Best of Bach Mozart Vivaldi by Candlelight

Best of Bach Mozart Vivaldi by Candlelight

London Octave
Dietrich Bethge director
Lorraine McAslan violin

Handel – The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba Vivaldi – Sinfonia in G minor
Mozart – Eine kleine Nachtmusik
Vivaldi – Summer from ” Four Seasons” Interval
Bach – Violin Concerto in E major
Pachelbel – Canon
Bach – Concerto for 2 violins

Experience this varied program of attractive and well loved masterpieces in the unique surroundings of St James’s church. Whether you are hearing these compositions for the first or time or already know them well, you will appreciate the lively approach of our superlative string players led by the inspirational violinist Lorraine McAslan, as they recreate this warm and life-affirming music.

The outstanding ensemble London Octave (director Dietrich Bethge) was formed from London’s leading musicians in 2000. Since then they have performed over 150 concerts, not only for their audience’s, but also for their own enjoyment. They have appeared on BBC radio, toured abroad and made several CD’s.

“full of sparkle and wit” Metro.
Tonight’s soloist, the dazzling violinist Lorraine McAslan has recorded numerous acclaimed CD’s and is one of Great Britain’s outstanding violinists
‘”spellbinding’” The Daily Telegraph