Bristol Ensemble

Music for a Blue Planet
2024-10-24 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Bristol Cathedral, College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TJ, United Kingdom
Sit back and contemplate our Blue Planet whilst being immersed in wonderful music inspired by planet Earth.
The backdrop to this fantastic concert is the extraordinary Gaia installation hanging in the centre of Bristol Cathedral. The Bristol Ensemble will take you on an incredible journey of music inspired by nature, from the BBC series Blue Planet by George Fenton to the Four Seasons by four different composers Einaudi, Richter, Piazzolla and Vivaldi. The timeless Spiegel im Spiegel by Arvo Part and Tundra by Ole Gjeilo gives you space to meditate in this unique concert that will transport you to an off planet experience! Conducted by Roger Huckle, this promises to be a night to remember.
The programme includes:
Music from the BBC Blue Planet series
Blue Planet Main Theme — George Fenton
Spinning Dolphins
The Sardine Run
Angel Falls
Our Planet is a Blue Planet
The Four Seasons
Primavera – Spring — Einaudi
Summer — Max Richter
Autumn — Piazzolla
Winter — Vivaldi
Meditation
Spiegel im Spiegel — Arvo Part
Earth Song — Einaudi
Petricor — Einaudi
Tundra —Ola Gjeilo
A bar will be available throughout the event. Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks will be available. Card only.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please ensure there is a ratio of no more than four children to one adult. Children’s ear defenders are available to borrow on a first come first served basis.

Four Seasons by Candlelight
2024-10-25 19:30 - 21:30 | The Mission Theatre, 32 Corn Street, Bath, BA1 1UF, United Kingdom
The Bristol Ensemble presents an electrifying evening at the 200-year-old Mission Theatre, where the timeless masterpiece of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons will be brought to life. Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening, surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight.

Classical Masterpieces by Candlelight
2024-10-25 19:30 - 21:30
Musicians from The Bristol Ensemble return to Thornbury with Classical Masterpieces by Candlelight, presented by Thornbury’s Action Arts group.
Roger Huckle, violinist, leads the Ensemble musicians in a programme of enchanting movements by Mozart, Chopin and Shostakovich.
Mozart Overture to The Marriage of Figaro Overture
Chopin Piano Concerto No.2
Mozart Piano Concerto No.21 in C major
Shostakovich Gadfly Suite
Viv McLean piano
Roger Huckle set up the musicians’ collective in 1994. This prestigious orchestra performs classical, popular, jazz and contemporary concerts around the country. Their performances are stunning, uplifting and not to be missed.
Tickets £20 (including a drink) are available from 01454 850933 or by email from AAGThornbury@gmail.com

The Lark Ascending
2024-10-25 19:30 - 22:00 | St Mary Magdalene Church, Ditcheat, BA4 6QX, United Kingdom
Come and join us in the beautiful St Mary Magdalene church in Ditcheat to enjoy a wonderful evening of classical music. Principals from the Bristol Ensemble will perform a programme of music, commencing with ‘The Lark Ascending’.
Programme includes:
Ralph Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending
Ralph Vaughan Williams Greensleeves
Barber Dover Beach, with Baritone Will Drakett
Barber Adagio
Ticket includes a glass of wine and a taste of cheese in the interval.
Proudly presented by Ditcheat PCC and Breathe Music.

Classical Masterpieces by Candlelight
2024-10-26 19:30 - 21:30
Mozart Overture to The Marriage of Figaro Overture
Chopin Piano Concerto No.2
Mozart Piano Concerto No.21 in C major
Shostakovich Gadfly Suite
Viv McLean piano
Join the Bristol Ensemble and soloist Viv McLean for a candlelit celebration of some of the most expressive and enduring works in the classical repertoire, by Chopin, Mozart, and Shostakovich. Three composers whose distinctive voices shaped the course of Western music.

Advance tickets £24, on the door £28; under 18s £5, plus booking fees, available from Tetbury Goods Shed box office.

