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Music
A Night at the Opera
PROGRAMME
Programme to include a selection of the absolute stand-outs from the world of opera, featuring the sublime ‘Soave sia il vento’ from Mozart’s Così fan tutte, Puccini’s ‘Nessun dorma’, and the iconic ‘Habanera’ from Carmen, alongside much-loved favourites such as Rossini’s ‘Largo al factotum’, Verdi’s ‘La donna è mobile’, and Puccini’s soaring ‘O mio babbino caro’.
ARTISTS
Soprano
Rhonda Browne
Mezzo-soprano
Dominick Felix
Tenor
Philip Smith
Baritone
ABOUT
A Night at the Opera is one of London Concertante’s most popular shows.
Featuring four soloists, each singing solo arias as well as duets, trios and quartets, accompanied by a live orchestra, this programme takes you on a journey through some of opera’s greatest showstoppers. The music includes works by Mozart, Puccini, Verdi and Rossini, from operas including The Magic Flute, La traviata, Madama Butterfly, Tosca, Turandot and many more.
Highlights include ‘Largo al factotum’ from The Barber of Seville, the triumphant ‘Toreador Song’ from Carmen, the tender beauty of ‘O mio babbino caro’, and the soaring finale ‘Nessun dorma’, as well as celebrated ensemble moments — from Mozart’s serene trio ‘Soave sia il vento’ from Così fan tutte to Verdi’s dramatic quartet ‘Bella figlia dell’amore’ from Rigoletto.
Whether you are discovering opera for the first time or returning for another unforgettable evening, this programme promises passion, drama, laughter and music that lingers long after the final note.
Doors Open: 6:45 pm
Concert Begins: 7:30 pm
Duration: Approximately 2 hours including a short interval
Music
The Music of Adele
Bristol Cathedral welcomes Xperience Live for an evening celebrating the music of Adele, performed by candlelight in one of Bristol’s most atmospheric settings.
Naomi Johnson — internationally acclaimed vocalist and finalist on The Voice — leads the evening, bringing powerhouse vocals and emotional depth to Adele’s most loved songs. Backed by a live band, the performance moves through hits including Someone Like You, Rolling in the Deep, Hello, Set Fire to the Rain, Make You Feel My Love, and When We Were Young, among others.
Surrounded by candlelight, this is an evening for lifelong fans and newcomers alike — a chance to experience these songs in a setting unlike any other.
This event is organised by Xperience Live.
Doors: 6:30pm | Show: 7:30pm–9:45pm | Last entry: 7:15pm Please note: this event is presented by an external organiser and hosted at Bristol Cathedral.
Music
in the dark: HUSH
in the dark: HUSH at Bristol Cathedral
Bristol Cathedral will host in the dark: HUSH, an immersive music experience that reimagines how live performance is heard and experienced.
Rather than performing from a stage, musicians move through and around the audience, creating an evolving soundscape that surrounds listeners throughout the performance. The result is a distinctive musical experience where sound, space and movement combine in unexpected ways.
Taking place within the unique setting of Bristol Cathedral, this event offers audiences the opportunity to experience live music from a fresh perspective.
Doors open: 8.30pm
Performance begins: 9pm
Tickets are available from the event organisers.
Please note: this event is presented by an external organiser and hosted at Bristol Cathedral.
Music
The Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending
PROGRAMME
Programme to include:
Mozart – Overture to The Marriage of Figaro
Vaughan Williams – The Lark Ascending
Mozart – Flute Quartet in D
Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
ABOUT
Experience breathtaking music by some of classical music’s greatest composers, performed by some of the country’s finest classical musicians, all presented in stunning candlelight.
At the heart of the concert is Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, the most recorded work in classical music and a defining showpiece for solo violin. Each concerto depicts a different season, shaped by accompanying poems – possibly written by Vivaldi himself. Across the four concertos, Vivaldi transforms the natural world into vivid musical scenes, evoking birdsong and buzzing flies, harvest celebrations, drunken revellers, barking dogs, summer storms and winter ice.
