Bristol Ensemble

Preludes Music
2026-07-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-02 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
Preludes Music, the education arm of the Bristol Ensemble, continues its work in areas of Bristol that are experiencing high levels of economic disadvantage and aims to put music at the heart of every child’s education. By doing so we improve confidence, co-ordination, speech and language and benefit all other areas of their learning.
Preludes Music has been running successfully since 2009 in several schools areas of Bristol. It is the most extensive project of its type in the country and grew from discussions between Roger Huckle of the Bristol Ensemble, Professor Leslie Bunt of the University of the West of England and James Wetz a former Head Teacher.
Find out more at www.bristolensemble.com/preludes

Preludes Music school concerts
2026-06-30 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Bristol, Bristol
Bristol Ensemble’s new project BE Inspired was launched in Spring 2024 to bring Bristol Ensemble performances and interactive learning experiences to children who may otherwise be unlikely to access live music and culture.
BE Inspired includes visits to schools by a 12-piece orchestra, performances of engaging and relevant classical and contemporary pieces, and interactive sessions where strings, woodwind and brass instruments are introduced, and children can ask questions and get involved.

Summer Serenade: Baroque Classics
2026-06-19 19:30 - 21:10 | The Mission Theatre, 32 Corn Street, Bath, BA1 1UF, United Kingdom
Bristol Ensemble returns to The Mission Theatre with a Summer Serenade, a vibrant programme celebrating the beauty and vitality of nature through sparkling Baroque masterpieces.
Featuring Pachelbel’s Canon in D, Summer from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, the overture from Mozart’s opera The Marriage of Figaro, Bach’s Air on the G String and many more.
Enjoy an uplifting evening of elegance, atmosphere and exceptional musicianship!
What audiences are saying…
“Wonderful venue and brilliant concert!”
“Such fun, infectious enthusiasm!!”
“Excellent evening”
“Fabulous! We love Bristol Ensemble and this was amazing!”

CANCELLED: Renew that Song: Bristol Cathedral's Summer Concert
2026-06-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Bristol Cathedral, College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TJ, United Kingdom
*Please note that this event has been cancelled – ticket purchasers will be contacted by the Bristol Beacon box office*
Bristol Cathedral Choir and the brass of Bristol Ensemble join forces for a programme of choral classics as part of the cathedral’s Grand Organ Festival.
Including iconic works such as Parry’s Blest Pair of Sirens and I Was Glad, the evening will be a celebration of the cathedral’s restored 340-year-old organ, renewed for another century of supporting music making in Bristol Cathedral.
With a bar available, grab a drink and join us for an evening of musical excellence, collaboration and shared music-making between two of Bristol’s most significant musical ensembles.
Presented by Bristol Cathedral Choir.

Valley Arts Summer Serenade
2026-06-10 19:30 - 21:30 | The Paddock, Chew Magna Cricket Ground, The Paddock, Chew Magna, BS40 8SF, United Kingdom
Bristol Ensemble returns to Chew Valley this summer for a special outdoor concert on the paddock next to Chew Magna Cricket Ground.
Bring a chair or picnic blanket and enjoy a relaxed evening of live music in a beautiful setting. Their Summer Serenade programme celebrates the sounds of nature through sparkling Baroque masterpieces by including Pachelbel’s Canon, Vivaldi’s Summer from The Four Seasons, Mozart’s Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, Bach’s Air on the G String and many more.
Sit back and enjoy music inspired by birdsong, flowing water, and the calm of the countryside – an uplifting summer evening of elegance, atmosphere, and outstanding musicianship under the open sky!
In the event of bad weather the concert will take place at St Andrew’s Church, Chew Magna.

Nailsworth: Summer Serenade
2026-06-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Christ Church, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth, GL6 0DQ, United Kingdom
John Rutter Suite Antique
Mozart Flute Quartet
Vivaldi Summer from The Four Seasons
Bach Air on the G String
Principal players from the Bristol Ensemble present a delightful afternoon of chamber music including Vivaldi’s enduringly-popular Summer from The Four Seasons, and the graceful elegance of Mozart’s much-loved Flute Quartet, a work full of lyrical charm, sparkling dialogue and effortless wit.
John Rutter’s Suite Antique offers a playful nod to earlier musical styles, blending baroque-inspired dance movements with Rutter’s unmistakable melodic warmth and colour. Written for flute, harpsichord and strings, it moves from lively to reflective with irresistible charm. Bach’s beautifully lyrical Air on the G String completes the programme.
Tea and cakes served at 4pm. Tickets £15 (£13 low incomes, £5 under 18s), available on the door and online at the Bristol Ensemble box office.

