Saturday 5th December, 7.30 to 9.30 pm
Bollington Arts Centre
Please note: This concert is organised by Andrew Harvey
and supported by Bollington Chamber Concerts
Step into the magic of the festive season with an evening of enchanting music performed by violinist Andrew Harvey and an eight-piece orchestra at Bollington Arts Centre.
During the interval, enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and a mince pie*
Pachelbel – Canon in D
Vivaldi – Concerto for Two Violins in A Minor
Bach – Violin Concerto in E Major
INTERVAL (20 mins)
Vaughan Williams – The Lark Ascending
Holst – St Paul’s Suite
This programme journeys from the timeless elegance of Baroque masterpieces by Pachelbel, Vivaldi and Bach to the lyrical beauty of Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending and the lively, folk-inspired rhythms of Holst’s St Paul’s Suite. Together, these works celebrate the expressive range, warmth and vitality of the string orchestra.
Andrew is a well-respected violinist and orchestral leader, working regularly with some of the UK’s most esteemed orchestras. Based in Bollington, Andrew splits his time between his role as assistant leader at the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and regular freelance work at the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Sinfonia of London and other UK-based orchestras.
International touring has taken him to Japan, the US, China and across Europe, where he’s appeared as a soloist with the European Union Chamber Orchestra.
With Sinfonia of London, Andrew has recorded more than 30 albums, earning several awards including the BBC Music Magazine Award three years running. Recently, he recorded a new 11-track album with Michael Bublé.