If Opera: Die Fledermaus
2024-08-30 19:00 - 21:15 (Europe/London) | Belcombe Court, Belcombe Road, Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1LZ, United Kingdom
Johann Strauss II Die Fledermaus
Libretto by Richard Genée and Karl Haffner
Conductor Thomas Blunt
Director/Narrator Simon Butteriss
With the Bristol Ensemble and If Opera chorus
Orchestral reduction supplied by Pocket Publications
Sung in English with surtitles
First performed 5th April 1874 at the Theater an der Wien, Vienna
A farcical story fizzing with disguises…
In the repertoire of opera houses throughout Europe, certain operettas have lost none of their sparkle. Chief among them is Johann Strauss’s effervescent Die Fledermaus, with its seemingly endless parade of gorgeous melodies and stirring waltzes. The opera is a whirlwind of romantic ruses, false identities, practical jokes, infidelities, confusions and Champagne.
This is a Fledermaus with a difference. In this specially staged and costumed performance, comic genius Simon Butteriss replaces the operetta’s original spoken dialogue with a racy and pacy narration that follows every twist and turn of this ludicrous tale. Witty, clever and with knowing nods to the present day, it is delivered with Butteriss’ customary flamboyance and panache. This unique presentation is “in short, the perfect blend of Viennese Schlagobers and English salt” (The Times) and not to be missed!
Tickets
£20.00 – £95.00 Members
£20.00 – £100.00 Non-members
Tickets on sale now at Bath Box Office online or by phone on 01225 463 362
Children aged 7+ are welcome & under 18’s go free (limited availability, please enquire at Bath Box Office)
No dogs are permitted, except for assistance dogs

If Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor
2024-08-31 19:00 - 21:45 | Belcombe Court, Belcombe Road, Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1LZ, United Kingdom
Gaetano Donizetti Lucia di Lammermoor
Director Thomas Guthrie
Conductor Oliver Gooch
Designer Ruth Paton
With the Bristol Ensemble and If Opera chorus
Orchestral reduction supplied by Pocket Publications
Sung in Italian with English surtitles
Libretto by Salvadore Cammarano, based on Sir Walter Scott’s novel The Bride of Lammermoor
First performed 26th September 1835 at Teatro di San Carlo, Naples
Madly in love…
One of the most revered of 19th century operas, Lucia di Lammermoor follows the fortunes of Lucia (Lucy Ashton) sister of the Lord of Lammermoor, and the enmity they have for the Ravenswood family. Lucia is in love with Edgardo of the Ravenswoods, but her brother Enrico, has other plans for her matrimony.
The opera is a gothic thriller, complete with ghostly apparitions, duels and acts of revenge. But it has become most famous for the elongated, so-called ‘mad scene’ in which Lucia, having murdered her imposed husband Arturo, embarks on one of the most challenging and thrilling arias in the entire repertoire, ‘Il dolce suono’.
To project the power of this opera and Donizetti’s beautiful music to full advantage, we have reconfigured the seating so that the audience surrounds the stage and the opera is directed as an ‘in the round’ performance. This creates real proximity with the performance and an immersive experience for this most thrilling of dramas, particularly for the front row seats surrounding the stage.
With a stellar cast directed by Thomas Guthrie, an innovative and award-winning British director, and conducted by Oliver Gooch, Lucia di Lammermoor is the magnificent centrepiece of the If Opera 2024 season.
Tickets
£20.00 – £115.00 Members
£20.00 – £120.00 Non-members
Tickets on sale now at Bath Box Office online or by phone on 01225 463 362
Children aged 12+ are welcome & under 18s go free (limited availability, please enquire at Bath Box Office)
No dogs are permitted, except for assistance dogs

Preludes Music
2024-09-03 08:00 - 2025-09-03 15:00, 2024-10-01 08:00 - 2025-10-01 15:00, 2024-11-05 08:00 - 2025-11-05 15:00
Preludes Music, the education arm of the Bristol Ensemble, continues its work in areas of Bristol that are experiencing high levels of economic disadvantage and aims to put music at the heart of every child’s education. By doing so we improve confidence, co-ordination, speech and language and benefit all other areas of their learning.
Preludes Music has been running successfully since 2009 in several schools areas of Bristol. It is the most extensive project of its type in the country and grew from discussions between Roger Huckle of the Bristol Ensemble, Professor Leslie Bunt of the University of the West of England and James Wetz a former Head Teacher.
Find out more at www.bristolensemble.com/preludes

