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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-3/
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SUMMARY:Amadeus + LIVE music
DESCRIPTION:“Amadeus weaves a beautiful\, tragic fable\, enchanting to children and adults alike. It has gore\, a pact with God\, celebrity\, a masked stranger\, murder and some of the best music ever written. What other film offers half as much? ” – The Guardian \nThe opulent\, mad-cap\, origin story of the talent that was Mozart is back on the big screen in a 4k restoration\, ready to be seen in the style it deserves. A sumptous period drama unlike any other; there is no staid behaviour to be had here\, this is the tale of a rock ‘n’ roll classical musician. \nAmadeus is a feast for the senses\, and one which needs no apetite for classical music. Winner of 8 Oscars\, if you haven’t seen it\, you must\,and on a big screen. \nDress up\, wigs optional but much admired\, arrive as doors open at 7pm to enjoy live classical music with a drink before the film starts.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/amadeus-live-music/
LOCATION:Curzon Cinema Clevedon\, 46 Old Church Road\, Clevedon\, BS21 6NN
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SUMMARY:Listen In with Dame Evelyn Glennie
DESCRIPTION:How do we listen? \nIn our world of online distraction\, what happens if we stop for a moment\, take a collective breath and really listen to ourselves and the world around us? What does it mean to come together and truly listen to magical sounds being created for all our senses? \nJoin us for an extraordinary evening this September as we welcome Dame Evelyn Glennie\, the world’s premiere percussionist\, accompanied by Bristol Ensemble\, to explore these questions through a beautiful and immersive performance specially created for St George’s. \nFrom Vivaldi to Richter\, this eclectic programme will be performed in the round for an audience of just 250 – less than half our main hall’s normal capacity. Expect to feel the music up close and see St George’s in a new light through this extraordinary performance\, which will not be recorded or repeated. \n“My career and my life have been about listening in the deepest possible sense. Losing my hearing meant learning how to listen differently\, to discover features of sound I hadn’t realised existed. Losing my hearing made me a better listener.” – Dame Evelyn Glennie\nThis attention to listening\, combined with the magic of collectively experiencing live music\, lies at the heart of our mission at St George’s. We strive to create extraordinary live musical experiences\, for everyone. \nArrival 6.30pm\nDress code: wear something that makes your heart sing \nWelcome\nDrinks and canapés \nListen In\nImmersive live performance co-created for St George’s Bristol by Dame Evelyn Glennie and Bristol Ensemble \nSupper\nA delicious supper menu specially designed for Listen In\, with tray service and festival-style grazing stations throughout the evening \nOther musical experiences in our venue and grounds \nOpportunity to bid in our live postcard auction – further information below \nA £20 donation to St George’s Bristol is included within your ticket price \nYour support means we can continue work with young musicians across Bristol and beyond\, engaging over 4\,000 children in musical and education projects across the city; it also means you’re helping us safeguarding our historic venue\, in order to present over 300 performances here each year. \nPlease note: Age restriction 18+ due to alcohol licensing and live auction.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/listen-in-with-dame-evelyn-glennie/
