The Danish National Vocal Ensemble presents a choral dialogue across the centuries.
British composer and suffragette Ethel Smyth responds to Bach and Italian-born Paola Prestini reflects on Palestrina, born 500 years ago.
The great Dane Carl Nielsen paid his own tribute to Palestrina and the choir also brings songs of summer and autumn.
Presented by Bristol Beacon and BBC Proms
Martina Batič Conductor
Danish National Vocal Ensemble
Programme
J. S. Bach Komm, Jesu, komm, BWV 229
Ethel Smyth Five Sacred Partsongs – ‘Komm, süsser Tod’
Palestrina Fratres ego enim accepi
Paola Prestini Fratres, after Palestrina
Carl Nielsen Three Motets
Anon Three traditional Danish summer songs
Krek Three Autumn Songs
Mahler-Werfel, arr. C. Gottwald Five Songs – ‘Laue Sommernacht’
Mahler, arr. N. Forte Rückert-Lieder – ‘Liebst du um Schönheit’
Please note: This concert will take place at St George’s Bristol
Format: Reserved seating in Stalls and Balcony
Age: For all ages (Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult)
Performance times
Doors: 13.30
Start Time: 14.00
End: 15.15
Please note: There will be no interval
All timings are approximate and subject to change.
For those unable to attend in person, this concert is being recorded for future broadcast on BBC Radio 3.
Ticket Prices
All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees
Full Price: £22.40 / 28.00 / £33.60 (reserved seating)
Promming tickets: £8.96 (seated, limited availability)
Access tickets: £8.96 (Limited availability)
Includes a free personal assistant ticket. Join our access register.
Discounts
20% discount for Under 18s
Not available on Promming tickets.
Choir singing at its best”
Stephen Layton
The venue
St George’s Bristol
Getting to the venue
Location: St George’s is located near Bristol City Centre and just off Park Street. It has entrances on Great George Street and Charlotte Street (accessible).
Address: St George’s Bristol, Great George St, Bristol BS1 5RR
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found outside the venue on Great George Street. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
There are limited parking facilities on-site and these are prioritised for those with Blue Badges. For those who don’t have a Blue Badge, parking in the streets around the building is on meters, which are operational 7 days a week. The nearest car parks are located on Trenchard Street, Millennium Square, West End, Brandon Street, College Street, and Frog Lane.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Many streets around St George’s Bristol will be part of Bristol’s newly introduced Clean Air Zone the Bristol Clean Air Zone. View a map of the Zone and check if your vehicle will be charged.
Bus
The nearest bus services stop at College Green, a 2-minute walk from the venue.
Access
Mobility
St George’s Bristol has step-free access to the venue from Charlotte Street. There is a lift to all floors of the building with access to the Café Bar, glass studio and hall. The gardens are not fully accessible to wheelchairs.
Toilets
We have accessible toilets located on each level of the new building and on the ground floor beside the Box Office.
Assistance Dogs
Registered assistance dogs and emotional support animals are welcome inside the venue.
Hearing Facility
St George’s Bristol has an Assisted Listening System which can be accessed via WiFi.
Join our access register to help us, help you to have an enjoyable visit.
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