Bristol Ensemble

Vivaldi: The Four Seasons - The Opera
2025-06-28 18:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Prior Park College Chapel, Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, BA2 5AH, United Kingdom
Lucis Choir
Bristol Ensemble
Francis Faux and Richard Mainwaring artistic directors
On the 300th anniversary of its publication, Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons has been reimagined as an opera by composer, author and broadcaster Richard Mainwaring. The story centres around an ill-fated couple who ignore the warnings of Mother Nature, ultimately paying the price for human folly and arrogance. The protagonists – Bella and Pietro – fall in love in spring; pay no attention to the warning storms of summer; bear a child in autumn; and perish in winter.
Though Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons – The Opera touches on modern climate change issues, it is musically very much rooted in 1725. Mainwaring’s adaptation remains faithful to the original score, taking additional recitatives from other Vivaldi works. The opera’s music remains instantly recognisable, transforming some of the greatest melodies into emotional vocal lines full of passion, remorse, celebration and foreboding. Collaborating with writer Jo Yeaxlee-Batch, the libretto for The Four Seasons is set in 18th century English, as if translated at the time of publication.
5.30pm – Audience welcome to picnic in the grounds
6.30pm – Prosecco reception (included in ticket price)
7.30pm – Concert start
Approx. run time of 2hrs.
Tickets £35 including prosecco reception (under 18s £10), available from Bath Box Office online or by phone on 01225 463362

Preludes Music
2025-07-01 08:00 - 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

Vivaldi Four Seasons
2025-07-17 19:30 - 21:30 | King’s Bruton Recital Hall, The Plox, Bruton, BA10 0ED, United Kingdom
Come and join us at King’s Bruton to enjoy a wonderful evening of classical music. Principals from The Bristol Ensemble, Bristol’s own professional ensemble, perform music themed by the seasons, culminating in a full performance of the magnificent Four Seasons by Vivaldi.

If Opera: Tales from the SS Great Britain
2025-07-19 18:00 - 23:00 | SS Great Britain, Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Road, Bristol, BS1 6TY, United Kingdom
This summer, If Opera, one of the UK’s most progressive and exciting opera ensembles, is partnering with the SS Great Britain Trust to bring a spectacular dining performance to Bristol.
Tales from the SS Great Britain follows a cast of characters who share their stories of love and laughter, tragedy and loss. Passengers will come to life like never before through music and songs that promise to both sadden and gladden the heart.
Mr Brunel will be present to compère for the evening. He will guide guests as they journey through the lives of fascinating characters who travelled at sea and from operatic history. The performance is accompanied by three delicious courses served on board the iconic SS Great Britain in the elegant First Class Dining Saloon.
The evening will feature some of opera’s most beloved music accompanied by musicians from the Bristol Ensemble, where guests can delight in beautiful arias from some of the greatest composers in history.
Doors open at 6pm
Arrival drink
3-course dinner
If Opera performances between courses
Finishes at 11pm
Tickets can be bought individually or as tables of up to 8 people. Please note bookings for this event close on 4 July.

Kevin Figes: Sound Dimensions
2025-07-30 20:00 - 22:00 | The Mount Without, Upper Church Ln, Bristol, BS2 8FN, United Kingdom
Kevin Figes saxophone and composer
Brigitte Beraha vocals
Gaz Williams electronics
Bristol Ensemble
Bristol composer and saxophonist Kevin Figes presents Sound Dimensions: an ambitious new suite inspired by Italian greats Ennio Morricone, Luigi Nono and Bruno Maderna.
Featuring the Bristol Ensemble, vocalist Brigitte Beraha, electronics from Gaz Williams and leading South West musicians, this genre-defying performance fuses jazz, classical and experimental sounds into a bold, cinematic experience.
Format: Seated
Age: 14+

If Opera: Rigoletto
2025-08-07 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-08-09 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-08-14 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-08-16 19:00 - 21:30 | Church Farm, Wingfield, Church Farm, Wingfield, Wiltshire, BA14 9LE
Giuseppe Verdi Rigoletto
Libretto by Francesca Maria Piave, based on Victor Hugo’s Le roi s’amuse
First performed 11th March 1851 at La Fenice, Venice
Conductor Oliver Gooch
Director Nina Brazier
Designer Elliott Squire
Lighting Designer Luca Panetta
Bristol Ensemble
Sung in Italian with English surtitles
Since 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.
Renowned 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.
As 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.
4.30pm Gardens & restaurant open
7pm Performance starts
9.30pm Approximate end
Running time: two hours with half-hour interval
Tickets £30 to £120, available online at www.ifopera.com/rigoletto and from Bath Box Office on 01225 463362.