Vivaldi Four Seasons by candlelight
2024-09-13 19:30 - 22:00 | St John’s Church, Church Street, Frome, BA11 1PL
Vivaldi String Concerto in A
Bach Air on the G String
Pachelbel Canon
Boccherini Musica Notturna delle Strade di Madrid
Vivaldi The Four Seasons
Come and join us in the beautiful St John’s Church, Frome to enjoy a wonderful evening of baroque music in the atmospheric setting of a candlelit church. Principals from the Bristol Ensemble, Bristol’s own professional ensemble, will perform some of our most loved baroque gems, culminating in the magnificent Four Seasons by Vivaldi.
Ticket includes a glass of wine and a taste of cheese in the interval.

Vivaldi Four Seasons by candlelight
2024-09-25 19:30 - 22:00 | St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Hele Lane, South Petherton, TA13 5DQ
Vivaldi String Concerto in A
Bach Air on the G String
Pachelbel Canon
Boccherini Musica Notturna delle Strade di Madrid
Vivaldi The Four Seasons
Come and join us in the beautiful St Peter & St Paul’s church in South Petherton to enjoy a wonderful evening of baroque music. Principals from the Bristol Ensemble, Bristol’s own professional ensemble, will perform some of our most loved baroque gems, culminating in the magnificent ‘Four Seasons’ by Vivaldi.
Proudly presented by the Benefice of South Petherton and Breathe Music.
Ticket includes a glass of wine and a taste of cheese in the interval, generously sponsored by The Bloom Wine Company and A&J Winter Family Butchers.
There will be a paid bar available before the concert.
Doors open at 6:45 pm.
Please let us know if you have special access requirements, a guide dog or if you will be accompanied by a carer.
Tickets £15 to £30, available online from Breathe Music.

Fauré's Requiem and Ravel's Bolero
2024-09-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-26 21:00 - 22:00 | St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR, United Kingdom
Fauré Requiem
Ravel Bolero
Bristol Ensemble
Fitzhardinge Consort
Join Bristol Ensemble and Fitzhardinge Consort on a grand tour of France, taking in two of the timeless pinnacles of French classical music, both shiningly original, deeply dramatic and powerfully moving in their own distinct way.
Fauré’s Requiem holds some of the most beautiful and recognisable melodies the composer ever wrote. Far from the sombre tone of many requiems it seems to evoke a serene, very human sense of wonder grounded in a vast, celestial universe.
Ravel’s Bolero, by contrast – built from a single theme that came to the composer before a dip in the sea – has an irresistible rhythmic drive that builds into a breathtaking, thrilling crescendo – made famous by Torvill and Dean’s legendary ice skating routine at the 1984 winter Olympics. This will be an epic performance for orchestra and choir, approximately one hour in length (7-8pm, or 9-10pm). Vive la musique!
Tickets £10.90, £23.98, £27.25 and £30.52 including St George’s Bristol booking fees, available from St George’s box office online, by phone on 0117 929 4929, and over the counter at St George’s.

Nailsworth - Piano Trios
2024-09-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Christ Church, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth, GL6 0DQ, United Kingdom
Haydn Piano Trio No.39 ‘Gypsy’
Beethoven Piano Trio in B flat Op.97 ‘Archduke’
Bristol Ensemble performs Piano Trios by two of the greatest classical-era composers, with tea and cakes served at 4pm.
Tickets £15 (£13 for those on low incomes), available online from Eventbrite or on the door. Under 18s free of charge.

Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works
2024-10-03 20:00 - 21:15 | Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1RL
Hans Zimmer
Time from Inception
This Land from The Lion King
Zooster’s Breakout from Madagascar
Supermarine from Dunkirk
Honor from The Pacific
A Dark Knight from The Dark Knight
Wonder Woman Suite
Cornfield Chase from Interstellar
Dune Suite
Gladiator Suite
Discombobulate from Sherlock Holmes
Pirates of the Caribbean Suite
Bristol Ensemble Quartet
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Bristol. This event is brought to you by HSBC UK to support the housing and homelessness charity Shelter. HSBC UK is working in partnership with Shelter to support people to build financial resilience and help break the vicious circle of homelessness. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer’s Best Works at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Purchase a hand poured soy wax candle from The Botanical Candle Co. For every sale made, the total value will be donated to Shelter. Add your size from S, M, L and select your scent at the concert on collection.

