Music Makes time-travellers of us all. It connects us to the past, to the land, to ancestors and to forgotten songs. Long before we ever knew we were listening, our mothers, fathers, carers comforted us through song. In the beginning, music is family.
South African cellist and composer Abel Selaocoe is a sensation. His work has a way of cutting through what we think and tapping directly into how we feel. Sirocco, Selacoe’s ongoing collaboration with Manchester Collective, has reached millions of listeners all over the world. Now his brand-new show featuring Selaocoe himself, his band Chesaba, and the string orchestra of the Collective.
Backed by the drum beat of African percussion, explore a litany of music from South Africa, Mali, the Ivory Coast, and take in some of the best loved classical work of the 20th century.
Presented by St George’s Bristol
Seated event
All ages
Programme
World premiere works by Abel Selaocoe
Music by Picforth, Jean-Philippe Rameau, Igor Stravinsky, Oliver Leith, Mica Levi
South African cellist and composer Abel Selaocoe is a sensation”
The venue
St George’s Bristol
Covid-19 Safety Measures at St George’s Bristol
Please follow these safety measures when you visit St George’s Bristol. If you have Covid-19 symptoms or have been asked to self-isolate you should not attend this event.
Strong encouraged:
Wear a face covering
Take a lateral flow tests before attending
Do not attend if you have Covid symptoms
Getting There
Address: Great George St, Bristol BS1 5RR
St George’s Bristo is located near Bristol city centre just off Park Street, 5-minutes walk from the south end of Brandon Hill and opposite The Georgian House Museum.
Access Information
There is step-free access to the venue from the Charlotte Street entrance, where 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.
View Bristol Beacon’s Access pages for information about joining our access register, access booking online and website accessibility.