London Concertante

What are the ingredients of a truly memorable evening out?

We reckon that a Gothic cathedral, flickering candlelight and soaring music will all get your pulse racing in no time.

Today’s Big Deal offers the chance to experience a spine-tingling performance of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons by a renowned ensemble. The setting will be the atmospheric St Giles’ Cathedral on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

You will have a choice of four dates and will even get a complimentary CD single and programme as mementoes.

Critically acclaimed ensemble

London Concertante is one of the finest chamber music ensembles in the country. With a stunning selection of recordings plus tours of the UK, Europe and the USA under their belt, they are right at the forefront of classical music in Britain.

Yet the ensemble keeps things light and accessible by peppering their performances with jokes. Their aim is to put a smile on the faces of those both new to classical and those who know the scores off by heart.

If you don’t consider yourself ‘in the know’ about chamber music, then fear not, this is for you — half of the audience at London Concertante events are first-time classical concert goers.

Soaring music by candlelight

Today’s Big Deal offers you the chance to watch one of four atmospheric candlelit performances by London Concertante in St Giles’ Cathedral.

Each performance will feature Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. However, each one is also unique and will have its own accompanying set of musical pieces, so you might even want to go on more than one date.

Each ticket will include a programme and a CD single.

Take your pick from the following…

Friday 22 March at 7.30pm
CPE Bach — Flute Concerto in A minor
Vaughan Williams — The Lark Ascending
Telemann — Oboe Concerto in C
Vivaldi — Bassoon Concerto
Vivaldi — “Spring” & “Summer” The Four Seasons

Friday 26 April at 8pm
Mozart — Divertimento in D
Elgar — Serenade for Strings
Bach — Concerto for 2 Violins
Vivaldi — The Four Seasons

Friday 17 May at 8pm
Vivaldi — Concerto for 2 Violins in A minor
Vivaldi — Concerto for 2 Cellos
Vivaldi — La Follia
Telemann — Viola Concerto
Vivaldi — “Spring” & “Summer” The Four Seasons

Friday 21 June at 8pm
Mozart — Symphony No. 29
Mozart — Sinfonia Concertante
Vivaldi — The Four Seasons

Rave reviews

Here are a few of many rave reviews of London Concertante, edited for length:

‘Drum-tight. This is superb playing’ — The Scotsman

‘First class musicians… the muscle in each individual’s playing gave such a punch… extraordinary’ — Sunday Express

‘Thoroughly impressive, with what can only be described as consummate artistry. The players to show off their individual virtuosity as well as the warmth and sensitivity of their ensemble playing’ — Halifax Courier

Atmospheric experience

Today’s Big Deal is an opportunity to see a highly regarded ensemble perform some of the best music ever composed in the spectacular setting of St Giles’ Cathedral.

Whether you are new to classical music or already adore the pieces, you are sure to be swept up by the magic. Plus as you can buy multiples, you could make this a special evening with family and friends or even go along to more than one event.

Plus we can’t think of a more impressive gift for the music fan in your life.