Even in the darkest shadows, there is a flicker of light.
Philip Glass stands as a towering figure not just in minimalism but contemporary culture, having collaborated with everyone from Martin Scorsese to Aphex Twin. For the composer’s 90th anniversary, Manchester Collective celebrate life and art in all its fullness through a selection of rich, emotive music.
At the heart of this show are Philip Glass’s second and fourth string quartets. While Company is filled with a quiet intensity and mysterious drama, Buczak is a moving, bittersweet elegy for the artist of the same name.
Whether it’s in the throes of grief or on the edge of civilisation, we look for signs of life in the most desolate places. An ancient hymn calls for light in the depths of night. We ascend to windswept peaks with John Luther Adams before Missy Mazzoli transports us to a ghost town sustained by a one-woman show.
Part of Manchester Collective’s Glass Reframed series
Presented by St George’s Bristol
Manchester Collective String quartet
Programme
Adams Wind in High Places, II Maclaren Summit
Finnis String Quartet No 1 Aloysius, IV Hymn after Byrd
Glass String Quartet No 2 Company
Volans String Quartet No 2, Huntering and Gathering, 1 First Expedition
Mazzoli Death Valley Junction
Tarrodi String Quartet No 1, Miroirs
Glass String Quartet No 4, Buczak
Event details
Format: Unreserved seating, in the round
Age: Ages 14+ (Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult)
Performance times
Start Time: 19:30
Approximate runtime: 80 minutes + interval.
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Manchester Collective multibuy offer
Manchester Collective return to Bristol on two occasions this season with their new programme exploring the music of Philip Glass and celebrating his 90th anniversary.
Sat 30 Jan 2027 – Glass Reframed I at Bristol Beacon
Fri 12 Mar 2027 – Glass Reframed II at St George’s Bristol
For further info and additional ticketing for this concert, please visit St George’s Bristol
We’ve teamed up with St George’s to offer a discount if you attend both concerts in the Glass Reframed series.
Buy both Manchester Collective concerts and save 10% off your order.
Terms
Only one multibuy offer can be used when purchasing tickets. The best offer for you will be automatically applied at the time of purchase.
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.
Please contact St Georges Bristol if you have access requirements.
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