If Opera: Orpheus in the Underworld
2025-08-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Church Farm, Wingfield, Church Farm, Wingfield, Wiltshire, BA14 9LE
Jacques Offenbach Orpheus in the Underworld
Libretto by Hector Crémieux and Ludovic Halévy
Sung (mostly) in J R Planché’s London version (1865)
Narrative script and lyrics for five additional numbers by Simon Butteriss
Two act version first performed 21st October 1858 at the Théâtre des Bouffes-Parisiens
Michael Waldron conductor
Simon Butteriss director
Elliott Squire associate designer
Luca Panetta lighting designer
Bristol Ensemble
Sung in English with surtitles
Offenbach’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.
“National treasure” (BBC Music Magazine) Simon Butteriss adapts and directs what promises to be an outrageously joyous version of Offenbach’s comic masterpiece.
4.30pm Gardens & restaurant open
7pm Performance starts
9pm Approximate end
Running time: two hours with half-hour interval
Tickets £30 to £120, available online at www.ifopera.com/orpheus-in-the-underworld and from Bath Box Office on 01225 463362.

If Opera Picnic Prom
2025-08-10 16:30 - 21:15 | Church Farm, Wingfield, Church Farm, Wingfield, Wiltshire, BA14 9LE
If Opera’s popular picnic prom returns with Clare Teal’s 25th anniversary tour!
The Clare Teal 7
Expect exhilarating swing from award-winning jazz vocalist and long-time Radio 2 & Jazz FM broadcaster, Clare Teal, who returns with a fabulous new show in 2025 to celebrate 25 years of touring.
The Clare Teal 7  is a truly exciting collaboration between Clare and her regular trio (led by world class pianist Jason Rebello) featuring some of  the UK’s finest jazz musicians.
Teal’s live shows are constantly evolving, always richly infused with jazz, and critically renowned across the country for their fabulous arrangements interspersed with Clare’s warm and witty storytelling. Enter a magical world where the talents of Sam Smith, Cole Porter, Van Morrison, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Radiohead, Blossom Dearie, Peggy Lee and Sarah Vaughan are heralded by Clare and her band using their unique swing jazz palette.
As one of the UK’s greatest interpreters of popular song and a much-loved performer, Clare and her band guarantee an evening of inspirational, uplifting music and unbridled entertainment performed by the very best.

Amadeus + LIVE music
2025-09-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Curzon Cinema Clevedon, 46 Old Church Road, Clevedon, BS21 6NN
“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
The 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.
Amadeus 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.
Dress up, wigs optional but much admired, arrive as doors open at 7pm to enjoy live classical music with a drink before the film starts.

Listen In with Dame Evelyn Glennie
2025-09-24 18:30 - 22:30 | St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR, United Kingdom
How do we listen?
In 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?
Join 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.
From 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.
“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
This 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.
Arrival 6.30pm
Dress code: wear something that makes your heart sing
Welcome
Drinks and canapés
Listen In
Immersive live performance co-created for St George’s Bristol by Dame Evelyn Glennie and Bristol Ensemble
Supper
A delicious supper menu specially designed for Listen In, with tray service and festival-style grazing stations throughout the evening
Other musical experiences in our venue and grounds
Opportunity to bid in our live postcard auction – further information below
A £20 donation to St George’s Bristol is included within your ticket price
Your 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.
Please note: Age restriction 18+ due to alcohol licensing and live auction.

