Red Priest

For the baroque composer, see Antonio Vivaldi.

Red Priest
Red Priest performing in 2015
Background information
Years active1997-present
Members
Past membersJulia Bishop, Howard Beach
Websiteredpriest.bandzoogle.com

Red Priest is a British Baroque instrumental group that was formed in 1997 by Piers Adams.[1] Currently it is composed of four performers: Adams on recorder, Adam Summerhayes on violin, Angela East on cello and David Wright on harpsichord. The group is named after the red-haired Italian priest and Baroque composer, Antonio Vivaldi.[2]

The quartet plays in a flamboyant, theatrical and virtuosic style making use of props, costumes, dramatic lighting and other effects.[3] The pieces they perform are generally their own arrangements, though based very closely on the original music by Vivaldi, Bach, et al.[4]

In addition to touring all over the world, Red Priest are a frequent guest on BBC Radio 3's In Tune programme. They have released several albums, including a contemporary take on Vivaldi's The Four Seasons.

Discography

  • Priest On The Run - 1998
  • Nightmare In Venice - 2002
  • The 4 Seasons - 2003
  • Pirates Of The Baroque - 2008
  • Johann, I'm Only Dancing - 2009
  • Handel In The Wind - 2014
  • The Baroque Bohemians - 2017

Previous members

References

  1. ^ "Red Priest: Defying Baroque Boundaries". NPR. 1 March 2008. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Biography". Red Priest. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Red Priest". AllMusic. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  4. ^ BBC Radio 3's In Tune programme, 12 May 2010


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