Discover the magic of Mozart’s Requiem with Bristol Ensemble and massed choir.
Come listen to the rousing melodies and soaring sounds of Mozart’s most powerful choral work, in Bristol Beacon’s transformed concert hall.
Performed by singers of the Bristol community, alongside professional orchestra, the Bristol Ensemble, Mozart’s masterpiece will be conducted by maestro David Ogden.
Having captivated audiences for centuries, don’t miss this joyous performance of the Requiem, featuring four fantastic soloists.
Presented by Bristol Beacon
Format: Reserved seating
Doors: 17.30
Start: 18.00
Finish: 19.00
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Please note that David Ogden is no longer able to conduct the concert due to personal circumstances. We are pleased to welcome conductor Jeremy Jackman instead.
Soloists
Harriet Eyley (Soprano)
Born in Derbyshire, Harriet Eyley studied at London’s Royal Academy of Music and Royal College of Music. On graduating, she was an Alvarez Artist with Garsington Festival Opera, before joining Welsh National Opera as an Associate Artist. She sings regularly for Raymond Gubbay Live, and her concert highlights have further included Beethoven Unleashed: The 1808 Concert with BBC NOW and New Year Galas with Scottish Chamber Orchestra. Future engagements include a return to Welsh National Opera to sing Cherubino Le nozze di Figaro.
Samantha Price (Mezzo-Soprano)
Samantha Price’s roles have included Second Lady The Magic Flute (Royal Opera, London); Katharina Schratt Mayerling (Royal Ballet); Iolanthe (ENO); Lucienne Die tote Stadt (Nederlandse Reisopera); Cherubino (Opera Holland Park); Sonia War and Peace (Welsh National Opera); and Clare 4.48 Psychosis (Opéra national du Rhin; Prototype Festival, New York; Opéra national du Rhin; Semperoper Dresden). Concert highlights have included projects with BBC NOW, The Mozartists and Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra. Future engagements include her debut with English Touring Opera as Romeo I Capuleti e i Montecchi.
Elgan Llŷr Thomas (Tenor)
Born in Llandudno, Elgan Llŷr Thomas is a former English National Opera Harewood Artist and a former Scottish Opera Emerging Artist. Engagements during 2024 include François A Quiet Place (Royal Ballet and Opera, London), Don José La Tragédie de Carmen (Buxton International Festival), Gérald Lakmé (Chelsea Opera Group), Count Almaviva Il barbiere di Siviglia (Opera Holland Park), Tom Rakewell The Rake’s Progress (Swedish Chamber Orchestra), Unclean Beasts (Music Theatre Wales) and his debut with Boston Symphony Orchestra singing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 at Tanglewood.
Benson Wilson (Baritone)
Winner of the Kathleen Ferrier Awards and the Lexus Song Quest, Benson Wilson was a Harewood Artist at English National Opera. Other companies with whom he has worked include Glyndebourne, Longborough Festival Opera, Opera Holland Park and Welsh National Opera. A committed recitalist, he has appeared in concert with BBC Symphony Orchestra, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and Upcoming engagements include Schaunard La bohème (New Zealand Opera), War Requiem (Orchestra Wellington) and Messiah (New Zealand Symphony Orchestra).
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About Beacon Hall
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Seating plans
Seating plans
Beacon Hall has three levels that can be used in a seated or standing format. View seating plans, auditorium entrances and exits and accessible viewing areas.
Venue information
Venue information
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The venue
Beacon Hall
at Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Beacon Hall is located within Bristol Beacon. Head to Level 1 and follow signs to find the auditorium.
Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 200m away, directly behind Bristol Beacon.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.
Bus
Most bus services stop in and around the city centre promenade, 250m from Bristol Beacon.
Access
Mobility
Spaces for wheelchair users are in:
- row S in the centre of the rear Stalls (10 spaces)
- row Z in the left and right wings at the back of Lower Tier (4 spaces, 2 on each side),
- rows G/H on the left only at the back of Upper Tier (2 spaces)
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. Seats in row F are most suitable. If you prefer, you can leave your animal with a member of staff during the performance.
Hearing Facility
A Sennheiser MobileConnect assistive listening system is installed in the venue. Download the free App and use your own mobile device and headphones to listen to the performance. (Devices are available on request.)
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
We’ve got plenty of places for you to relax and refill. From coffee and cake, to delicious sharing boards, to full menus.
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