The Bristol Ensemble
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A Baroque Christmas
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Guiseppe Torelli - Christmas Concerto in G minor Op.8 No.6
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Exultate Jubilate K. 165
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Et incarnatus Est from ‘Great’ Mass in C minor K.427
Johann Sebastian Bach - Concerto for Two Violins in D minor BWV 1043
Jules Massenet - Meditation from Thais
Antonio Vivaldi - Flute Concerto in F, ‘La Tempesta de Mare’ Op. 10 RV433
An exquisite evening of music from the golden era of the Baroque and Classical eras including solo soprano arias sung by Mhairi Lawson. As a soloist Mhairi has performed in opera houses and concert halls worldwide including English National Opera, Les Arts Florissants, The Gabrieli Consort and The Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Intricate and flamboyant arias by Mozart feature alongside instrumental concertos performed by principals of the Bristol Ensemble. The programme includes the delicate and sparkling Christmas Concerto by Torelli as well as Massenet’s beautiful Meditation from Thais.
The Bristol Ensemble
A dynamic Bristol-based ensemble (formerly known as the Emerald Ensemble) which includes some of the finest young musicians in the country giving performances of great style and conviction combined with virtuosity. Top class ensemble, exquisite performance' (Bristol Evening Post).
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Mhairi Lawson
Acclaimed soprano and recitalist who is one of the UK’s leading early music specialists. '... crystal clear tone and flawless technique...' (St George's Bristol).
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Roger Huckle
A widely experienced soloist and chamber musician who is founder and director of The Emerald Ensemble.
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