Monmouth Choral Society performs Handel’s Messiah with Bristol Ensemble, conducted by Steven Kings

Schubert String Trio in B flat D 471 Phillip Glass String Quartet No. 2 ‘Company’ Mozart String Quintet in G minor K.516 This programme of music for 3, 4 and 5 players is a fascinating exploration of the versatility and inventiveness of chamber string ensemble repertoire. Schubert’s Trio was an unfinished work, set aside by […]

Following two hugely successful performances in Bath Abbey, Voices for Life brings Stardust to Wiltshire Music Centre! Join 80 local primary school children as they take you on a musically magical journey through space accompanied by the Bristol Ensemble, narrated by Jon Monie (Bath pantomime) and directed by Greg Hallam (London Youth Choir). Stardust tells the tale of 6 […]

Handel Coronation Anthems Mozart Coronation Mass K.317 Marking the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 and the 70th anniversary of the Coronation in 2023, Cirencester Choral Society is joined by Bristol Ensemble to perform music by Handel and Mozart under the baton of conductor Carleton Etherington. Handel’s Coronation Anthems were composed for the coronation of King […]

Bath Choral Society Bristol Ensemble Handel Messiah Bath Choral Society returns to Bath Abbey for its annual performances of Handel’s Messiah, the dramatic oratorio that tells the familiar story of Christ’s birth, death, and resurrection.  It is full of glorious choruses and intricate arias that build to the overwhelming majesty of the final Amen.

Children from St George’s ‘Cosmos Choir’ project (based at Oasis Academy Connaught) team up with four primary schools from Bristol Ensemble’s ‘Preludes’ project (Perry Court, Four Acres, Somerdale and Ilminster Avenue) to sing a fabulously festive selection of songs, accompanied by a live band of musicians – what better way to start the seasonal festivities! […]

Join Bristol Ensemble and the Choir of Royal Holloway in the stunning surroundings of the college chapel for a concert full of festive favourites, with excerpts from Handel’s Messiah, mince pies and of course, a little carolling…

Ralph Vaughan Williams Suite for Viola Valiant-for-Truth Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis Lord, Thou Has been Our Refuge Serenade to Music Charterhouse Suite Fantasia on Christmas Carols Thomas Tallis  Tunes from Archbishop Parker’s Psalter St George’s Bristol rounds off its celebration of Ralph Vaughan Williams in his 150th anniversary year with a special choral […]

City of Bristol Choir Bristol Ensemble Roger Huckle director David Ogden conductor Under the baton of the inimitable David Ogden, come and enjoy some wonderful Christmas music with choir items, audience participation and festive orchestral music. Bristol Ensemble and the 90-strong City of Bristol Choir join forces again to bring Christmas cheer and festivities in […]

Bristol Ensemble joins the choristers of Dean Close School’s Schola Cantorum for their annual performance of Handel’s Messiah under the baton of conductor Simon Bell.

Bristol Ensemble Roger Huckle director Kat Kleve narrator / singer John Telfer narrator / pirate Including Prokofiev – Peter and the Wolf Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow A Pirate’s Christmas I just can’t wait to be King Lion King When you wish upon a Star Pinocchio With plenty of audience participation in festive favourites, this is […]

Exultate Singers Bristol Ensemble Roger Huckle director David Ogden conductor Under the baton of the inimitable David Ogden, come and enjoy some wonderful Christmas music with choir items, audience participation and festive orchestral music. Bristol Ensemble and the accomplished chamber choir Exultate Singers join forces again to bring Christmas cheer and festivities in this Christmas […]

City of Bristol Choir Bristol Ensemble Roger Huckle director David Ogden conductor All your favourite carols wrapped up in one sparkling festive concert. There will be plenty of audience participation in this sparkling festive concert featuring all your favourite carols, Christmas choral works and orchestral pieces. Come and enjoy a brilliantly festive and fun evening […]

Choir of Royal Holloway Bristol Ensemble Rupert Gough conductor Handel’s Messiah masterly brought to life in a semi-staged performance by one of the finest university choirs in Britain. The Choir of Royal Holloway return to St George’s Bristol in another collaboration with Bristol Ensemble orchestra as they bring to life Handel’s masterpiece, Messiah. Talented young […]

Choral Clerks & Scholars of the Cardiff Oratory Clare Lloyd Griffiths soprano Hugh Cutting countertenor Charles Daniels tenor Stuart O’Hara bass Bristol Baroque Ensemble Stephen Hargreaves chamber organ Shean Bowers conductor Featuring period instruments in the only event of its kind in Wales, the Choral Clerks & Scholars of the Cardiff Oratory, conducted by Shean […]

Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B flat major BWV 1051 Vivaldi Flute Concerto in C minor RV441Biber Battalia Handel Concerto Grosso Op.6 No.11 Bach Oboe and Violin Concerto Roger Armstrong flute, Roger Huckle violin, Imogen Triner oboe A captivating programme of sparkling instrumental music from the Baroque period. Bach’s sixth Brandenburg Concerto is scored for violas and cellos so has a mellow sonority but is unfailingly […]

Bristol Ensemble Roger Huckle - soloist / director The Bristol Ensemble brings their memorable performances of Baroque masterpieces to the atmospheric candlelit chapel, including Vivaldi’s ever-popular Four Seasons, as well as Pachelbel’s Canon and music by Bach, Albinoni and Telemann. Unreserved pew seating. Café-bar open from 6.30pm. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets £20 / £18 concessions […]

Scriabin Nocturne op.9 for left hand piano Harrison Kabul: When I Wake at Midnight for 2 left hand pianists Harrison Round Dances for flute and left hand piano Harrison The People of His Pasture for left hand piano, string trio and percussion Liszt Lieberstraum No.3 for left hand piano Harrison The Nightingales of Afghanistan for left hand piano, chamber ensemble and […]

A Valentine’s night to remember, featuring some of the most romantic pieces of music ever written, from the worlds of film, opera and classical music performed by the Bristol Ensemble. Enjoy well-known themes from Lala Land, Doctor Zhivago, The Godfather and Romeo and Juliet as well as much-loved classics by Beethoven, Elgar, Mascagni, Einaudi and […]

Jeremy Little and Graham Bradley percussion Laura Tanner presenter Join presenter Laura Tanner and our fantastic MiniBeats percussionists for a wonderfully interactive introduction to the many delights and wow-factors of the percussion world! 10.30am show – concert most suitable for under 5s12.30pm show – concert most suitable for 4 – 8 year olds Ages are guidelines only; […]