Red Priest is a British Baroque instrumental group that was formed in 1997 by Piers Adams. Currently it is composed of four performers: Adams on recorder, Julia Bishop 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.
The quartet plays in a flamboyant, theatrical and virtuosic style making use of props, costumes, dramatic lighting and other effects. The pieces they perform are generally their own arrangements, though based very closely on the original music by Vivaldi, Bach, et al.BBC Radio 3's In Tune programme, 12 May 2010
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
Lineup history 1997–2001 2001–2011 2011–2015 Piers Adams – recorder Julia Bishop – violin Angela East – cello Julian Rhodes – harpsichord Peirs Adams – recorder Julia Bishop – violin Angela East – cello Howard Beach – harpsichord Piers Adams – recorder Julia Bishop – violin Angela East – cello David Wright – harpsichord 2015–2023 2023–present Piers Adams – recorder Adam Summerhayes – violin Angela East – cello David Wright – harpsichord Piers Adams – recorder Julia Bishop – violin Angela East – cello David Wright – harpsichord
References
External links Official website Red priest on Facebook