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Verdi Overture to I Vespri Siciliani
R Strauss Four Last Songs
Vaughan Williams A London Symphony
Soprano Charlotte Newstead
Conductor Tom Gauterin
Tonight’s concert combines works inspired by lifelong loves: Verdi’s love of his native Italy and its history (thoroughly reciprocated – V.E.R.D.I. was the rallying cry of the Italian unification movement!); Strauss’s devotion to the soprano voice and his wife Pauline, for whom he wrote many songs; and Vaughan Williams’s love for London.
Although Vaughan Williams is often thought of as a countryside composer, he lived for most of his life in London and absorbed its sights and sounds. A London Symphony was his own favourite among his symphonies, and paints a vivid picture of the bustling, vibrant Edwardian city. In his 150th birthday year, there could be no better tribute for one of Britain’s greatest composers.
Pre-event Food & Drink
Enjoy delicious drinks and 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, 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!