Ballet Music by Candlelight
Friday 22 May 2026
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join St Martin’s Chamber Ensemble for a magical night of music featuring unforgettable excerpts from some of the world’s greatest ballets. Enjoy the enchanting sounds of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and the beloved Nutcracker Suite, along with other timeless masterpieces.
Experience the elegance, drama, and beauty of ballet music brought to life in an intimate concert setting.
Please note this performance will last for approximately 60 minutes without an interval.
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Grieg arr. Shorter Morning Mood from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1
Bizet Farandole from L’Arlésienne Suite
Tchaikovsky arr. Shorter Waltz from Sleeping Beauty
Gluck Dance of the Blessed Spirits from Orfeo ed Euridice
Tchaikovsky Movements from Swan Lake Suite
i. No. 1: Scène
ii. Dance of the Swans
iii. Czardas
Prokofiev arr. Parkin Montagues and Capulets from Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2
Tchaikovsky arr. Lee Nutcracker Suite
Grieg arr. Shorter In the Hall of the Mountain King from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1
Stravinsky Finale from Firebird
St Martin’s Chamber Ensemble
Olivia Tait director
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| Fri 22 May | 7:00 PM | £35/£32/£25/£17/£9 | Book |
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