Our Orchestra in Residence close the season with a flourish.
The first great thunderbolt to issue from Tchaikovsky’s pen and the best early realisation of his incredible potential, his shimmering fantasy overture careens between the tension of the clashing Montague and Capulet houses and the heart-breaking beauty of the protagonists’ love. The sum of the parts is pure magic.
From its grand opening arpeggios to tour-de-force finale, Grieg’s masterpiece is one of the most popular, and most recognisable, piano concertos ever written. Since for many people this piano concerto stands for Grieg, and Grieg stands for Norwegian music, we hear a Norwegian flavour throughout, especially in the spirited dance of the last movement.
Franck’s only symphony combines symphonic architecture with a French concern for colour and supple melodies. Having caused a sensation with his feats as a child prodigy, this piece dating from the late nineteenth century crowns the extraordinary creative metamorphosis of Franck’s maturity.
Presented by Bristol Beacon
Gergely Madaras Conductor
Louis Schwizgebel Piano
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Programme
Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
Grieg Piano Concerto
Franck Symphony in D minor
Pre-Concert Talk with Jonathan James
Lantern Hall, 18:25. Free with concert ticket.
Format: Reserved seating
Age: For all ages (Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult)
Performance Times
Doors: 19:00
Start Time: 19:30
Interval: 20.20
End: 21.30
All timings are approximate and subject to change
“[A] showcase of Madaras’ elegant, determined conducting style and the BSO’s cohesiveness.”
Bachtrack
Pre-concert Talk
with Jonathan James
18:00 or 18:25, Lantern Hall (30 mins) Please check the event page for start time
Free with a concert ticket
Hosted by conductor, music educator, writer and presenter Jonathan James, pre-concert talks are a great way to take a deep dive into the season’s concerts.
With his breadth of expertise and bags of enthusiasm, Jonathan introduces the works being performed, interviews members of the orchestras and demystifies the creative process
Please check the event page for pre-concert talk start times.
Orchestral Ticket Prices
There are five price bands for every concert in the 2024/25 orchestral season: Premium and Bands A – D, with the exception of Víkingur Ólafsson’s Piano Recital on Tue 8 Apr 2025.
Within price bands A-D, there are two types of ticket: Standard and Open Concession.
If you are under 26, there is a fixed ticket price available on a limited number of seats for every concert.
Ticket Offers
Take advantage of our 2024/25 Orchestral Season Multibuy offer and save up to 30% on tickets!
Buy 3 concerts save 10%
Buy 4-7 concerts save 20%
Buy 8-10 concerts save 25%
Buy 11+ concerts save 30%
To qualify for the discount, tickets for the corresponding number of concerts must be purchased in one transaction.
A group booking offer is also available – book 10+ tickets for any one concert in the season and save 10%.
About Beacon Hall
Our new flagship venue at Bristol Beacon
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Seating plans
Seating plans
Beacon Hall has three levels that can be used in a seated or standing format. View seating plans, auditorium entrances and exits and accessible viewing areas.
Venue information
Venue information
Take a closer look at our beautifully restored venue, see what’s on and view detailed information about the performance space.
The venue
Beacon Hall
at Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Beacon Hall is located within Bristol Beacon. Head to Level 1 and follow signs to find the auditorium.
Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 200m away, directly behind Bristol Beacon.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.
Bus
Most bus services stop in and around the city centre promenade, 250m from Bristol Beacon.
Access
Mobility
Spaces for wheelchair users are in:
- row S in the centre of the rear Stalls (10 spaces)
- row Z in the left and right wings at the back of Lower Tier (4 spaces, 2 on each side),
- rows G/H on the left only at the back of Upper Tier (2 spaces)
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. Seats in row F are most suitable. If you prefer, you can leave your animal with a member of staff during the performance.
Hearing Facility
A Sennheiser MobileConnect assistive listening system is installed in the venue. Download the free App and use your own mobile device and headphones to listen to the performance. (Devices are available on request.)
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
We’ve got plenty of places for you to relax and refill. From coffee and cake, to delicious sharing boards, to full menus.
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