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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-2025-26/2026-01-05/
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SUMMARY:Voices for Life: Stardust
DESCRIPTION:Stardust is back! Join 200 children from Wiltshire on their musical adventure through space. \nThrough 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? \nWritten 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). \nIt’s suitable for any age! \nVoices 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. \nProceeds 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.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/voices-for-life-stardust-jan-2026/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:St George’s Bristol\, Great George Street\, Bristol\, BS1 5RR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Voices for Life: Stardust
DESCRIPTION:Stardust is back! Join 200 children from Wiltshire on their musical adventure through space. \nThrough 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? \nWritten 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). \nIt’s suitable for any age! \nVoices 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. \nProceeds 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.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/voices-for-life-stardust-jan-2026/2026-01-16/
LOCATION:St George’s Bristol\, Great George Street\, Bristol\, BS1 5RR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T213000
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SUMMARY:Henleaze Concert Society: Tchaikovsky Reflections
DESCRIPTION:Tchaikovsky Excerpts from The Nutcracker Suite\, arranged for strings\nTchaikovsky Andante cantabile from String Quartet No.1 Op.11\nArensky Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky\nTchaikovsky Souvenir de Florence \nThis richly expressive programme explores the emotional depth\, lyricism\, and legacy of one of Russia’s most beloved composers\, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. \nWe 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. \nNext 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. \nRussian 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. \nWe 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. \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/tchaikovsky-reflections/
LOCATION:Trinity-Henleaze URC\, Waterford Road\, Bristol\, BS9 4BT\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Nailsworth: Tchaikovsky
DESCRIPTION:Tchaikovsky Souvenir de Florence \nBristol 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.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/nailsworth-jan-2026/
LOCATION:Christ Church\, Newmarket Road\, Nailsworth\, GL6 0DQ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Voices for Life: Stardust
DESCRIPTION:Buckle up for a musical space adventure you’ll never forget! \nSix 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? \nOver 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. \nThey’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). \nIt’s suitable for any age! \nVoices 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProceeds 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.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/voices-for-life-stardust-jan-2026-2/
LOCATION:Bath Abbey\, Bath\, BA1 1LT\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Vivaldi's Trumpets
DESCRIPTION: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. \nVivaldi’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. \nThis 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. \nProudly presented by Ditcheat PCC and Breathe Music.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/vivaldis-trumpets-ditcheat/
LOCATION:St Mary Magdalene Church\, Ditcheat\, BA4 6QX\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Vivaldi's Trumpets
DESCRIPTION: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. \nVivaldi’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. \nThis 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.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/vivaldis-trumpets-norton-sub-hamdon/
LOCATION:Norton-sub-Hamdon Village Hall\, New Road\, Norton-sub-Hamdon\, TA14 6SF
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