Musicians from both sides of the Atlantic to unite at Bristol Beacon this summer
Posted on: 09 Apr 2024More than 230 musicians from the Chorus of Westerly from Rhode Island, USA, City of Bristol Choir and Bath Philharmonia will perform together on the same stage in July.
The Summer Choral Spectacular will take over Bristol Beacon’s Beacon Hall on Saturday 13 July 2024.
This summer, the Chorus of Westerly of Rhode Island will embark on its sixth international tour, dropping by France and the UK before a climactic final performance at Bristol’s newly transformed headline venue, joined by the crème de la crème of local talent.
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The Chorus of Westerly will be joined by the City of Bristol Choir and Bath Philharmonia in an extraordinary performance that will bring together over 230 musicians from both sides of the Atlantic on the Beacon Hall stage under the artistic direction of Westerly’s Andrew Howell and Bristol’s very own David Ogden.
Those in attendance can expect a programme jam-packed with wonderful pieces. The first half will include timeless choral favourites including Handel’s ‘Zadok the Priest’, Herber Howell’s ‘Magnificat from the Collegium Regale’ service and John Rutter’s bright and brilliant ‘Gloria’.
Mozart fans rejoice because the second half will be dedicated to the legendary Austrian composer’s ‘Great’ Mass in C Minor, a profound choral masterpiece blending intricate counterpoint with emotive melodies, showcasing Mozart’s genius in sacred music.
As ever, Bristol Beacon’s busy programme features plenty of other classical and orchestral performances including the London Symphony Orchestra with Sir Antonio Pappano, the National Children’s Orchestra of Great Britain, The Hallé with Sir Mark Elder and much more.
The Summer Choral Spectacular will take over Bristol Beacon’s Beacon Hall on Saturday 13 July 2024 with tickets available to purchase now, HERE.
For a comprehensive look at what’s coming up at Bristol Beacon in 2024 and beyond, head to the venue website.
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Stan is a born and bred Bristolian, recently graduated from studying English Literature in Sheffield. His passions are music and literature and he spends the majority of his time in venues all over the city, immersing himself in Bristol’s alternative music scene. A lifelong Bristol City fan, Stan’s Saturdays are spent watching his team both home and away.
