Music / Opera
Celebrating 100 years of Bristol Opera
Bristol Opera is celebrating 100 years of musical dedication by staging a concert which is inventive in both setlist and setting.
The group, which is the city’s only opera group which continually stages full, grand opera in English, will perform under the wings of Concorde.
On June 24, the concert takes place at the home of the last built and flown Concorde Alpha Foxtrot, the Concorde Museum in Filton.
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A spokesperson said: “Bristol Opera is looking forward to presenting this immersive evening bringing together a range of art forms and reflecting elements of Bristol’s unique past: an evening also to remember those who have given so much to the company and the city.”
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The evening will begin by premiering Fish, a short commissioned piece from local composer Joel Baldwin. The piece is inspired by the life of Horfield-born Anne Harriet Fish (1890-1964), cartoonist and illustrator, with contributions to publications such as Tattler and Vogue.
This new, short opera will be followed up by a selection of well-loved classics from Bristol Opera’s extensive musical past, featuring international baritone Andrew Shore.
Members beckon alumni to return for the centenary concert, and as well as welcoming fresh faces to join the group musically on and off-stage.
Bristol Opera’s success continues and, in 2022, the group were joint-winners with Bath Opera of the Noda Gerry Branton award for Best Operatic Production in the South West.
The night of music commences at 7.30pm, but at 6.45pm audience members will be granted access to the museum and given the opportunity to walk through the aeroplane.
Tickets can be purchased via email (at tickets@bristolopera.co.uk), over the phone (at 0333 666 3366) or online via Ticket source. Standard seats are £20, students and under 18s £15, and a premium option is priced at £25.
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