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The Four Seasons by Candlelight

Part of Classical Season 2018/19

The verve and virtuostiy of the 18th century is brought to life in this enchanting concert staged in an elegant candle-lit setting with an evocative programme crowned by Vivaldi's sublime masterpiece The Four Seasons performed by the Mozart Festival Orchestra in resplendent costumes of the period.

Pieces by Handel, Bach and Mozart complete the concert.

Performers

Mozart Festival Orchestra in full 18th century costume
David Juritz conductor, violin
Susanna Hurrell soprano
Crispian Steele-Perkins trumpet

Repertoire

Handel: Arrival of the Queen of Sheba from Solomon
JS Bach: Air from Orchestral Suite No.3 in D, BWV.1068 (Air on a G string)
Purcell: Suite in C for trumpet & orchestra arr. Steele-Perkins
Handel: Ombra mai fù from Serse
Mozart: Alleluia from Exsultate Jubilate
Handel: Excerpts from Water Music Suites; Aria, Let the Bright Seraphim from Samson
Interval
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons

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Royal Festival Hall

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£15 - £45
Booking fee: £3.00 (Members £0.00)
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