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Baroque Masterpieces by Candlelight
with the London Concertante
Part of the London Concertante by Candlelight 2018 Series
Add to my Calendar 27-04-2018 19:30 27-04-2018 21:30 36 Baroque Masterpieces by Candlelight Join the internationally renowned London Concertante as they return to St Martin-in-the-Fields for the second time this seasons with a porgrammes pack full of enchanting Classic favourites. Founded in 1991, the ensemble continues to travel up and down Britain, and beyond with tours throughout Europe and the USA. Recognised for their irresistible musical interpretations and enchanting performance style, it is no surprise that they have continued to find such far reaching support for over 25 years. Reaching critical acclaim on their numerous recordings, London Concertante have found themselves labeled one of the finest chamber ensembles in Europe. While perhaps Mozart’s spritely Eine Kleine Nachtmusic and Pachelbel’s ‘Canon’, two of the most loved early classical works, require little introduction, George Phillip Telemann’s Concerto for 4 Violins still remains somewhat of a hidden gem of the genre. Scored for four violins and no accompanying orchestra or harpsichord, the players battle for the lead in what results in its lively and vivacious opening movement with a bright and uplifting sense of urgency. An audience favourite, Bach’s concertos are renowned for their beautiful and relentless exuberance; the violin is pushed to its technical limits with its songlike capabilities and devilish virtuosity throughout. And all this before The Four Seasons! An evening of exhilaration and beauty awaits! If you don’t consider yourself ‘in the know’ about Mozart, Beethoven, or Bach, fear not, this is the orchestra for you. The London Concertante boasts a remarkable audience record in which an impressive 50% of spectators are first time classical concert goers! The London Concertante has its audience laughing at jokes, gasping at virtuosity, moved by gorgeous string playing, and leaving with a smile on their faces. St Martin-in-the-Fields, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
St Martin-in-the-Fields
Trafalgar Square
Westminster
London
WC2N 4JJ
England
Programme
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K.525
Johann Sebastian Bach – Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041
Antonio Vivaldi – Violin Concerto in G minor 'Summer', RV 315
Antonio Vivaldi – Violin Concerto in E major 'Spring', RV 269
Georg Philipp Telemann – Viola Concerto, TWV 51:G9
Johann Pachelbel – Canon and Gigue in D major, P.37
Performers
Ben Norris – violin / director
London Concertante
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Programme Note
Join the internationally renowned London Concertante as they return to St Martin-in-the-Fields for the second time this seasons with a porgrammes pack full of enchanting Classic favourites.
Founded in 1991, the ensemble continues to travel up and down Britain, and beyond with tours throughout Europe and the USA. Recognised for their irresistible musical interpretations and enchanting performance style, it is no surprise that they have continued to find such far reaching support for over 25 years. Reaching critical acclaim on their numerous recordings, London Concertante have found themselves labeled one of the finest chamber ensembles in Europe.
While perhaps Mozart’s spritely Eine Kleine Nachtmusic and Pachelbel’s ‘Canon’, two of the most loved early classical works, require little introduction, George Phillip Telemann’s Concerto for 4 Violins still remains somewhat of a hidden gem of the genre. Scored for four violins and no accompanying orchestra or harpsichord, the players battle for the lead in what results in its lively and vivacious opening movement with a bright and uplifting sense of urgency. An audience favourite, Bach’s concertos are renowned for their beautiful and relentless exuberance; the violin is pushed to its technical limits with its songlike capabilities and devilish virtuosity throughout. And all this before The Four Seasons! An evening of exhilaration and beauty awaits!
If you don’t consider yourself ‘in the know’ about Mozart, Beethoven, or Bach, fear not, this is the orchestra for you. The London Concertante boasts a remarkable audience record in which an impressive 50% of spectators are first time classical concert goers! The London Concertante has its audience laughing at jokes, gasping at virtuosity, moved by gorgeous string playing, and leaving with a smile on their faces.
