Saturday 6 December 2025 7.30pm

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Suitable for ages 10+

Main hall

‘The apotheosis of the dance’, Wagner called Beethoven’s seventh symphony. Its irresistible energy and relentless rhythmic drive make it an enduring favourite, and a thrilling ending to Bristol Concert Orchestra’s concert with rising star guest conductor Alex Mackinder.

The extravert brilliance of the Beethoven makes the perfect foil for Elgar’s intimate and introspective cello concerto, his last completed major work. As soloist we welcome Daniel Brandon, making his St Georges debut after playing the work in Croydon and Prague last year.

As a curtain raiser to these two well-loved works we open with a great rarity: what we believe to be the first performance in Bristol of the atmospheric introduction to Sibelius’s Kullervo Symphony. This massive work, inspired by a dark episode in Finland’s national epic the Kalevala, was acclaimed at its first performances in 1892. It was the composer’s first major breakthrough, but was then virtually lost for decades.

Join us for this intriguing rediscovery and two of the best-loved works in the repertory.

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!