Salon Sessions
2025-09-26 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-26 20:30 - 21:30 | Alhampton Tabernacle Chapel, Alhampton, Shepton Mallet BA4 6QA, UK, Alhampton Tabernacle Chapel, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6QA, United Kingdom
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.
Come 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/
Two 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.
Programme
· • Chanson de Matin Elgar (violin/keyboard)
· • Dream a Little Dream of Me
· • Natural Woman Carole King
· • Oblivion Piazzolla (instrumental)
· • Gabriels Oboe Morricone (cello feature)
· • Summertime Gershwin
· • Maybe This Time from Cabaret
· • I Got Rhythm Gershwin (instrumental)
· • At Last Etta James
· • Thats Life Sinatra
· • Czardas Monti (violin feature)
· • Over the Rainbow Eva Cassidy version
· • Feeling Good Nina Simone

Henleaze Concert Society: Eastern Echoes
2025-09-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Bristol, BS9 4BT, United Kingdom
Béla Bartók Romanian Folk Dances
Frédéric Chopin Piano Concerto No.2 Op.21
Dmitri Shostakovich Gadfly Suite
Franz Liszt Hungarian Rhapsodies 2 and 9 arr. strings
Viv Mclean piano
Our 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.
Folk 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.
Dmitri 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.
We 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.
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 – see below
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.

Somerset International Festival of the Arts - Baroque 'n' Roll
2025-10-03 19:30 - 21:30 | St Andrew’s Church, St Andrew's Church, Backwell, BS48 3JJ, United Kingdom
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!
*The ticket price includes a free drink*
Tickets £10 to £20 for adults, under 18s free of charge available online at www.somersetfestivalarts.co.uk

Somerset International Festival of the Arts - Family Concert
2025-10-04 10:30 - 11:30 | St Andrew’s Church, St Andrew's Church, Backwell, BS48 3JJ, United Kingdom
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!
Perfect for young children (up to age 10) and their grown-ups.
Tickets available online at www.somersetfestivalarts.co.uk

Somerset International Festival of the Arts - A Tribute to Édith Piaf
2025-10-04 19:30 - 21:30 | St Andrew’s Church, St Andrew's Church, Backwell, BS48 3JJ, United Kingdom
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…
*The ticket price includes a free drink*
Tickets available online at www.somersetfestivalarts.co.uk

Somerset International Festival of the Arts - Viennese Spectacular
2025-10-05 19:30 - 21:30 | St Andrew’s Church, St Andrew's Church, Backwell, BS48 3JJ, United Kingdom
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!
*The ticket price includes a free drink*
Tickets £10 to £20 for adults, under 18s free of charge available online at www.somersetfestivalarts.co.uk

Dark Side of the Moon
2025-10-11 19:30 - 20:40 | Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Road, Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1DZ, United Kingdom
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Wish You Were Here and The Dark Side of the Moon
Join 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.

Nailsworth: Eastern Echoes
2025-10-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Christ Church, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth, GL6 0DQ, United Kingdom
Frédéric Chopin Piano Concerto No.2 Op.21
Dmitri Shostakovich Gadfly Suite
Viv McLean piano
Our 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.
Dmitri 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.
Tea and cakes served at 4pm. Tickets £15, available on the door and online at the Bristol Ensemble box office

The Birds and the Bees
2025-10-18 19:30 - 21:30 | St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR, United Kingdom
Moody Eagle Recorder Concerto (Bristol premiere)
Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending
Vivaldi Goldfinch recorder concerto RV 428
McGarr Ear sness hear inthral (world premiere)
Dinicu The Skylark
Casals Birdsong
Roger Huckle conductor
Piers Adams recorder
Emil Huckle-Kleve violin
Imogen Triner oboe
When 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.
We 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!

Bridgerton In Concert by Candlelight
2025-10-22 19:30 - 21:30 | The Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud, GL5 1AE, United Kingdom
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.

Classical Masterpieces By Candlelight
2025-10-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Thornbury United Reformed Church, Chapel Street, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2BA, United Kingdom
Mozart Overture to The Marriage of Figaro
Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major
Shostakovich Gadfly Suite
Bristol Ensemble
Viv McLean piano

The Bristol Ensemble return to Thornbury on Saturday 25th October with ”Classical Masterpieces by Candlelight”, presented by Thornbury’s Action Arts group.

Join 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.
The 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.
Tickets, to include an interval drink, are £20 by email below or 01454 850933.
AAGThornbury@gmail.com

MiniBeats - Brilliant Brass!
2025-10-26 10:30 - 11:15, 2025-10-26 12:30 - 13:15 | St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR, United Kingdom
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!
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.

Classical Masterpieces by Candlelight
2025-10-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Tetbury Goods Shed Arts Venue, The Old Station Yard, Tetbury, GL8 8EY, United Kingdom
Mozart Overture to The Marriage of Figaro
Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major
Shostakovich Gadfly Suite
Bristol Ensemble
Viv McLean piano
Join 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.
The 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.
