Classical Music Live at St George’s September – December 2012
World class music at the heart of the city The world’s most celebrated soloists and ensembles grace the stage this autumn. Whether intense, passionate outpourings or lighter, uplifting moments, listening to the finest classical music in the superb acoustic and intimate setting of St George’s is a truly extraordinary and life affirming experience.
September
November
Sat 22 Treorchy Male Choir
Fri 9
“The master choir of them all.” SIR ANTHONY HOPKINS
Fri 28
Paul Lewis plays Schubert
Tue 2
The English Concert / Carolyn Sampson soprano ‘Trailblazers in baroque period instrument playing.’ DAILY TELEGRAPH
Sat 6
Bristol Classical Players / Stephen Hough piano
Tue 20 Rush Hour Classics Daniel Tong piano ‘Cultured pianism ... unqualified pleasure.’ GRAMOPHONE
Fri 23
Fri 19
Mandolinquents
Lucy Parham / Brendan Coyle Rêverie: The Life of Debussy ‘A lovely entertainment, flawlessly performed.’ THE INDEPENDENT
Wed 28 Brothers Grimm Three Snake Leaves Fairy tales for Grown-ups ‘The country’s most highly regarded storytellers.’ THE TIMES
Fri 30
Paul Lewis / Imogen Cooper play Schubert
December
Angela Hewitt plays Bach
Fri 7
Mon 22 Viktoria Mullova plays Bach ‘The most elegant and sweetly expressive violinist on the planet.’ CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Tue 23 Rush Hour Classics Matthew Barley / Reinis Zarins ‘Matthew Barley is the world’s most adventurous cellist!’ GLASGOW HERALD
Children’s and Family Concerts: with a unique mix of creativity and interactivity, St George’s puts children at the heart of its magical, kidfriendly family shows. Folk Jazz World Gigs: a spectacular line-up of ambitious, critically acclaimed, truly international contemporary music. For further information visit stgeorgesbristol.co.uk
Elias Quartet Beethoven String Quartet Cycle I ‘The Elias is a quite exceptional quartet.’ GRAMOPHONE
Wed 12 Tallis Scholars ‘The rock stars of Renaissance sacred vocal music.’ NEW YORK TIMES
Tue 18 Michael Morpurgo The Best Christmas Present In The World ‘A captivating tale, weaving Morpurgo’s evocative readings with compelling music.’ THE GUARDIAN
Thu 20 La Serenissima Venice by Night ‘Gorgeous, gorgeous playing by this crack period instrument ensemble.’ CLASSIC FM
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Lunchtime Classics: make the most of your lunch-hour with world class music in the city’s most beautiful live music venue.
THE SUNDAY TIMES
‘A witty, sparklingly eclectic mandolin quartet.’ BBC RADIO 2
‘The pre-eminent Bach pianist of our time.’ THE GUARDIAN
Plus
‘Imogen Cooper is one of the great Schubertians.’
‘The most perfect piano playing conceivable.’ THE GUARDIAN
Sun 7
La Nuova Musica Acis and Galatea ‘The most exciting consort in the Early Music field.’ BBC RADIO 3
‘The finest Schubert pianist of his generation.’ GRAMOPHONE
October
Tickets from £10
“A stunning place, a perfect sound.” ANDREW KIRKBY, AUDIENCE MEMBER