A summer treat focusing on love, music and nature: Vaughan-Williams, Finzi and Howells are the trio of well loved British composers who feature in this concert by Bristol Choral Society and Hannoverscher Oratorienchor.
The Bristol-Hannover Twinning was one of the first to be established after the Second World War, and tonight we celebrate its 77th anniversary. Music brings us together once more, with Vaughan-Williams’ Serenade to Music, first performed in 1938 to honour Sir Henry Wood on the occasion of his jubilee.
Composed in the same year, Howells’ Hymnus Paradisi was inspired by the death of his own son. Deeply felt and uplifting, this piece as been an inspiration to composers since its first performance at the Three Choirs Festival in 1950. Finally, wonder and awe are also central to Gerald Finzi’s Dies Natalis, in which you can enjoy the beautiful voice of tenor Nick Pritchard.
All three of these composers are part of a British tradition of collaboration and support, and we are proud to be singing them along with friends from Hannover tonight. Come and be inspired!
Presented by Bristol Choral Society
U25s: £5.00 incl. booking fee
Bristol Choral Society with Hannover Oratorienchor
Hilary Campbell Conductor
Bristol Ensemble Orchestra
Nina Bennet Soprano
Nick Pritchard Tenor
Programme
Ralph Vaughan-Williams Serenade to Music
Herbert Howells Hymnus Paradisi
Gerald Finzi Dies Natalis
Format: Reserved seating
Age: For all ages (Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult)
Doors: 18:45
Start: 19:30
Interval: 20:20
Finish: 21:30
All timings are approximate and subject to change
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
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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
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