New Year’s Extravaganza by Candlelight
Thursday 01 January 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join the Festive Orchestra of London and violin virtuoso Catherine Manson for their traditional celebration of the new year at St Martin’s church. The programme features many of music’s most popular masterpieces and finishes with Vivaldi’s spectacular Four Seasons.
The Festive Orchestra of London was formed in 1990 to perform the masterpieces of the Baroque in and around London. The players are equally at home on modern and period instruments, giving them a unique insight into this wonderful repertoire. They have performed in most of London’s major venues, toured in Europe and the Middle East and have broadcast for BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM.
Handel Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Mozart Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Pachelbel Canon and Gigue in D
Bach Concerto for Oboe and Violin
Vivaldi The Four Seasons
Festive Orchestra of London
Geoffrey Coates Oboe
Catherine Manson Violin/Director
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| Thu 01 Jan | 7:00 PM | £36/£30/£25/£18/£10 | Book |
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