MiniBeats - Krazy Keyboards!
2024-10-27 10:30 - 11:15, 2024-10-27 12:30 - 13:15 | St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR, United Kingdom
Put on your spookiest Halloween costume and join Presenter Laura Tanner, our fantastic MiniBeats pianists and two of the very grandest of grand pianos, for a fun and interactive introduction to the crazy world of the keyboard!
Then join Robyn for MiniMakers in the Glass Studio to get creative and let your imagination run wild!
MiniBeats in association with the Bristol Ensemble
Tickets: £9 (children & adults); 4-for-3 family ticket available
10.30am show Concert most suitable for under 5s
12.30pm show Concert most suitable for 4 – 8 year olds
Ages are guidelines only; both concerts are relaxed performances where everyone is welcome!
A BSL Interpreter will be signing at both performances.
Event takes place on the floor of the auditorium with limited tickets available.
Running time: 45 minutes
MiniMakers
Times 11.30am – 12.30pm; 1.30pm – 2.30pm
FREE to MiniBeats ticket holders!

Haydn's The Creation
2024-11-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Bristol Cathedral, College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TJ, United Kingdom
This autumn, the Fitzhardinge Consort and Bristol Ensemble join forces to bring you Haydn’s epic masterpiece – The Creation.
‘The Creation’, written by Joseph Haydn between 1797 and 1798, celebrates the creation of the world as narrated in the Book of Genesis. Performed in Bristol Cathedral by some of Bristol’s finest musicians, this uplifting musical experience will take place underneath Luke Jerram’s Gaia – contributing a stunning visual element to the evening.
About the Musicians
Bristol Ensemble
“Bristol is fortunate to have such a fine orchestra as this” Bristol Live
Since its foundation in 1994, by violinist and Chief Executive Roger Huckle, the Bristol Ensemble has been at the forefront of musical life in Bristol and the Southwest. Versatility is one of Bristol Ensemble’s greatest attributes.
From the music of the 17th century, performed on original instruments, through to contemporary composition and experimental music, Bristol Ensemble is a collective of specialists that collaborate to provide the highest calibre of performance for a wide range of audiences.
The Fitzhardinge Consort
As purveyors of exquisite a capella choral music, The Fitzhardinge Consort is one of Bristol’s premier ensemble choirs. Their primary purpose is to bring international-standard, rarely-performed music to the South West of England and beyond. The choir has an ambitious programme of charity, education and outreach work in the pipeline, designed to bring music to those that need it most but hear it least.
The choir sings regularly across the region to great critical acclaim, and has become known for its exciting and original interpretations of Renaissance and Baroque music, as well as new works of living composers. Fitzhardinge is committed to encouraging young musicians, and a handful of university students are mentored by the more experienced members of the group.
Bar
A bar will be available throughout the event. Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks will be available. Card only.
Children
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please ensure there is a ratio of no more than four children to one adult. Children’s ear defenders are available to borrow on a first come first served basis.
This is a fundraising event for Bristol Cathedral. Charity number 1204673

Bridgerton in Concert
2024-11-02 19:30 - 21:30 | St Andrew’s Church, Chew Magna, Chew Magna, BS40 8SF, United Kingdom
The Bristol Ensemble presents a captivating concert of music featured in the Netflix hit series Bridgerton.
Music by Mozart, Handel, Haydn, Bach plus classic pop covers (including Taylor Swift and Harry Styles) all delivered with that wonderful string quartet sound!
Experience the joy of live music with Bristol Ensemble – the orchestra for the West of England. Bristol Ensemble is a collective of specialists that collaborate to provide the highest calibre of performance for our audiences.

Preludes Music
2024-11-05 08:00 - 2025-11-05 15:00
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

*Postponed* French Music & Wine Tasting
2024-11-08 19:30 - 21:30 | 1904 Arts Club, The Red Lodge, Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5LJ, United Kingdom
*Event postponed – will be rescheduled for February 2025. Ticket holders have been sent refunds*
Programme includes:
Saint-Saëns Carnival of the Animals
Saint-Saëns Danse Macabre
Ravel Bolero
Imagine a cozy and intimate setting, where you can enjoy a glass of wine and listen to some of the most enchanting French classical music.
You’ll be welcomed to the 1904 Arts Club, a hidden gem behind the Red Lodge Museum, with its quirky artefacts and cabaret-style seating. As the candles flicker, you’ll also get to taste four exquisite French wines, carefully selected by Oboe Fine Wines, who are known for their quality, sustainability and biodiversity. They’ll take you on a journey through each wine, and share the stories behind the music and the regions they come from.
Whether you’re looking for a romantic date night, a fun outing with friends, or a chance to meet new people, this event is perfect for you. You’ll have a vibrant and relaxing evening, full of culture, flavour and joy.
Tickets £40, available from www.eventbrite.co.uk
“Amazing to feel so involved with the music…Fun to relax with wine while hearing the brilliance of the Bristol Ensemble.”
“A lovely and unique experience, perfect for a date night.”
“It was a brilliant evening…Highly recommended!”

