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SUMMARY:MiniBeats - Wonderful Woodwind!
DESCRIPTION: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! \nMiniBeats in association with the Bristol Ensemble \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!
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/minibeats-wonderful-woodwind-2/2026-02-22/2/
LOCATION:St George’s Bristol\, Great George Street\, Bristol\, BS1 5RR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T190000
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SUMMARY:Exultate Singers: St Matthew Passion
DESCRIPTION:Exultate Singers\nBristol Ensemble Baroque\nPeter Davoren Evangelist / tenor\nFrederick Long Christus / bass\nMartha McLorinan alto \nBristol’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. \nComposed 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. \nBach’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. \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nTickets \nFront 5 rows of central stalls and central gallery £30\nMid and rear central stalls £27\nSide stalls and first row of side gallery £27\nSecond row of side gallery £22\nThird row of side gallery £18 \nHow to book  \nBook with Exultate Singers box office (no booking fee) \nBook with St George’s box office – the venue’s 9% booking fee applies \n\nBuy online at www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk\nTelephone 0117 929 4929 (open Wednesday\, Thursday and Friday\, 11am to 3pm)\nBook 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)
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/exultate-singers-st-matthew-passion/
LOCATION:St George’s Bristol\, Great George Street\, Bristol\, BS1 5RR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T170000
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SUMMARY:Preludes Music
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPreludes 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. \nFind out more at www.bristolensemble.com/preludes
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/preludes-music-2025-26/2026-03-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134039
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SUMMARY:BE Inspired
DESCRIPTION:Greenfield E-ACT Academy\nPerry Court E-ACT Academy\nIlminster Avenue E-ACT Academy \nBristol 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. \nBE 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.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/be-inspired/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134039
CREATED:20250610T145612Z
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SUMMARY:Henleaze Concert Society: Mozart & Haydn
DESCRIPTION:Mozart Serenade No. 6 in D major ‘Serenata notturna’\, K. 239\nHaydn Sinfonia Concertante in B flat major for violin\, oboe\, bassoon and cello\nHaydn Serenade Op.3/5\nMozart Symphony No.40 in G minor K.550 \nTwo 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. \nWe 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. \nHaydn’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. \nThe concert also features Haydn’s beautiful Serenade  – a lyrical movement which features graceful melody and a heartfelt simplicity. \nWe 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. \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 at Bristol Ensemble’s online box office. \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/mozart-and-haydn/
LOCATION:Trinity-Henleaze URC\, Waterford Road\, Bristol\, BS9 4BT\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134039
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SUMMARY:Baroque ’n’ Roll
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/baroque-n-roll/
LOCATION:The Mission Theatre\, 32 Corn Street\, Bath\, BA1 1UF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134039
CREATED:20260106T133923Z
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SUMMARY:Cantemus Chamber Choir: Mozart Requiem by candlelight
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLet 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.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/cantemus-mozart-requiem/
LOCATION:Llandaff Cathedral\, Cardiff\, CF5 2LA
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260315T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260315T160000
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SUMMARY:Nailsworth: Piano Trios
DESCRIPTION:Beethoven ‘Kakadu’ Variations Op.121\nSchubert Notturno in E flat D.897\nMozart Trio in B flat K.502 \nThis 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. \nSchubert’s Notturno offers a moment of luminous calm: an expansive\, song-like meditation whose glowing melodies unfold with characteristic Schubertian warmth. \nCompleting 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. \nTea 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.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/nailsworth-march-2026/
LOCATION:Christ Church\, Newmarket Road\, Nailsworth\, GL6 0DQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T213000
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SUMMARY:Beethoven 6
DESCRIPTION:Bristol Ensemble\nChiara Braggion soprano\nJames Duddle conductor \nBeethoven Symphony No. 6 ‘Pastoral’\nVivaldi Spring from The Four Seasons\nMendelssohn Hebrides Overture\nMozart Exultate Jubilate \n\nComposed 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.”  \n\n\nThrough 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. \n\nScene 1: Awakening of cheerful feelings on arrival in the countryside \n\n\nScene 2: Scene by the brook \n\n\nScene 3: Merry gathering of country folk \n\n\nScene 4: Thunder\, Storm \n\n\nScene 5: Shepherd’s song. Cheerful and thankful feelings after the storm \n\n\n\nBeethoven wrote about his Pastoral Symphony: \n\n\n“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.” \n\n\nIn 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. \n\n\nRich 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. \n\n\nThe 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.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/beethoven-6/
LOCATION:St George’s Bristol\, Great George Street\, Bristol\, BS1 5RR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134039
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SUMMARY:Stroud Choral Society: St Matthew Passion
DESCRIPTION:Stroud Choral Society\nBristol Ensemble\nSimon Bell conductor \nStroud 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.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/stroud-choral-society-st-matthew-passion/
LOCATION:Tewkesbury Abbey\, Church Street\, Tewkesbury\, GL20 5RZ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134039
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SUMMARY:Bristol Bach Choir: Mass in B Minor
