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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-3/2024-10-01/
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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-3/2024-11-05/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251003T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251003T213000
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SUMMARY:Somerset International Festival of the Arts - Baroque 'n' Roll
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Somerset International Festival of the Arts opening night features a programme of much-loved Baroque favourites alongside some modern classics\, in a beautifully candlelit atmosphere. You can expect everything from Bach and Vivaldi alongside a few surprises Queen and Metallica for a fantastically eclectic programme! \n*The ticket price includes a free drink* \nTickets £10 to £20 for adults\, under 18s free of charge available online at www.somersetfestivalarts.co.uk
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/sifa-2025-baroque-n-roll/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s Church\, St Andrew's Church\, Backwell\, BS48 3JJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T202410
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SUMMARY:Somerset International Festival of the Arts - Family Concert
DESCRIPTION:Embark on an epic adventure with Music for Miniatures as oboe\, violin\, and piano weave captivating tales from myths and legends! This interactive classical concert\, perfect for children aged from 3 to 10\, brings heroic quests\, mystical creatures\, and legendary adventures to life through enchanting melodies. Get ready to discover the magic of music and become part of the story! \nPerfect for young children (up to age 10) and their grown-ups. \nTickets available online at www.somersetfestivalarts.co.uk
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/sifa-family-concert/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s Church\, St Andrew's Church\, Backwell\, BS48 3JJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T213000
DTSTAMP:20260415T202410
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SUMMARY:Somerset International Festival of the Arts - A Tribute to Édith Piaf
DESCRIPTION:An unforgettable evening showcasing the iconic Ediaf Piaf\, featuring arrangements of her most memorable works for live orchestra\, such as La Vie en Rose\, Rien de Rien\, Padam Madam\, Non je ne regrette rien\, and many more… \n*The ticket price includes a free drink* \nTickets available online at www.somersetfestivalarts.co.uk
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/sifa-tribute-to-edith-piaf/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s Church\, St Andrew's Church\, Backwell\, BS48 3JJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251005T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251005T213000
DTSTAMP:20260415T202410
CREATED:20250724T132353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T093150Z
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SUMMARY:Somerset International Festival of the Arts - Viennese Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:Join the Bristol Ensemble at St Andrew’s as they present an evening of elegance and excitement with the music of Johann Strauss II. From the Pizzicato Polka to the ever popular Blue Danube\, there is a waltz for everyone! \n*The ticket price includes a free drink* \nTickets £10 to £20 for adults\, under 18s free of charge available online at www.somersetfestivalarts.co.uk
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/sifa-viennese-spectacular/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s Church\, St Andrew's Church\, Backwell\, BS48 3JJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T204000
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SUMMARY:Dark Side of the Moon
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Wish You Were Here and The Dark Side of the Moon \nJoin us for a truly special evening as the Bristol Ensemble\, the city’s only professional chamber orchestra performs Pink Floyd’s legendary albums\, The Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here – 50th Anniversary! Fusing the spirit of the 1970s with the elegance of orchestral music\, Pink Floyd’s iconic albums Wish You Were here and The Dark Side of the Moon are brought to life by a 23-piece chamber orchestra.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/dark-side-of-the-moon-wmc/
LOCATION:Wiltshire Music Centre\, Ashley Road\, Bradford-on-Avon\, BA15 1DZ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251012T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251012T160000
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SUMMARY:Nailsworth: Eastern Echoes
DESCRIPTION:Frédéric Chopin Piano Concerto No.2 Op.21\nDmitri Shostakovich Gadfly Suite \nViv McLean piano \nOur season opens with the lyrical beauty of Frédéric Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2\, composed in 1829 when he was just 20 years old. Premiered in Warsaw to a sold-out audience with Chopin himself at the keyboard\, this concerto showcases the composer’s gift for haunting melodies and brilliant pianism. The central Adagio\, tender and romantic\, was inspired by his youthful infatuation with soprano Konstancja Gładkowska. \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. \nTea and cakes served at 4pm. Tickets £15\, available on the door and online at the Bristol Ensemble box office
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/nailsworth-eastern-echoes/
LOCATION:Christ Church\, Newmarket Road\, Nailsworth\, GL6 0DQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T213000
DTSTAMP:20260415T202410
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SUMMARY:The Birds and the Bees
DESCRIPTION:Moody Eagle Recorder Concerto (Bristol premiere)\nVaughan Williams The Lark Ascending\nVivaldi Goldfinch recorder concerto RV 428\nMcGarr Ear sness hear inthral (world premiere)\nDinicu The Skylark\nCasals Birdsong \nRoger Huckle conductor\nPiers Adams recorder\nEmil Huckle-Kleve violin\nImogen Triner oboe \nWhen is an Eagle not an Eagle? When it’s a recorder! This amazing instrument is at the heart of Piers Adam’s collection and for the first time a major concerto has been written for it by British composer Howard Moody. This spectacular work\, full of majestic melodies and virtuoso acrobatics\, is reminiscent of an eagle in full flight. \nWe also have a world premiere of Peter McGarr’s Ear sness hear inthral\, a beautiful work about bees and nature dedicated to the Bristol Ensemble’s principal oboist Imogen Triner. The programme continues with Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending\, Vivaldi’s Goldfinch Concerto\, Gypsy composer Dinicu’s Skylark and Pablo Casals’ Birdsong. This will be an enthralling journey through 300 years of music influenced by the Birds and the Bees! \n 