Music for Miniatures
2024-11-09 10:30 - 11:15 | Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Bristol, BS9 4BT, United Kingdom
Live classical music for babies and toddlers.

Interstellar and The Planets
2024-11-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Road, Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1DZ, United Kingdom
Hans Zimmer Interstellar
Gustav Holst The Planets
A magical evening of music inspired by the solar system and space travel. It features a special performance of The Planets – arranged for chamber orchestra and accompanied by wonderful visuals of each planet with poems – and music for the film Interstellar composed by Hans Zimmer.
Tickets £27 (discounts for students and under 18s), available from www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk

The Planets and Interstellar
2024-11-13 19:30 - 21:30 | St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR, United Kingdom
Gustav Holst The Planets Suite (chamber orchestra arrangement)
Hans Zimmer Music from Interstellar
A magical evening of music inspired by our solar system and space travel, played by the Bristol Ensemble – orchestra for the West of England – celebrating the 150-year anniversary of Gustav Holst’s birth.
This will be a very special performance of The Planets arranged for chamber orchestra accompanied by wonderful visuals of each planet and the poems that inspired the music.
Alongside The Planets we perform the music for the film Interstellar composed by Hans Zimmer, NASA’s mission is to find a habitable planet beyond our solar system.
Gustav Holst had a huge impact on film music and film composers such as John Williams and Zimmer so this is a fitting celebration of his music and his long-lasting legacy. Join us for a wonderful immersive experience of music, visuals and poetry.
Tickets £10.90, £16.35, £27.25 and £38.15 including St George’s Bristol booking fees, available from St George’s box office online, by phone on 0117 929 4929, and over the counter at St George’s.

Mozart by Candlelight
2024-11-15 19:30 - 21:30 | The Mission Theatre, 32 Corn Street, Bath, BA1 1UF, United Kingdom
Ganz Kleine Nachtmusik (Mozart’s newly rediscovered work)
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik in G, K.525
Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K.622 (arr. Berg)
Excerpts from The Marriage of Figaro
Divertimento in F major K.138
The Bristol Ensemble’s captivating Mozart by Candlelight concert invites you to experience some of the composer’s most cherished works at the historic 200-year-old Mission Theatre amidst the enchanting glow of candlelight, including Mozart’s newly rediscovered piece Ganz Kleine Nachtmusik, which received its first public performance in Salzburg in September 2024.
Featuring the principal strings and clarinet of the Bristol Ensemble and enhanced by fascinating and humorous anecdotes, the performance promises a thrilling evening of original works and arrangements that transport you to the world of 18th-century Salzburg and Vienna, offering a glimpse into the mind of this genius composer.

Stroud Choral Society: A Sea Symphony
2024-11-16 19:00 - 21:30 | Tewkesbury Abbey, Church Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5RZ, United Kingdom
Felix Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture
Charles Villiers Stanford Songs of the Fleet
Ralph Vaughan Williams A Sea Symphony
Stroud Choral Society
Bristol Ensemble
Alison Rose soprano
Marcus Farnsworth baritone
Simon Bell conductor
Stroud Choral Society with The Bristol Ensemble presents a wonderful collection of sea-inspired music by Mendelssohn, Stanford and Vaughan Williams.
Tickets £25, £20, £12 (under 16s free) on sale at www.ticketsource.co.uk/stroud-choral-society, and also available from Tewkesbury Abbey shop and tourist office.