Henleaze Concert Society: Summer Serenade
2026-06-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Bristol, BS9 4BT, United Kingdom
Vivaldi Summer from The Four Seasons
Mozart Flute Quartet in D, K285
Rutter Suite Antique
Vivaldi String Concerto in A, RV 158
Bach Air on the G string
Pachelbel Canon and Gigue
Henleaze Concert Society’s season closes with a delightful programme of music suitable for a summer’s evening including Vivaldi’s ever-popular Summer from The Four Seasons, and the graceful elegance of Mozart’s much-loved Flute Quartet, a work full of lyrical charm, sparkling dialogue and effortless wit.
John Rutter’s Suite Antique offers a playful nod to earlier musical styles, blending baroque-inspired dance movements with the composer’s unmistakable melodic warmth and colour. Written for flute, harpsichord and strings, it moves from lively to reflective with irresistible charm. Enduringly popular works complete the programme include Bach’s Air on the G string and Pachebel’s Canon and Gigue.
Pre-concert talk with Steve Clarke begins at 6.45pm. Doors open at 6.15pm for the talk and at 7.15pm for the concert only. If coming to the concert only, we should be grateful if you would try to avoid arriving during the talk.
Individual concert prices
Tickets for Henleaze Concert Society members £17.50
Tickets for non members £21
Under 25 year olds £5
The ticket price includes the pre concert talk, a programme and interval drink.
How to book
Book tickets online at Bristol Ensemble’s online box office.
You can also book by sending a cheque payable to Henleaze Concert Society, covering note and SAE to 2 Saville Mews, Kingsdown Parade, Bristol BS6 5UL
Tickets are available on the door from 6.15pm.
Season Tickets and Annual Society Membership
Season tickets are only £100 including Society Membership and admission to all six concerts from September to July. Alternatively, becoming a member of Henleaze Concert Society for £15 entitles you to book tickets for individual concerts at the members’ discounted rate. Season tickets and membership are available to buy by post by returning the Ticket Order Form with your payment and a stamped addressed envelope.

String Masterworks with Leon Bosch
2026-05-20 19:30 - 21:30 | St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR, United Kingdom
Bristol Ensemble
Leon Bosch director/double bass
Britten Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge
Barber Adagio for Strings
Woodborne Red Ink
Elgar Introduction and Allegro
Experience an evening of some of the most powerful and beloved works in the string repertoire, performed by Bristol Ensemble under the direction of Leon Bosch.
At the heart of the programme are three iconic masterpieces: Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber, the radiant Introduction and Allegro by Edward Elgar, and the brilliant Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge by Benjamin Britten, each one a masterwork of the string repertoire.
Alongside these celebrated works, Bosch performs the deeply moving Red Ink: Concerto for Double Bass and String Orchestra by Shane Woodborne, taking on the rare dual role of soloist and conductor, leading the ensemble directly from the double bass.
Red Ink serves as a musical memorial to the Soweto Uprising of 1976 where thousands of South African students protested against apartheid-era education policies. For Bosch, who was himself a student activist during the events of 1976, the work carries a deeply personal resonance.
This Bristol performance of Red Ink also forms part of a wider project with BBC Radio 3, charting Leon Bosch’s life and artistic journey in the context of the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising.
Leon Bosch
Leon Bosch has built an international career as a performer and conductor and is one of the few double bass players to conduct chamber and symphonic ensembles directly from the instrument. A prolific recording artist with twenty solo albums, he is a committed advocate for new music, collaborating with contemporary composers to expand and diversify the double bass repertoire.
Red Ink was commissioned by the Matseer Diabelli Sommer festival and is dedicated to the bassist Leon Bosch.
Tickets are available from St George’s Bristol box office online, by phone on 0117 929 4929 and over the counter at St George’s.

