Voices for Life: Stardust
2026-01-16 18:30 - 19:30 (Europe/London) | St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR, United Kingdom
Stardust is back! Join 200 children from Wiltshire on their musical adventure through space.
Through a series of school workshops and rehearsals, the children have discovered different feeling planets on a magical journey to galaxies new. Are you ready to hear their story?
Written by Jools Scott and Sue Curtis, Stardust is Voices for Life’s flagship commission. The children will be conducted by Kate Courage, accompanied by the Bristol Ensemble, and narrated by John Telfer (The Archers).
It’s suitable for any age!
Voices for Life envisions a world where every child has the chance to create music, enhancing wellbeing and building vibrant communities. Harnessing the power of music, creativity and performance, we enable children to dream big and discover their potential.
Proceeds from ticket sales go towards future Voices for Life projects, bringing more musical opportunities to children and inspiring them to be happy and confident through music.

Henleaze Concert Society: Tchaikovsky Reflections
2026-01-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Bristol, BS9 4BT, United Kingdom
Tchaikovsky Excerpts from The Nutcracker Suite, arranged for strings
Tchaikovsky Andante cantabile from String Quartet No.1 Op.11
Arensky Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky
Tchaikovsky Souvenir de Florence
This richly expressive programme explores the emotional depth, lyricism, and legacy of one of Russia’s most beloved composers, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
We begin with highlights from The Nutcracker Suite, Tchaikovsky’s ballet filled with iconic melodies. These colourful excerpts capture the magic and charm that have made the score a seasonal favourite around the world.
Next is the serene and tender Andante cantabile from his String Quartet No. 1, a piece so moving it reportedly brought Leo Tolstoy to tears. With its simple, heartfelt theme, this work shows Tchaikovsky’s gift for emotional directness.
Russian composer Anton Arensky pays tribute to his mentor in the beautiful Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky, based on a melody from Tchaikovsky’s Legend. Each variation explores a different mood and texture, revealing both Arensky’s creativity and the enduring power of Tchaikovsky’s music.
We conclude with the passionate and expansive Souvenir de Florence, written during a stay in Italy but rooted in Russian intensity. Scored for string sextet, this vibrant work moves from fiery drama to lyrical beauty, combining Western elegance with Slavic soul.
Pre-concert talk with Steve Clarke begins at 6.45pm. Doors open at 6.15pm for the talk and at 7.15pm for the concert only. If coming to the concert only, we should be grateful if you would try to avoid arriving during the talk.
Individual concert prices
Tickets for Henleaze Concert Society members £17.50
Tickets for non members £21
Under 25 year olds £5
The ticket price includes the pre concert talk, a programme and interval drink.
How to book
Book tickets online at Bristol Ensemble’s online box office.
You can also book by sending a cheque payable to Henleaze Concert Society, covering note and SAE to 2 Saville Mews, Kingsdown Parade, Bristol BS6 5UL
Tickets are available on the door from 6.15pm.
Season Tickets and Annual Society Membership
Season tickets are only £100 including Society Membership and admission to all six concerts from September to July. Alternatively, becoming a member of Henleaze Concert Society for £15 entitles you to book tickets for individual concerts at the members’ discounted rate. Season tickets and membership are available to buy by post by returning the Ticket Order Form with your payment and a stamped addressed envelope.

Nailsworth: Tchaikovsky
2026-01-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Christ Church, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth, GL6 0DQ, United Kingdom
Tchaikovsky Souvenir de Florence
Bristol Ensemble’s professional musicians perform Tchaikovsky’s dramatic and lyrical Souvenir de Florence, vivid chamber music for string sextet bursting with energy and warmth. Tea and cakes served at 4pm. Tickets £15, available on the door and online at the Bristol Ensemble box office.

