In a special afternoon concert, the all-star players of John Wilson’s Sinfonia of London make their Bristol debut.
The concert opens with the show-stopping opening number PatterSongs, originally commissioned by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic from Liverpool-born composer Kenneth Kesketh, described by BBC Music Magazine as “a composer at the height of his considerable powers”.
After winning BBC Young Musician of the Year playing Shostakovich’s first cello concerto, Kanneh-Mason joins forces with Sinfonia of London to perform Shostakovich’s intricate, imaginative and reference-laden Cello Concerto No.2, written originally for the cellist Mstislav Rostropovich.
The Orchestra’s sound is a match made in heaven with the music of Rachmaninov and they continue their series of his symphonies, giving audiences a chance to hear his rarely heard Symphony No.1. John Wilson believes its neglect during and after the composer’s life is wholly unjustified and, with the help of their own brand-new performing edition, Sinfonia of London aim to demonstrate why it deserves to sit as a masterpiece alongside the better-known second and third symphonies, which Sinfonia of London have recently released on record to great critical acclaim.
Presented by Bristol Beacon
John Wilson Conductor
Sheku Kanneh-Mason Cello
Sinfonia of London
Programme
Hesketh PatterSongs
Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 2
Rachmaninov Symphony No. 1
ONLINE PROGRAMME
An online programme is available containing full programme notes, artist biographies and orchestra credits. It complements the printed freesheet which will be available on the night.
Format: Reserved seating
Age: For all ages (Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult)
Performance Times
Doors: 15.30
First half: 16.00
Interval: 16.55
Second half: 17.20
Finish: 18.00
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Saver Seats
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We have a limited number of Saver Seats for this concert.
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- On the night of the event, visit Box Office from 17:30 with your order confirmation email to be allocated a best available seat. You will not recieve your ticket in advance.
Terms and conditions
- Saver Seats are available to all, subject to availability.
- By purchasing a Saver Seat, you are not selecting a specific seat.
- Box Office will allocate Saver Seats from the best seats available from 17:30 on the evening of the concert, on a first come first served basis. We cannot allocate Saver Seats before this time and you will not receive your ticket in advance.
- It may not be possible to seat all of your Saver Seat tickets together.
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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
Take a closer look at our beautifully restored venue, see what’s on and view detailed information about the performance space.
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.