Duration: 75 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
HSBC UK will donate the total equivalent value of the ticket sales to Shelter

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Somerset International Festival of the Arts - Glories of the Baroque
2024-10-04 19:30 - 21:30 | St Andrew’s Church, St Andrew's Church, Backwell, BS48 3JJ, United Kingdom
The 2024 Somerset International Festival of the Arts kicks off in style with a programme of Baroque favourites performed by the Bristol Ensemble, including the effervescent fanfare Arrival of the Queen of Sheba. At the heart of this concert is Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No.5, along with celebratory music by Handel. There is a pre-concert talk at 6.30pm.
Tickets £10 to £20 for adults, under 18s free of charge available online at www.ticketsource.co.uk

Somerset International Festival of the Arts - A Tribute to the Beatles
2024-10-05 19:30 - 21:30 | St Andrew’s Church, St Andrew's Church, Backwell, BS48 3JJ, United Kingdom
Immerse yourself in The Beatles’ greatest hits in the magical candlelit atmosphere of St Andrew’s Church performed by live orchestra. Hear some of their most popular songs, including; Yesterday, All you need is love, Hard day’s night, I want to hold your hand… and many more! There is a pre-concert talk at 6.30pm.
Tickets £10 to £20 for adults, under 18s free of charge available online at www.ticketsource.co.uk

Lunchtime Chamber Concert: Schubert String Quintet in C
2024-10-06 13:00 - 15:00 | St Andrew’s Church, Church Ln, Backwell, Bristol, BS48 3JJ, United Kingdom
The Somerset International Festival of the Arts’ lunchtime concert features one of the greatest of all chamber music works – Schubert’s Quintet in C, with international performers in the intimate surroundings of St Andrew’s Church. ​
Schubert’s final chamber work is widely considered one of the great achievements in Western Culture. The sublime slow movement is a true masterpiece, and is often described as the epitome of coming to terms with the end of life. It holds a unique place in the history of music, with the famous novelist Thomas Mann asked for it to be played on his deathbed, as did pianist Arthur Rubinstein, and the composer Benjamin Britten considered “Schubert’s final year as the most miraculous year in the history of music.”

Somerset International Festival of the Arts - Einaudi meets Max Richter by Candlelight
2024-10-06 19:30 - 21:30 | St Andrew’s Church, St Andrew's Church, Backwell, BS48 3JJ, United Kingdom
The Somerset International Festival of the Arts finale – a hypnotic evening of music featuring mesmerising works by Ludovico Einaudi, together with Max Richter’s engagingly refreshing reimagining of Vivaldi’s ever popular Four Seasons.
In the stunning candlelight setting of St Andrew’s Church, you will be immersed and transported by the glorious strings of the Bristol Ensemble.
Ludovico Einaudi
Devenire
Full Moon
Time Lapse
I Giorni
Love is a Mystery
Petricor
Primavera
Max Richter
Vivaldi Four Seasons reimagined There is a pre-concert talk at 6.30pm.
Tickets £10 to £20 for adults, under 18s free of charge available online at www.ticketsource.co.uk

Mozart by Candlelight
2024-10-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Thornbury United Reformed Church, Chapel Street, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2BA, United Kingdom
Violinist Roger Huckle leads the Bristol Ensemble musicians in a programme of enchanting movements by Mozart.
• Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
• Clarinet Quintet in A
• Divertimento in F
Tickets £20 (including a drink) are available from 01454 850933 or by email from AAGThornbury@gmail.com

Henleaze Concert Society: Einaudi meets Glass
2024-10-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Bristol, BS9 4BT, United Kingdom
Ludovico Einaudi Seven Days Walking
Philip Glass Violin Concerto No.1
Roger Huckle violin
The esteemed composer and pianist Ludovico Einaudi took inspiration from winter hiking in the Italian Alps to create the beautiful, elegant and evocative music of Seven Days Walking. It is paired with a special arrangement of Philip Glass’s Violin Concerto, for strings, harp and percussion. Penned for his father, the 1987 work is one of Glass’s most popular. It builds slowly to the final movement, rising at a relentless pace and, just as it is about to peak, circles back to where the concerto began.
Pre-concert talk with Steve Clarke begins at 6.45pm. Doors open at 6.15pm for the talk and at 7.15pm for the concert only.
Individual concert prices
Tickets for Henleaze Concert Society members £15
Tickets for non members £18
Under 25 year olds £5
The ticket price includes a programme and interval drink.
How to book
Book tickets online
You can also book by sending a cheque payable to Henleaze Concert Society, covering note and SAE to 2 Saville Mews, Kingsdown Parade, Bristol BS6 5UL
Tickets are available on the door from 6.15pm.
Season Tickets and Annual Society Membership
Season tickets are only £85 including Society Membership and admission to all six concerts from September to July. Alternatively, becoming a member of Henleaze Concert Society for £12 entitles you to book tickets for individual concerts at the members’ discounted rate. Season tickets and membership are available to buy by post by returning the Ticket Order Form with your payment and a stamped addressed envelope.

