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SUMMARY:If Opera: Orpheus in the Underworld
DESCRIPTION:Jacques Offenbach Orpheus in the Underworld \nLibretto by Hector Crémieux and Ludovic Halévy\nSung (mostly) in J R Planché’s London version (1865)\nNarrative script and lyrics for five additional numbers by Simon Butteriss\nTwo act version first performed 21st October 1858 at the Théâtre des Bouffes-Parisiens \nMichael Waldron conductor\nSimon Butteriss director\nElliott Squire associate designer\nLuca Panetta lighting designer\nBristol Ensemble \nSung in English with surtitles \nOffenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld scandalized and delighted 19th century Paris – no one was safe and nothing was sacred as Offenbach cut a gleeful swathe through political\, musical and moral peccadilloes with a dazzlingly tuneful score that embraced both the Can-Can and the Marseillaise. Offenbach\, dubbed by Rossini the Mozart of the Champs Elysées\, pokes hilarious fun at po-faced classical opera in general and Gluck in particular as Orpheus is dragged to Hell to rescue an unwilling wife\, accompanied by the Gods\, in search of Bacchanalian joy. \n“National treasure” (BBC Music Magazine) Simon Butteriss adapts and directs what promises to be an outrageously joyous version of Offenbach’s comic masterpiece. \n4.30pm Gardens & restaurant open\n7pm Performance starts\n9pm Approximate end \nRunning time: two hours with half-hour interval \nTickets £30 to £120\, available online at www.ifopera.com/orpheus-in-the-underworld and from Bath Box Office on 01225 463362.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/if-opera-orpheus-in-the-underworld/2025-08-12/
LOCATION:Church Farm\, Wingfield\, Church Farm\, Wingfield\, Wiltshire\, BA14 9LE
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SUMMARY:If Opera: Rigoletto
DESCRIPTION:Giuseppe Verdi Rigoletto \nLibretto by Francesca Maria Piave\, based on Victor Hugo’s Le roi s’amuse\nFirst performed 11th March 1851 at La Fenice\, Venice \nConductor Oliver Gooch\nDirector Nina Brazier\nDesigner Elliott Squire\nLighting Designer Luca Panetta\nBristol Ensemble \nSung in Italian with English surtitles \nSince its triumphant premiere in 1851\, Verdi’s masterpiece Rigoletto has remained at the very heart of the operatic repertoire. The story revolves around Rigoletto\, the court jester to the morally corrupt Duke of Mantua\, who is tormented by the Duke’s lecherous behaviour and vows to protect his daughter\, Gilda. However\, the Duke has already set his sights on the innocent girl\, and Rigoletto unknowingly facilitates the seduction\, with devastating consequences. \nRenowned for its powerful arias\, including Gilda’s exquisite idealisation of her new lover in Caro nome\, and the Duke’s carefree La donna è mobile reflecting on the fickle nature of women\, we are offered two deeply contrasting perspectives on love and relationships. \nAs we follow Rigoletto’s internal struggle\, we witness a tragedy which captures the complexities of love\, betrayal and sacrifice\, the corrupting influence of power\, and the very nature of revenge. \n4.30pm Gardens & restaurant open\n7pm Performance starts\n9.30pm Approximate end \nRunning time: two hours with half-hour interval \nTickets £30 to £120\, available online at www.ifopera.com/rigoletto and from Bath Box Office on 01225 463362.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/if-opera-rigoletto/2025-08-14/
LOCATION:Church Farm\, Wingfield\, Church Farm\, Wingfield\, Wiltshire\, BA14 9LE
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SUMMARY:If Opera: Orpheus in the Underworld
DESCRIPTION:Jacques Offenbach Orpheus in the Underworld \nLibretto by Hector Crémieux and Ludovic Halévy\nSung (mostly) in J R Planché’s London version (1865)\nNarrative script and lyrics for five additional numbers by Simon Butteriss\nTwo act version first performed 21st October 1858 at the Théâtre des Bouffes-Parisiens \nMichael Waldron conductor\nSimon Butteriss director\nElliott Squire associate designer\nLuca Panetta lighting designer\nBristol Ensemble \nSung in English with surtitles \nOffenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld scandalized and delighted 19th century Paris – no one was safe and nothing was sacred as Offenbach cut a gleeful swathe through political\, musical and moral peccadilloes with a dazzlingly tuneful score that embraced both the Can-Can and the Marseillaise. Offenbach\, dubbed by Rossini the Mozart of the Champs Elysées\, pokes hilarious fun at po-faced classical opera in general and Gluck in particular as Orpheus is dragged to Hell to rescue an unwilling wife\, accompanied by the Gods\, in search of Bacchanalian joy. \n“National treasure” (BBC Music Magazine) Simon Butteriss adapts and directs what promises to be an outrageously joyous version of Offenbach’s comic masterpiece. \n4.30pm Gardens & restaurant open\n7pm Performance starts\n9pm Approximate end \nRunning time: two hours with half-hour interval \nTickets £30 to £120\, available online at www.ifopera.com/orpheus-in-the-underworld and from Bath Box Office on 01225 463362.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/if-opera-orpheus-in-the-underworld/2025-08-15/
LOCATION:Church Farm\, Wingfield\, Church Farm\, Wingfield\, Wiltshire\, BA14 9LE
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250816T213000
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SUMMARY:If Opera: Rigoletto
