Join us for an unforgettable musical journey as we delve into the timeless beauty of Mozart’s Requiem.
Whether you’re a seasoned chorister or shower-singing enthusiast, come and sing with a choir of 400, as we learn from scratch one of Mozart’s most powerful works. This is also your chance to perform alongside a professional orchestra, the Bristol Ensemble, as well as four fantastic soloists!
Held in the transformed concert hall of Bristol Beacon, with its amazing acoustic and glorious sound, don’t miss the chance to be part of something extraordinary.
With years of experience directing choirs and ensembles, the day will be lead by Bristol maestro David Ogden. The event will then finish with a joyful concert performance in Beacon Hall.
No prior experience of Mozart’s Requiem is needed – everyone is welcome. Just bring your enthusiasm and love of music!
Presented by Bristol Beacon
Age: 14+
Please note participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Schedule
Registration 9.00-9.30
Welcome and warm up 9.30
Session 1 10.00-12.30
Lunch 12.30-1.30
Session 2 1.30-2.30
Dress rehearsal with orchestra 15.00-16.00
Concert 18.00-19.00
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Please note that David Ogden is no longer able to lead the workshop due to personal circumstances. We are pleased to welcome conductor Jeremy Jackman instead.
Workshop prices
This workshop includes accessible pricing for under 18s.
Full price £45.00 incl. booking fee
Under 18s £10.00 incl. booking fee
Participant information
Workshop information sheet
View our workshop information sheet below for all information on how to get here, the schedule, dress code, refreshments, and what to bring and expect on the day.
Singers information form
An information form for you to complete will be sent via email to you after you have booked. This form will help us prepare for the event and ensure we can accommodate all levels of experience and needs.
Rehearsal materials
All sheet music will be provided on the day but if you have your own, please bring it along. We will be using the Novello Sussmayr edition.
Rehearsal music tracks are available below to help you familiarise yourselves with your part.
If you wish to use this digital score to view on an ipad tablet as opposed to a printed score, please see the below link.
Soloists & Orchestra
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).
Bristol Ensemble
Since its foundation in 1994, by violinist and Chief Executive Roger Huckle, the Bristol Ensemble has been at the forefront of musical life in Bristol and the Southwest. Versatility is one of Bristol Ensemble’s greatest attributes. Bristol Ensemble is a collective of specialists that collaborate to provide the highest calibre of performance for a wide range of audiences.
Watch the performance
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About Beacon Hall
Our new flagship venue at Bristol Beacon
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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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