At the heart of the evening is Vivaldi’s Gloria, one of sacred music’s most exhilarating and uplifting choral works.
Rich in colour and contrast, this radiant hymn of praise unfolds across twelve concise movements, carrying the listener from moments of festive brilliance and high drama to passages of deep tenderness and sorrow. Full of vitality and surprise, it is music that stirs both heart and spirit, with striking textures and unexpected moments that draw the audience into its story.
The programme will also include beloved hymns which we warmly invite the audience to join in, filling the hall with collective song and that unmistakable Christmas atmosphere. Alongside this, they’ll perform beautiful works by Bach, and the luminous O Magnum Mysterium by Morten Lauridsen, a piece that captures the stillness, wonder and mystery at the heart of Christmas.
Presented by Bristol Cabot Choir
Ben England BEM Conductor
Sophie Kirk-Harris Soprano
Rebecca Chellappah Mezzo-Soprano
John Talbot Organ & Piano
Julie Payne Oboe
Greta Murmaité Violin 1
Paul Packwood Violin 2
Alison White Viola
Thomas Mitchell Cello
Debra Dean Double Bass
Format: Reserved seating
Age: Suitable for primary school age upwards
Concessions U18s £11.40 / Seniors £9.12
Performance times
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Matinee
Doors: 14.30
Start: 15.00
Interval: 15.50
Restart: 16.10
Finish: 17.00
Evening
Doors: 18.30
Start: 19.00
Interval: 19.50
Restart: 20.10
Finish: 21.00
About Lantern Hall
Bristol’s home of dazzling new music
Seating plans
Seating plans
Lantern Hall is a performance space with a flat floor that can be used in a seated or standing format. To find out more detail about our seating plans, auditorium entrances and exits and accessible viewing areas, view our seating plan page.
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
Lantern Hall
at Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Lantern 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 available within the first 10 rows on the flat floor of the Hall.
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. Seats in rows AA-J on the flat floor 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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