DESCRIPTION:Giuseppe Verdi Rigoletto \nLibretto by Francesca Maria Piave\, based on Victor Hugo’s Le roi s’amuse\nFirst performed 11th March 1851 at La Fenice\, Venice \nConductor Oliver Gooch\nDirector Nina Brazier\nDesigner Elliott Squire\nLighting Designer Luca Panetta\nBristol Ensemble \nSung in Italian with English surtitles \nSince its triumphant premiere in 1851\, Verdi’s masterpiece Rigoletto has remained at the very heart of the operatic repertoire. The story revolves around Rigoletto\, the court jester to the morally corrupt Duke of Mantua\, who is tormented by the Duke’s lecherous behaviour and vows to protect his daughter\, Gilda. However\, the Duke has already set his sights on the innocent girl\, and Rigoletto unknowingly facilitates the seduction\, with devastating consequences. \nRenowned for its powerful arias\, including Gilda’s exquisite idealisation of her new lover in Caro nome\, and the Duke’s carefree La donna è mobile reflecting on the fickle nature of women\, we are offered two deeply contrasting perspectives on love and relationships. \nAs we follow Rigoletto’s internal struggle\, we witness a tragedy which captures the complexities of love\, betrayal and sacrifice\, the corrupting influence of power\, and the very nature of revenge. \n4.30pm Gardens & restaurant open\n7pm Performance starts\n9.30pm Approximate end \nRunning time: two hours with half-hour interval \nTickets £30 to £120\, available online at www.ifopera.com/rigoletto and from Bath Box Office on 01225 463362.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/if-opera-rigoletto/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:Church Farm\, Wingfield\, Church Farm\, Wingfield\, Wiltshire\, BA14 9LE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T220000
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SUMMARY:Amadeus + LIVE music
DESCRIPTION:“Amadeus weaves a beautiful\, tragic fable\, enchanting to children and adults alike. It has gore\, a pact with God\, celebrity\, a masked stranger\, murder and some of the best music ever written. What other film offers half as much? ” – The Guardian \nThe opulent\, mad-cap\, origin story of the talent that was Mozart is back on the big screen in a 4k restoration\, ready to be seen in the style it deserves. A sumptous period drama unlike any other; there is no staid behaviour to be had here\, this is the tale of a rock ‘n’ roll classical musician. \nAmadeus is a feast for the senses\, and one which needs no apetite for classical music. Winner of 8 Oscars\, if you haven’t seen it\, you must\,and on a big screen. \nDress up\, wigs optional but much admired\, arrive as doors open at 7pm to enjoy live classical music with a drink before the film starts.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/amadeus-live-music/
LOCATION:Curzon Cinema Clevedon\, 46 Old Church Road\, Clevedon\, BS21 6NN
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T223000
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SUMMARY:Listen In with Dame Evelyn Glennie
DESCRIPTION:How do we listen? \nIn our world of online distraction\, what happens if we stop for a moment\, take a collective breath and really listen to ourselves and the world around us? What does it mean to come together and truly listen to magical sounds being created for all our senses? \nJoin us for an extraordinary evening this September as we welcome Dame Evelyn Glennie\, the world’s premiere percussionist\, accompanied by Bristol Ensemble\, to explore these questions through a beautiful and immersive performance specially created for St George’s. \nFrom Vivaldi to Richter\, this eclectic programme will be performed in the round for an audience of just 250 – less than half our main hall’s normal capacity. Expect to feel the music up close and see St George’s in a new light through this extraordinary performance\, which will not be recorded or repeated. \n“My career and my life have been about listening in the deepest possible sense. Losing my hearing meant learning how to listen differently\, to discover features of sound I hadn’t realised existed. Losing my hearing made me a better listener.” – Dame Evelyn Glennie\nThis attention to listening\, combined with the magic of collectively experiencing live music\, lies at the heart of our mission at St George’s. We strive to create extraordinary live musical experiences\, for everyone. \nArrival 6.30pm\nDress code: wear something that makes your heart sing \nWelcome\nDrinks and canapés \nListen In\nImmersive live performance co-created for St George’s Bristol by Dame Evelyn Glennie and Bristol Ensemble \nSupper\nA delicious supper menu specially designed for Listen In\, with tray service and festival-style grazing stations throughout the evening \nOther musical experiences in our venue and grounds \nOpportunity to bid in our live postcard auction – further information below \nA £20 donation to St George’s Bristol is included within your ticket price \nYour support means we can continue work with young musicians across Bristol and beyond\, engaging over 4\,000 children in musical and education projects across the city; it also means you’re helping us safeguarding our historic venue\, in order to present over 300 performances here each year. \nPlease note: Age restriction 18+ due to alcohol licensing and live auction.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/listen-in-with-dame-evelyn-glennie/
LOCATION:St George’s Bristol\, Great George Street\, Bristol\, BS1 5RR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221929
