The third instalment of our Music by Candlelight series brings another captivating selection of Baroque masterpieces. Vivaldi’s lively Concerto for Strings and Continuo opens the program, setting the stage for Bach’s intricate and elegant Oboe Concerto in F Major. The richness of Vivaldi's Concerto for Oboe and Strings in A Minor offers a perfect blend of warmth and virtuosity, while Handel’s Concerto Grosso in A Major adds grandeur with its interplay of string textures. The evening concludes with two more vibrant works by Vivaldi, full of energy and brilliance, immersing you in a luminous world of candlelit beauty.
As always, profits from the event will go directly to support the Ukraine Welcome Centre, ensuring that this evening of beauty contributes to a critical cause. Join us for an unforgettable night of Baroque music that not only delights the senses but also offers hope to those in need.
Programme
Vivaldi Concerto for Strings and Continuo in F Major, RV 138
Bach Oboe Concerto in F Major, BWV 1053R
Vivaldi Concerto for Oboe and Strings in A Minor, RV 461
Handel Concerto Grosso in A Major, Op. 6 No. 11, HWV 329
Vivaldi Concerto for Strings and Harpsichord in G Minor, RV 157
Vivaldi Concerto for Strings in C Major, RV 110
Oliver John Ruthven direction & harpsichord
St James’ Baroque Ensemble