LOCATION:St George’s Bristol\, Great George Street\, Bristol\, BS1 5RR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Salon Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Join Bristol Ensemble and acclaimed vocalist Kat Kleve for an intimate evening of velvet-toned music in the unique surroundings of Alhampton’s Tabernacle. Salon Sessions blends timeless classics\, soulful ballads\, and elegant instrumentals — from Elgar and Piazzolla to Eva Cassidy\, Gershwin\, and Etta James — performed by a rich ensemble of violin\, cello\, keyboard and voice. This is a modern-day musical soirée: relaxed\, refined\, and full of atmosphere.  \nCome for the music\, stay for the mood — and round off the evening just down the road at the Alhampton Inn with our special dinner deal — delicious fish and chips at the Alhampton Inn plus your concert ticket for only £36. A wonderful evening of music\, good company and great food\, without having to travel far. https://alhamptoninn.com/ \nTwo performances\, 6.30pm and 8.30pm. If you purchase our dinner deal ticket\, Fish and Chips will be served at the Alhampton Inn from 5pm to 9pm on presentation of your ticket.  \nProgramme \n·       • Chanson de Matin  Elgar (violin/keyboard) \n·       • Dream a Little Dream of Me \n·       • Natural Woman  Carole King \n·       • Oblivion  Piazzolla (instrumental) \n·       • Gabriels Oboe  Morricone (cello feature) \n·       • Summertime  Gershwin \n·       • Maybe This Time  from Cabaret \n·       • I Got Rhythm  Gershwin (instrumental) \n·       • At Last  Etta James \n·       • Thats Life  Sinatra \n·       • Czardas  Monti (violin feature) \n·       • Over the Rainbow  Eva Cassidy version \n·       • Feeling Good  Nina Simone
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/salon-sessions/
LOCATION:Alhampton Tabernacle Chapel\, Alhampton\, Shepton Mallet BA4 6QA\, UK\, Alhampton Tabernacle Chapel\, Shepton Mallet\, BA4 6QA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Henleaze Concert Society: Eastern Echoes
DESCRIPTION:Béla Bartók Romanian Folk Dances\nFrédéric Chopin Piano Concerto No.2 Op.21\nDmitri Shostakovich Gadfly Suite\nFranz Liszt Hungarian Rhapsodies 2 and 9 arr. strings \nViv Mclean piano \nOur season opens with Béla Bartók’s Romanian Folk Dances\, a vibrant suite composed in 1915 amid the turmoil of the First World War. Drawing on fiddle tunes he collected from the Transylvanian countryside\, Bartók captures the raw energy and charm of traditional peasant music—from the flirtatious Sash Dance to the proud swagger of the Stick Dance. \nFolk influences also shine in Franz Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsodies. Written in 1851\, Rhapsody No. 2 – described by Liszt as “truly Hungarian” – is a beloved showpiece\, while No. 9 blends authentic folk melodies with brilliant improvisatory flair\, creating a dazzling display of virtuosity and color. \nDmitri Shostakovich’s Gadfly Suite brings cinematic drama to the concert hall. Composed for the 1955 Soviet film The Gadfly\, it follows the tale of a 19th-century Austrian revolutionary. The suite includes the dashing Galop and the lush\, unforgettable Romance. \nWe close with the lyrical beauty of Frédéric Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2\, composed in 1829 when he was just 20 years old. Premiered in Warsaw to a sold-out audience with Chopin himself at the keyboard\, this concerto showcases the composer’s gift for haunting melodies and brilliant pianism. The central Adagio\, tender and romantic\, was inspired by his youthful infatuation with soprano Konstancja Gładkowska. \nPre-concert talk with Steve Clarke begins at 6.45pm. Doors open at 6.15pm for the talk and at 7.15pm for the concert only. If coming to the concert only\, we should be grateful if you would try to avoid arriving during the talk. \nIndividual concert prices \nTickets for Henleaze Concert Society members £17.50\nTickets for non members £21\nUnder 25 year olds £5 \nThe ticket price includes the pre concert talk\, a programme and interval drink. \nHow to book \nBook tickets online – see below \nYou can also book by sending a cheque payable to Henleaze Concert Society\, covering note and SAE to 2 Saville Mews\, Kingsdown Parade\, Bristol BS6 5UL \nTickets are available on the door from 6.15pm. \nSeason Tickets and Annual Society Membership \nSeason tickets are only £100 including Society Membership and admission to all six concerts from September to July. Alternatively\, becoming a member of Henleaze Concert Society for £15 entitles you to book tickets for individual concerts at the members’ discounted rate. Season tickets and membership are available to buy by post by returning the Ticket Order Form with your payment and a stamped addressed envelope.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/eastern-echoes/
LOCATION:Trinity-Henleaze URC\, Waterford Road\, Bristol\, BS9 4BT\, United Kingdom
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