Henleaze Concert Society: Viva Vivaldi
2024-11-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Bristol, BS9 4BT, United Kingdom
Vivaldi
Concerto in G ‘Alla Rustica’ RV 151
Concerto for Oboe in A minor RV 461
Winter from The Four Seasons
Concerto for Trumpet and Violin in B flat RV548
Gloria in D major RV 589
NB there has been a change of programme since this event was first advertised
With the Fitzhardinge Consort
Bristol Ensemble and the Fitzhardinge Consort bring the timeless beauty and vivaciousness of 18th century Venice to Henleaze in this concert of lively and captivating music by the Baroque master, Antonio Vivaldi.
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.
Individual concert prices
Tickets for Henleaze Concert Society members £15
Tickets for non members £18
Under 25 year olds £5
The ticket price includes a programme and interval drink.
How to book
Book tickets online
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 £85 including Society Membership and admission to all six concerts from September to July. Alternatively, becoming a member of Henleaze Concert Society for £12 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.

Nailsworth - Bridgerton in concert
2024-11-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Christ Church, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth, GL6 0DQ, United Kingdom
Music featured in the hit Netflix series Bridgerton, including string quartet music of Mozart, Haydn and Handel, and covers of famous pop songs. Tea and cakes served at 4pm.
Tickets £15 (£13 for those on low incomes), available online from Eventbrite or on the door. Under 18s free of charge.

SYMPHONY OF THE WORLD
2024-11-18 15:30 - 17:00 | Trinity Arts Centre, Trinity Centre, Trinity Road, St Jude's, Bristol, BS2 0NW, United Kingdom
A true creative experiment bringing together children from 3 local schools, a community poetry group, professional musicians from a variety of backgrounds and tutors from Preludes Music to produce a piece of music with 4 movements, each one written by each group of participants from the local community.
Symphony of the World takes you on a musical journey across the globe, a celebration of the wonderful diverse communities and musical traditions residing in our city of Bristol, culminating in two electrifying performances at Trinity Arts on 18th November 2024, and St George’s on 25th November 2024.
Featuring: Bristol Reggae Orchestra, Mamadou Cissokho with Suntou Susso, Troyka, Malizah, Preludes Music, Bristol Ensemble and composer/conductor William Goodchild.
And schools: Easton CE Academy, Redfield Educate Together, St Nicholas of Tolentine RC.
The programme will also feature a special performance of the ‘Kora Concerto For Orchestra’ composed by William Goodchild and Mamadou Cissokho.
Come and celebrate musical diversity and the joy of collaborative music making with us. Follow #SymphonyOfTheWorld and let’s see what happens!
Kindly supported by Arts Council England, Quartet Community Foundation & Bristol Masons Charity

Philip Glass - Company
2024-11-21 19:30 - 20:30 | 1904 Arts Club, The Red Lodge, Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5LJ, United Kingdom
John Pickard String Quartet No. 2
Sadie Harrison Aurea Luce
Carmen Ho The Way It Is
Carmen Ho Unknown (piano solo)
Thomas Ades O Albion
Philip Glass Company
John Cage 4’33”
Bristol Ensemble performs an intriguing programme of contemporary works in the unique setting of Bristol 1904 Arts Club.
Philip Glass’ String Quartet No.2 ‘ Company’ was commissioned by the Mabou Mines Foundation for the dramatisation of Samuel Beckett’s prose poem Company.
John Pickard’s String Quartet No.2 was first performed by the Allegri Quartet in the extraordinary Italianate village of Portmeirion in North Wales. It is a warm and lyrical work, which starts quietly and builds momentum, culminating in an energetic and optimistic conclusion.
4′33″ premiered in 1952 and was met with shock and widespread controversy; many musicologists revisited the very definition of music and questioned whether Cage’s work qualified as such. In fact, Cage intended 4′33″ to be experimental — to test the audience’s attitude to silence and prove that any auditory experience may constitute music, seeing that absolute silence cannot exist.
Works by Sadie Harrison, Carmen Ho and Thomas Ades complete the programme.
Tickets £20, available from Eventbrite.
We are grateful to the Vaughan Williams Foundation and Francis Routh Foundation for their support.