DESCRIPTION:Bristol Bach Choir\nBristol Ensemble Baroque\nDaisy Walford soprano\nAngharad Rowlands alto\nKieran White tenor\nEdmund Danon bass\nDavid Bednall conductor \nDescribed 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/bristol-bach-choir-march-2026/
LOCATION:St George’s Bristol\, Great George Street\, Bristol\, BS1 5RR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260324
DTSTAMP:20260404T134039
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SUMMARY:Preludes takeover day
DESCRIPTION:Children from Bristol Ensemble’s Preludes project take over St George’s Bristol
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/preludes-takeover-day-2026/
LOCATION:St George’s Bristol\, Great George Street\, Bristol\, BS1 5RR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134039
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SUMMARY:Wotton Concert Series: Bruckner
DESCRIPTION:Anton Bruckner Symphony No. 7 arr. Luís Carvalho\nAnton Bruckner Postlude in D minor \nBristol Ensemble\nBenedict Hoffnung conductor\nJed Hughes organ\nDouggie McMeekin narrator \nBristol Ensemble performs Anton Bruckner’s epic 7th Symphony\, recently arranged for chamber orchestra by Luís Carvalho. \nA 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’. \nTickets available online at 3choirs.org \n 
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/wotton-concert-series-bruckner/
LOCATION:St Mary the Virgin Church\, Culverhay\, Wotton-under-Edge\, Gloucestershire\, GL12 7LS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134039
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SUMMARY:Preludes Music
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPreludes 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. \nFind out more at www.bristolensemble.com/preludes
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/preludes-music-2025-26/2026-04-06/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134039
CREATED:20260206T164255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T164255Z
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SUMMARY:Baroque ’n’ Roll
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/baroque-n-roll-princess-theatre/
LOCATION:The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre\, Princess Street\, Burnham-on-Sea\, Somerset\, TA8 1EH
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134039
CREATED:20251201T144300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T144300Z
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SUMMARY:Preludes Music
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPreludes 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. \nFind out more at www.bristolensemble.com/preludes
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/preludes-music-2025-26/2026-05-04/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134039
CREATED:20250610T145825Z
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SUMMARY:Henleaze Concert Society: From Grace to Grandeur
DESCRIPTION:Mozart Divertimento in D\nStamitz Concerto for Flute\, Oboe and Strings in G major\nSchubert Octet \nThis refined and radiant programme brings together three masters of the Classical and early Romantic eras\, offering a journey from sparkling elegance to expansive lyricism. \nMozart’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. \nWe 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. \nThe 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. \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 at Bristol Ensemble’s online box office. \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/from-grace-to-grandeur/
LOCATION:Trinity-Henleaze URC\, Waterford Road\, Bristol\, BS9 4BT\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134039
CREATED:20260106T140742Z
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SUMMARY:Bath Choral Society: Dido and Aeneas
DESCRIPTION:Purcell Dido and Aeneas\nHandel Dixit Dominus \nBath Choral Society\nBristol Ensemble\nStephanie Bodsworth and Rebecca Bottone sopranos\nOlivia Ray alto\nEamonn Mulhall tenor\nPhilip Smith bass\nKatrine Reimers conductor \nWas ever a tragic love story more poignantly told? \nDido and Aeneas\, the seventeenth-century gem depicting the abandonment of the Queen of Carthage\, is a serious contender for the greatest English opera of all time. Purcell’s take on the story from Virgil’s Aeneid involves the chorus at every stage of the action. Underpinned with a powerful immediacy and simplicity\, it has long had a broad appeal. The work’s emotional climax\, “When I am laid in earth”\, is as devastating as it is exquisite. \nThis concert performance is paired with another great masterpiece from the Baroque – Handel’s Dixit Dominus. Handel\, ever a master of drama\, brings to this choral Psalm setting a range of colours so broad that it might even take fans of his Messiah by surprise.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/bath-choral-society-may-2026/
LOCATION:Wiltshire Music Centre\, Ashley Road\, Bradford-on-Avon\, BA15 1DZ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134039
CREATED:20251212T183831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T125809Z
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SUMMARY:Nailsworth: Schubert Octet
DESCRIPTION:Franz Schubert Octet in F Major\, D 803 \nBristol Ensemble’s professional musicians perform Schubert’s celebrated masterpiece\, the Octet for wind and strings. The work enjoys enduring popularity for its sumptuous melodies and harmonic twists and turns. Commissioned by a famous clarinettist of the day in 1824\, it is considered to be one of the greatest chamber works ever composed.  \nTea and cakes served at 4pm. Tickets £15 (£13 low incomes\, £5 under 18s)\, available on the door and online at the Bristol Ensemble box office.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/nailsworth-may-2026/
LOCATION:Christ Church\, Newmarket Road\, Nailsworth\, GL6 0DQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T141500
DTSTAMP:20260404T134039
CREATED:20260106T141434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T141448Z
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SUMMARY:Preludes Music concert
DESCRIPTION:Local children from Bristol Ensemble’s award-winning music education programme take to the stage to perform in their annual Preludes Music concert. \nThe children will be supported by the Preludes Music band and Bristol Ensemble players\, delivering a wonderful learning experience for the children\, and a fantastic concert for audience members. \nPreludes Music is an education programme run by the Bristol Ensemble. Preludes has been working with children in under-resourced local communities for 15 years – delivering music education and life-enriching cultural experiences to children who have few opportunities to access music and the arts.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/preludes-music-concert-2026/
