at the Opera by Candlelight
If you're looking for a romantic candlelit experience, want to enjoy some classical music greats then this is the concert for you! London Concertante present a sensational evening at the opera with an array of the finest opera arias and overtures, including works from Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, and Mozart – some of the best from Madame Butterfly, Turandot, Tosca, The Barber of Seville, Carmen, Cosi fan Tutti and so much more. Presented by Candlelight with some of the country’s greatest opera singers in the stunning setting, this truly is an evening not to be missed!
Music from the Movies by Candlelight

Music from the Movies by Candlelight

1 Aug 2025 - 29 Dec 2025

Join world-renowned London Concertante as they bring us on a stunning red carpet ride of iconic movie soundtracks. From aliens and spies to dinosaurs and war heroes – this evening promises to be an exciting exploration of the power of film music, packed with all of your family favourites made famous by Hollywood! This exceptional program will include dazzling excerpts from George Lucas’ epic space opera ‘Star Wars’, Steven Spielberg’s iconic ‘Jurassic Park’, harrowing ‘Schindler’s List’ and fantastical ‘ET’, along with other cinematic masterpieces such as ‘Mission: Impossible’, ‘Skyfall’ and ‘The Godfather’, to name a few! Generations of us have been inspired by movie soundtracks for decades, so this concert is guaranteed fun for the whole family!
Vivaldi's Four Seasons & Lark Ascending by Candlelight
London Concertante brings Vivaldi’s masterpiece to life in a wonderful concert featuring gems of baroque music. This concert features Vivaldi’s Four Seasons; a jewel of the composer’s extraordinary ability to illustrate moods as diverse and contrary as violent winds or birdsong, fox hunts and drunken stumbles! We combine this with one of the most beautiful pieces for the violin, Vaughan-Williams’ transcendental "The Lark Ascending", which takes you on a journey to the heights of poetic nature’s landscapes. A stunning concert celebrating the virtuosity of the violin in all its forms.
Radiohead by Candlelight

Radiohead by Candlelight

3 Oct 2025 - 8 Nov 2025

Step into an evening of candlelit excitement with London Concertante! Listen to some of the best tracks from Radiohead albums performed by this fabulous ensemble, the evening is sure to be incredible! UK-based chamber orchestra, London Concertante, will be performing in the majestic surroundings of some of the country's most gorgeous cathedrals. With swooping arches and incredible acoustics, this is Radiohead as you've never experienced it before. This evening promises excitement, escapism, and grandeur. So, get dressed for the occasion, and get ready to hear Radiohead with a twist, a performance like no other.
Vivaldi, Mozart and Bach by Candlelight, Sat 20 Sept, St Giles'Cathedral, Edinburgh
Experience the timeless elegance of classical music in a spellbinding evening of music by three of historys greatest composers.This concert opens with one of the most recognisable pieces in classical music: Mozarts Eine kleine Nachtmusik. From its sparkling first bars to its lively finale, this serenade is a burst of pure sunshineeffortlessly joyful and instantly familiar to anyone who has ever dipped a toe into the world of classical music. At the heart of the evening is Bachs Violin Concerto in A Minor, a beautifully crafted work full of energy and emotion, featuring one of his most moving slow movements. To round off the night: Vivaldis Four Seasonsthe most recorded piece of classical music ever written. This vivid musical journey through the year is full of dazzling effects: buzzing flies, summer storms, dozing goatherds and icy winter winds. Its a showpiece for virtuoso violinists and an uplifting celebration of nature and imagination.Performed in stunning candlelit venues across the UK, this is an unforgettable night of passion, beauty and musical brilliancenot to be missed.
Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight
Join London Concertante as they celebrate the festive season through the magical world of Christmas movies. Immerse yourself in snowy adventures, comical catastrophes, true love and the joy of family relive all of your favourite cinematic moments and experience the Christmas spirit at its fullest! This enchanting programme will include excerpts from timeless classics such as White Christmas, A Christmas Carol and Its a Wonderful Life. If comedy is your thing, then let us entertain you with music from Elf, Love Actually and Home Alone. And for the kids, we bring the animated excitement of Polar Express and The Nightmare Before Christmas. This is a concert to bring the whole family together and make your Christmas truly special.

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