SWALEDALE FESTIVAL 2026
Sunday May 31st at 3.00pm St Mary's Church Richmond
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
We are joined by not one but two international soloists to play a fabulous programme of string orchestra favourites. After Grieg and Bach’s much-loved classics comes Max Richter’s ‘reimagining’ 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.
“Richter’s intervention gives it a real frisson. Its extra levels viscerally connect with our memories of that evergreen piece.” Guardian