During 2020 Covid-19 lockdown, Sinfonia Verdi and RevoLuton Arts presented a series of Classical Concerts from musicians of the orchestra.
Ranging from double bass solos to duets for bassoon and trombone, two flutes, two cellos, two violins, two singers, and a concert on eastern musical instruments, audiences were able to find out a bit more about instruments of the orchestra and listen to top musicians performing live from their homes.
Watch again here:
Friday 3 July, 2.30pm
Stephanie and Enrico, who opened the series back in May, closed the series with a concert of Russian music for two violins.
Friday 26 June 2.30pm
Helen Charlston and Michael Craddock (vocals/piano - both of them) took us through the music for the stage by 18th Century composer Handel.
Friday 19 June, 2.30pm
Julian Sperry and Yves Bouvy (flutes)
Between them, these two flautists have racked up numerous awards and international appearances, a vast catalogue of recordings and broadcasts, film music for the Harry Potter films (among many others), and regular feature performances with stars including Dame Shirley Bassey and Michael Ball.
Friday 12 June, 2.30pm
Balu Raguraman (Indian violin) and Subathra Raguraman (Veena)
These instruments are not known especially in western classical orchestral tradition but Sinfonia Verdi has a tradition of fusing diverse musical traditions and we were delighted to showcase some music for you from the eastern musical tradition.
Friday 5 June, 2.30pm
Shirley Richards (violin) and Peter Richards (piano)
These two musicians have established and distinguished careers performing at the very top of the orchestral profession.
Friday 29 May, 2.30pm
Leon Bosch, Double Bass
Friday 22 May, 2.30pm
Lois Au (bassoon) and Matt Lewis (trombone)
Friday 15 May, 2.30pm
Katherine Jenkinson and Nicholas Holland (cellos)
Friday 1 May, 2.30pm
Helen Charlston & Michael Craddock - singers