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SUMMARY:Salon Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Join Bristol Ensemble and acclaimed vocalist Kat Kleve for an intimate evening of velvet-toned music in the unique surroundings of Alhampton’s Tabernacle. Salon Sessions blends timeless classics\, soulful ballads\, and elegant instrumentals — from Elgar and Piazzolla to Eva Cassidy\, Gershwin\, and Etta James — performed by a rich ensemble of violin\, cello\, keyboard and voice. This is a modern-day musical soirée: relaxed\, refined\, and full of atmosphere.  \nCome for the music\, stay for the mood — and round off the evening just down the road at the Alhampton Inn with our special dinner deal — delicious fish and chips at the Alhampton Inn plus your concert ticket for only £36. A wonderful evening of music\, good company and great food\, without having to travel far. https://alhamptoninn.com/ \nTwo performances\, 6.30pm and 8.30pm. If you purchase our dinner deal ticket\, Fish and Chips will be served at the Alhampton Inn from 5pm to 9pm on presentation of your ticket.  \nProgramme \n·       • Chanson de Matin  Elgar (violin/keyboard) \n·       • Dream a Little Dream of Me \n·       • Natural Woman  Carole King \n·       • Oblivion  Piazzolla (instrumental) \n·       • Gabriels Oboe  Morricone (cello feature) \n·       • Summertime  Gershwin \n·       • Maybe This Time  from Cabaret \n·       • I Got Rhythm  Gershwin (instrumental) \n·       • At Last  Etta James \n·       • Thats Life  Sinatra \n·       • Czardas  Monti (violin feature) \n·       • Over the Rainbow  Eva Cassidy version \n·       • Feeling Good  Nina Simone
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/salon-sessions/2025-09-26/1/
LOCATION:Alhampton Tabernacle Chapel\, Alhampton\, Shepton Mallet BA4 6QA\, UK\, Alhampton Tabernacle Chapel\, Shepton Mallet\, BA4 6QA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T213000
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SUMMARY:Salon Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Join Bristol Ensemble and acclaimed vocalist Kat Kleve for an intimate evening of velvet-toned music in the unique surroundings of Alhampton’s Tabernacle. Salon Sessions blends timeless classics\, soulful ballads\, and elegant instrumentals — from Elgar and Piazzolla to Eva Cassidy\, Gershwin\, and Etta James — performed by a rich ensemble of violin\, cello\, keyboard and voice. This is a modern-day musical soirée: relaxed\, refined\, and full of atmosphere.  \nCome for the music\, stay for the mood — and round off the evening just down the road at the Alhampton Inn with our special dinner deal — delicious fish and chips at the Alhampton Inn plus your concert ticket for only £36. A wonderful evening of music\, good company and great food\, without having to travel far. https://alhamptoninn.com/ \nTwo performances\, 6.30pm and 8.30pm. If you purchase our dinner deal ticket\, Fish and Chips will be served at the Alhampton Inn from 5pm to 9pm on presentation of your ticket.  \nProgramme \n·       • Chanson de Matin  Elgar (violin/keyboard) \n·       • Dream a Little Dream of Me \n·       • Natural Woman  Carole King \n·       • Oblivion  Piazzolla (instrumental) \n·       • Gabriels Oboe  Morricone (cello feature) \n·       • Summertime  Gershwin \n·       • Maybe This Time  from Cabaret \n·       • I Got Rhythm  Gershwin (instrumental) \n·       • At Last  Etta James \n·       • Thats Life  Sinatra \n·       • Czardas  Monti (violin feature) \n·       • Over the Rainbow  Eva Cassidy version \n·       • Feeling Good  Nina Simone
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/salon-sessions/2025-09-26/2/
LOCATION:Alhampton Tabernacle Chapel\, Alhampton\, Shepton Mallet BA4 6QA\, UK\, Alhampton Tabernacle Chapel\, Shepton Mallet\, BA4 6QA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221929
CREATED:20250610T143843Z
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SUMMARY:Henleaze Concert Society: Eastern Echoes
DESCRIPTION:Béla Bartók Romanian Folk Dances\nFrédéric Chopin Piano Concerto No.2 Op.21\nDmitri Shostakovich Gadfly Suite\nFranz Liszt Hungarian Rhapsodies 2 and 9 arr. strings \nViv Mclean piano \nOur season opens with Béla Bartók’s Romanian Folk Dances\, a vibrant suite composed in 1915 amid the turmoil of the First World War. Drawing on fiddle tunes he collected from the Transylvanian countryside\, Bartók captures the raw energy and charm of traditional peasant music—from the flirtatious Sash Dance to the proud swagger of the Stick Dance. \nFolk influences also shine in Franz Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsodies. Written in 1851\, Rhapsody No. 2 – described by Liszt as “truly Hungarian” – is a beloved showpiece\, while No. 9 blends authentic folk melodies with brilliant improvisatory flair\, creating a dazzling display of virtuosity and color. \nDmitri Shostakovich’s Gadfly Suite brings cinematic drama to the concert hall. Composed for the 1955 Soviet film The Gadfly\, it follows the tale of a 19th-century Austrian revolutionary. The suite includes the dashing Galop and the lush\, unforgettable Romance. \nWe close with the lyrical beauty of Frédéric Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2\, composed in 1829 when he was just 20 years old. Premiered in Warsaw to a sold-out audience with Chopin himself at the keyboard\, this concerto showcases the composer’s gift for haunting melodies and brilliant pianism. The central Adagio\, tender and romantic\, was inspired by his youthful infatuation with soprano Konstancja Gładkowska. \nPre-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. \nIndividual concert prices \nTickets for Henleaze Concert Society members £17.50\nTickets for non members £21\nUnder 25 year olds £5 \nThe ticket price includes the pre concert talk\, a programme and interval drink. \nHow to book \nBook tickets online – see below \nYou 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 \nTickets are available on the door from 6.15pm. \nSeason Tickets and Annual Society Membership \nSeason 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.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/eastern-echoes/
