Academy of St Martin in the Fields with Federico Colli
Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, written in 1785 during his time in Vienna, was premiered by the composer as soloist in one of his very popular concerts featuring his new pieces. A contrasting work to his dramatic D minor…
Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra: Bach, Handel and Telemann
The Oxford Philharmonic returns to St Martin-in-the-Fields for music gleaming and glinting with baroque splendour. The Orchestra’s Solo Horn Radek Baborák leads the Orchestra in some of Handel’s most stately ceremonial works – including both his Water and Fireworks music – and…
A Night at the Opera by Candlelight
An evening of popular arias and choruses from great operas, including works by Puccini, Verdi and Bizet. Programme to include Offenbach – Barcarolle: Belle nuit, ô nuit d’amour from Les Contes d’Hoffmann Verdi – Bella figlia dell’amore from Rigoletto Bizet – Habanera…
Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra: Baroque Favourites
Concertmaster Tamás András and members of the Oxford Philharmonic bring you captivating jewels from the musical baroque. From the contemplative beauty of Pachelbel’s Canon and Albinoni’s Adagio, to Vivaldi’s exuberant bassoon concerto played by OPO Solo Bassoon Bence Bogányi, to the energetic…
Baroque Classics by Candlelight
Join St Martin’s Chamber Ensemble for an hour-long programme of beautiful Baroque classics, including works by Bach, Handel and Vivaldi. Highlights include Spring and Summer from Vivaldi’s iconic Four Seasons, and Handel’s Water Music, a joyful showcase of Baroque vibrancy and variety…
Rachel Podger & Brecon Baroque: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Everyone’s got their own favourite moment in Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons: the birdsong of Spring, the downpours of Summer, the icy shivers of Winter. Three centuries on, they’re as fresh and tuneful as ever – and there’s still nothing to match the…
Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight
The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi is a beloved masterpiece of Baroque beauty and drama. In this richly varied programme, St Martin’s Chamber Ensemble and Richard Milone present Vivaldi’s iconic work in its full splendour, together with Mozart’s dazzling Divertimento in Bb…
Puccini Messa di Gloria by Candlelight
Best known for the rich and soaring melodies of his verismo operas, Giacomo Puccini composed the ambitious Messa di Gloria as his graduation exercise in 1880. It is a sacred work, but filled with emotional impact, exuberance and dramatic contrasts that feel…
Ex Cathedra: Summer Music
Sumer is icumen in – and we can’t wait to celebrate the return of warm, light evenings, birdsong and holidays, with an evening of enchanting music and readings. As daylight fades and candles glow in the twilight, we invite you to unwind…