Mozart by Candlelight
2024-11-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Blakehay Theatre, Wadham Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1JZ, United Kingdom

Massive Mozart Workshop
2024-11-23 09:00 - 19:00 | Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR, United Kingdom
Harriet Eyley soprano
Samantha Price mezzo soprano
Elgan Llŷr Thomas tenor
Benson Wilson bass
Bristol Ensemble
David Ogden conductor
Join us for an unforgettable musical journey as we delve into the timeless beauty of Mozart’s Requiem.
Whether you’re a seasoned chorister or shower-singing enthusiast, come and sing with a choir of 400, as we learn from scratch one of Mozart’s most powerful works. This is also your chance to perform alongside a professional orchestra, the Bristol Ensemble, as well as four fantastic soloists!
Held in the transformed concert hall of Bristol Beacon, with its amazing acoustic and glorious sound, don’t miss the chance to be part of something extraordinary.
With years of experience directing choirs and ensembles, the day will be lead by Bristol maestro David Ogden. The event will then finish with a joyful concert performance in Beacon Hall.
No prior experience of Mozart’s Requiem is needed – everyone is welcome. Just bring your enthusiasm and love of music!
Schedule
Registration 9 – 9.30am
Welcome and warm up 9.30am
Session 1 10.00am – 12.30pm
Lunch 12.30 – 1.30pm
Session 2 1.30 – 2.30pm
Dress rehearsal with orchestra 3pm – 4pm
Concert 6pm – 7pm
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Age: 14+. Please note participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
This workshop includes accessible pricing for under 18s.
Full price £45.00 incl. booking fee
Under 18s £10.00 incl. booking fee

Amici: Handel's Messiah
2024-11-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Taunton Minster, Church Square, Taunton, TA1 1SA
The Amici Choir
Bristol Ensemble
Elizabeth Watts soprano
Louise Innes alto
Eamonn Mulhall tenor
Frederick Long bass
Andrew Trewhella conductor
Rehearsals have started for Amici’s performance of Handel’s Messiah. Overall, that will be about three months of weekly group rehearsal and private learning at home. Handel wrote the whole thing, vocal lines and orchestral parts in three WEEKS! His servant reported that he was in a composing frenzy and hardly took time to eat or sleep, so intent he was on the task.
The piece was first performed in Dublin in 1742, a performance in aid of local charities – it raised £400 – that’s the 2024 equivalent of £75,000!
What is it about this work which makes it such a sure-fire success? Its music of course – it is full of well-known and memorable tunes, arias and choruses. ‘And the Glory of the Lord’, ‘For Unto Us a Child is Born’, ‘All We Like Sheep’, ‘I Know that My Redeemer Liveth’, ‘The Trumpet Shall Sound’ and of course ‘Hallellujah!’ Its message – God’s love shown in the birth and sacrifice of His Son.
The music is sublime – but the ‘forgotten man’ of ‘Messiah’ must be Charles Jennens, whose compilation of scriptural texts to form the words of the piece so inspired Handel to write his three-week tour de force.
Amici’s performance boasts a magnificent line-up of soloists. The incomparable Elizabeth Watts is the soprano and she will be ably supported by Louise Innes (Alto), Eamonn Mulhall (Tenor) and Frederick Long (Bass). The orchestral forces are the superb Bristol Ensemble who have supported many of our concerts in the past and we welcome them once more. The whole event will be conducted by Andrew Trewhella.
Tickets are available NOW, at the Minster, via the Amici website (www.amicichoir.org.uk) and from the Tourist Visitor Centre in Taunton (01823 340470). £22 gives you the best seating and view from the centre section; the standard seating is £18. Don’t delay – this is an event not to be missed.
Please note that the starting time for this concert is 7pm – doors open at 6.30pm

SYMPHONY OF THE WORLD
2024-11-25 17:00 - 19:00 | St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR, United Kingdom

