7.30pm
A Baroque Christmas by Candlelight
Bristol Ensemble with soprano Elizabeth Watts
Part of Christmas
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with Bristol Ensemble and acclaimed soprano Elizabeth Watts in an evening of Baroque masterpieces by candlelight. From the instantly recognisable beauty of Bach’s Air on the G String to the festive sparkle of Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, this concert is full of seasonal favourites to put you in the Christmas spirit!
Programme
Corelli Christmas Concerto in G minor Op 6 No 8
Vivaldi Violin Concerto in D major RV 230 Op 3 No 9
Vivaldi Nulla in mundo pax sincera RV 630
Handel Concerto Grosso in G major Op 6 No 1 HWV 319
J S Bach Air from Orchestral Suite No 3 in D major BWV 1068
J S Bach Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen BWV 51
Elizabeth Watts joins the orchestra for two of the evening’s highlights: Vivaldi’s Nulla in mundo pax sincera and Bach’s Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, a thrilling cantata for soprano and solo trumpet, bursting with joyful celebration.
Seasonal readings are interwoven throughout the evening, adding charm and reflection to a truly atmospheric candlelit concert.
Elizabeth Watts
As one of Britain’s leading sopranos, Elizabeth has been described by International Record Review as having a voice that is “one of the most beautiful Britain has produced in a generation”. An award-winning recording artist and former BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist, she has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls and opera houses around the world.
Bristol Ensemble
For over thirty years, Bristol Ensemble has been at the heart of musical life in Bristol and the South West, and it remains the city’s only professional orchestra. Celebrated for its versatility, its players are specialists in period performance, bringing the same exceptional standard to everything from Bach to the Beatles. The orchestra has recorded soundtracks for the BBC, Netflix, Channel 4 and Aardman Animations, while its education arm, Preludes Music, brings musical opportunities over than 6,000 children across Bristol every year.
Suitable for ages 8+
Tickets
From £17
A 9% booking fee applies online and over the phone. A £2.50 postage fee is charged where applicable.
Main hall
Festive Pre-event Food & Drink
Enjoy delicious drinks and seasonal light bites from our Café Bar ahead of the event.
Available to pre-order when booking your tickets, you can choose from a selection of house drinks on arrival, including mulled wine, accompanied by a board of bread, olives and dips and special festive treats (all Vegetarian). Just select which option – for one or two people – you would like, before checkout.
Your pre-ordered food and drink will be available to collect from the Café Bar from 60 minutes before the event. It’s the perfect way to begin your event experience at St George’s!