Concert Programme
William Walton
Belshazzar's Feast
Walton's vibrant and jazz-inspired cantata is scored for large orchestra and chorus, as well as two brass bands, organ and baritone soloist.
Orchestral music
As we will have a large orchestra for Belshazzar's Feast, we are exploring some very exciting ideas for an orchestral first half of the programme.
Two new commissions
We are delighted to include two newly commissioned works in our concert programme, by two highly acclaimed local composers, Liz Lane and Tom Green.
Our Charities
Help Musicians - a charity for professional musicians of all genres, both in work and in retirement. They help at times of crisis, but also at times of opportunity, giving people the support they need at the crucial stages that could make or break their career.
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Bristol Music Trust - a cultural organisation promoting music and the arts. It’s responsible for developing a vibrant programme of music and events at Bristol Beacon, and for supporting young people through music education activities in Bristol and the South West.
Meet the Performers
Chris Hill
Conductor
As a full time amateur musician Chris is in the lucky position to be able to indulge in his passion for music of many kinds. His first conducting role was age 10 in front of even younger players. His teacher said "you can beat time, stand up and do it". After leaving the electricity industry he had conducting lessons with Huw Gareth-Williams. He has conducted orchestras and choirs in Pembrokeshire, Manchester, Gloucestershire and Bristol. Chris runs the Celli Peppers, a cello octet, gives regular recitals and spent 25 years in the Bristol Bach Choir.
Gavin Carr
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Baritone Soloist
Gavin Carr was a choral scholar in the choir of King’s College, Cambridge, before commencing an international career as a baritone, singing lead roles with English National Opera and appearing as a soloist all over the world in concert, recital, and opera.
Since 2001 conducting has been his main focus, and he is now recognised as one of the UK’s leading choral conductors.
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Read more about Gavin here.
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