Nailsworth - Einaudi meets Glass
2024-10-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Christ Church, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth, GL6 0DQ, United Kingdom
Philip Glass Violin Concerto No.1 (arrangement for strings and piano)
Ludovico Einuadi Seven Days Walking
Roger Huckle violin
The esteemed composer and pianist Ludovico Einaudi took inspiration from winter hiking in the Italian Alps to create the beautiful, elegant and evocative music of Seven Days Walking. It is paired with a special arrangement of Philip Glass’s Violin Concerto, for strings and piano. Penned for his father, the 1987 work is one of Glass’s most popular. It builds slowly to the final movement, rising at a relentless pace and, just as it is about to peak, circles back to where the concerto began. Tea and cakes served at 4pm.
Tickets £15 (£13 for those on low incomes), available online from Eventbrite or on the door. Under 18s free of charge.

The Eagles Greatest Hits - For Orchestra
2024-10-16 19:00 - 20:00 | St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR, United Kingdom
The Bristol Ensemble bring you a magical night of The Eagles Greatest Hits specially arranged for the orchestra, keeping the iconic rock feeling but fully integrated into the symphonic sound.
Having given sold-out performances and 5 Star reviews of Dark Side of the Moon, Tubular Bells and The Beatles at St George’s Bristol, this will be another night to remember with the Bristol Ensemble.
In August 2018, The Greatest Hits was certified 38 times platinum under a new system that tallies album and track sales as well as streams, surpassing Michael Jackson’s, Thriller (certified 34 times platinum) to become the highest-certified album by the RIAA.
Set List:
Witchy Women
Desperado
One of these Nights
Hotal California
Tequila Sunrise
Take it to the Limit
The Sad Cafe
Life in the Fast Lane
I Can’t Tell You Why
The Long Run
After the Thrill is Gone
Tickets £10.90, £16.35, £27.25 and £38.15 including St George’s Bristol booking fees, available from St George’s box office online, by phone on 0117 929 4929, and over the counter at St George’s.

Bridgerton by Candlelight
2024-10-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Blakehay Theatre, Wadham Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1JZ, United Kingdom
The Bristol Ensemble presents an electrifying concert of music from the Netflix hit series Bridgerton, alongside quintessential English favourites including the ever-popular The Lark Ascending by Vaughan Williams, and music by Edward Elgar and John Williams.
The perfect setting for an enchanting musical evening.
Programme:
Vaughan Williams – Lark Ascending
Edward Elgar – Salut d’amour
John Williams – Schindler’s List Theme
Bridgerton Covers:
– Bridgerton Theme (Kris Bowers)
– Wildest Dreams (Taylor Swift)
– If I Ain’t Got You (Alicia Keys)
– Halo (Beyoncé)
– Wrecking Ball (Miley Cyrus)
– Sign of the Times (Harry Styles)
– What About Us (P!nk)
– Dancing On My Own (Robyn)
– Thank U, Next (Ariana Grande)
– Girls Like You (Maroon 5)
– In My Blood (Shawn Mendes)
Tickets £15 to £20 available online at www.ticketsource.co.uk

Steve Reich - Different Trains
2024-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 | 1904 Arts Club, The Red Lodge, Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5LJ, United Kingdom
Bristol Ensemble performs an intriguing programme of contemporary works in the unique setting of Bristol 1904 Arts Club.
Steve Reich’s earlier work had frequently used tape, looped and played back at different speeds. However, Different Trains was a novel experiment, using recorded speech as a source for melodies.
The recorded speech that forms the basis for Different Trains is taken from interviews with people in the United States and Europe about the years leading up to, during, and immediately after World War II.
We also feature three leading UK female composers – Hannah Kendall, Anna Meredith and Carmen Ho – all with distinctive styles and unique voices.
Programme:
Hannah Kendall – Vera
Anna Meredith – Honeyed Words
Carmen Ho – The Way I See
Steve Reich – Different Trains
Tickets £20, available online from Eventbrite. Seating is unreserved.
We are grateful to the Vaughan Williams Foundation and Francis Routh Trust for their support.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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