| Date and venue | Title |
|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2013 Colston Hall | Perfect percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie and the Bristol Ensemble at Colston Hall |
 Beethoven did not take precedence in this concert, but he stole the title. As part of the “Brilliant Beethoven” concert series, the Bristol Ensemble performed the Seventh Symphony of the well-known composer. It was programmed at the end of the evening alongside Debussy, Vivaldi and current composer Alexis Alrich. The theme connecting the different works was rhythm. A prelude, two concertos and a symphony later, Colston Hall was near to having its audience tap-dancing – well, at least on my row. The last three pieces of the evening were competitively catchy.
Read full review... | |
| 23-Feb-2012 Trinity St Paul's Centre | Virtuoso Vivaldi: Tafelmusik with Marion Verbruggen |
 Some of the instruments that the members of Tafelmusik play on may sometimes be considered the dinosaurs of the string-instrument family. Nevertheless, the members of this internationally lauded Baroque orchestra have a knack for delivering fresh and lively performances, presenting the Baroque and Classical repertoire in such an invigorating way that it feels as current as a Justin Bieber hit. The musicians are always energized on stage, and delight in provoking each other into musical banter and competition.Read full review... | |
