Antonio Vivaldi: Four Seasons by candlelight
Kensington United Reformed Church
16 Allen St, London W8 6BL, UK
England
51.4987244
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Description
Join us in the heart of London for a captivating tribute to Antonio Vivaldi, where the enchanting melodies of Vivaldi’s «Four Seasons» will be brought to life by the exceptional Mystery Ensemble.
Experience an unforgettable evening with the music of Antonio Vivaldi, whose timeless compositions continue to captivate audiences worldwide. The programme of the evening includes the iconic «Four Seasons,» a masterpiece that beautifully illustrates the changing seasons through vivid musical imagery.
Interesting Facts about Vivaldi’s «Four Seasons»:
Composed in 1723, «The Four Seasons» is one of Vivaldi’s most famous works and a prime example of programme music. Each concerto is associated with a sonnet, possibly written by Vivaldi himself, describing the scenes depicted in the music. Vivaldi ingeniously used musical techniques to mimic natural sounds, such as birds singing in spring and dogs barking in summer. The concertos were revolutionary for their time, showcasing Vivaldi’s innovative use of harmony and instrumental techniques.Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Vivaldi’s music and witness a performance that promises to be both enchanting and inspiring. This is an event not to be missed!
Duration: 60 minutes (doors will open 30 mins prior to the scheduled start time and late entry is not permitted)
Performers
Mystery Ensemble
The mysterious fleur of the concert will be created by the unique connection between musicians and the surrounding architecture & lights. The very intimate atmosphere of the hall will help the ensemble to transfer the audience into the cryptic world of her majesty’s the music.
Mystery Ensemble is a group of professional musicians performing unique programs on non-standard venues around the UK.
Experience outstanding works from different eras, experimental music, tributes, and world soundtracks of films and series, as well as absolutely unique programs and immersive shows. All music presented in author’s arrangements. With the possibility of independent choice of the program, unexpected locations, and flexibility of the format, our team of professional musicians is inspired to bring their favorite music to life.
Founded in 2021, our studio of contemporary music has grown rapidly, with over 40 shows in the UK in its first year of performing. Our founder, Almin Alexander, has devoted more than 12 years of his life to the music industry and the development of cultural initiatives around the world, working with many outstanding musicians and musical groups.
The ensemble’s repertoire contains an incredible amount of music. Just look at some of the programs so dearly loved by our viewers: these are tribute concerts of such great composers as Ludovico Einaudi, Hans Zimmer, John Williams, Ólafur Arnalds, Joe Hisaishi, or the minimalists’ John Cage and David Lang, along with At the same time, the ensemble performs popular soundtracks from sensational TV shows and movies: Wednesday, The Young Pope, Harry Potter, a variety of Disney and Pixar films, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit saga, Spencer, Star Wars and others. There is also the unique music of Enigma, Enya, combined with neoclassical music, or world rock hits, and tributes to the legendary Michael Jackson, Queen and the Beatles. For lovers of the classics, the ensemble collection contains music by W.A. Mozart, J.S. Bach, L.V. Beethoven, R. Wagner, I. Strauss, P.I. Tchaikovsky, S.V. Rachmaninov, and all key composers — classics. And much more. Every month the studio releases new programs and updates the existing repertoire.
For some projects, the team gathers as part of a chamber or small symphony orchestra.
Join us and experience the creative energy and passion that drives our team to bring music to life in unforgettable ways!
Programme
Concerto No. 1 in E major, Op. 8, RV 269, "Spring" (La primavera)
Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 8, RV 315, "Summer" (L'estate)
Concerto No. 3 in F major, Op. 8, RV 293, "Autumn" (L'autunno)
Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297, "Winter" (L'inverno)
Serenade for String Orchestra in E minor Op. 20 Elgar
*The programme may be subject to changes
Times
Start:
2025-01-04T18:30:00+00:00
End:
2025-01-04T19:30:00+00:00
Category
Music
Tickets
Student B
12.0
GBP
4
Left Wing Balcony (Restricted View)
18.0
GBP
48
Right Wing Balcony (Restricted View)
18.0
GBP
40
Student A
18.0
GBP
6
Student VIP
20.0
GBP
2
Accessible Seating
20.0
GBP
2
Right Wing Balcony
25.0
GBP
12
Left Wing Balcony
25.0
GBP
12
Stalls C
30.0
GBP
30
Stalls B
32.0
GBP
36
Centre Balcony
35.0
GBP
20
Stalls A
36.0
GBP
34
Stalls VIP
40.0
GBP
26