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/the-birds-and-the-bees/
LOCATION:St George’s Bristol\, Great George Street\, Bristol\, BS1 5RR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T213000
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SUMMARY:Bridgerton In Concert by Candlelight
DESCRIPTION:The Bristol Ensemble presents an electrifying concert of music from Netflix’s smash hit series Bridgerton\, where flickering candles\, timeless classics\, and modern hits come together for an unforgettable musical experience! Enjoy favourites by the likes of Mozart and Handel\, as well as famous pop hits delivered with that wonderful orchestral sound.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/bridgerton-in-concert-stroud/
LOCATION:The Subscription Rooms\, George Street\, Stroud\, GL5 1AE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T213000
DTSTAMP:20260415T202410
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SUMMARY:Classical Masterpieces By Candlelight
DESCRIPTION:Mozart Overture to The Marriage of Figaro\nChopin Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor\nMozart Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major\nShostakovich Gadfly Suite \nBristol Ensemble\nViv McLean piano \n\nThe Bristol Ensemble return to Thornbury on Saturday 25th October with ”Classical Masterpieces by Candlelight”\, presented by Thornbury’s Action Arts group. \n\nJoin the Bristol Ensemble and acclaimed soloist Viv McLean for a candlelit celebration of some of the most expressive and enduring works in the classical repertoire by Chopin\, Mozart\, and Shostakovich – three composers whose distinctive voices shaped the course of Western music. \nThe programme will feature Mozart’s Overture to The Marriage of Figaro\, a brilliant and energetic introduction to his comic opera\, Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor\, often praised for its lyrical beauty and elegant orchestration. Completing the programme are Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major\, known for its elegance and emotional depth\, and Shostakovich’s Gadfly Suite\, originally composed as a film score for a 1955 Soviet adaptation of The Gadfly and particularly beloved for its lyrical string writing and sweeping melodies. \nTickets\, to include an interval drink\, are £20 by email below or 01454 850933. \nAAGThornbury@gmail.com
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/classical-masterpieces-by-candlelight-2/
LOCATION:Thornbury United Reformed Church\, Chapel Street\, Thornbury\, Bristol\, BS35 2BA\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thornbury Action Arts":MAILTO:AAGThornbury@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251026T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251026T111500
DTSTAMP:20260415T202410
CREATED:20251016T150100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T150153Z
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SUMMARY:MiniBeats - Brilliant Brass!
DESCRIPTION:Join Presenter Laura Tanner and our fantastic MiniBeats players for a fun and interactive introduction to the brass family of instruments\, and to some of the wonderful music written and arranged for trumpet\, French horn\, trombone and tuba! \nMiniBeats in association with the Bristol Ensemble\nTickets: £9 (children & adults); 4-for-3 family ticket available \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! \nA BSL Interpreter will be signing at both performances \nEvent takes place on the floor of the auditorium with limited tickets available.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/minibeats-brilliant-brass-oct-2025/2025-10-26/1/
LOCATION:St George’s Bristol\, Great George Street\, Bristol\, BS1 5RR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251026T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251026T131500
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SUMMARY:MiniBeats - Brilliant Brass!
DESCRIPTION:Join Presenter Laura Tanner and our fantastic MiniBeats players for a fun and interactive introduction to the brass family of instruments\, and to some of the wonderful music written and arranged for trumpet\, French horn\, trombone and tuba! \nMiniBeats in association with the Bristol Ensemble\nTickets: £9 (children & adults); 4-for-3 family ticket available \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! \nA BSL Interpreter will be signing at both performances \nEvent takes place on the floor of the auditorium with limited tickets available.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/minibeats-brilliant-brass-oct-2025/2025-10-26/2/
LOCATION:St George’s Bristol\, Great George Street\, Bristol\, BS1 5RR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251026T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T202410
CREATED:20250628T224616Z
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SUMMARY:Classical Masterpieces by Candlelight
DESCRIPTION:Mozart Overture to The Marriage of Figaro\nChopin Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor\nMozart Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major\nShostakovich Gadfly Suite \nBristol Ensemble\nViv McLean piano \nJoin the Bristol Ensemble and acclaimed soloist Viv McLean for a candlelit celebration of some of the most expressive and enduring works in the classical repertoire by Chopin\, Mozart\, and Shostakovich – three composers whose distinctive voices shaped the course of Western music. \nThe programme will feature Mozart’s Overture to The Marriage of Figaro\, a brilliant and energetic introduction to his comic opera\, Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor\, often praised for its lyrical beauty and elegant orchestration. Completing the programme are Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major\, known for its elegance and emotional depth\, and Shostakovich’s Gadfly Suite\, originally composed as a film score for a 1955 Soviet adaptation of The Gadfly and particularly beloved for its lyrical string writing and sweeping melodies.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/classical-masterpieces-by-candlelight/
LOCATION:Tetbury Goods Shed Arts Venue\, The Old Station Yard\, Tetbury\, GL8 8EY\, United Kingdom
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