⭐ Enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical music in the stunning candlelit surroundings of Bristol Cathedral. The evening begins with Rachmaninov's iconic 2nd Piano Concerto, a deeply emotional and enduringly popular work overflowing with lush romantic melodies.
Highlights
🎹 Witness a masterful performance of Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2 by pianist Warren Mailley-Smith
🎻 Experience the breathtaking virtuosity of Vivaldi’s revolutionary masterpiece, The Four Seasons
✨ Immerse yourself in the atmospheric glow of hundreds of candles in a historic setting
🏛️ Enjoy the world-class acoustics of the magnificent Bristol Cathedral on College Green
🎼 Featuring the Piccadilly Sinfonietta, an acclaimed ensemble hailed as "stunning" by Classic FM
General Info
📅 Date: July 18, 2026
🕒 Time: 7:30 p.m. – 9:20 p.m.
⏳ Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes (includes interval)
📍 Location: Bristol Cathedral, College Green, Bristol BS1 5TJ
👤 Musicians: Warren Mailley-Smith (Piano), a leading Violin Soloist, and The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
♿ Accessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible
Description
Prepare for a night of elegance and inspiration as the Piccadilly Sinfonietta brings two of the greatest compositions in the classical canon to life. The first half of the concert features the dramatic intensity of Rachmaninov’s 2nd Piano Concerto, a cornerstone of Romantic music known for its soaring themes and technical brilliance. Following an interval, the program transitions to the vivid storytelling of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, a work that captures the essence of nature with revolutionary emotional power. Get your tickets now!
Bristol Cathedral
Bristol Cathedral is situated in the center of Bristol and is a striking example of Gothic architecture. Founded as an Augustinian abbey in 1140, it became a cathedral in 1542 after significant recons...