This summer, the Chorus of Westerly, from Rhode Island, USA, will embark on its sixth international tour, visiting France and the UK before a climactic, final performance at our transformed venue.
Joined by the City of Bristol Choir and Bath Philharmonia, this performance will bring over 230 musicians from both sides of the Atlantic to the same stage under the artistic direction of Westerly’s Andrew Howell and Bristol’s own David Ogden.
The programme’s first half includes timeless choral favourites such as Handel’s Zadok the Priest, Herbert Howells’ Magnificat from the Collegium Regale service and John Rutter’s bright and brilliant Gloria. The second half is dedicated to Mozart’s ‘Great’ Mass in C Minor, a profound choral masterpiece blending intricate counterpoint with emotive melodies, showcasing Mozart’s genius in sacred music.
Presented by the City of Bristol Choir
Format: Reserved seating
Age: 7+
Chorus of Westerly from Rhode Island, USA
City of Bristol Choir
Bath Philharmonia
Andrew Howell & David Ogden Conductors
Kathryn Aaron & Sarah Brailey Sopranos
Brad Kleyla Tenor
Devon Russo Bass
Programme
Mozart ‘Great’ Mass in C minor
John Rutter Gloria
Handel Hallelujah Chorus
Handel Zadok the Priest
Howells Magnificat (Collegium Regale)
Performance times
Doors: 19.00
Start: 19.30
Interval: 20.15
Finish: 21.30
All timings are approximate and subject to change
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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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