LOCATION:Trinity-Henleaze URC\, Waterford Road\, Bristol\, BS9 4BT\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251003T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251003T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221929
CREATED:20250723T153022Z
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SUMMARY:Somerset International Festival of the Arts - Baroque 'n' Roll
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Somerset International Festival of the Arts opening night features a programme of much-loved Baroque favourites alongside some modern classics\, in a beautifully candlelit atmosphere. You can expect everything from Bach and Vivaldi alongside a few surprises Queen and Metallica for a fantastically eclectic programme! \n*The ticket price includes a free drink* \nTickets £10 to £20 for adults\, under 18s free of charge available online at www.somersetfestivalarts.co.uk
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/sifa-2025-baroque-n-roll/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s Church\, St Andrew's Church\, Backwell\, BS48 3JJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221929
CREATED:20250724T131729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T093332Z
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SUMMARY:Somerset International Festival of the Arts - Family Concert
DESCRIPTION:Embark on an epic adventure with Music for Miniatures as oboe\, violin\, and piano weave captivating tales from myths and legends! This interactive classical concert\, perfect for children aged from 3 to 10\, brings heroic quests\, mystical creatures\, and legendary adventures to life through enchanting melodies. Get ready to discover the magic of music and become part of the story! \nPerfect for young children (up to age 10) and their grown-ups. \nTickets available online at www.somersetfestivalarts.co.uk
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/sifa-family-concert/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s Church\, St Andrew's Church\, Backwell\, BS48 3JJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221929
CREATED:20250724T132039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T154207Z
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SUMMARY:Somerset International Festival of the Arts - A Tribute to Édith Piaf
DESCRIPTION:An unforgettable evening showcasing the iconic Ediaf Piaf\, featuring arrangements of her most memorable works for live orchestra\, such as La Vie en Rose\, Rien de Rien\, Padam Madam\, Non je ne regrette rien\, and many more… \n*The ticket price includes a free drink* \nTickets available online at www.somersetfestivalarts.co.uk
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/sifa-tribute-to-edith-piaf/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s Church\, St Andrew's Church\, Backwell\, BS48 3JJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251005T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251005T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221929
CREATED:20250724T132353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T093150Z
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SUMMARY:Somerset International Festival of the Arts - Viennese Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:Join the Bristol Ensemble at St Andrew’s as they present an evening of elegance and excitement with the music of Johann Strauss II. From the Pizzicato Polka to the ever popular Blue Danube\, there is a waltz for everyone! \n*The ticket price includes a free drink* \nTickets £10 to £20 for adults\, under 18s free of charge available online at www.somersetfestivalarts.co.uk
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/sifa-viennese-spectacular/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s Church\, St Andrew's Church\, Backwell\, BS48 3JJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T204000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221929
CREATED:20250724T135853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T154704Z
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SUMMARY:Dark Side of the Moon
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Wish You Were Here and The Dark Side of the Moon \nJoin us for a truly special evening as the Bristol Ensemble\, the city’s only professional chamber orchestra performs Pink Floyd’s legendary albums\, The Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here – 50th Anniversary! Fusing the spirit of the 1970s with the elegance of orchestral music\, Pink Floyd’s iconic albums Wish You Were here and The Dark Side of the Moon are brought to life by a 23-piece chamber orchestra.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/dark-side-of-the-moon-wmc/
LOCATION:Wiltshire Music Centre\, Ashley Road\, Bradford-on-Avon\, BA15 1DZ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251012T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221929
