'Virtuoso technique and wonderful musicianship.' CHOPIN MAGAZINE

Some of the leading piano duos of our generation converge on Bristol for the 2009 International Piano Duo Festival, for a wide-ranging, mesmerisingly vital programme of music for four hands: pianists and pianos in perfect harmony.

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'The Brodsky Quartet are the team for the new century.' GRAMOPHONE

Ever the bold musical explorers, it comes as no surprise that the Brodskys have embraced the Migrations theme that runs through so much of our programme this year, and created a potent new series that soars across a spectacular landscape of music. In a spirit of adventure, and keen to show how migration has influenced so many of the most influential figures of 20th and 21st century music, they bring together an alluring array of pieces by composers from Bartok, Stravinsky and Prokoviev to Argentine born Osvaldo Golijov – widely acknowledged as being one of the most gifted composers around today.

Brodsky Quartet Series Ticket:
Save money on the Brodsky Quartet Series. Book in advance for all three concerts and save 30% on the last concert: £62(£57); £57(£51); £46(£41); £30(£24).

(Promoted by St George's Bristol.)

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St George's children's concerts provide non-stop entertainment for children with lots of special surprises, audience participation and fun for all the family. Suitable for children of primary school age, each performance is a great way to introduce your child to the wonderful world of live performance.

(Promoted by St George's Bristol.)

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Bringing the world of jazz to Bristol.

St George's brings a breathtaking line-up of the world's finest jazz artists to the heart of Bristol in its annual international jazz season. With an exceptional and exciting programme, covering a vibrant, eclectic mix of musical styles spanning the globe, this series offers an unrivalled opportunity to celebrate music's most dynamic genre - jazz. Thrilling live performers all, playing incandescent sets.

(Programmed by Phil Johnson and promoted by St George's Bristol.)

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Late Notes Folk offers an eclectic mix of the very best in traditional and contemporary folk music, brought to you by a stunning line up of international and British artists.

(Programmed by Phil Johnson and promoted by St George's Bristol.)

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Literary events that celebrate great writing in every medium and offer readers the chance to hear, and question, some of the country's best-selling authors; talks, lectures, debates and panel discussions with national and international speakers presenting a range of challenging opinions and experiences on philosophy, politics, history, religion and social development.

(Promoted by St George's Bristol in association with Festival of Ideas.)

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Enjoy evenings of adventurous sound and vision as world-class musicians and composers perform innovative, wonderfully atmospheric, live music scores to special screenings of much-loved classic silent films, rarely seen masterpieces, documentaries and avant-garde and experimental short films.

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Out to lunch? Make the most of your hour.

From sublime Schubert to masterful Mozart, St George's Bristol lunchtime concerts are 55 minutes of pure pleasure. This autumn, we welcome back James Lisney, an extraordinarily sensitive Schubertian interpreter, with an exquisite four-concert series of Schubert's late piano music. Alongside superb wind ensemble, string quartet and piano duo performances, this season provides a mix of fine music not to be missed. So, whether you're hungry for new experiences or fancy time away from the office, make the most of your lunch-hour.

All concerts start at 1pm and last 55 minutes.

Senior Citizen's Flexi Series Ticket available: Buy a ticket for any five of our nine Lunchtime Classics concerts and pay just £24 - with no need to decide in advance which concerts you would like to attend.

Series Ticket available: Book a ticket for all nine Lunchtime Classics concerts and pay just £48.
(Promoted by St George's Bristol.)

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Award-winning author and former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo is a firm favourite amongst children and adults alike. In this series of events, he reads from three of his most popular books: The Mozart Question (Sunday 11 October), War Horse (Sunday 8 November) and The Best Christmas Present in the World (Friday 11 December).

Michael Morpurgo Series Ticket: Save money on the Michael Morpurgo Series. Book in advance for all three concerts and save 25% on the last concert: £42(£25 Under-18s).

(Promoted by St George's Bristol in association with Poonamallee Productions. Supported by QEH Bristol and The Red Maids’ School.)

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'One of the most ambitious, important and entertaining cultural programmes Bristol has ever produced.' VENUE MAGAZINE

Migrations is St George's celebration of the musical and cultural riches created through the movements of people from one place to another. A continuing festival, lasting throughout 2009 and into 2010, Migrations will present world music - including music from the world of Bristol - in a way that reflects the connections between different styles and the contemporary contexts of globalisation. As well as a wide-ranging programme of concerts there will be talks, films, workshops and other activities.

Migrations Passport: Save money on the Migrations festival with the Migrations Passport. Book in advance for three or more concerts within the Migrations festival and save 20% on all full price tickets.

(Curated by Phil Johnson and promoted by St George's Bristol. Supported by: Arts Council England, Bristol City Council, Triodos Bank, The Independent, Venue Magazine, Borders, City Inn and Songlines. Festival partners: Watershed, Festival of Ideas and the Bristol Refugee Week.)

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Mozart's piano sonatas express the essence of his extraordinary talent: intimate in scale yet operatic in style, they combine sparkle, elegance and wit with high drama and an intense, all-pervading humanity. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear all 18 of Mozart's piano sonatas, performed over four evenings by one of the country's most eloquent artists, Christian Blackshaw – a pianist who won over the St George's audience with his extraordinary performance last year as part of our Schubert Sonata Series.

Mozart Piano Sonata Cycle Series Ticket: Save money on Christian Blackshaw's piano series. Book in advance for all four concerts and save 50% on the last concert: £81(£74); £74(£67); £60(£53); £39(£32)

(Promoted by St George's Bristol.)

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This very special series is St George's advert for itself, an exceptional chance for you to sample the top notch musical wares on offer throughout the year, from alt-country to blues, classical to pop. With tickets just £4.99 (dazzlingly good value for money), Sample St George's gives the would-be St George's fan the perfect opportunity to try live music at the venue for the first time, and gives the music aficionado the chance to discover new musical styles.

(Promoted by St George's Bristol.)

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St George's hugely popular open-air summer evening concerts held within the fabulous grounds of Bristol Zoo Gardens. Pack a picnic and invite your friends to the ultimate dance-friendly concerts.

(Promoted by St George's Bristol in association with Bristol Zoo Gardens.)

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St George's presents the very best in classical music and opera by the world's leading musicians.

(Promoted by St George's Bristol.)

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End your weekend on a real high note with a vibrant mix of the best live music from across the globe: world music concerts of wide appeal, perfect for all the family.

(Promoted by St George's Bristol.)

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