Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
About Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
Enjoy an exceptional candlelight concert this Christmas in the stunning setting of University Church of Saint Mary’s in Oxford.
Celebrate the season with Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons, brought to life as you’ve never heard it before.
This vivid and revolutionary work captures the changing moods of the year, while a carefully chosen programme of festive favourites and classical masterpieces—including Corelli’s beloved Christmas Concerto, Pachelbel’s Canon in D, Elgar’s Nimrod, Tchaikovsky’s enchanting Sleeping Beauty Waltz and Strauss’s sparkling Blue Danube—creates the perfect soundtrack for a magical winter evening.
Performed by the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta and a leading violin soloist to be announced, this special Christmas concert promises an evening of elegance, inspiration and festive charm.
With over 200 performances each year, the ensemble—featuring some of the UK’s finest classical talent—has become a beloved presence on the British music scene, renowned for its sparkling interpretations of the baroque, classical and early romantic repertoire.
Featuring
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Programme
Pachelbel – Canon in D
Corelli – Christmas Concerto
Elgar – Nimrod from Enigma Variations
Tchaikovsky – Sleeping Beauty Waltz
Strauss – The Blue Danube
Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
Join the concert for a heartwarming musical celebration that truly captures the spirit of the season.
Reviews
“Stunning”
Classic FM
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
£21.60 – £54.00
Dates & times:
Thursday 03 December 2026 at 7.30pm
Doors open at 6.50pm
Running time:
1 hour 45 minutes including an interval