Alongside this, Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending, composed on the eve of the First World War, offers a more reflective perspective. Inspired by George Meredith’s poem, it captures a pastoral world on the brink of change, its soaring violin line suggesting a lark gliding high above the mechanised world below, “lost on his aerial rings / In light, and then the fancy sings.”
Opening the programme we have Mozart’s Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, an opera drawn from Beaumarchais’ recently banned comedy, in which a philandering count attempts to seduce his servant’s fiancée, only to be outmanoeuvred by the servants and his own long-suffering wife.
Whether you’re already in the know or completely new to classical music, this is a programme to be enjoyed by all.
Please note: this event is presented by an external organiser and hosted at Bristol Cathedral.
Music
The Music of Bruce Springsteen
Get ready for a night that brings the spirit, sound and stories of The Boss to life like never before. Performed by the outstanding live band ‘The Sound of Springsteen’, this show is a full-scale tribute to one of rock’s greatest icons, all set against the warm glow of candlelight.
This isn’t just a gig – it’s an immersive experience. As Bruce Springsteen’s music fills the room, the atmosphere comes alive with thousands flickering candles and every song carries the energy, heart, and grit that made Bruce Springsteen a legend.
Expect to hear all the classics that defined generations. From the drive of Born to Run and the anthems of Born in the U.S.A. and Glory Days, to the soul of The River and Streets of Philadelphia. Sing along to Dancing in the Dark, lose yourself in Thunder Road, and feel the pulse of Hungry Heart. Every note, every lyric, is performed with passion and authenticity.
The setting makes it even more special. Surrounded by candlelight, the band delivers a performance that feels both intimate and powerful. Whether you’ve followed Springsteen from the beginning or you’re discovering his music for the first time, this is a show that will stay with you.
Join us for an evening that celebrates the music, the stories and the fire of Bruce Springsteen.
Please note: this event is presented by an external organiser and hosted at Bristol Cathedral.
Music
Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Experience the music of Fleetwood Mac in the atmospheric surroundings of Bristol Cathedral as part of the popular Candlelight concert series.
Performed by a live string quartet and illuminated by candlelight, this tribute concert reimagines some of Fleetwood Mac’s most loved songs, including Everywhere, Go Your Own Way, Landslide, The Chain and Rhiannon. The programme combines familiar favourites with the unique setting of Bristol Cathedral to create an intimate live music experience. citeturn5view2
Whether you’re a lifelong Fleetwood Mac fan or simply looking for a distinctive evening of live music in Bristol, this concert offers a fresh way to enjoy some of the band’s best-known songs.
Programme highlights include:
- Everywhere
- Gypsy
- Don’t Stop
- Landslide
- Little Lies
- Songbird
- Rhiannon
- The Chain
Music
Day Sessions
Relive your youth! DAY SESSIONS is the ultimate daytime party experience, hosted in some of the UK’s most stunning venues.
Music
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas
Enjoy an exceptional candlelit concert this Christmas in the stunning setting of the Bristol Cathedral. Celebrate the season with Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons, brought to life as you’ve never heard it before. This vivid and revolutionary work captures the changing moods of the year, while a carefully chosen programme of festive favourites and classical masterpieces—including Corelli’s beloved Christmas Concerto, Pachelbel’s Canon in D, Elgar’s Nimrod, Tchaikovsky’s enchanting Sleeping Beauty Waltz and Strauss’s sparkling Blue Danube—creates the perfect soundtrack for a magical winter evening.
Performed by the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta and a leading violin soloist to be announced, this special Christmas concert promises an evening of elegance, inspiration and festive charm. With over 200 performances each year, the ensemble—featuring some of the UK’s finest classical talent—has become a beloved presence on the British music scene, renowned for its sparkling interpretations of the baroque, classical and early romantic repertoire.
“Stunning” – Classic FM
Featuring
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
Programme
Pachelbel – Canon in D
Corelli – Christmas Concerto
Elgar – Nimrod from Enigma Variations
Tchaikovsky – Sleeping Beauty Waltz
Strauss – The Blue Danube
Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
Join us for a heartwarming musical celebration that truly captures the spirit of the season.
Please note: this event is presented by an external promoter and hosted at Bristol Cathedral.
Music
Christmas Classics
Celebrate the sounds of the season with a festive candlelit concert at Bristol Cathedral.