CREATED:20250729T224946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T155419Z
UID:10000576-1760281200-1760284800@bristolensemble.com
SUMMARY:Nailsworth: Eastern Echoes
DESCRIPTION:Frédéric Chopin Piano Concerto No.2 Op.21\nDmitri Shostakovich Gadfly Suite \nViv McLean piano \nOur season opens with the lyrical beauty of Frédéric Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2\, composed in 1829 when he was just 20 years old. Premiered in Warsaw to a sold-out audience with Chopin himself at the keyboard\, this concerto showcases the composer’s gift for haunting melodies and brilliant pianism. The central Adagio\, tender and romantic\, was inspired by his youthful infatuation with soprano Konstancja Gładkowska. \nDmitri Shostakovich’s Gadfly Suite brings cinematic drama to the concert hall. Composed for the 1955 Soviet film The Gadfly\, it follows the tale of a 19th-century Austrian revolutionary. The suite includes the dashing Galop and the lush\, unforgettable Romance. \nTea and cakes served at 4pm. Tickets £15\, available on the door and online at the Bristol Ensemble box office
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/nailsworth-eastern-echoes/
LOCATION:Christ Church\, Newmarket Road\, Nailsworth\, GL6 0DQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221929
CREATED:20250729T230236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T151516Z
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SUMMARY:The Birds and the Bees
DESCRIPTION:Moody Eagle Recorder Concerto (Bristol premiere)\nVaughan Williams The Lark Ascending\nVivaldi Goldfinch recorder concerto RV 428\nMcGarr Ear sness hear inthral (world premiere)\nDinicu The Skylark\nCasals Birdsong \nRoger Huckle conductor\nPiers Adams recorder\nEmil Huckle-Kleve violin\nImogen Triner oboe \nWhen is an Eagle not an Eagle? When it’s a recorder! This amazing instrument is at the heart of Piers Adam’s collection and for the first time a major concerto has been written for it by British composer Howard Moody. This spectacular work\, full of majestic melodies and virtuoso acrobatics\, is reminiscent of an eagle in full flight. \nWe also have a world premiere of Peter McGarr’s Ear sness hear inthral\, a beautiful work about bees and nature dedicated to the Bristol Ensemble’s principal oboist Imogen Triner. The programme continues with Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending\, Vivaldi’s Goldfinch Concerto\, Gypsy composer Dinicu’s Skylark and Pablo Casals’ Birdsong. This will be an enthralling journey through 300 years of music influenced by the Birds and the Bees! \n 
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/the-birds-and-the-bees/
LOCATION:St George’s Bristol\, Great George Street\, Bristol\, BS1 5RR\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221929
CREATED:20250729T230700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T123123Z
UID:10000578-1761161400-1761168600@bristolensemble.com
SUMMARY:Bridgerton In Concert by Candlelight
DESCRIPTION:The Bristol Ensemble presents an electrifying concert of music from Netflix’s smash hit series Bridgerton\, where flickering candles\, timeless classics\, and modern hits come together for an unforgettable musical experience! Enjoy favourites by the likes of Mozart and Handel\, as well as famous pop hits delivered with that wonderful orchestral sound.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/bridgerton-in-concert-stroud/
LOCATION:The Subscription Rooms\, George Street\, Stroud\, GL5 1AE\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221929
CREATED:20251020T204006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T204129Z
UID:10000614-1761420600-1761427800@bristolensemble.com
SUMMARY:Classical Masterpieces By Candlelight
DESCRIPTION:Mozart Overture to The Marriage of Figaro\nChopin Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor\nMozart Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major\nShostakovich Gadfly Suite \nBristol Ensemble\nViv McLean piano \n\nThe Bristol Ensemble return to Thornbury on Saturday 25th October with ”Classical Masterpieces by Candlelight”\, presented by Thornbury’s Action Arts group. \n\nJoin the Bristol Ensemble and acclaimed 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. \nThe programme will feature Mozart’s Overture to The Marriage of Figaro\, a brilliant and energetic introduction to his comic opera\, Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor\, often praised for its lyrical beauty and elegant orchestration. Completing the programme are Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major\, known for its elegance and emotional depth\, and Shostakovich’s Gadfly Suite\, originally composed as a film score for a 1955 Soviet adaptation of The Gadfly and particularly beloved for its lyrical string writing and sweeping melodies. \nTickets\, to include an interval drink\, are £20 by email below or 01454 850933. \nAAGThornbury@gmail.com
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/classical-masterpieces-by-candlelight-2/
LOCATION:Thornbury United Reformed Church\, Chapel Street\, Thornbury\, Bristol\, BS35 2BA\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thornbury Action Arts":MAILTO:AAGThornbury@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251026T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251026T111500
DTSTAMP:20260403T221929
CREATED:20251016T150100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T150153Z
UID:10000612-1761474600-1761477300@bristolensemble.com
SUMMARY:MiniBeats - Brilliant Brass!
