A gig held at Bristol Beacon on Sunday 24th February. The event starts at 20:00.
Bernstein - Candide Overture
Penderecki - Chaconne
Shostakovich - Piano Concerto No. 2
Mahler - Symphony No. 5
Last season we welcomed the Warsaw Philharmonic; now, under its erstwhile Music Director, it's the turn of the Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra and it's bringing a little souvenir of home: atmospheric Penderecki's short piece Chaconne.
The contrast with Bernstein's effervescent overture couldn't be stronger, and there's plenty of sparkle too in the little concerto Shostakovich wrote for his son Maxim.
Shostakovich was a great admirer of Mahler and we end with a Wunderhorn symphony that journeys from funeral march, via the exquisite love letter of its iconic Adagietto, to a riot of life-affirming exuberance.
Enhance your concert experience
Afternoon tea
Why not make an afternoon of it with a delicious afternoon tea after the concert?
Discovering Music Talk
Saturday 23 February, 11am
Bristol Ensemble conductor Jonathan James hosts this popular series of talks that dig deeper into the themes and ideas behind the music.
In an entertaining and incisive style, Jonathan explores and uncovers the musical building blocks of each programme, putting the music performed into historical and social context.
Tickets: £5, £3 with concert tickets, free to classical subscribers and under 18s
Pre-concert interview
1.55pm, free with a concert ticket
Peter Yeman, chair of the Friends of the BSO, interviews a key player from each International Classical Season concert.
His insightful interviews provide a compelling and different take on the classical world. No booking is required, just turn up.
Tickets and more info: http://www.colstonhall.org/whatson/Event3129
Entry requirements:
Penderecki - Chaconne
Shostakovich - Piano Concerto No. 2
Mahler - Symphony No. 5
Last season we welcomed the Warsaw Philharmonic; now, under its erstwhile Music Director, it's the turn of the Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra and it's bringing a little souvenir of home: atmospheric Penderecki's short piece Chaconne.
The contrast with Bernstein's effervescent overture couldn't be stronger, and there's plenty of sparkle too in the little concerto Shostakovich wrote for his son Maxim.
Shostakovich was a great admirer of Mahler and we end with a Wunderhorn symphony that journeys from funeral march, via the exquisite love letter of its iconic Adagietto, to a riot of life-affirming exuberance.
Enhance your concert experience
Afternoon tea
Why not make an afternoon of it with a delicious afternoon tea after the concert?
Discovering Music Talk
Saturday 23 February, 11am
Bristol Ensemble conductor Jonathan James hosts this popular series of talks that dig deeper into the themes and ideas behind the music.
In an entertaining and incisive style, Jonathan explores and uncovers the musical building blocks of each programme, putting the music performed into historical and social context.
Tickets: £5, £3 with concert tickets, free to classical subscribers and under 18s
Pre-concert interview
1.55pm, free with a concert ticket
Peter Yeman, chair of the Friends of the BSO, interviews a key player from each International Classical Season concert.
His insightful interviews provide a compelling and different take on the classical world. No booking is required, just turn up.
Tickets and more info: http://www.colstonhall.org/whatson/Event3129
Entry requirements: