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Classical Concerts in Bristol

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Bristol's Classical Scene

Bristol has a long history of classical music, with new talent emerging year upon year thanks to students at Bristol University’s prestigious department of music. The largest classical music performances see complete orchestras performing at St George’s Hall where natural acoustics continue to wow audiences of over five hundred guests. Contemporary solo performances have found home in Colston Hall’s second room, The Lantern. St Stephen’s church and the Victoria Rooms in Clifton are also essential venues for classical music and orchestras in Bristol.

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What our editors say

“Hear the story of two Bristol-based poets / revolutionaries who helped change the face of history. William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge have been brought back to life in this rapturous collision of ecstatic poetry and classical instruments. Learn about the Romantic poets’ relationship to nature, imagination, and psychedelics in this intiguing journey of lyricism and laughter. This is a one of a kind act of enchantment and madness from a time of slavery and war.”
From: Romantics, Mystics & Revolutionaries

“Joaquín is a dancer, dance researcher, and doctor in Psychology (KU Leuven – Belgium). Existing in the practices of dance and improvisation, experimental psychology, and philosophy, Joaquín has been obsessed in ‘ways of knowing’ and ‘gestures’ of research in dance improvisation and science. Challenging classical divergences between subject/object, in both his dancing explorations and academic work.”
From: Joaquín Alfei: Stretching the form: Affor

“Keeping us firmly in the realm of folk Craven band are a Cardiff/Stroud based band who perform traditional ballads with crafted arrangements. They take influence for their soundworld from punk, electronic dance and classical chamber music. Gothic & here to remind us Mari Lwyd is a dead ghoul who represents famine.”
From: Mari Lwyd Dawns Parti

“Each month a different model will adopt one classical pose, taking small breaks every twenty minutes, spotlit from above to highlight all those magical contours. This format allows artists to either concentrate on one picture for the duration or move around and study the subject from various angles, whichever works best for you.”
From: Life Drawing

“Performed by six dancers, including Seeta Patel herself, the South Indian classical dance form of Bharatanatyam, with its intricate rhythmic footwork, geometric and dynamic movements and expressive prowess, transforms Igor Stravinsky’s iconic ballet. Normally seen as a solo dance form, Seeta Patel Dance’s The Rite Of Spring is a rare chance to see contemporary Bharatanatyam performed in an ensemble.”
From: The Rite of Spring