Bristol Ensemble

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Bristol Ensemble
Background information
Origin Bristol, England
Genres Classical
Occupations Chamber orchestra
Years active 1994–present
Website http://www.bristolensemble.com/
Members Founder
Roger Huckle

The Bristol Ensemble, formerly the Emerald Ensemble,[1] is a professional chamber orchestra, based in Bristol, England. The ensemble has been in existence since 1994, when it was formed as a musician's collective by violinist Roger Huckle.[2] Their repertoire includes classical, popular, jazz and contemporary music.[3] The size of the group depends on the programmes being performed and can range from trios to a full complement of 25 or so musicians.[4] They perform standing up (except in orchestral concerts): "This freedom of movement and communication between the musicians while performing enables even the large ensemble to maintain the vibrancy and enthusiasm of chamber music..."[5]

The Bristol Ensemble tours regularly throughout the South West of England and further afield, with a large number of performances in Bristol at venues including the Colston Hall, St Georges, Brandon Hill and Bristol Cathedral. In 2007 they accompanied musical prodigy Derek Paravicini on a British tour.[6] They have performed premières of works by Martin Kiszko[7] Edward Williams[8] and Ian Venables, amongst others.

The ensemble regularly accompanies screenings of silent movies.[9] In 2008, as the Emerald Ensemble, they performed at a local nightclub to some acclaim,[10] and in autumn 2009 they performed with William Goodchild and Roni Size,[11] and also with Crippled Black Phoenix and the solo artist Joe Volk under the curation of Geoff Barrow.[12] The Bristol Ensemble also undertakes outreach work with schools, colleges and older people. They regularly record for television and film, including much work for the BBC Natural History Unit and they have produced several CDs of their work.[2]

Notes

  1. ↑ "Bristol Ensemble". www.bristolensemble.com. Retrieved 2010-01-27. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "About the Emerald Ensemble". Emerald Ensemble. Retrieved 2009-08-17. 
  3. ↑ "Emerald Ensemble". Bournemouth Chamber Music Society. Retrieved 2009-08-17. 
  4. ↑ "Maestros on the menu" (fee required). Bristol Evening Post, archived at Nexis (Bristol United Press). 6 September 2003. Retrieved 2009-08-17. 
  5. ↑ "Emerald Ensemble". Crwth Chamber Music Series 2000–2009. Archived from the original on 2011-07-26. Retrieved 2009-08-17. 
  6. ↑ Leach, Ben (28 May 2009). ""Human iPod" derek paravicini to give first full concert". Daily Telegraph (Telegraph Media Group). Retrieved 2009-08-17. 
  7. ↑ "Music salute is the 'rail thing'" (fee required). Western Daily Press, archived at Nexis (Bristol United Press). 14 March 2006. Retrieved 2009-08-17. 
  8. ↑ "Bristol premiere for composer's new work" (fee required). Bristol Evening Post, archived at Nexis (Bristol United Press). 21 October 2003. Retrieved 2009-08-18. 
  9. ↑ "Laurel and Hardy's Comedy Mayhem (with Sanjeev Bhaskar)". Events. Bristol Silents. Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2009-08-18. 
  10. ↑ Collins, Jon. "Forget The Formalities". Colston Hall. Retrieved 2009-08-17. 
  11. ↑ "Roni Size and Reprazent with orchestra and choir". Colston Hall. Archived from the original on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2009-08-18. 
  12. ↑ "Invada Invasion". What's On. Colston Hall. Archived from the original on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2009-08-18. 
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