Preludes Music concert
2026-05-19 12:30 - 14:15 | St Mary Redcliffe Church, Colston Parade, BS1 6RA
Local children from Bristol Ensemble’s award-winning music education programme take to the stage to perform in their annual Preludes Music concert.
The children will be supported by the Preludes Music band and Bristol Ensemble players, delivering a wonderful learning experience for the children, and a fantastic concert for audience members.
Preludes Music is an education programme run by the Bristol Ensemble. Preludes has been working with children in under-resourced local communities for 15 years – delivering music education and life-enriching cultural experiences to children who have few opportunities to access music and the arts.

Nailsworth: Schubert Octet
2026-05-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Christ Church, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth, GL6 0DQ, United Kingdom
Franz Schubert Octet in F Major, D 803
Bristol Ensemble’s professional musicians perform Schubert’s celebrated masterpiece, the Octet for wind and strings. The work enjoys enduring popularity for its sumptuous melodies and harmonic twists and turns. Commissioned by a famous clarinettist of the day in 1824, it is considered to be one of the greatest chamber works ever composed.
Tea and cakes served at 4pm. Tickets £15 (£13 low incomes, £5 under 18s), available on the door and online at the Bristol Ensemble box office.

Bath Choral Society: Dido and Aeneas
2026-05-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Road, Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1DZ, United Kingdom
Purcell Dido and Aeneas
Handel Dixit Dominus
Bath Choral Society
Bristol Ensemble
Stephanie Bodsworth and Rebecca Bottone sopranos
Olivia Ray alto
Eamonn Mulhall tenor
Philip Smith bass
Katrine Reimers conductor
Was ever a tragic love story more poignantly told?
Dido and Aeneas, the seventeenth-century gem depicting the abandonment of the Queen of Carthage, is a serious contender for the greatest English opera of all time. Purcell’s take on the story from Virgil’s Aeneid involves the chorus at every stage of the action. Underpinned with a powerful immediacy and simplicity, it has long had a broad appeal. The work’s emotional climax, “When I am laid in earth”, is as devastating as it is exquisite.
This concert performance is paired with another great masterpiece from the Baroque – Handel’s Dixit Dominus. Handel, ever a master of drama, brings to this choral Psalm setting a range of colours so broad that it might even take fans of his Messiah by surprise.

Henleaze Concert Society: From Grace to Grandeur
2026-05-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Bristol, BS9 4BT, United Kingdom
Mozart Divertimento in D
Stamitz Concerto for Flute, Oboe and Strings in G major
Schubert Octet
This refined and radiant programme brings together three masters of the Classical and early Romantic eras, offering a journey from sparkling elegance to expansive lyricism.
Mozart’s Divertimento in D opens the concert with charm and vitality. Written for strings, this bright and buoyant work captures the composer’s signature wit and grace. Originally intended as light entertainment, it’s filled with poised melodies, graceful dance movements, and the effortless brilliance of Mozart at his most genial.
We continue with Carl Stamitz’s Concerto for Flute, Oboe, and Strings in G major—a graceful and spirited dialogue between two soloists. As a leading figure of the Mannheim School, Stamitz brings clarity, elegance, and a touch of operatic flair to this delightful concerto, blending Classical poise with expressive nuance.
The programme concludes with Schubert’s magnificent Octet, a monumental work for eight players that bridges the intimacy of chamber music with symphonic ambition. Rich in melody and emotional range, it flows through moments of lyrical beauty, lively rustic dances, and deep reflection—an expansive and deeply human musical conversation.
Pre-concert talk with Steve Clarke begins at 6.45pm. Doors open at 6.15pm for the talk and at 7.15pm for the concert only. If coming to the concert only, we should be grateful if you would try to avoid arriving during the talk.
Individual concert prices
Tickets for Henleaze Concert Society members £17.50
Tickets for non members £21
Under 25 year olds £5
The ticket price includes the pre concert talk, a programme and interval drink.
How to book
Book tickets online at Bristol Ensemble’s online box office.
You can also book by sending a cheque payable to Henleaze Concert Society, covering note and SAE to 2 Saville Mews, Kingsdown Parade, Bristol BS6 5UL
Tickets are available on the door from 6.15pm.
Season Tickets and Annual Society Membership
Season tickets are only £100 including Society Membership and admission to all six concerts from September to July. Alternatively, becoming a member of Henleaze Concert Society for £15 entitles you to book tickets for individual concerts at the members’ discounted rate. Season tickets and membership are available to buy by post by returning the Ticket Order Form with your payment and a stamped addressed envelope.

