Harriet Mackenzie

A Thousand Midwinters
Celoniatus Ensemble Harriet Mackenzie – soloist/director
Keele University Chapel A candlelit winter concert
As the nights draw in, join the Celoniatus Ensemble in the warmth of Keele University Chapel for A Thousand Midwinters a candlelit evening of seasonal music led by international violinist Harriet Mackenzie. The programme weaves together Baroque masterpieces, reimagined carols, and contemporary reflections on winter, performed by an ensemble praised for its “freshness and dynamicism… breath‑taking virtuosity, imagination and intelligence.”
Programme:
Corelli – Christmas Concerto I Vivace II Grave III Allegro IV Adagio – Allegro – Adagio V Vivace VI Pastorale ad libitum
Holst (arr. Harriet Mackenzie) – In the Bleak Midwinter
Bach – Double Concerto in D minor BWV 1043 I Vivace II Largo III Allegro
Interval
Coventry Carol, 16th‑century English carol (arr. Harriet Mackenzie)
French carols – Il est né; Noël Nouvelet
Piazzolla – Winter
Vivaldi – Winter
About Celoniatus
Founded by Harriet Mackenzie in 2016 and named after her 1730 Italian violin, the Celoniatus Ensemble brings together international prize‑winners, orchestral leaders and acclaimed chamber musicians. Their performances across the UK and Europe, including broadcasts on BBC Radio 3. have earned a reputation for bold programming, expressive playing and artistic excellence.