The Lark Ascending

The Lark Ascending by the English Chamber Orchestra

The English Chamber Orchestra and Harriet Mackenzie perform Vivaldi’s Winter and Classics at fabulous Trinity Chapel.

Highlights

🎼 Stunning programme of The Lark Ascending alongside the beautiful sounds of sound of Vivaldi’s Winter from the Four Seasons

Exceptional classical performances from the English Chamber Orchestra

The perfect option for first-time classical concert-goers

The beautiful candlelit Trinity Chapel

General Info

Date: Thursday 10th September 2026

Time: 6-7pm or 8-9pm

Duration: 60 minutes

Come and be swept away by a breathtaking candlelit performance of Vivaldi’s Winter from the Four Seasons with world class soloist Harriet Mackenzie and the English Chamber Orchestra as well as other timeless classics.

A hugely appealing programme is designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style! There are many restaurants and bars nearby to complete your evening.

Highlights

The programme also features Vaughan William’s magical The Lark Ascending and the stunning Aire from the Mad Lover’s Suite by John Eccles.

Described as “A knockout from start to finish” (The Guardian), Harriet Mackenzie’s recordings have received five stars from The Times and nominations for ‘Recording of the Year’.

The English Chamber Orchestra is the most recorded chamber orchestra in the world. From its beginning, the ECO has worked with the most significant musical figures in classical music with soloists such as Daniel Barenboim, Placido Domingo, Jacqueline du Pre, Kiri te Kanawa, Yehudi Menuhin, and Luciano Pavarotti.

“I loved the show so much – I can’t wait to come back” Audience member.

“It was just exceptional. I couldn’t help smiling and pinching myself. These concerts are a real treaure.” Audience member

Programmes

Concert 1 – 6-7pm

• Mad Lover’s Aire, Eccles
• The Lark Ascending, Vaughan Williams
• Romance, Amy Beach
• Winter, from the Four Seasons , Vivaldi

Concert 2 – 8-9pm

• Mad Lover’s Aire, Eccles
• The Lark Ascending, Vaughan Williams
• Love through the Seasons, Cecilia McDowall
• Winter, from the Four Seasons, Vivaldi

Tickets

• Band A £45 (front stalls and pews from the choir stalls onwards)
• Band B £35 (rear seats and pews from before the choir stalls and backwards)
• Band C (restricted view) £25 (behind the screen) – some seats will have no sightlines at all
• Child £12
• Student £15

VIP Tickets

To enjoy this wonderful event in style:

Solo VIP ticket – £75 champagne reception, cordoned off area pre-show, Band A seat, chance to meet the musicians after the show

Couple VIP ticket – £140 champagne reception, cordoned off area pre show, best seats for two, chance to meet the musicians after the show

(This can be with your partner, a friend or a family, not only subject to a romantic partner)

To support charity Music in Action and their mission to help disadvantaged children and bring music to communities, please email

All profits from this concert will go towards the work of the charity which will include supporting local children in Cambridgeshire.