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New Year's Eve Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

Name: New Years Eve Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight 31 Dec
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Location: Manchester Cathedral, Manchester M3 1SX

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in unforgettable style with an enchanting candlelit concert at Manchester Cathedral. As the year draws to a close, immerse yourself in the brilliance of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, a timeless masterpiece that captures the beauty of nature through electrifying virtuosity and vivid emotion. This exhilarating work, performed by the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta with a leading violin soloist to be announced, is the perfect way to mark the turning of the year. The evening also features the festive majesty of Handel’s Fireworks Music, a joyful and regal celebration of sound that sets the stage for a night of elegance and jubilation.

With over 200 performances a year, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta has become a cornerstone of the UK classical music scene, delighting audiences with its vibrant interpretations of baroque and classical repertoire under the direction of concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith.

Join us for a night of sparkling music and candlelit beauty as we count down to the New Year in one of Manchester's most atmospheric venues.

'Stunning' – Classic FM

Featuring
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta

Programme
Handel – Music for the Royal Fireworks
Vivaldi – The Four Seasons