High Sheriff Concert
2024-11-26 19:30 - 21:30 | St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR, United Kingdom
The High Sheriff of Bristol’s concert features Bristol Ensemble’s Preludes Music project alongside Rising Voices Recovery Choir, Changing Tunes and the Dovetail Orchestra.
The projects – in their own words in order of appearance:
Preludes Music
Preludes Music, the education arm of the Bristol Ensemble, works 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. It has been running successfully since 2009 in several areas of Bristol. It is the most extensive project of its type in the country.
Rising Voices Recovery Choir
Rising Voices Recovery Choir is a place for people to come together, make friends and be uplifted by the power of song. We have been running since 2014 and regularly perform at recovery and public events all over Bristol. Our fun and free weekly singing group is for anyone affected by problematic drug or alcohol use – people in recovery or working towards recovery, their families and carers, and those who work or volunteer in treatment services.
Changing Tunes
We use the power of music to help people lead crime free lives that are meaningful and creative. We facilitate music-making programmes in Alternative Provision Schools, Secure Children’s Homes, Young Offender Institutions, Prisons and Post-Release.
Dovetail Orchestra
Dovetail Orchestra exists to provide a welcoming space for asylum seekers and refugees, building connections through music and supporting musical learning on a regular weekly basis. Founded in 2022, we have welcomed people from over 17 countries to come and play with us. Every week we create new pieces that bring together national styles.
All money raised will support the High Sheriff’s fund BYCA which provides food and activities for children and young people facing economic disadvantage in half term holidays and St George’s outreach programme.
Tickets £21.80 including St George’s Bristol booking fees, available from St George’s box office online, by phone on 0117 929 4929, and over the counter at St George’s.

Dark Side of the Moon
2024-11-28 19:30 - 20:40 | Christmas Spiegeltent, Waterfront Square, Off Canons Way, The Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5LL
Join us for a truly special evening as the Bristol Ensemble, the city’s only professional chamber orchestra performs Pink Floyd’s legendary album, The Dark Side of the Moon.
Performed in the enchanting setting of the Spiegeltent, this 23-piece chamber orchestra will bring the iconic album to life, highlighting its intricate musicality in a way that only a live orchestral performance can. As the fourth best-selling album in history, with over 45 million copies sold worldwide, The Dark Side of the Moon remains one of the most influential albums ever created, and this evening promises to be a joyous celebration of its lasting legacy.
Don’t miss this extraordinary concert that fuses the spirit of the 1970s with the elegance of orchestral music, performed by the talented musicians of the Bristol Ensemble.
This concert includes some bonus tracks from Wish You Were Here and some classic Einaudi and Debussy.

Malmesbury Singers: Eternal Echoes
2024-11-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Malmesbury Abbey, Malmesbury, SN16 0AA
Malmesbury Singers
Bristol Ensemble
Thomas Mottershead conductor
Brahms Ein Deutsches Requiem
Vaughan Williams Toward the Unknown Region
Join Malmesbury Singers and Bristol Singers at Malmesbury Abbey for a magical evening filled with enchanting choral music. Let your soul be lifted by the harmonious voices echoing through the ancient walls of this historic venue. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season as the Malmesbury singers guide you on a musical journey through Advent.

Cantemus Chamber Choir: Messiah by candlelight
2024-11-30 19:30 - 22:30 | Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff, CF5 2LA
Cantemus Chamber Choir
Bristol Ensemble
Huw Williams director
Rebecca Outram soprano
Martha McLorinan alto
David de Winter tenor
Craig Bissex bass
Join Cantemus and Bristol Ensemble for a Christmas performance of Handel’s Messiah by candlelight in the beautiful setting of Llandaff Cathedral.
Tickets are £25 for adults and £12.50 for students and under 18s, available online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/cantemus-chamber-choir. Use code CANDLE10 for an early bird discount of 10% until 1 November 2024.

Nailsworth - Piano Quartets
2024-12-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Christ Church, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth, GL6 0DQ, United Kingdom
Mozart Piano Quartet No.1 in G minor K.478
Fauré Piano Quartet No.1 in C minor Op.15
The sublime music of both Mozart and Fauré is connected by their operatic and melodic approach. This chamber concert features two piano quartets that are full of drama and beauty. Tea and cakes served at 4pm.
Tickets £15 (£13 for those on low incomes), available online from Eventbrite or on the door. Under 18s free of charge.

Treefest at St Mary Redcliffe Church
2024-12-05 10:00 - 17:00 | St Mary Redcliffe Church, Colston Parade, BS1 6RA
Treefest is a spectacular festive display of Christmas trees held within the splendid church of St Mary Redcliffe.
The festival features dozens of Christmas trees designed local people, schools, businesses, charities, community groups and other organisations – all displayed in the atmospheric gothic surrounds of St Mary Redcliffe. There will also be live musical performances throughout Treefest and a festive market, run by Better Events and featuring products made by local artists and makers, in our Undercroft located beneath our main entrance.
Our Preludes Music students from Ilminster E Act Academy will be performing some festive songs at 12 o’clock in the church.
