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Mozart Concertos at Christmas by Candlelight
Enjoy an outstanding musical evening in the days after Christmas with an exceptional programme of Mozart's concertos in the beautiful candlelit setting of St James Church Piccadilly.
Featuring renowned clarinetist Sarah Williams and virtuoso violinist Laura Rickard this will be festive concert to remember! Accompanied by the phenomenal musicians of The Piccadilly Sinfonietta, one the finest chamber orchestras performing in the UK today. There are also plenty of bars and restaurants nearby to complete your night.
'Stunning' - Classic FM
Featuring
Sarah Williamson (clarinet)
Laura Rickard (violin)
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Programme
Mozart - Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 622
Mozart - Violin Concerto No. 4 in D major K218
Our soloists
Sarah Williamson is renowned as a virtuoso clarinettist whose talent has been recognised by concert-goers and critics alike. BBC Music Magazine wrote: ‘A tenacious player like Williamson doesn’t need gimmicks – her sonorous timbre and natural musicality speak for themselves.’ The Independent hailed her as a ‘superb player’; and The Telegraph praised Sarah’s ‘blend of languor and exuberance.’ As a soloist, Sarah has performed at many of the world’s major concert halls, including Carnegie Hall, the Royal Albert Hall, The Wigmore Hall, The South Bank Centre, The Berlin Concerthaus, The Tonhalle Zurich, The Theatre des Champs-Elysèes Paris, The Suntory Hall and NHK Hall, Japan.
Laura Rickard Acclaimed British violinist Laura Rickard is crafting a multifaceted international career as a highly sought-after chamber musician and soloist, festival director, and passionate teacher. In demand as a concerto soloist, she regularly appears with orchestras across the UK, with recent performances at Royal Festival Hall and the Purcell Room.
Featuring renowned clarinetist Sarah Williams and virtuoso violinist Laura Rickard this will be festive concert to remember! Accompanied by the phenomenal musicians of The Piccadilly Sinfonietta, one the finest chamber orchestras performing in the UK today. There are also plenty of bars and restaurants nearby to complete your night.
'Stunning' - Classic FM
Featuring
Sarah Williamson (clarinet)
Laura Rickard (violin)
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Programme
Mozart - Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 622
Mozart - Violin Concerto No. 4 in D major K218
Our soloists
Sarah Williamson is renowned as a virtuoso clarinettist whose talent has been recognised by concert-goers and critics alike. BBC Music Magazine wrote: ‘A tenacious player like Williamson doesn’t need gimmicks – her sonorous timbre and natural musicality speak for themselves.’ The Independent hailed her as a ‘superb player’; and The Telegraph praised Sarah’s ‘blend of languor and exuberance.’ As a soloist, Sarah has performed at many of the world’s major concert halls, including Carnegie Hall, the Royal Albert Hall, The Wigmore Hall, The South Bank Centre, The Berlin Concerthaus, The Tonhalle Zurich, The Theatre des Champs-Elysèes Paris, The Suntory Hall and NHK Hall, Japan.
Laura Rickard Acclaimed British violinist Laura Rickard is crafting a multifaceted international career as a highly sought-after chamber musician and soloist, festival director, and passionate teacher. In demand as a concerto soloist, she regularly appears with orchestras across the UK, with recent performances at Royal Festival Hall and the Purcell Room.
Friday 29 Dec 2023
St James Church, Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL
Fri 29 Dec 2023, 8:00PM - 9:00PM£19, £25, £35, £45
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