SWALEDALE FESTIVAL 2026

 Masterpieces for Strings, with a Twist

Fenella Humphreys and Philippa Mo (violins)

Grieg                 Holberg Suite

JS Bach              Concerto for 2 Violins

Vivaldi/Richter The Four Seasons Recomposed

                           Soloist Fenella Humphreys

                           Directed by Philippa Mo

We are joined by not one but two international soloists to play a fabulous programme of string orchestra favourites - with a difference! After Grieg and Bach’s much-loved classics comes Max Richter’s ‘recomposing’ of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Inspired by the unique masterpiece we all know so well, his mesmerising re-vision refreshes Vivaldi while always remaining true to his harmonies.  Now you hear the familiar, now it becomes curiously unfamiliar! 

The piece has been an extraordinary success in its own right, and is something we've always wanted to play. The lovely acoustics of St Mary's make it the perfect setting.

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