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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-2025-26/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:Wiltshire
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SUMMARY:Slapstick Festival: Silent Comedy Gala
DESCRIPTION:Step into the golden age of cinema for an evening of timeless screen comedy\, live music\, and vintage charm at Bristol’s beloved Silent Comedy Gala – the sparkling centrepiece event of Slapstick Festival. \nGuiding audiences through the evening is acclaimed actor and comedian Stephen Mangan\, whose celebrated screen credits include Green Wing\, Episodes\, The Split\, and Postman Pat: The Movie. A lifelong comedy enthusiast and accomplished host\, Mangan brings warmth\, wit\, and charm to the gala stage – making him the perfect guide for this celebration of laughter and cinema. \nThis year’s headline feature is Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid (1921)\, a landmark in film history and Chaplin’s first full-length masterpiece. Hilarious\, heartfelt\, and unforgettable\, The Kid captures Chaplin at the peak of his creative powers\, blending visual comedy with deep emotional resonance. \nThe film’s original score\, composed by Chaplin himself\, will be performed live by the Bristol Ensemble in a specially arranged 16-player version\, conducted by maestro Guenter A. Buchwald. The evening also features two riotous short comedies: Buster Keaton’s The Boat (1921)\, with an original score performed live by Rick Wakeman\, whose virtuosic musicianship adds both grandeur and mischief to Keaton’s nautical masterpiece. Laurel & Hardy’s Leave ’Em Laughing (1928)\, performed with live accompaniment by the acclaimed European Silent Screen Virtuosi\, bringing infectious energy and finesse to this side-splitting gem. With additional surprises in store and the vibrant Sing Out Bristol choir joining the lineup\, audiences are in for a treat. \nAdding to the festive spirit\, guests are invited to arrive early and enjoy live 1920s-style entertainment in the Beacon’s foyer from the Jack Calloway Jazz & Dance Band\, performing toe-tapping tunes to transport you straight back to the roaring twenties. \nA night of song\, laughter\, and cinematic magic – all on the big screen\, just as it was meant to be.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/slapstick-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Bristol Beacon\, Trenchard Street\, Bristol\, BS1 5AR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Paris by Night by Candlelight
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Paris by Night\, a romantic candlelit evening of music that captures the soul of the City of Light. From the smoky cafés of Edith Piaf to the refined elegance of Poulenc and the dreamlike soundscapes of Debussy\, the Bristol Ensemble celebrates the timeless beauty of French music under the stars – the perfect way to share this special night! \nTickets available from Bristol Ensemble box office\, and from Bath Box Office online and by phone on 01225 463362
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/paris-by-night-by-candlelight/
LOCATION:The Mission Theatre\, 32 Corn Street\, Bath\, BA1 1UF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Orchestral Queen by candlelight
DESCRIPTION:This Valentine’s\, don’t just find Somebody to Love\, bring them to a night where romance meets rock royalty! Take the pulse-racing power of Queen\, blend it with the spine-tingling thrill of a live orchestra\, and set it all within the intimate elegance of St George’s Bristol and…boom! It’s a Kind of Magic! \nThis 23-piece Bristol Ensemble will reimagine Queen’s greatest hits with lush harmonies\, dramatic flair\, and soaring melodies. From the thunderous power of Bohemian Rhapsody to the irresistible energy of Don’t Stop Me Now\, join us for a heart-pounding Valentine’s celebration of one of the greatest bands in rock history! \nTickets are available from St George’s Bristol box office online at www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk\, by phone on 0117 929 4929 and over the counter at St George’s.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/orchestral-queen-by-candlelight/
LOCATION:St George’s Bristol\, Great George Street\, Bristol\, BS1 5RR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Bridgerton in concert - Valentine's special by candlelight
DESCRIPTION:Dearest gentle reader… this Valentine’s Day\, let the Bristol Ensemble sweep you away with lush renditions of pop favourites and classical gems from the Netflix series Bridgerton – a breathtaking evening of glittering lights\, soaring strings and romance!
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/bridgerton-in-concert-valentines/
LOCATION:Riverfront Theatre\, Kingsway\, Newport\, NP20 1HG
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SUMMARY:Nailsworth: Mozart and Haydn
DESCRIPTION:Mozart Oboe Quartet K. 370/368b\nHaydn String Quartet in D Major\, Op. 64 No. 5 ‘The Lark’ \nBristol Ensemble’s professional musicians perform chamber music by Haydn and Mozart as part of their series of concerts at Christ Church\, Nailsworth. 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-feb-2026/
LOCATION:Christ Church\, Newmarket Road\, Nailsworth\, GL6 0DQ\, United Kingdom
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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-2/2026-02-22/1/
LOCATION:St George’s Bristol\, Great George Street\, Bristol\, BS1 5RR\, United Kingdom
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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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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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