Sunday 26th October 2025 - An Evening of Classical Masterpieces by Candlelight Join theBristol Ensemble and acclaimed soloistViv McLean for a candlelit celebration of some of the most expressive and enduring works in the classical repertoire by Chopin, Mozart, and Shostakovich - three composers whose distinctive voices shaped the course of Western music. The programme will feature Mozarts Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, a brilliant and energetic introduction to his comic opera, Chopins Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, often praised for its lyrical beauty and elegant orchestration. Mozarts Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, known for its elegance and emotional depth, and Shostakovichs Gadfly Suite, originally composed as a film score for a 1955 Soviet adaptation of The Gadfly and particularly beloved for its lyrical string writing and sweeping melodies. Programme Chopin Piano Concert No.2, Shostakovich Gadfly Suite, Mozart Piano Concerto No.21 K467, Mozart Marriage of Figaro Overture. British pianistViv McLeanstudied at the Royal Academy of Music and is known for his expressive playing and technical mastery, he has won prestigious awards, performed at major venues across the world, and recorded for renowned labels, including Classic FM, Sony, and Signum Classics. Full biography can be found here:https://www.vivmclean.com/ Bristol Ensemble is a dynamic collective of specialist musicians dedicated to delivering the highest calibre of performance to a wide range of audiences and shaping the future of classical music through its innovative approach to performance and education. Since its foundation in 1994, Bristol Ensemble has collaborated with many of the world's finest performers, including Nicola Benedetti, Dame Evelyn Glennie, Freddy Kempf, Peter Donohoe, Andrei Gavrilov, Chlo Hanslip, Matthew Barley, Alan Schiller, Willard White, Emma Kirkby, James Bowman, Andy Sheppard, Wayne Marshall, Lesley Garrett, Emma Johnson, Natalia Lomeiko, and Gabriel Prokofiev. Equally at home in the recording studio, Bristol Ensemble has contributed to numerous soundtracks for film and television, including award-winning productions for the BBC (Life in Cold Blood), Aardman Animations (Star Wars Vision I Am Your Mother, Robin Robin), and Channel 4 (Any Human Heart). Bristol Ensemble is deeply committed to its charitable work within Bristol and the wider community. Its Preludes Music initiative provides transformative musical experiences to more than 3,000 children each year and partners with local charities to present fundraising concerts and events. https://bristolensemble.com Advance Tickets: 24.00 On the door on the night they will cost 28.00Under 18 years of age 5.00 Children are welcome if, like adults, they can sit quietly and enjoy the music.