A Baroque Christmas by Candlelight

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with Bristol Ensemble and acclaimed soprano Elizabeth Watts in an evening of Baroque masterpieces by candlelight. From the instantly recognisable beauty of Bach’s Air on the G String to the festive sparkle of Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, this concert is full of seasonal favourites to put you in the Christmas spirit! Programme Corelli Christmas Concerto in G minor Op 6 No 8 Vivaldi Violin Concerto in D major RV 230 Op 3 No 9 Vivaldi Nulla in mundo pax sincera RV 630 Handel Concerto Grosso in G major Op 6 No 1 HWV 319 J S Bach Air from Orchestral Suite No 3 in D major BWV 1068 J S Bach Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen BWV 51 Elizabeth Watts joins the orchestra for two of the evening’s highlights: Vivaldi’s Nulla in mundo pax sincera and Bach’s Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, a thrilling cantata for soprano and solo trumpet, bursting with joyful celebration. Seasonal readings are interwoven throughout the evening, adding charm and reflection to a truly atmospheric candlelit concert. Elizabeth Watts As one of Britain’s leading sopranos, Elizabeth has been described by International Record Review as having a voice that is “one of the most beautiful Britain has produced in a generation”. An award-winning recording artist and former BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist, she has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls and opera houses around the world. Bristol Ensemble For over thirty years, Bristol Ensemble has been at the heart of musical life in Bristol and the South West, and it remains the city’s only professional orchestra. Celebrated for its versatility, its players are specialists in period performance, bringing the same exceptional standard to everything from Bach to the Beatles. The orchestra has recorded soundtracks for the BBC, Netflix, Channel 4 and Aardman Animations, while its education arm, Preludes Music, brings musical opportunities over than 6,000 children across Bristol every year.