Voices for Life: Stardust
2026-01-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Bath Abbey, Bath, BA1 1LT, United Kingdom
Buckle up for a musical space adventure you’ll never forget!
Six young astronauts are all set for their interstellar voyage to the wondrous Planet Zarg. But when the unthinkable happens, these adventurers must fend for themselves. Join them as they venture across ‘feeling’ planets filled with ominous ogres, terrifying trolls, and clickety-clackety crabs. Will they find their way back to their friends before it’s too late?
Over 200 local primary school children will sing their way to unknown galaxies in Jools Scott and Sue Curtis’ beloved musical journey Stardust, back by popular demand after 9 successful runs.
They’ll be joined by esteemed musical director Katrine Reimers, professional musicians from the Bristol Ensemble, and the dulcet tones of narrator John Telfer (BBC’s The Archers).
It’s suitable for any age!
Voices for Life envisions a world where every child has the chance to make music, feel good, and be part of vibrant communities. The concert marks the finale of months of school workshops designed to build the children’s confidence and help them discover their potential through music and performance.

Proceeds from ticket sales go towards future Voices for Life projects, bringing more musical opportunities to children and inspiring them to be happy and confident through music.

Vivaldi's Trumpets
2026-01-29 19:30 - 22:00 | St Mary Magdalene Church, Ditcheat, BA4 6QX, United Kingdom
The Bristol Ensemble returns to Ditcheat with a programme full of energy and colour, featuring Vivaldi’s much-loved Concerto for Two Trumpets and Geminiani’s La Folia.
Vivaldi’s concerto shows off the bright, clear sound of the trumpet in music that’s lively and full of character, while Geminiani’s La Folia takes a simple tune and transforms it into a set of dramatic and playful variations.
This concert brings together the brilliant sound of trumpets with the rich warmth of the strings, performed by musicians from the Bristol Ensemble in an evening that celebrates the beauty and imagination of Baroque music.
Proudly presented by Ditcheat PCC and Breathe Music.

Vivaldi's Trumpets
2026-01-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Norton-sub-Hamdon Village Hall, New Road, Norton-sub-Hamdon, TA14 6SF
The Bristol Ensemble returns to Norton village hall with a programme full of energy and colour, featuring Vivaldi’s much-loved Concerto for Two Trumpets and Geminiani’s La Folia.
Vivaldi’s concerto shows off the bright, clear sound of the trumpet in music that’s lively and full of character, while Geminiani’s La Folia takes a simple tune and transforms it into a set of dramatic and playful variations.
This concert brings together the brilliant sound of trumpets with the rich warmth of the strings, performed by musicians from the Bristol Ensemble in an evening that celebrates the beauty and imagination of Baroque music.

Preludes Music
2026-02-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-04 08:00 - 17:00
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

Slapstick Festival: Silent Comedy Gala
2026-02-06 19:30 - 22:30 | Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR, United Kingdom
Step into the golden age of cinema for an evening of timeless screen comedy, live music, and vintage charm at Bristol’s beloved Silent Comedy Gala – the sparkling centrepiece event of Slapstick Festival.
Guiding audiences through the evening is acclaimed actor and comedian Stephen Mangan, whose celebrated screen credits include Green Wing, Episodes, The Split, and Postman Pat: The Movie. A lifelong comedy enthusiast and accomplished host, Mangan brings warmth, wit, and charm to the gala stage – making him the perfect guide for this celebration of laughter and cinema.
This year’s headline feature is Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid (1921), a landmark in film history and Chaplin’s first full-length masterpiece. Hilarious, heartfelt, and unforgettable, The Kid captures Chaplin at the peak of his creative powers, blending visual comedy with deep emotional resonance.
The film’s original score, composed by Chaplin himself, will be performed live by the Bristol Ensemble in a specially arranged 16-player version, conducted by maestro Guenter A. Buchwald. The evening also features two riotous short comedies: Buster Keaton’s The Boat (1921), with an original score performed live by Rick Wakeman, whose virtuosic musicianship adds both grandeur and mischief to Keaton’s nautical masterpiece. Laurel & Hardy’s Leave ’Em Laughing (1928), performed with live accompaniment by the acclaimed European Silent Screen Virtuosi, bringing infectious energy and finesse to this side-splitting gem. With additional surprises in store and the vibrant Sing Out Bristol choir joining the lineup, audiences are in for a treat.
Adding to the festive spirit, guests are invited to arrive early and enjoy live 1920s-style entertainment in the Beacon’s foyer from the Jack Calloway Jazz & Dance Band, performing toe-tapping tunes to transport you straight back to the roaring twenties.
A night of song, laughter, and cinematic magic – all on the big screen, just as it was meant to be.

