Following a 19-month restoration, Bristol Cathedral’s organ returns in full glory, celebrated by internationally acclaimed organist David Briggs.
Renowned for his virtuosity, musicality, and inventive transcriptions of orchestral works, David brings music spanning five centuries to life, demonstrating the full capabilities of the Cathedral’s magnificent instrument.
Known as a master improviser, he also performs live accompaniments to silent films, transforming the space into a one-night-only cinema where music and image fuse in unexpected ways. A prolific performer and transcriber, David has appeared at venues including Royal Albert Hall, Notre-Dame Paris, Berlin Philharmonie, and King’s College, Cambridge, and serves as Artist-in-Residence at New York’s Cathedral of St John the Divine.
Audiences can expect a blend of technical brilliance, creativity, and dramatic storytelling in every note.
Presented by Harry Crook & Bristol Cathedral
Format: Reserved and unreserved seating
Age: All ages
Performance times
Start: 19.00
Finish: 21.00
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Ticket prices
Incl. booking fees
Rear Nave: £21.28 (U18s £10.64)
Middle Nane: £31.36 (U18s £15.68)
Front Nave: £35.84 (U18s £17.92)
Quire: £40.32 (U18s £20.16)
Mr. Briggs is one of our finest organists, and also a particularly good transcriber of orchestral works for his own instrument.
The New York Times
The venue
Bristol Cathedral
Getting to the venue
Location: Bristol Cathedral is located opposite College Green, 300m from city centre bus stops and 483m from Millennium Square car park.
Address: College Green, Bristol BS1 5TJ
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Car parking
Public car parking is available at Millennium Square (483m) and also on St George’s Road (322m), behind the council buildings.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
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Bus/Train
The nearest bus stops are on Anchor Road (100m) and College Green (322m), with frequent services to and from the city centre. The nearest train station is Bristol Temple Meads (1931m).
Access
Mobility
There is wheelchair access to the nave through the main porch doors and the cloister entrance.
Toilets
Accessible toilet facilities are available in this venue.
Assistance Dogs
All assistance dogs are welcome.
Hearing Facility
A fixed loop hearing assistance system is available at this venue.
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