Vivaldi's Trumpets
2026-05-08 19:30 - 21:30 | St John’s Church, Church Street, Frome, BA11 1PL
The Bristol Ensemble returns to St John’s Church, Frome with a programme full of energy and colour, featuring Vivaldi’s much-loved Concerto for Two Trumpets and Geminiani’s La Folia.
Vivaldi’s concerto shows off the bright, clear sound of the trumpet in music that’s lively and full of character, while Geminiani’s La Folia takes a simple tune and transforms it into a set of dramatic and playful variations.
This concert brings together the brilliant sound of trumpets with the rich warmth of the strings, performed by musicians from the Bristol Ensemble in an evening that celebrates the beauty and imagination of Baroque music.

Baroque ’n’ Roll
2026-04-24 19:30 - 21:30 | The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre, Princess Street, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1EH
Get ready for a night where the harpsichord meets the headbang! Baroque ’n’ Roll features a programme of much-loved Baroque favourites alongside modern classics. You can expect everything from Bach and Vivaldi to a few surprises from Queen and Metallica, for a fantastically eclectic evening. Performed by the dynamic Bristol Ensemble, this concert blurs the line between classical refinement and rock rebellion!

Wotton Concert Series: Bruckner
2026-03-28 19:30 - 21:30 | St Mary the Virgin Church, Culverhay, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7LS
Anton Bruckner Symphony No. 7 arr. Luís Carvalho
Anton Bruckner Postlude in D minor
Bristol Ensemble
Benedict Hoffnung conductor
Jed Hughes organ
Douggie McMeekin narrator
Bristol Ensemble performs Anton Bruckner’s epic 7th Symphony, recently arranged for chamber orchestra by Luís Carvalho.
A renowned organist throughout his life, Bruckner even visited London where he performed on the famous Willis organ at the Royal Albert Hall. It therefore seems appropriate to open the concert with Bruckner’s Postlude in D Minor WAB 126 played by Jed Hughes, organist at St Mary’s, and virtuoso exponent of the St Mary’s famous ‘Handel organ’.
Tickets available online at 3choirs.org

Preludes takeover day
2026-03-23 | St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR, United Kingdom
Children from Bristol Ensemble’s Preludes project take over St George’s Bristol

Bristol Bach Choir: Mass in B Minor
2026-03-21 19:30 - 22:00 | St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR, United Kingdom
Bristol Bach Choir
Bristol Ensemble Baroque
Daisy Walford soprano
Angharad Rowlands alto
Kieran White tenor
Edmund Danon bass
David Bednall conductor
Described by Parry as ‘the mightiest choral work ever written’, the Mass in B minor by J S Bach is unquestionably one of the keystones of the repertoire. Bristol Bach Choir will present a performance of this eternally fresh masterpiece with the Bristol Ensemble on Baroque instruments.
The acoustics of St George’s will be the ideal place in which to hear this work with its wide-ranging textures of arias, ensembles and choruses and to wonder again at Bach’s seemingly bottomless source of inspiration.

Stroud Choral Society: St Matthew Passion
2026-03-21 19:00 - 21:30 | Tewkesbury Abbey, Church Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5RZ, United Kingdom
Stroud Choral Society
Bristol Ensemble
Simon Bell conductor
Stroud Choral Society and Bristol Ensemble join forces with Stroud Choral Youth Choir and the choristers of Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum to perform Bach’s St Matthew Passion.

Beethoven 6
2026-03-18 19:30 - 21:30 | St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR, United Kingdom
Bristol Ensemble
Chiara Braggion soprano
James Duddle conductor
Beethoven Symphony No. 6 ‘Pastoral’
Vivaldi Spring from The Four Seasons
Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture
Mozart Exultate Jubilate

Composed between 1802 and 1808, Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony, the “Pastoral,” is one of his most vivid and personal works. Lasting approximately 40 minutes, it is one of only two symphonies he named himself, titled “Pastoral Symphony, or Recollections of Country Life.”

