Celoniatus Ensemble
Harriet Mackenzie – soloist/director

Wednesday 2 December 2026
7:30pm
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 - A minor Concerto

Interval

Coventry Carol, 16th‑century English carol (arr. Harriet Mackenzie)

French carols – Il est né; Noël Nouvelet

Piazzolla – Winter

Cecilia McDowall – Winter (written for Harriet Mackenzie)

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.

Tickets:
£17 or FREE for students and ages 16 & under. 

PARKING & HOW TO FIND US: Parking is free on campus after 5pm on a weekday and during the weekend. The closest car park to the University Chapel is the pay and display car park located on Union Square. Campus map here: https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/howtofindus/maps/keele-campus-map.pdf 
Keele Chapel is in Building 7 on this map. 

ACCESS: Keele University Chapel Access Guide - https://www.accessable.co.uk/keele-university/access-guides/chapel  

 

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