Tag Archives: Bristol Beacon

Messiah at the Beacon

Posted on December 29, 2023 by vhk10

So, over 4 years after the original reopening date (the hall was at first going to close from 2017-19), with Tudor remains conserved, asbestos removed and resistance on the council overcome, we now have the Bristol Beacon! Bristol Choral Society … Continue reading →

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a rare visit by the LSO

Posted on October 26, 2021 by vhk10

Sir Simon Rattle brought the London Symphony Orchestra to the Bath Forum to play Martinů’s Rhapsody-Concerto and Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony. Orchestral concerts here outside the two music festivals are a rarity. This one was organised as a gift to care … Continue reading →

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what has survived?

Posted on May 7, 2021 by vhk10

As choirs begin to poke their head above the parapet again and prepare for live performance, I find myself reviewing the differences between what is returning and what there was in spring last year. As far as I know only … Continue reading →

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