Bristol Classical Players

Brahms Symphony No 3, Dvorak Cello Concerto

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Saturday 9 May 2026 7.30pm

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Suitable for ages 8+

Main hall

Following their Beethoven series, Bristol Classical Players discover the four symphonies by his greatest disciple, Brahms, played in a series of four concerts. They will be paired with short works by Mozart, Dvorak and Mahler – plus new pieces by excellent Bristol-based, young composers.

Kirsten Jenson Cello

Programme

Brahms Symphony No 3 in F
Dvorak Cello Concerto in B minor

Bristol Classical Players’ Brahms series continues with the beautiful 3rd Symphony, best known for the songful cello melody in its gentle third movement. This lovely work is paired tonight with the greatest concerto by Brahms’s friend and admirer, Dvorak. Dvorak’s mighty cello concerto is thought by many to be the greatest work for the instrument. We are joined for it by soloist Kirsten Jenson. There will also be a new work inspired by Brahms – details TBC! – by a local composer.

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After more than a century, Brahms’ Symphonies are still regarded as perfect examples of the composer’s art; combining rigour and emotional intensity. From the tribute to Bach that concludes the tragic 4th Symphony, to the joyous, brass-led chorale that ends the 1st, these great pieces offer a world of imagination and beauty rarely experienced.

This concert is part of a four-concert series in 2026:

Saturday 7 February – Brahms Symphony 4 and Mozart Piano Concerto 27
Saturday 9 May – Brahms Symphony 3 & Dvorak Cello Concerto
Saturday 26 September – Brahms Symphony 2 and Mahler songs
Saturday 24 October – Brahms Symphony 1 and Mozart Piano Concerto 23

M U L T I B U Y D I S C O U N T

Receive 20% off when you buy tickets to all four concerts.

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Available to pre-order when booking your tickets, you can choose from a selection of house drinks on arrival, accompanied by a mezze board of bread, dips, olives, stuffed peppers, falafel, feta cheese and garden salad (all vegetarian). Just select which option – for one or two people – you would like, before checkout. Or if you’ve already booked, please email boxoffice@stgeorgesbristol.co.uk to add your food to your order.

Your pre-ordered food and drink will be available to collect from the Café Bar from 90 minutes before the event. It’s the perfect way to begin your event experience at St George’s!