Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & Baroque Classics
Start the New Year with one of the most loved works in classical music, performed by exceptional musicians from the Jersey Chamber Orchestra and the London Symphony Orchestra.
The Jersey Chamber Orchestra welcomes Roman Simović, one of the world’s leading violinists and Leader of the London Symphony Orchestra, for a spectacular performance of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. Renowned for his brilliant virtuosity and extraordinary musicality, Roman has performed on many of the world’s leading stages alongside some of the world’s finest orchestras and musicians.
Simovic mixes power and lyricism...This is a magnificent performance. The Strad
Roman will be joined by a hand-picked ensemble featuring members of the London Symphony Orchestra, bringing together some of London’s finest orchestral musicians for a very special evening in Jersey.
The programme opens with Purcell’s Chaconne and Vivaldi’s Concerto for Two Cellos in G minor, performed by acclaimed cellists David Cohen and Urška Horvat Blanchard, before culminating in Vivaldi’s much-loved The Four Seasons, performed by Roman Simović.
A wonderful journey through the colour, energy and emotion of the Baroque repertoire, this concert combines the intimacy of a small ensemble with exceptional international musicianship.
Whether you are a lifelong classical music lover or discovering this repertoire for the first time, join us for a spectacular evening of beautiful music to start the New Year in style.
Programme includes:
Purcell – Chaconne
Vivaldi – Concerto for Two Cellos in G minor
Soloists: David Cohen & Urška Horvat Blanchard
Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
Soloist: Roman Simović
Roman Simovic – Violin
Roman Simovic’s virtuosity and musicality have taken him throughout all continents, performing on many of the world’s leading stages including the Carnegie Hall, Mariinsky Hall St Petersburg and Grand Opera House Tel-Aviv. As soloist, he has appeared with world-leading orchestras and conductors.
Roman has been awarded prizes at numerous international competitions, among which are Premio Rodolfo Lipizer, Sion-Valais, Yampolsky Violin Competition and the Henryk Wieniawksi Violin Competition, placing him among the foremost violinists of his generation. A sought-after artist, he has been invited and continues to perform at various distinguished festivals.
Roman has released a comprehensive list of recordings, most notably two CDs directing the LSO String Ensemble for LSO Live, and Tchaikovsky and Glazunov concertos with Valery Gergiev and the Mariinsky Orchestra, as well as a CD of complete Paganini caprices for violin solo.
Roman plays a 1709 Antonio Stradivari violin, generously given to him on loan by Jonathan Moulds.
https://romansimovic.com/
All proceeds from this concert will support Music in Action’s Outreach Programmes, which bring inspiring music experiences to schools, care homes, and community settings across Jersey.
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Performance starts at 7:30pm and will last approximately 90min including a 15min interval.
♿ Wheelchair Access:
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