DESCRIPTION:Join Presenter Laura Tanner and our fantastic MiniBeats players for a fun and interactive introduction to the brass family of instruments\, and to some of the wonderful music written and arranged for trumpet\, French horn\, trombone and tuba! \nMiniBeats in association with the Bristol Ensemble\nTickets: £9 (children & adults); 4-for-3 family ticket available \n10.30am show – concert most suitable for under 5s\n12.30pm show – concert most suitable for 4 – 8 year olds \nAges are guidelines only; both concerts are relaxed performances where everyone is welcome! \nA BSL Interpreter will be signing at both performances \nEvent takes place on the floor of the auditorium with limited tickets available.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/minibeats-brilliant-brass-oct-2025/2025-10-26/1/
LOCATION:St George’s Bristol\, Great George Street\, Bristol\, BS1 5RR\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251026T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251026T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T221929
CREATED:20251016T150100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T150153Z
UID:10000613-1761481800-1761484500@bristolensemble.com
SUMMARY:MiniBeats - Brilliant Brass!
DESCRIPTION:Join Presenter Laura Tanner and our fantastic MiniBeats players for a fun and interactive introduction to the brass family of instruments\, and to some of the wonderful music written and arranged for trumpet\, French horn\, trombone and tuba! \nMiniBeats in association with the Bristol Ensemble\nTickets: £9 (children & adults); 4-for-3 family ticket available \n10.30am show – concert most suitable for under 5s\n12.30pm show – concert most suitable for 4 – 8 year olds \nAges are guidelines only; both concerts are relaxed performances where everyone is welcome! \nA BSL Interpreter will be signing at both performances \nEvent takes place on the floor of the auditorium with limited tickets available.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/minibeats-brilliant-brass-oct-2025/2025-10-26/2/
LOCATION:St George’s Bristol\, Great George Street\, Bristol\, BS1 5RR\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251026T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221929
CREATED:20250628T224616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250628T224616Z
UID:10000567-1761505200-1761512400@bristolensemble.com
SUMMARY:Classical Masterpieces by Candlelight
DESCRIPTION:Mozart Overture to The Marriage of Figaro\nChopin Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor\nMozart Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major\nShostakovich Gadfly Suite \nBristol Ensemble\nViv McLean piano \nJoin the Bristol Ensemble and acclaimed 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. \nThe programme will feature Mozart’s Overture to The Marriage of Figaro\, a brilliant and energetic introduction to his comic opera\, Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor\, often praised for its lyrical beauty and elegant orchestration. Completing the programme are Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major\, known for its elegance and emotional depth\, and Shostakovich’s Gadfly Suite\, originally composed as a film score for a 1955 Soviet adaptation of The Gadfly and particularly beloved for its lyrical string writing and sweeping melodies.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/classical-masterpieces-by-candlelight/
LOCATION:Tetbury Goods Shed Arts Venue\, The Old Station Yard\, Tetbury\, GL8 8EY\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221929
CREATED:20250730T143703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T143703Z
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SUMMARY:Carmina Burana
DESCRIPTION:Respighi Ancient Airs and Dances\, Suite No. 3\nWarlock Capriol Suite\nOrff Carmina Burana \nBristol Ensemble\nFitzhardinge Consort \nYou may know it as the X Factor’s audition music – or the music from the 1970s Old Spice advert. It was even used in Only Fools and Horses. O Fortuna\, from Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana\, must be one of the most widely recognised and iconic pieces of classical music. \nBristol Ensemble and the Fitzhardinge Consort perform the whole of Carmina Burana\, filling St George’s with its thunderous\, joyous choral sections and more idyllic songs and dances\, originally inspired by a set of medieval poems. The full programme takes in other beautiful\, popular twentieth-century pieces\, also inspired by Renaissance dances and melodies. A gorgeous\, exhilarating\, even tumultuous\, evening of music (guaranteed to make you want to buy a surf board).