Paris by Night by Candlelight
2026-02-13 19:30 - 21:30 | The Mission Theatre, 32 Corn Street, Bath, BA1 1UF, United Kingdom
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Paris by Night, a romantic candlelit evening of music that captures the soul of the City of Light. From the smoky cafés of Edith Piaf to the refined elegance of Poulenc and the dreamlike soundscapes of Debussy, the Bristol Ensemble celebrates the timeless beauty of French music under the stars – the perfect way to share this special night!
Tickets available from Bristol Ensemble box office, and from Bath Box Office online and by phone on 01225 463362

Orchestral Queen by candlelight
2026-02-14 19:30 - 21:00 | St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR, United Kingdom
This Valentine’s, don’t just find Somebody to Love, bring them to a night where romance meets rock royalty! Take the pulse-racing power of Queen, blend it with the spine-tingling thrill of a live orchestra, and set it all within the intimate elegance of St George’s Bristol and…boom! It’s a Kind of Magic!
This 23-piece Bristol Ensemble will reimagine Queen’s greatest hits with lush harmonies, dramatic flair, and soaring melodies. From the thunderous power of Bohemian Rhapsody to the irresistible energy of Don’t Stop Me Now, join us for a heart-pounding Valentine’s celebration of one of the greatest bands in rock history!
Tickets are available from St George’s Bristol box office online at www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk, by phone on 0117 929 4929 and over the counter at St George’s.

Bridgerton in concert - Valentine's special by candlelight
2026-02-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Riverfront Theatre, Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HG
Dearest gentle reader… this Valentine’s Day, let the Bristol Ensemble sweep you away with lush renditions of pop favourites and classical gems from the Netflix series Bridgerton – a breathtaking evening of glittering lights, soaring strings and romance!

Nailsworth: Mozart and Haydn
2026-02-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Christ Church, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth, GL6 0DQ, United Kingdom
Mozart Oboe Quartet K. 370/368b
Haydn String Quartet in D Major, Op. 64 No. 5 ‘The Lark’
Bristol Ensemble’s professional musicians perform chamber music by Haydn and Mozart as part of their series of concerts at Christ Church, Nailsworth. Tea and cakes served at 4pm. Tickets £15, available on the door and online at the Bristol Ensemble box office.

MiniBeats - Wonderful Woodwind!
2026-02-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-22 12:30 - 13:30 | 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 woodwind family of instruments, and to some of the wonderful music written and arranged for flute, clarinet, oboe and bassoon!
MiniBeats in association with the Bristol Ensemble
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!

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

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

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

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

Baroque ’n’ Roll
2026-03-10 19:30 - 21:30 | The Mission Theatre, 32 Corn Street, Bath, BA1 1UF, United Kingdom
Get ready for a night where the harpsichord meets the headbang! Baroque ’n’ Roll features a programme of much-loved Baroque favourites alongside modern classics. You can expect everything from Bach and Vivaldi to a few surprises from Queen and Metallica, for a fantastically eclectic evening. Performed by the dynamic Bristol Ensemble, this concert blurs the line between classical refinement and rock rebellion!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scene 2: Scene by the brook

Scene 3: Merry gathering of country folk

Scene 4: Thunder, Storm

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

Beethoven wrote about his Pastoral Symphony:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Baroque ’n’ Roll
2026-04-24 19:30 - 21:30 | The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre, Princess Street, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1EH

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