Part of the popular Candlelight series, this special Christmas programme brings together classical favourites, traditional carols and modern festive hits, performed live by a string quartet in the glow of candlelight. Audiences can enjoy music ranging from Tchaikovsky’s Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Carol of the Bells to festive favourites including Let It Snow!, Last Christmas and All I Want for Christmas Is You.
Set within the beautiful surroundings of Bristol Cathedral, this concert offers a relaxed and atmospheric way to enjoy the music of Christmas with family and friends.
Whether you’re beginning your festive celebrations or looking for a seasonal night out in the heart of Bristol, this candlelit performance promises an evening filled with familiar melodies and Christmas cheer.
Tickets are available through the event organiser.
Please note: this event is presented by the Candlelight concert series and hosted at Bristol Cathedral. This is a tribute concert experience and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any featured artists or rights holders.
Music
Christmas Classics
Celebrate the sounds of the season with a festive candlelit concert at Bristol Cathedral.
Part of the popular Candlelight series, this special Christmas programme brings together classical favourites, traditional carols and modern festive hits, performed live by a string quartet in the glow of candlelight. Audiences can enjoy music ranging from Tchaikovsky’s Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Carol of the Bells to festive favourites including Let It Snow!, Last Christmas and All I Want for Christmas Is You.
Set within the beautiful surroundings of Bristol Cathedral, this concert offers a relaxed and atmospheric way to enjoy the music of Christmas with family and friends.
Whether you’re beginning your festive celebrations or looking for a seasonal night out in the heart of Bristol, this candlelit performance promises an evening filled with familiar melodies and Christmas cheer.
Tickets are available through the event organiser.
Please note: this event is presented by the Candlelight concert series and hosted at Bristol Cathedral. This is a tribute concert experience and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any featured artists or rights holders.
All Events
12 events found.
Events
Services
Morning Prayer
Start the day with prayer, scripture and reflection in one of the Cathedral's beautiful chapels. Morning Prayer is part of the Church of England's daily rhythm of worship. Through psalms,...
Exhibitions
All God’s Children
All God's Children is an exhibition in Bristol Cathedral that explores the impact of the slave economy on Cathedral life, past and present. All God’s Children is part of the Cathedral’s...
Services
Lunchtime Eucharist
Our Lunchtime Eucharist is a simple spoken service of Holy Communion using Common Worship. The congregation is invited to participate through the responses printed in the order of service. Usually...
Music
Paul Walton
Take a break in the middle of your week and enjoy an inspiring hour of live music in the magnificent surroundings of Bristol Cathedral’s 19th-century Nave. Our popular Tuesday Lunchtime...
Guided Tours
Afternoon Tea & Tour
Join one of Bristol Cathedral's dedicated tour guides as they take you on a journey spanning 900 years of history, heritage, and architecture at the extraordinary Bristol Cathedral! From the...
Services
Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong is an opportunity to experience captivating music and tranquility in the heart of the city. The service is led by our outstanding choir, made up of both adults...
Services
Morning Prayer
Start the day with prayer, scripture and reflection in one of the Cathedral's beautiful chapels. Morning Prayer is part of the Church of England's daily rhythm of worship. Through psalms,...
Exhibitions
All God’s Children
All God's Children is an exhibition in Bristol Cathedral that explores the impact of the slave economy on Cathedral life, past and present. All God’s Children is part of the Cathedral’s...
Services
Lunchtime Eucharist
Our Lunchtime Eucharist is a simple spoken service of Holy Communion using Common Worship. The congregation is invited to participate through the responses printed in the order of service. Usually...
Services
Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong is an opportunity to experience captivating music and tranquility in the heart of the city. The service is led by our outstanding choir, made up of both adults...
Services
Morning Prayer
Start the day with prayer, scripture and reflection in one of the Cathedral's beautiful chapels. Morning Prayer is part of the Church of England's daily rhythm of worship. Through psalms,...
Exhibitions
All God’s Children
All God's Children is an exhibition in Bristol Cathedral that explores the impact of the slave economy on Cathedral life, past and present. All God’s Children is part of the Cathedral’s...