This is Classical Bristol: Christmas!
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Tuesday 5 December
St George's Bristol
7pm
This is Classical Bristol
Warm your soul this winter
As the winter nights draw in, Classical Bristol brings you another month's worth of heart-warming music. With Christmas just around the corner, take the kids to Colston Hall for the classic animation The Snowman - or have a Christmas extravaganza with the Bristol Ensemble's three-day celebration at St George's Bristol! For a traditional festive evening, Handel's Messiah, or a night of contemplation with the Bristol Bach Choir, is just the thing. If you're not in the mood for the Christmas season, let the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment take you on a journey through the icons of classical music - or stick to revelling in the cinematic splendour of the John Wilson Orchestra. Fill this month with the music you love: happy listening!
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INSIDE THE MUSIC...
VIDEO: Oliver Condy - The History of the Orchestra
The power and dexterity of the orchestra is one of the most extraordinary experiences in the classical world. Let Oliver Condy take you on a journey from the beginnings of orchestral playing up to the complexities of the modern ensemble. Along the way, discover the intricate details of the relationships between instruments and the crucial role that the architecture of an orchestra plays.
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It's a Classical Bristol Christmas!This year, Bristol is brimming with every imaginable Christmas festivity. From carol concerts and your favourite Christmas tunes to evenings of Bach - and of course performances of Handel's Messiah - we've got you covered. Spend this month revelling in the joys of the festive season - explore our Christmas calendar to find your perfect celebration. |
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Review: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra - Russian DanceA night of drama and emotion that was matched only by the passionate playing of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and their vibrant conductor Kirill Karabits. Discover more about the glowing performance of pianist David Fray, and make sure not to miss out next time!
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Composer in Focus: BeethovenThe extraordinary talents of Ludwig van Beethoven have left a legacy of music that will surely continue for generations to come. Discover the turbulent and melancholy life of the great composer, from his unending struggle with music to the debilitating loss of his hearing, and learn something new about the man behind the music.
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Chineke! Time to inspireAside from their exciting musical exploits, Chineke! Orchestra are encouraging children from deprived areas of Bristol to take up music. This week saw them inspiring some of the city's primary schools, as they perfomed world-class music, and discovered the life and music of the 18th century black composer Joseph Boulogne.
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St George's Bristol Relaunch!After a months of scaffolding, we're here with good news - the box office for St George's relaunch is offically open! Get tickets for their opening season, with big names like Tenebrae, the Aurora Orchestra and the OAE all back to christen the stunning new venue. With the concert hall closing until February, you can bet tickets will go quickly! Explore what you could be experiencing in 2018.
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Venue ChoicesColston Hall picks Paddington & The Snowman (17/12). Experience the magic of Christmas with a narrated Paddington story followed by a screening of the classic animation, all with live orchestra: one for all the family.
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