Through five connected movements, Beethoven depicts scenes from rural life: peaceful landscapes, birdsong by a brook, a lively country dance, a dramatic thunderstorm, and a final song of gratitude.

Scene 1: Awakening of cheerful feelings on arrival in the countryside

Scene 2: Scene by the brook

Scene 3: Merry gathering of country folk

Scene 4: Thunder, Storm

Scene 5: Shepherd’s song. Cheerful and thankful feelings after the storm

Beethoven wrote about his Pastoral Symphony:

“Here, … lying by the brook with nut-trees, listening to the birds singing, I wrote the ‘Scene by the Brook’ and the goldhammers there up above me, the quails and cuckoos round about me, helped compose.”

In the second movement, the flute, oboe, and clarinet imitate the nightingale, quail, and cuckoo, while in the third movement Beethoven famously instructs the orchestra to play one passage “as fast as you can.” The final three movements follow one another without pause, forming a continuous dramatic arc from celebration, through storm, to gratitude.

Rich in atmosphere and storytelling, the “Pastoral” Symphony remains one of Beethoven’s most beloved works, capturing both the beauty and power of nature in sound.

The programme also features Vivaldi’s Spring from The Four Seasons, Mendelssohn’s evocative Hebrides Overture, and Mozart’s radiant Exultate Jubilate, brought to life by Soprano Chiara Braggion.

Nailsworth: Piano Trios
2026-03-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Christ Church, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth, GL6 0DQ, United Kingdom
Beethoven ‘Kakadu’ Variations Op.121
Schubert Notturno in E flat D.897
Mozart Trio in B flat K.502
This programme brings together three Viennese masters in music of elegance, lyricism and wit. Beethoven’s sparkling ‘Kakadu’ Variations, transform a simple popular tune into a brilliantly inventive sequence of characterful variations, full of humour and dramatic flair.
Schubert’s Notturno offers a moment of luminous calm: an expansive, song-like meditation whose glowing melodies unfold with characteristic Schubertian warmth.
Completing the recital is Mozart’s Piano Trio in B flat, a work of effortless charm and sophistication in which piano, violin and cello converse with graceful balance, combining playful brilliance with moments of lyrical beauty.
Tea and cakes served at 4pm. Tickets £15 (£13 for low incomes, £5 for under 18s), available on the door and online at the Bristol Ensemble box office.

Cantemus Chamber Choir: Mozart Requiem by candlelight
2026-03-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff, CF5 2LA
Prepare to be transported by an enchanting evening as Cantemus, under the visionary direction of Huw Williams and joined by the acclaimed Bristol Ensemble, present Mozart’s Requiem in the ethereal glow of candlelight at Llandaff Cathedral.
Let the haunting beauty and transcendent power of this choral masterpiece stir your soul in one of Wales’s most breathtaking settings. This magical concert promises a night of sublime music, unforgettable atmosphere, and the shared wonder of live performance – an experience not to be missed.

Baroque ’n’ Roll
2026-03-10 19:30 - 21:30 | The Mission Theatre, 32 Corn Street, Bath, BA1 1UF, United Kingdom