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/carmina-burana/
LOCATION:St George’s Bristol\, Great George Street\, Bristol\, BS1 5RR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251108T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251108T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221929
CREATED:20250804T183023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T184043Z
UID:10000582-1762630200-1762637400@bristolensemble.com
SUMMARY:Exeter Philharmonic Choir: The Weather Book
DESCRIPTION:Johannes Brahms Tragic Overture\nRalph Vaughan Williams Toward the Unknown Region\nJohannes Brahms Alto Rhapsody\nCecilia McDowall The Weather Book\nFrancis Poulenc Gloria \nExeter Philharmonic Choir\nBristol Ensemble\nAgnes Auer soprano\nSeohyun Go soprano\nCecily Shaw mezzo soprano\nHoward Ionascu conductor \nExeter Philharmonic Choir launches its 2025/26 season with the world première of a new choral work\, The Weather Book\, by one of the UK’s leading composers\, Cecilia McDowall\, co-commissioned by the choir with the Gustav Vasa Chamber Choir in Stockholm. This explores aspects of the history of weather and meteorology – appropriately for the city that is home to the world-renowned Met Office! \nCecilia’s inspiration for the commission was to link the UK and Sweden through references to climate. She worked with poet and librettist Kate Wakeling to discover different aspects of weather- related topics. \nThe first movement\, ‘Celsius Rising’\, was written for the Swedish choir\, who performed it in Stockholm in March. \nCecilia then wrote the second and third movements\, ‘History of Air’ and ‘The Weather Book’\, for Exeter Philharmonic Choir. The entire work receives its world première on 8 November. \nBristol Ensemble will open the concert with Brahms’ Tragic Overture. This is one of a pair of overtures (the other being the Academic Festival Overture) written by Brahms in 1880\, to thank Breslau University for his award of an honorary doctorate. \nVaughan Williams’ setting of Walt Whitman’s poem\, Toward the Unknown Region\, was composed in 1906 and first performed at the Leeds Festival the following year. It reflects the spirit of adventure felt by an explorer on a journey of discovery. \nBrahms composed his Alto Rhapsody in 1869\, based on text from Goethe’s poem\, Harzreise im Winter. In it\, the alto soloist depicts the agonies of a despairing recluse\, wandering through the Harz Forest\, until a four-part chorus finally brings comfort with a shared prayer to the ‘Father of Love’. \nPoulenc’s ever-popular Gloria\, a setting of text from the Latin Mass\, was written in 1959. In its six short movements\, soloist\, choir and orchestra display many musical contrasts\, ranging from solemnity\, through lyricism\, to pure joy.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/the-weather-book/
LOCATION:Exeter Cathedral\, 1 The Cloisters\, Exeter\, EX1 1HS\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251109T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221929
CREATED:20250804T183940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T181646Z
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SUMMARY:City of Bristol Choir: Brahms Requiem
DESCRIPTION:City of Bristol Choir\nBristol Youth Choir Upper Voices\nBristol Ensemble\nEsther Mallett soprano\nFelix Kemp baritone\nEdmund Hastings tenor\nDavid Ogden conductor \nBrahms Requiem\nChilcott Move Him into the Sun\nVaughan Williams Fantasia on Greensleeves\nVaughan Williams Prelude to the 49th Parallel \nOn this Remembrance Sunday\, the 100 voices of City of Bristol perform Brahms’ mighty German Requiem\, one of the greatest of all choral works with moments of power and resilience\, and others of profound tenderness and heartfelt passion. \nThis deeply human and comforting music\, filled with hope and solace\, offers a space to honour the memory of those lost in conflict\, and to reflect on peace and renewal. The Upper Voices from Bristol Youth Choir join City of Bristol Choir for a performance of Bob Chilcott’s vivid settings of poems by Wilfred Owen. The 5-movement work reflects not only the futility of war\, but also themes of beauty\, love and the natural world\, especially the sun as source of light\, life\, energy and hope. Two short evocative and popular orchestral works complete the programme. \n 
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/brahms-requiem/
LOCATION:St George’s Bristol\, Great George Street\, Bristol\, BS1 5RR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221929
CREATED:20250804T184559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T151323Z
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SUMMARY:The Beatles by Candlelight
DESCRIPTION:Experience the iconic melodies of The Beatles like never before in the Bristol Ensemble’s stunning orchestral concert. \nLet the gentle glow of candlelight set the mood as you immerse yourself in rich\, sweeping arrangements that celebrate the legendary band’s timeless magic. \nAn unforgettable evening of nostalgia\, warmth\, and musical brilliance – the perfect way to welcome the cozy season!
