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Bristol Ensemble: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight

The Bristol Ensemble brings their memorable performances of Baroque masterpieces to the atmospheric candlelit chapel, including Pachelbel’s Canon as well as music by Bach, Vivaldi, Albinoni and Telemann.

Director / Soloist: Roger Huckle

The Bristol Ensemble is the city’s only professional orchestra, comprising a core of 25 musicians and a further 50 musicians, all experienced players in a range of musical genres. The Ensemble has flexible configurations, from a piano trio through to full symphony orchestra.

The orchestra holds a pivotal position in South West music, presenting a varied programme of concerts and events in the region’s major venues. It was founded in 1994 by its Artistic Director and lead violinist Roger Huckle. Roger studied with Frederick Grinke, and was a regular member of Norway’s Bergen Philharmonic. Roger now dedicates his time to directing and developing the Bristol Ensemble as well as spending time in Bergen, Norway.

Unreserved pew seating.
Doors 7pm. Café-bar open from 6.30pm.

Tickets £20 / £18 concessions (over 65 / students)

Tickets sold by JWNR on behalf of the Bristol Ensemble.

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