Henleaze Concert Society: Mozart & Haydn
2026-03-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Bristol, BS9 4BT, United Kingdom
Mozart Serenade No. 6 in D major ‘Serenata notturna’, K. 239
Haydn Sinfonia Concertante in B flat major for violin, oboe, bassoon and cello
Haydn Serenade Op.3/5
Mozart Symphony No.40 in G minor K.550
Two of the Classical era’s most brilliant minds – Mozart and Haydn – come together in this elegant and spirited programme that blends charm, wit, and emotional depth.
We open with Mozart’s Serenata Notturna, a delightful serenade written for a rare combination of strings and timpani. Brimming with elegance and good humor, this charming work was composed for an outdoor evening performance, capturing the sparkle and grace of 18th-century Salzburg.
Haydn’s Sinfonia Concertante is a dazzling showcase for four solo instruments – violin, oboe, bassoon, and cello. With its witty interplay and symphonic grandeur, the piece highlights Haydn’s mastery of form and his flair for creating dialogue between soloists and orchestra.
The concert also features Haydn’s beautiful Serenade – a lyrical movement which features graceful melody and a heartfelt simplicity.
We end with one of Mozart’s most profound and dramatic works: the Symphony No. 40 in G minor. With its restless energy, stormy harmonies, and emotional intensity, this symphony stands as a towering achievement, revealing Mozart’s genius at its most expressive and mature.
Pre-concert talk with Steve Clarke begins at 6.45pm. Doors open at 6.15pm for the talk and at 7.15pm for the concert only. If coming to the concert only, we should be grateful if you would try to avoid arriving during the talk.
Individual concert prices
Tickets for Henleaze Concert Society members £17.50
Tickets for non members £21
Under 25 year olds £5
The ticket price includes the pre concert talk, a programme and interval drink.
How to book
Book tickets online at Bristol Ensemble’s online box office.
You can also book by sending a cheque payable to Henleaze Concert Society, covering note and SAE to 2 Saville Mews, Kingsdown Parade, Bristol BS6 5UL
Tickets are available on the door from 6.15pm.
Season Tickets and Annual Society Membership
Season tickets are only £100 including Society Membership and admission to all six concerts from September to July. Alternatively, becoming a member of Henleaze Concert Society for £15 entitles you to book tickets for individual concerts at the members’ discounted rate. Season tickets and membership are available to buy by post by returning the Ticket Order Form with your payment and a stamped addressed envelope.

BE Inspired
2026-03-03 09:00 - 13:00
Greenfield E-ACT Academy
Perry Court E-ACT Academy
Ilminster Avenue E-ACT Academy
Bristol Ensemble’s new project BE Inspired was launched in Spring 2024 to bring Bristol Ensemble performances and interactive learning experiences to children who may otherwise be unlikely to access live music and culture.
BE Inspired includes visits to schools by a 12-piece orchestra, performances of engaging and relevant classical and contemporary pieces, and interactive sessions where strings, woodwind and brass instruments are introduced, and children can ask questions and get involved.

Exultate Singers: St Matthew Passion
2026-02-28 19:00 - 22:10 | St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR, United Kingdom
Exultate Singers
Bristol Ensemble Baroque
Peter Davoren Evangelist / tenor
Frederick Long Christus / bass
Martha McLorinan alto
Bristol’s accomplished chamber choir Exultate Singers joins forces with the period-instrument orchestra Bristol Ensemble Baroque to perform one of the most profound and moving works ever written, J.S. Bach’s St Matthew Passion.
Composed in 1727 for Good Friday at St Thomas’s Church in Leipzig, the St Matthew Passion stands as one of the crowning achievements of Western music. It tells the story of Christ’s final days – his betrayal, trial, crucifixion, and burial – in music of drama, devotion and beauty that continues to resonate nearly three centuries later.
Bach’s music moves seamlessly between vivid storytelling and moments of deep reflection. The Evangelist narrates the unfolding events in expressive recitative, and heartfelt arias, chorales and monumental choruses invite the listener to contemplate universal themes of suffering, compassion and redemption.
The tenor soloist and Evangelist is the “superbly artistic” Peter Davoren, who sings with illustrious groups including the BBC Singers, Monteverdi Choir, Tenebrae, the Sixteen and Solomon’s Knot. Bass Frederick Long, a distinguished concert and opera singer known for his performances with acclaimed vocal ensemble I Fagiolini, brings expressive warmth and dignity to the role of Christus. They are joined by Bristol Ensemble Baroque performing on authentic period instruments, bringing clarity, colour and immediacy to Bach’s glorious score.
The magnificent acoustic of St George’s Bristol provides the perfect setting for this immersive and powerful musical experience. Whether you are encountering the work for the first time or returning to it as a cherished masterpiece, this promises to be an unforgettable evening of spiritual and emotional intensity, performed in the original German.
Tickets
Front 5 rows of central stalls and central gallery £30
Mid and rear central stalls £27
Side stalls and first row of side gallery £27
Second row of side gallery £22
Third row of side gallery £18
How to book
Book with Exultate Singers box office (no booking fee)
Book with St George’s box office – the venue’s 9% booking fee applies

Buy online at www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk
Telephone 0117 929 4929 (open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 11am to 3pm)
Book in person at St George’s Bristol (open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 11am to 3pm, and in person 90 minutes before the start of an event)