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/the-beatles-by-candlelight/
LOCATION:The Subscription Rooms\, George Street\, Stroud\, GL5 1AE\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221929
CREATED:20250804T185219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T151744Z
UID:10000585-1763148600-1763155800@bristolensemble.com
SUMMARY:Mozart Concertos by Candlelight
DESCRIPTION:Bristol Ensemble\nEmma Johnson clarinet\nViv McLean piano \nMozart\nOverture to The Marriage of Figaro\nClarinet Concerto in A K.622\nPiano Concerto in C No 21 K.467 \nJoin the Bristol Ensemble and world-class soloists Emma Johnson and Viv McLean for a candlelit celebration of Mozart’s most beloved works. \nThe programme features the sparkling overture to The Marriage of Figaro\, a vivacious and joyful work\, alongside Mozart’s final instrumental work\, the lyrical Clarinet Concerto in A\, K 622\, performed one of Britain’s most distinguished clarinettists\, Emma Johnson\, and Mozart’s Piano Concerto No 21 in C\, K 467 known for its elegance and emotional depth\, performed by acclaimed soloist Viv McLean.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/mozart-concertos-by-candlelight/
LOCATION:St George’s Bristol\, Great George Street\, Bristol\, BS1 5RR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221929
CREATED:20250804T185657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T210158Z
UID:10000586-1763233200-1763242200@bristolensemble.com
SUMMARY:Stroud Choral Society: The Dream of Gerontius
DESCRIPTION:Stroud Choral Society\nBristol Ensemble\nVictoria Simmonds mezzo soprano\nEd Lyon tenor\nDarren Jeffrey bass\nSimon Bell conductor \nEdward Elgar’s The Dream Of Gerontius is an emotionally-powerful setting of Cardinal Newman’s poem about the journey of an ordinary person’s soul through death to judgment before God. First performed in Birmingham Town Hall in 1900\, it is now widely considered one of the great choral masterpieces\, scored for full orchestra\, three soloists\, and a large choir.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/stroud-choral-society-dream-of-gerontius/
LOCATION:Tewkesbury Abbey\, Church Street\, Tewkesbury\, GL20 5RZ\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251116T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221929
CREATED:20250804T190337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T210337Z
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SUMMARY:Nailsworth: Music for Wind Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Jean Francaix Wind Quartet\nGeorge Butterworth The Banks of Green Willow\nRichard Rodney Bennett Travel Notes\nAndrey Rubstov Four Bagatelles \nBristol Ensemble Wind Quartet present a programme that is at once elegant\, spirited\, and deeply engaging.  From the sparkling wit and neoclassical finesse of Jean Françaix\, to the refined lyricism and rhythmic verve of Sir Richard Rodney Bennett\, and the contemporary vibrancy of Andrey Rubtsov\, this programme celebrates the wind ensemble as a palette of infinite nuance and personality. \nTea and cakes served at 4pm. Tickets £15\, available on the door and online at the Bristol Ensemble box office.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/nailsworth-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Christ Church\, Newmarket Road\, Nailsworth\, GL6 0DQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221929
CREATED:20250804T193558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T043509Z
UID:10000588-1763580600-1763587800@bristolensemble.com
SUMMARY:From Darkness to Light: Britten\, Strauss\, and Vaughan Williams
DESCRIPTION:Britten Les Illuminations\nVaughan Williams Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis\nStrauss Metamorphosen \nElizabeth Watts director/soprano\nBristol Ensemble \nThe internationally-acclaimed soprano\, Elizabeth Watts\, directs the Bristol Ensemble in this powerful exploration of human suffering and transcendence. \nBritten’s Les Illuminations\, based on nine poems by Arthur Rimbaud\, forms the centrepiece of the concert\, performed here in the version for soprano. Vaughan Williams’ iconic Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis\, scored for string quartet and two string orchestras\, is one of the best loved works of English string music. \nRichard Strauss’s powerful and evocative elegy for 23 solo strings\, Metamorphosen\, ends this program of music exploring darkness\, light\, and human suffering. Composed just after the second world war\, in response to the bombing of German cultural and artistic centres\, its poignant closing bars reference the funeral March from Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony in a defiant gesture signifying the power of art over warfare.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/from-darkness-to-light/
LOCATION:St George’s Bristol\, Great George Street\, Bristol\, BS1 5RR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T221929
CREATED:20251023T123116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T092135Z
UID:10000615-1763753400-1763760600@bristolensemble.com
SUMMARY:A Baroque Journey by Candlelight: The Sounds of European Cities
DESCRIPTION:Vivaldi Concerto in C\, RV 114\, ‘Paris Concerto’Haydn Symphony No. 104 in D major\, ‘London’Bach Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D\, BWV 1068Boccherini Musica notturna delle strade di Madrid (Night Music of the Streets of Madrid)\, Op. 30\, No. 6 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStart your journey in Paris with Vivaldi’s Concerto in C\, RV 114 (‘Paris Concerto’); continue on to London to revel in the city’s splendour with Haydn’s Symphony No. 104 in D major (‘London’)\, and pause to admire the grace and grandeur of Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D\, BWV 1068. As night falls\, wander through the streets of Madrid with Boccherini’s Musica notturna delle strade di Madrid (Night Music of the Streets of Madrid)\, Op. 30\, No. 6 — all interwoven with baroque favourites and a few unexpected delights along the way!
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/city-breaks-a-musical-journey-through-the-capitals-of-europe/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s Church\, Chew Magna\, Chew Magna\, BS40 8SF\, United Kingdom
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