Artists have always been obsessed by endings. Whether it’s nightfall, a broken heart, fire or frost – there’s a savage beauty to impermanence. In A Little Requiem, two composers explore the end of life, while a third voice rejoices in the vitality and innocence of Spring.
From the softly rocking lullaby of Busoni’s Berceuse to the tolling bell of Górecki’s Kleines Requiem, these evocative bookends conjure up vivid and haunting musical worlds. It’s soft and strangely calm… until it isn’t. The stillness of Górecki’s first movement soon explodes into the thrilling mania of his furious allegros. This is a music of total extremes.
Between these two meditations on mortality stands Copland’s evergreen Appalachian Spring – pure, beautiful, and almost childlike. Listening to it now feels like a return to a more innocent time.
Programme:
Ferruccio Busoni Berceuse élégiaque (arr. Schoenberg)
Aaron Copland Appalachian Spring
Alex Groves Curved Form (No 4)
Henryk Gorecki Kleines Requiem für eine Polka
Presented by St George’s Bristol
Seated event
All ages (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)
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.