LOCATION:St Mary Redcliffe Church\, Colston Parade\, BS1 6RA
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134039
CREATED:20260310T115917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T114306Z
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SUMMARY:Red Ink with Leon Bosch
DESCRIPTION:Bristol Ensemble\nLeon Bosch director/double bass \nBritten Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge\nBarber Adagio for Strings\nWoodborne Red Ink\nElgar Introduction and Allegro \nLeon Bosch has built an international career as a performer and conductor and is one of the few double bass players to conduct chamber and symphonic ensembles directly from the instrument. A prolific recording artist with twenty solo albums\, he is also a committed advocate for new music\, collaborating with contemporary composers to expand and diversify the double bass repertoire. \nRed Ink was commissioned by the Matseer Diabelli Sommer festival and is dedicated to the bassist Leon Bosch. \nThis concerto serves as a musical memorial to the Soweto Uprising of 1976 in South Africa\, an event that marked a turning point in the fight against apartheid but which came at a devastating human cost. \nThe work’s structure follows a clear program\, capturing the emotional essence of that day: \n1. The Dawn of a Fateful Day\n2. Confrontation and Tragedy\n3. A Song of Mourning \nTickets are available from St George’s Bristol box office online\, by phone on 0117 929 4929 and over the counter at St George’s.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/red-ink-with-leon-bosch/
LOCATION:St George’s Bristol\, Great George Street\, Bristol\, BS1 5RR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260601T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134039
CREATED:20251201T144300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T144300Z
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SUMMARY:Preludes Music
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPreludes 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. \nFind out more at www.bristolensemble.com/preludes
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/preludes-music-2025-26/2026-06-01/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134039
CREATED:20250610T150059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T164409Z
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SUMMARY:Henleaze Concert Society: Summer Serenade
DESCRIPTION:Henleaze Concert Society’s season closes with a delightful programme of music suitable for a summer’s evening. \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 at Bristol Ensemble’s online box office. \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/summer-serenade-2026/
LOCATION:Trinity-Henleaze URC\, Waterford Road\, Bristol\, BS9 4BT\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134039
CREATED:20260303T103951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T114145Z
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SUMMARY:Nailsworth: Summer Serenade
DESCRIPTION:John Rutter Suite Antique\nW.A. Mozart Flute Quartet \nPrincipal players from the Bristol Ensemble present a delightful afternoon of chamber music including the graceful elegance of Mozart’s much-loved Flute Quartet\, a work full of lyrical charm\, sparkling dialogue and effortless wit. \nAlongside it\, John Rutter’s Suite Antique offers a playful nod to earlier musical styles\, blending baroque-inspired dance movements with Rutter’s unmistakable melodic warmth and colour. Written for flute\, harpsichord and strings\, it moves from lively to reflective with irresistible charm. \nTea and cakes served at 4pm. Tickets £15 (£13 low incomes\, £5 under 18s)\, available on the door and online at the Bristol Ensemble box office.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/nailsworth-june-2026/
LOCATION:Christ Church\, Newmarket Road\, Nailsworth\, GL6 0DQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134039
CREATED:20251201T144300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T144300Z
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SUMMARY:Preludes Music
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPreludes 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. \nFind out more at www.bristolensemble.com/preludes
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/preludes-music-2025-26/2026-07-06/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T212000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134039
CREATED:20260310T120150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T115806Z
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SUMMARY:The Music of the Beatles by candlelight
DESCRIPTION:Experience the iconic melodies of The Beatles like never before in the Bristol Ensemble’s stunning orchestral concert. \nImmerse yourself in some of the legendary group’s greatest hits performed by live orchestra\, including Yesterday\, All you need is love\, Hard day’s night\, I want to hold your hand… and many more. \nAn unforgettable evening of nostalgia\, warmth\, and musical brilliance!
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/the-beatles-riverfront-theatre/
LOCATION:Riverfront Theatre\, Kingsway\, Newport\, NP20 1HG
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260907T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134039
CREATED:20251201T144300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T144300Z
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SUMMARY:Preludes Music
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPreludes 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. \nFind out more at www.bristolensemble.com/preludes
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/preludes-music-2025-26/2026-09-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261005T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134039
CREATED:20251201T144300Z
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SUMMARY:Preludes Music
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPreludes 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. \nFind out more at www.bristolensemble.com/preludes
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/preludes-music-2025-26/2026-10-05/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134039
CREATED:20251201T144300Z
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SUMMARY:Preludes Music
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPreludes 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. \nFind out more at www.bristolensemble.com/preludes
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/preludes-music-2025-26/2026-11-02/
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